UAE, Egypt bid to boost investment partnerships

The signing of an agreement between the UAE International Investors Council and Egyptian-Emirati Business Council. (WAM)
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Updated 22 May 2023
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UAE, Egypt bid to boost investment partnerships

  • Agreement aims to increase investment opportunities in the new economy, green projects, tech sector

CAIRO: The UAE International Investors Council has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Egyptian-Emirati Business Council to enhance existing investment partnerships, the Emirates News Agency reported on Monday. 

The memorandum aims to increase investment opportunities in the new economy, green projects, recycling, clean projects, the technology sector, and new digital technologies.

The two sides plan to launch various initiatives to facilitate direct business meetings between companies with the aim of stimulating new investment opportunities in the UAE and Egypt.

The agreement also aims to lay the groundwork for the establishment of a comprehensive system of databases, consultations, and statistical data on the two markets.

UAEIIC Secretary-General Jamal bin Saif Al Jarwan said: “We are honored to cooperate with the Egyptian Business Council headed by Gamal Sadat, in an important step that will open new doors to enhance cooperation. This memorandum serves the interests of members’ aspirations and common visions.

“It will see greater activity in cooperation between the two councils, including joint initiatives, conferences and promotional tours.”

Gamal Sadat, who is EEBC chairman, said that the Egyptian market was currently offering golden opportunities for investors.

He added that the memorandum established a framework for long-term cooperation to benefit the two countries’ economic relations, especially since the council played a key role in enhancing the leadership of UAE investments and contributing to the exploration of high-potential investment areas.

The two councils will organize joint initiatives, conferences and roadshows, as well as sharing experiences in emerging markets and helping to assist the private sector in addressing the most pressing concerns.
 


Saudi environmental compliance sector unveils opportunities worth over $8bn

Updated 25 February 2026
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Saudi environmental compliance sector unveils opportunities worth over $8bn

RIYADH: The Invest Saudi platform offers specialized opportunities with expected revenues exceeding SR30 billion ($8 billion), according to the National Center for Environmental Compliance.

In a statement, the center invited local and international investors to seize the listed opportunities and benefit from various incentives, ranging from administrative support to direct financing.

Saad Al-Zubaidi, executive director of business development, explained that this market size reflects the specialized nature of the environmental compliance sector as a supporting sector for all economic activities. 

Sectors such as industry, energy, mining, construction, services, and infrastructure rely on it to comply with environmental regulations and enhance operational efficiency.

Incentive and financing packages

The center, in integration with various government entities, is working on developing comprehensive incentive packages for investors in the field.

These packages include direct financing tools, soft loans, and guarantee programs, in addition to regulatory and procedural enablers aimed at accelerating the investment cycle and reducing operational risks.

The payback period for investments starts from 4 years and does not exceed 7 years at most, according to the center.

The current market size stands at SR14 billion, according to Al-Zubaidi, who expects it to double within 5 years.

The market diversifies across fields including the manufacturing of pollution control systems, the manufacturing of air and water quality monitoring devices, soil and groundwater rehabilitation, and building specialized technical capacities in the environmental field.

Trend toward localizing environmental technologies

Al-Zubaidi confirmed that the announced opportunities have had their preliminary studies completed and are available for investors to review their details and to complete technical and financial feasibility studies according to various business models.

The focus is not limited to maximizing economic return but extends to localizing environmental technologies, transferring knowledge, and building local value chains capable of meeting the growing demand across various sectors.