Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El Khatib held a series of high-level meetings with executives from major international firms to review investment opportunities across key sectors of the Egyptian economy. During a meeting with Uber’s Global Chief Operating Officer Andrew Macdonald, El Khatib discussed the company’s operations in Egypt and its expansion plans in smart transportation and technology. El Khatib highlighted Uber’s role in supporting the smart transport ecosystem, creating income opportunities for thousands of drivers, and generating direct employment through its customer service centres. El Khatib also met with Olayan Group Chief Operating Officer Saleh Merghany to discuss current and future investment opportunities in Egypt and review the group’s strategy for developing its business locally and regionally. During the meeting, El Khatib outlined Egypt’s national strategy, led by President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, to achieve food security.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 24, 2026 18:42 UTC