Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi met with Ahmed Mutawa, Regional CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports Group, to discuss enhancing co-operation in energy, mining, and logistics.
The minister congratulated the group on its recent agreement with the Suez Canal Economic Zone to develop the Kezad East Port Said area.
Badawi highlighted Egypt’s investment potential in petroleum and mineral resources, supported by the ministry’s current six-pillar strategy, and called for deeper collaboration in infrastructure, logistics, and clean energy.
He emphasised Egypt’s strategic assets —including ports, transport networks, and gas facilities in Edku and Damietta — that position the country as a regional energy hub.
Badawi also noted growing opportunities in renewable energy projects, such as hydrogen and green ammonia.
Mutawa praised the ministry’s strategy and reaffirmed the group’s commitment to investing in Egypt.He invited Badawi to visit Abu Dhabi Ports facilities to explore their advanced systems and technologies.
Both sides agreed to hold joint workshops to develop future projects and strategies. Badawi also invited the group to attend the Egypt Mining Forum in July to explore opportunities in the mining sector.
