On the sidelines of the World Investment Conference 2026 (WIC 2026) in Geneva, Dr. Mohamed Awad, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), met with H.E. Eng. Ahmed bin Hassan Al-Dheeb, Vice Chairman of Oman's Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ), to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in the management and development of free zones and investment zones.
Dr. Awad reviewed Egypt's experience in managing and developing free zones and investment zones, highlighting key practices aimed at enhancing management efficiency, improving the investment climate, and strengthening their ability to attract investment.
The two sides agreed to conclude a cooperation protocol to exchange expertise and benefit from successful experiences. They also agreed to organize a visit to Egypt by a delegation from OPAZ to learn about Egypt's experience and visit a number of free zones and investment zones.
The meeting comes as part of efforts to strengthen institutional cooperation and exchange best practices, thereby supporting investment attraction and achieving sustainable economic development in both countries.