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
Speakers
Maged Shawky (Moderator), Catalyst Partners Middle East
Ahmed Tibaoui, World Trade Center Algiers
Gomaa M. Madny, Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade
Eng. Ramadan El-Wasati El-Arnaouti, World Trade Center Cairo
Ahmed Tibaoui, World Trade Center Algiers
Gomaa M. Madny, Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade
Eng. Ramadan El-Wasati El-Arnaouti, World Trade Center Cairo
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