Foment del Treball and Aresbank are promoting business expansion in Egypt amid their 4,3% growth forecasts

Both entities are bringing together institutional and corporate leaders in Barcelona to chart a safe and profitable roadmap to the Egyptian market, highlighting key sectors and financial backing.

Yesterday, the employers' association Foment del Treball and Aresbank brought together executives and representatives from various institutions in Barcelona to present Egypt as a priority investment destination. The event analyzed strategic sectors and financial solutions, aiming to boost Spanish internationalization in a market experiencing rapid economic growth.

Egypt as a strategic hub for investment and growth

Egypt is once again on the European economic radar as one of the most promising emerging markets in the Mediterranean and Middle East region. Its enviable geostrategic position serves as a trade bridge, coupled with a robust population of over 110 million and the implementation of structural reforms aimed at stabilizing its economy and attracting foreign investment.

According to macroeconomic forecasts endorsed by the World Bank, this environment offers a favorable climate for the expansion of our exports and corporate investments.

Macroeconomic Indicator	Value / Forecast	Source
Total Population	More than 110 million inhabitants	Official Census
Real GDP Growth (2025/2026)	4,3 %	World Bank

Institutional and financial support for foreign trade

The event highlighted that internationalization into complex markets requires specialized support. In this regard, Tarek Farouk el Keden, Minister Plenipotentiary of Trade at the Egyptian Trade Office in Spain, emphasized during the meeting: “Many projects have been developed over the past 10 years with numerous Spanish companies involved, from sectors such as construction, infrastructure, and railways.” He also extended a direct invitation to the attendees: “The Spanish market should understand our market, or even more importantly, have the courage to invest more in Egyptian markets.”

Enrique Verdeguer Puig, Chief Economic and Trade Advisor at the Spanish Economic and Commercial Office in Egypt, represented the on-the-ground perspective. In the area of ​​international finance, Elena Miguel Galarza, Head of Business Development in Egypt for Aresbank, emphasized the institution's specialization: "For us, it's a natural market, a strategic market, of course, a robust market, a market we know well, and a market where we naturally support our clients in a transparent, solid, and rigorous manner."

Priority sectors and corporate success stories

Spain's business sector already includes companies consolidating their presence in the region. During the corporate experiences segment, the day, introduced by Kilian Garcia, director of the international department of Foment del Treball, showcased successful business trajectories. The presentations by Nuria Pascual Lapeña, vice president of corporate treasury at Grifols, and David Ventura, business director of Grupo Carinsa, were particularly noteworthy. logistical keys The fundamental tasks were carried out by Anna Fortuny, head of operations at Alianza Logistics.

The institutions agree that the market niches with the greatest potential and need for international investment encompass multiple strategic disciplines:

• Infrastructures: driven by urban modernization and critical expansions such as those of the Suez Canal.
• Energies: high demand in traditional projects and, especially, in renewable energy sources.
• Water management: treatment and sanitation to efficiently address structural water challenges.
• Tourism and logistics: commercial transport centers and high value-added agricultural development.

Key points and frequently asked questions about investing in Egypt

Why is investing in Egypt strategic right now?

Because the country has a privileged geographical position as a gateway to Africa and the Middle East, adds a growing domestic market of more than 110 million people and boasts a solid GDP growth forecast of 4,3% for the 2025/2026 cycle.

What role does Aresbank play in internationalization into this market?

The entity acts as a specialized financial bridge in the MENA region, providing companies with specific tools for foreign trade, credit operations management and international guarantees that ensure operational success.

Which Egyptian sectors offer the greatest business opportunities?

Major government modernization programs prioritize tendering in construction and infrastructure, the energy transition, water resource management, the tourism sector, global logistics, and the agri-food industry.