The proposal surfaced at a Cairo roundtable, where Abdullah Baqer, Dubai Chambers' Director of the Middle East and Commonwealth of Independent States department, announced the planned visit.
The delegation is expected to look at agriculture and tourism. Industry and construction are also on the agenda, along with transport and logistics. Baqer said direct contact would help participating companies understand market needs and identify potential partners. The talks are part of a wider effort to expand trade and investment ties between Egypt and the UAE through direct company-to-company meetings.
The Egyptian Businessmen's Association hosted the roundtable with Dubai Chambers representatives. Ahmed Sabour, an association board member, attended as chair of its committee for economic relations with Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Adel El Lamie, the association's transport committee chair, also took part. Baqer was there, as was Ahmed El Shafei, Dubai Chambers' representative in Cairo. The meeting covered B2B meetings and ways to use Dubai Chambers' international network to connect businesses with partners and market opportunities.
Sabour said direct business partnerships could build on existing economic ties through investment and trade. El Lamie pointed to possible cooperation in contracting and industry. He also named trade, transport and logistics, as well as real estate projects and ports. He said Egyptian firms' project-delivery experience, combined with UAE business connections, could help companies pursue opportunities in African markets.
UAE investment in Egypt includes ADQ's 2024 Ras al-Hekma development deal, valued at $35 billion. Al-Ahram Weekly reported that the project covers about 170 million square metres. Of the deal, $24 billion was for development rights, while a further $11 billion was linked to converting UAE deposits into investment in the Egyptian economy. Egypt is to retain a 35% stake in the project. The Ras al-Hekma agreement is separate from the planned Dubai Chambers business visit.
Other UAE-linked logistics investments in Egypt include DP World's presence at Sokhna port and AD Ports Group's Safaga terminal, according to the Observer Research Foundation Middle East. These operations form part of the regional business landscape behind the groups' discussions of transport and logistics. Port activity is another area of potential cooperation.
Baqer also pointed to opportunities for Egyptian companies in Dubai, particularly in infrastructure projects. Airports were another area he cited, along with other projects. Information about projects can help firms assess where they may participate. Tender details and market requirements can help them map out potential opportunities. Dubai's export support has also included practical logistics guidance, as covered in this exporter logistics report.
El Shafei outlined potential opportunities in Dubai across trade and e-commerce. He also cited financial services and real estate. Pharmaceuticals and logistics featured in his remarks, as did communications technology. He named the Internet of Things, sustainability and electric vehicles in separate areas of opportunity, then pointed to charging stations. He cited the emirate's infrastructure and air links as features of its business environment. Sea links and free zones were also part of that picture, alongside commercial and financial services.
Dubai Chambers had 38 representative offices internationally at the end of 2025. Its Dubai Global initiative aims to expand the network to 50 offices by 2030. The initiative is intended to connect businesses with investors and potential partners, while providing market information.
Mohamed Youssef, executive director of the Egyptian Businessmen's Association, called for early planning and targeted company meetings. He said the programme could extend beyond Cairo and Alexandria to other governorates, including Upper Egypt. Youssef urged organisers to consider services and telecommunications. Information technology and artificial intelligence should also feature alongside productive sectors. The association said it would continue coordinating with Dubai Chambers and Egyptian companies to prepare the visit programme.
