Omanghana
Egypt is preparing to host the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum from October 2 to 4, 2026, in New Alamein, a newly developed smart city on the country’s Mediterranean coast.
The high-level gathering is expected to bring together African heads of state, finance ministers, central bank governors, institutional investors and private-sector executives to discuss investment, trade and economic integration across the continent.
The forum is being convened with the support of the Egyptian government, the African Export-Import Bank and the African Union Development Agency–New Partnership for Africa’s Development.
Discussions will focus on advancing the African Continental Free Trade Area and translating the African Union’s Agenda 2063 into practical projects capable of accelerating the continent’s economic transformation.
Organizers are expected to use the forum to develop investment pipelines, strengthen cross-border infrastructure and promote industrial value chains that connect producers and markets across Africa.
A major priority will be mobilizing private capital for projects in energy, transport, logistics and digital infrastructure. Participants are expected to explore measures for reducing investment risks and creating conditions that attract long-term financing from African and international investors.
The forum will also address Africa’s continued dependence on raw-material exports. Stakeholders are expected to discuss strategies for processing natural resources locally, expanding domestic manufacturing and creating regional value chains that generate employment and retain more economic value on the continent.
The event is scheduled to take place alongside the African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting and gatherings involving Afreximbank’s leadership. The parallel meetings are expected to provide opportunities for governments, development institutions and businesses to coordinate policy and investment priorities.
Hosting the forum will also allow Egypt to present New Alamein as a model of modern urban development. The city, described as a fourth-generation smart and sustainable coastal center, forms part of Egypt’s efforts to ease pressure on older cities while creating new tourism, commercial and residential hubs.
Egypt is positioning New Alamein as a commercial gateway linking Africa to Mediterranean markets, Europe and the Middle East.
The inaugural forum is expected to strengthen cooperation between African governments and the private sector while promoting investment capable of supporting regional integration, industrialization and sustainable economic growth.
Source: Omanghana
