Name
Panel Discussion: Africa–Middle East Investment Corridors: New Opportunities
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Dr. Christiane Abou-Lehaf (Moderator) Eng. Fadel Marzouk Dr. Sherine Hassan Abbas Helmy Eng. Ihab Mehawed Hassan ElKojok
Description

This panel will examine emerging opportunities to strengthen investment corridors between Africa and the Middle East, with a focus on mobilizing capital, advancing infrastructure and building cross-border partnerships that support trade and regional growth.

Panelists:

  • Eng. Fadel Marzouk, Chairman and Managing Director, Giza Spinning and Weaving Group & Chairman of the Ready-Made Garments Export Council 
  • Dr. Sherine Hassan Abbas Helmy, Chairman, Pharco Pharmaceuticals
  • Eng. Ihab Mehawed, Managing Director, Orascom Construction, Egypt
  • Mr. Hassan ElKojok, Managing Director, World Trade Center Riyadh

Moderator:
Dr. Christiane Abou-Lehaf, CEO, Edge Rise Advisory "ERA"