GIZA, Egypt - On June 22, 2025, Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel Al-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, held an extensive meeting at the Giza Governorate headquarters to address challenges facing investors in the Abu Rawash Industrial Zone [1][2][3].

The meeting, attended by Giza Governor Adel Al-Najjar and representatives from various utility companies, is part of Al-Wazir's weekly Saturday meetings with industrial investors to identify and resolve obstacles [1][2][3].

The Abu Rawash Industrial Zone, spanning 2,291 feddans and comprising 372 industrial land plots, was a key focus of the discussion [1][2][3]. The current status of the zone's infrastructure, including water, sewage networks, pumping stations, and wastewater treatment plants, was reviewed during the meeting [3].

Al-Wazir emphasized that no new licenses would be issued except within fully serviced industrial zones [4]. This statement underscores the government's commitment to ensuring adequate infrastructure before further industrial expansion.

Dr. Nahid Youssef, head of the Industrial Development Authority, along with leaders from the Ministry of Industry, Giza Governorate, and representatives from electricity, gas, water, and sanitation companies, participated in the discussions [1][2][3].

The meeting represents a swift response to complaints and appeals from investors in the Abu Rawash Industrial Zone, demonstrating the government's proactive approach to addressing industrial development challenges [1][2][3].

As Egypt continues to focus on industrial growth, the resolution of infrastructure and regulatory issues in zones like Abu Rawash is crucial for attracting investment and boosting economic development in the region.