Egypt, Qatar economic ties reach $143M in 2025
Hassan El-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, announced that trade between Egypt and Qatar surged to $143 million in the first ten months of 2025, compared to $80 million in 2023, marking a remarkable growth of nearly 80 percent.
In his address at the Egyptian-Qatari Business Forum, El-Khatib revealed that Qatari investments in Egypt have reached approximately $3.2 billion, spread across over 266 companies operating in various sectors such as finance, industry, and tourism.
He highlighted the recent strengthening of economic relations between the two nations, citing new agreements aimed at boosting investment cooperation and exploring new collaboration opportunities. This was exemplified by the announcement of fresh Qatari investments in Egypt, including the development of the Alam El-Rum area along the North Coast as part of a key partnership in tourism and urban development.
The Minister emphasized Egypt’s commitment to enhancing its attractiveness as an investment destination in the coming years, capitalizing on its unique geographical location, skilled workforce at competitive costs, and a stable, secure environment that can host diverse investment projects.