Name
Panel Discussion - Harmonizing Trade Policies Between Africa & the Middle East: Removing Barriers to Regional Integration
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Maged Shawky (Moderator) Ahmed Tibaoui Gomaa M. Madny Eng. Ramadan El-Wasati El-Arnaouti
Description

This panel will explore how greater alignment of trade policies, payment systems and cross-border frameworks can help remove barriers, strengthen regional integration and create new opportunities for business between Africa and the Middle East.

Panelists:

  • Mr. Gomaa M. Madny, Head, Trade Agreements Central Department, Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade
  • Mr. Ahmed Tibaoui, General Manager and CEO, World Trade Center Algiers
  • Eng. Ramadan ElWasati ElArnouti, Managing Director, World Trade Center Cairo; Vice Chair, WTCA Middle East and Africa Regional Advisory Council (MEA RAC)

Moderator:
Mr. Magued Shawky, Chairman and Co-Founding Partner, Catalyst Partners Middle East