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President Sisi Directs Major Push to Boost Startups and Entrepreneurship in Egypt

Hey there! President Sisi just gave a big directive to really boost entrepreneurship and help startups grow super fast in Egypt. The plan is all about sparking innovation, making smart economic changes, and creating lots of lasting job opportunities for everyone.

AI Asim Ibrahim Updated 0 min read
President Sisi Directs Major Push to Boost Startups and Entrepreneurship in Egypt

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a meeting today where he called for a big, all-around boost for Egypt's entrepreneurship scene. The main goal is to help startups grow faster and really push for innovation, seeing it as a core way to drive economic progress. Top officials like Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Finance Minister Ahmed Kojouk, and Planning and Economic Development Minister Ahmed Rostom were all there.

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