Egypt: Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel El-Wazir chaired the 37th meeting of the Ministerial Group for Industrial Development on 20 January 2026. During the meeting, the group reviewed and approved the Ministry of Industry’s plan to issue three new licences for cement plants, each with a single production line, alongside expansion projects for existing cement plants. The initiatives were endorsed in line with the government’s strategy to strengthen cement production capacity, meet domestic demand and ensure reasonable pricing. El-Wazir said that the new licences are intended to proactively address any potential increase in demand, particularly in connection with anticipated reconstruction activity in the Gaza Strip. He added that the licensed projects are expected to be completed and enter production within one year.
Egyptian government approves new cement plant licences
