The real estate and construction sector recorded notable growth in net foreign direct investment inflows during the 2024–2025 fiscal year, accounting for approximately 19% of total foreign investments, distributed as 15% for real estate and 4% for construction. This growth is attributed to major investment deals, according to a report by the Ministry of Planning.
The document confirmed the Ministry of Housing’s plans to achieve annual growth of between 15% and 25% and to generate revenues exceeding EGP 532 billion from land sales, with total investments estimated at EGP 3.15 trillion over four years to develop 115.3 million square meters for development purposes.
It also indicated that the proportion of inhabited areas has increased from 7% to more than 14%, exceeding the planned timeline, with a target of reaching 16.3% by 2029–2030.
The state is implementing a three-pillar strategy: the first focuses on boosting investment in fourth-generation cities and integrated urban development projects, while offering incentives for Upper Egypt cities; the second seeks to diversify funding sources through innovative tools such as real estate investment funds and modern technologies; and the third aims to achieve a green transition by making 25% of new projects sustainable and environmentally friendly by 2030.
To stimulate investment in Upper Egypt, the incentives include measures such as expanding land utilization, providing financial exemptions and payment facilities, in addition to developing infrastructure that supports direct and immediate investment.
The government has allocated facilities to attract foreign investors, including reducing the down payment for high-value land priced in US dollars to 10% and allowing full payment in foreign currency, while guaranteeing exchange rate stability during the contract period.
Tax incentives include exemptions for investing entities in free zones and tax reductions for developers’ projects, along with special incentives for small projects. Green support includes discounts of up to 25% on administrative fees for sustainable projects, as well as additional time and financial facilities.
To support investment and enhance transparency, the government announced a reform plan extending to 2025–2026, which includes digitizing investment processes, activating a unified window for procedures, and launching an interactive map displaying available investment opportunities.
