Egypt to launch unified digital business platform to streamline procedures
Hassan El-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, announced that Egypt is preparing to enter a new phase of institutional development aimed at achieving the full digital transformation of government and investment services. He said the Ministry is currently working on the launch of a unified digital business platform that will integrate company incorporation, licensing, payments, and financial and customs obligations into a single, comprehensive system.
The platform is designed to significantly reduce the number of procedures and the time required to complete them, enhance transparency and efficiency, and strengthen trust between the State and investors.
El-Khatib made the remarks during a forum organised by Lynx Consulting, attended by Mohamed El-Gouski, Assistant Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade for Planning, Development, and Digital Transformation; Amani El-Wassal, Head of the Agreements and Foreign Trade Sector; Mohamed Hanafi, Managing Director of Lynx Consulting; Moataz Yaken, an expert on Egyptian economic affairs; alongside senior ministry officials, business leaders, investors, and private-sector representatives.
During the forum, El-Khatib outlined Egypt’s strategy to improve the investment and trade environment, expand exports to African markets, and enhance trade competitiveness. He highlighted the government’s vision and forward-looking plans to achieve these objectives.
The Minister said Egypt has laid solid foundations in recent years to build a more competitive economy, noting that the government has adopted economic policies characterised by stability and transparency. These policies, he explained, enable investors to make informed decisions with confidence, while providing a clear understanding of the State’s direction and its executive and institutional framework.
On monetary policy, El-Khatib said the primary objective has been to curb inflation and restore monetary discipline. These efforts have borne fruit, with inflation declining to around 11.6% in June 2025. Foreign currency reserves have risen to $50bn, while net foreign assets have shifted from a deficit to a surplus exceeding $10bn.