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Egypt to Manufacture 75,000 Vehicles Annually in SCZone

The Egyptian Prime Minister attends the signing of a quadrilateral MoU to establish a car manufacturing complex in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Egyptian Prime Minister attends the signing of a quadrilateral MoU to establish a car manufacturing complex in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Egypt to Manufacture 75,000 Vehicles Annually in SCZone

The Egyptian Prime Minister attends the signing of a quadrilateral MoU to establish a car manufacturing complex in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Egyptian Prime Minister attends the signing of a quadrilateral MoU to establish a car manufacturing complex in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Egypt unveiled Tuesday a national strategy for the automotive industry in the country.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced the National Strategy for the Development of the Automotive Industry, which was launched from East of Port Said in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone).

Madbouly also witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the localization of the automotive industry in the East Port Said Industrial Zone, with a capacity to manufacture 75,000 vehicles annually as a first stage, and the establishment of the joint manufacturing complex EPAZ.

The MoU was signed between the General Authority for the SCZone, the Egyptian Sovereign Fund, East Port Said Development Company and the Egyptian International Motors Company.

President of the SCZone Yehia Zaki, Executive Director of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt Ayman Soliman, Chairman of the East Port Said Development Board Karim Sami Saad, and Chairman of the Egyptian International Auto Group Khaled Noseir signed the MoU.

It stipulated conducting feasibility studies for this project and studying all its financial and technical aspects to establish a joint industrial complex to manufacture auto parts and accessories in the industrial zone East of Port Said.

The MoU also underscored the importance of enhancing the competitiveness of this industrial complex in line with the national strategy to meet the needs of the local and regional markets, as well as maximizing competition locally and internationally in this sector.

The PM indicated during his meeting with renowned car manufacturers on Tuesday to the facilitations, incentives and factors the SCZone provide for investors in this sector.

He underlined the integration of industrial zones and its affiliated ports that facilitate exporting cars from Egypt to African countries, as well as the investment advantages and features it enjoys compared to other global economic zones.

Madbouly referred to its geographical location that connects the Red and Mediterranean Seas through the Suez Canal, the world’s most important navigational corridor.

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Global AI Summit Brings Together Experts, Decision-Makers in Riyadh

A Saudi woman tries out one of the new technologies at the Global AI Summit in 2022. (SPA)
A Saudi woman tries out one of the new technologies at the Global AI Summit in 2022. (SPA)
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Global AI Summit Brings Together Experts, Decision-Makers in Riyadh

A Saudi woman tries out one of the new technologies at the Global AI Summit in 2022. (SPA)
A Saudi woman tries out one of the new technologies at the Global AI Summit in 2022. (SPA)

The Global AI (GAIN) Summit will kick off in Riyadh on Tuesday under the patronage of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA).

The summit, organized by SDAIA, will feature 456 speakers from 100 countries and is expected to draw 32,000 attendees. Experts said the event will focus on the regulation and ethics of AI, with hopes of advancing “responsible AI.”

Mark Minevich, an American expert the President of Going Global Ventures, member of board of directors of Intentional Data Centers Authority and Sr Fellow of US Council on Competitiveness, Strategic Advisor Mayfield Venture Capital, told Asharq Al-Awsat that GAIN will be a key event for launching AI-driven solutions and supporting economic and sustainable development.

Minevich, who has authored “Our Planet Powered by AI,” said the third edition of the summit is crucial as it will gather AI leaders to discuss important topics. He praised Saudi Arabia’s focus on “AI for Humanity” and its advancements in multi-modal AI, AI-supported healthcare, and smart city projects like NEOM.

At the summit, Minevich will stress the importance of AI governance, innovation, and strategic deployment. He noted that the event provides a global platform to explore how institutions can use AI responsibly while adhering to ethical and regulatory standards.

He also highlighted that Saudi Arabia’s efforts in AI, including its focus on AI talent and open-source tools, are positioning it as a leader in the field. These initiatives are expected to attract new investments and partnerships, contributing to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals.

He noted that Saudi Arabia’s use of AI in energy and sustainability are making it a key hub for foreign investment. He expects the summit to boost efforts in economic diversification.

He also predicted that AI will create high-skill jobs and advance sectors like healthcare and finance. These initiatives, aligned with Vision 2030, will improve Saudi Arabia’s global competitiveness and drive innovation in AI industries.

Sheikh Abdullah Zaid Al-Meleihi, chairman of Al-Ramez International Group and CEO of its subsidiary, Saudi Excellence Co., told Asharq Al-Awsat that the GAIN Summit will set up a global platform to show Saudi Arabia’s commitment to using AI for economic diversification and tech leadership.

He viewed the summit as a major step in Saudi Arabia’s goal to lead in AI. The event will highlight the Kingdom’s progress in AI infrastructure, innovation, and its digital ecosystem aligned with Vision 2030.

Key topics will include AI integration in projects like NEOM, improvements in data infrastructure, and AI advancements in healthcare, energy, and urban development.

Al-Meleihi noted that a key challenge is meeting the demand for scalable infrastructure while ensuring energy efficiency. He expected the summit to create partnerships that drive innovation in various sectors and support Vision 2030 goals by promoting economic diversification and technological leadership.