During the Alexandria business Association (ABA) Annual Iftar in Cairo, Mr. Mohamed Hanno, Chairman of the Board, emphasized the importance of strong partnership between the government and the private sector to drive Egypt’s economic development.
Hanno welcomed the distinguished guests and expressed his appreciation for their participation in the Association’s annual gathering, which reflects the strong spirit of partnership and collaboration between the government and the private sector.
Mr. Hanno extended his gratitude to H.E. Dr. Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, and H.E. Eng. Khaled Hashem, Minister of Investment, commending their continued support for efforts aimed at strengthening Egypt’s business environment.
He also welcomed the presence of Major General Eng. Essam El Naggar, Chairman of the General Organization for Export and Import Control, Dr. Tarek El Houby, Chairman of the National Food Safety Authority, Mr. Ahmed Amwi, Head of the Egyptian Customs Authority, and Ms. Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority, in addition to senior representatives of key national institutions, including the Deputy head of the Suez Canal Economic Zone and the Deputy head of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones.
In the same context, ABA chairman welcomed the ambassadors and members of diplomatic missions accredited to Egypt, representing 22 countries, alongside the Regional Director of the World Bank and UN representatives, several members of parliament and former ministers.
In his remarks, Mr. Hanno highlighted several key initiatives led by ABA to support Egypt’s economy, including:
🔹 Supporting small and micro enterprises, serving nearly 700,000 businesses, with EGP 13 billion in financing provided over the past year.
🔹 Strengthening economic policymaking through the preparation of around 20 proposals and analytical reports aimed at improving the business environment and enhancing competitiveness.
🔹 Launching an upcoming Economic Reform Index, based on a survey of 500 companies to measure Egypt’s business climate.
🔹 Developing human capital, through training 1,700 trainees in managerial and technical fields.
🔹 Expanding international partnerships to promote investment, trade exchange, and economic cooperation.
Mr. Hanno reaffirmed ABA’s commitment to supporting the government’s efforts to build a competitive, attractive economy, while continuing to strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors to accelerate sustainable economic growth.
He concluded his remarks by thanking the Association’s management and members for their efforts in organizing the event and extended special appreciation to Moharram Company for its contribution to the successful organization of the event.
