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Cairo, September 23, 2025 :
«Entlaq» has officially launched the third edition of the Egyptian Entrepreneurship Sector Diagnostic Report (SDR 2025). The event will take place from September 25 to 26, 2025, in El Gouna, the fully integrated coastal town by «Orascom Development». Organized under the patronage of the Ministerial Committee for Entrepreneurship, the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, and the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade, the summit aims to spotlight the future of entrepreneurship in Egypt.
«Entlaq» announces SDR 2025 in El Gouna
This year’s edition will be hosted at Abu Tig Marina, with the launch of El Gouna’s newest venue, Abu Tig Island. The island, surrounded by the Red Sea, offers a unique setting. The summit will be the first event on the island, bringing together ministers, senior government officials, international experts, leading entrepreneurs, and over 40 Egyptian and global investors. Together, they will engage in strategic dialogue on the future of entrepreneurship in Egypt.
Strategic vision by «Entlaq»
Omar Rezk, Managing Director at «Entlaq», highlighted:
“This edition marks an important milestone in tracking Egypt’s entrepreneurship scene. It provides a strategic vision, built on data and analysis, that will shape the future for entrepreneurs. Partnering with El Gouna reflects our joint commitment to fostering innovation and growth.”
«Orascom Development Egypt» supports innovation
Mohamed Amer, CEO of El Gouna and Managing Director at «Orascom Development Egypt», stated:
“El Gouna has become a trusted home for entrepreneurs and investors. It combines quality of life with an ideal business environment. Through initiatives such as G-Space, our Business Park, and the upcoming G-Valley hub, we support founders and companies in starting, scaling, and collaborating year-round. Hosting SDR 2025 reaffirms our role in creating jobs, attracting investment, and driving an innovation-led economy.”
Key topics of SDR 2025
The summit will serve as a vital platform for dialogue between public and private sectors, alongside the international community. Discussions will focus on:
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Supportive policies for sector growth
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Financial inclusion and green financing
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Cross-border capital flows
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Entrepreneurship in community development
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Youth empowerment and women’s leadership
These discussions will highlight sectors with strong growth potential and open new market opportunities.
El Gouna: a hub for entrepreneurship
Choosing El Gouna as host city underlines its growing role in culture, sports, arts, and entrepreneurship. With its integrated ecosystem, El Gouna nurtures creativity and collaboration. It has become a natural home for initiatives that empower youth and strengthen Egypt’s entrepreneurial landscape.
About «Entlaq»
«Entlaq» is a leading think tank reshaping the entrepreneurship landscape in Africa, the Middle East, and North Africa. It drives innovation, empowers entrepreneurs, and strengthens the role of investments in building an inclusive and competitive ecosystem.
About El Gouna
El Gouna, by «Orascom Development», is a fully integrated Red Sea town spanning 36.9 million square meters. For over 35 years, it has been a top destination offering 18 hotels, international schools, an international hospital, marinas, golf courses, a football club, and cultural centers. With more than 25,000 residents from 50+ nationalities, El Gouna stands as a hub of lifestyle, business, and innovation.
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