OBEx to Egypt (2024)
The OBEx to Egypt provides the delegates from Singapore-based companies with a better understanding of Egypt’s business and investment environment, especially the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). It aims to identify mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities and to foster working relations between Singapore-based companies and Egypt-based companies for market expansion and business operations.
Located along major international trade routes and nestled between Middle East and Africa, Egypt is a gateway for businesses to gain direct access to both regions. In the Arab world, Egypt ranks only after Saudi Arabia in terms of size of economy. In 2019, 22 African nations including Egypt, ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), creating a free trade region among them.
With a population median age around 25, it has a youthful workforce that grew up in the digital age. Many industry sectors, especially the tech sector, will find that it is not dfficult to train and upskill their Gen Z employees for adopting various uses of technology at the workplace.
The OBEx to Egypt provides the delegates from Singapore-based companies with a better understanding of Egypt’s business and investment environment, especially the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). It aims to identify mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities and to foster working relations between Singapore-based companies and Egypt-based companies for market expansion and business operations.
Located along major international trade routes and nestled between Middle East and Africa, Egypt is a gateway for businesses to gain direct access to both regions. In the Arab world, Egypt ranks only after Saudi Arabia in terms of size of economy.
With a population median age around 25, it has a youthful workforce that grew up in the digital age. Many industry sectors, especially the tech sector, will find that it is not dfficult to train and upskill their Gen Z employees for adopting various uses of technology at the workplace.
A new administrative and commercial capital where the seat of government has begun relocating to, 45km east of Cairo and halfway to the seaport city of Suez, is a smart city comprising 21 residential districts and 25 dedicated districts with stunning landmarks and skyscrapers that literally scale new heights as part of the Egypt Vision 2030 national agenda, befitting of the slogan: As Egypt accelerates towards the future.
Itinerary
| Date | Activities | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 19 November (Tue) | Depart from Singapore: 9.35am Connecting flight in Dubai: 1 hour 55 minutes Arrive in Cairo 5.15pm Total duration: 13h 40min | Day flight Cairo |
| 20 November (Wed) | Tour of the city & the Giza pyramids Welcome Lunch Sector-specific visits to government agencies | Cairo |
| 21 November (Thu) | Visit to the Suez Canal Special Economic Zone Networking Dinner | Cairo |
| 22 November (Fri) | Visits to government agencies Free & easy evening | Cairo |
| 23 November (Sat) | Depart from Cairo: 12pm Arrive in Luxor: 1pm Visit to Karnak and Luxor temples | Day flight Luxor |
| 24 November (Sun) | Hot-air balloon ride* Nile river cruise Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Queens, Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut | Luxor |
| 25 November (Mon) | Depart from Luxor: 8.10am Arrive in Cairo: 9.20am Depart from Cairo: 12.25pm Connecting flight in Dubai: 3h 30min Total duration: 14h | Day flight Overnight flight |
| 26 November (Tue) | Arrive in Singapore: 8.25am | - |
Targeted delegates
Singapore-based companies exploring ways to conduct business and / or investment activities in Egypt (one or two delegates per company)
No. of delegates
Min. 21 delegates; max. 42 delegates
Expenses per delegate **
Airfares: approx. SGD 2,000
- Emirates international round-trip, economy class: SGD 1,800 including taxes and fees for 1 passenger (check-in baggage: 2x 23 kg & cabin baggage: 1x 7 kg)
- Egypt Air domestic round-trip, economy class: SGD 200 including taxes and fees for 1 passenger (check-in baggage: 1x 23 kg & cabin baggage: 1x 7 kg)
Total: SGD 4,800
**All price estimations should not be taken as actual prices.
Representatives of Singapore-based companies exploring ways to conduct business and / or investment activities in Egypt (one or two delegates per company)
- Emirates international round-trip, economy class: SGD 1,800 including taxes and fees for 1 passenger (check-in baggage: 2x 23 kg & cabin baggage: 1x 7 kg)
- Egypt Air domestic round-trip, economy class: SGD 200 including taxes and fees for 1 passenger (check-in baggage: 1x 23 kg & cabin baggage: 1x 7 kg)
Sub-total including accommodation & excluding airfares: SGD 2,800
Total: SGD 4,800
**All prices are estimates and should not be taken as actual prices.
- If you would like to join the Overseas Business Exchange, please REGISTER YOUR INTEREST by 17:30 on 10 September (Tue), 2024.
- The above itinerary is subject to change without notice. Adjustments may be made based on delegates’ requests.
- Each delegate is responsible for obtaining his / her passport and visa. In principle, the organisers will make arrangements for airline tickets and accommodations, but in some cases, delegates may be asked to make their own arrangements.
- Cancellations will not be accepted after the confirmation of participation is sent from the organisers to the delegate. However, if a delegate is suspected of having an infectious disease or is in close contact with such a person, please notify us as soon as possible.
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