Industrial Working Group

Founding Date of the Industrial Working Group:
The Industrial Working Group was established on the basis of an initiative of the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce. It started to operate on 01.08.19.

Objective of the Industrial Working Group:
The Industrial Working Group is a B-to-B platform with a limited number of members, all of which belonging to the defined industry. Its main objective is to characterize the current status of the specific industry in Egypt and to actively contribute to its further development. The members of the Industrial Working Group are prepared to summarize the findings / proposals (“Discussion Paper”) and to discuss the agreed objectives with Governmental, institutional or economic organizations, associations or any other entity to assist the further development of the defined industry in Egypt (hereafter called “Counterparts”).
The Industrial Working Group and the Counterparts may agree on further initiatives to foster the industrial development.

Role of the Chamber:
The German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce (hereafter called “the Chamber”) offers its members a variety of platforms to exchange, develop and to mediate economic or business-related information.
The Chamber assists the Industrial Working Group:

Planning of / Invitations to all meetings, discussions or other relevant / agreed gatherings. Such meetings can be held in the premises of the Chamber or in the corporate offices of its members on a rotating basis. The objective is to ensure regular meetings.
Secretarial Function: The Chamber will combine all gathered information into a Discussion Paper and present the same to the members via circulation or in meetings, as agreed upon during the discussions. If not agreed otherwise, general minutes of meetings will not be established.
Assistance Moderation Function: The Chamber will establish / discuss with Head of Industrial Working Group and thereafter circulate an agenda prior to each meeting and will summarize the major findings of the previous discussion at the start of each gathering. Moreover, the Chamber will assist the Moderator best way possible to ensure a smooth and successful meeting.
Technical Assistance: The Chamber provides the framework and technical support for the working group to be in operation.

Efficient logistics are essential for the success of any business, and the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce recognizes this. To help its members optimize their logistics operations, the Chamber has established a Logistics Working Group. The group brings together logistics providers and transportation companies to discuss issues of concern, exchange best practices, and engage in constructive dialogue. The Logistics Working Group is chaired by Mr. Khaled Morsy, CEO of DB Schanker, with co-chairs Ahmed Dahshan, Managing Director of KML, and Ali Abdullah, Commercial Director for EgyTrans.

The Logistics Working Group focuses on a range of topics to help its members improve their logistics operations. One area of focus is improving communication and collaboration between different parties in the supply chain. The group aims to ensure that goods move smoothly and efficiently across borders, reducing delays and costs. This includes working with officials to streamline procedures and reduce paperwork, aiming to improve Egypt's logistical strategy and become a logistical hub.

The German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce held its First Logistics Working group on Wednesdays, 22 sec of June ,2023 at the premises of the GACIC.

The Group has identified the following topics to focus on during the year of 2023:

Toll gates fees.
Customs regulations.
Standardization and digitalization of the ports.

The working groups creates a forum for healthcare players to discuss issues of concern, share best case practices, and promote positive change. A sustainable health and care system is achieved by delivering high quality care and improved public health. The Group is composed of pioneer Egyptian and German Companies in Egypt and are well informed of the Egyptian strategies, plans and legislations in this sector.

The Agriculture Working Group is a new working group among the working groups of the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce. The business group includes agriculturists who grow crops and cultivate the land; and are responsible for the import and export of fruits and vegetables. This group should be a platform for companies to discuss issues of common interest, exchange best practices and experiences, and create dialogue between the government and private sectors, to work on developing the agricultural sector in Egypt. Also, the industrial working group should work to represent companies in front of the government and the concerned authorities and works to solve the challenges faced to advance and develop.

Mr. Hesham El Naggar, CEO of Daltex Corporation was elected President of the Agriculture Working Group and Mr. Mohamed El Banna, Vice President Agreen was elected Vice-President of the Agriculture Working Group and Mr. Amr Shaheen Supply Chain Manager, Raya Foods was elected Vice-President of the Agriculture Working Group.
All are committed to putting a lot of effort in setting a path and a strategy for the group.

The German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce held its First Agriculture Working group on Monday, 27h of February 2023 at the premises of the GACIC.

During the meeting, 3 main topics were chosen for discussion and work to develop and improve them during this year 2023:

Amending the Agriculture Associations law in Egypt
Amending the regulating and exchanging pesticides law in Egypt
Germany's new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act

The Automotive Working Group (WG) is a new WG among the Chamber’s Working Groups Logistics, Agriculture and Healthcare. This Working Group brings together assemblers, manufacturers and importers of passenger cars and commercial vehicles, automotive components, and automated systems. It serves as a platform for companies to discuss issues of concern, exchange best practices and engage in constructive dialogue with government stakeholders in Egypt to assist the further development of the automotive industry in Egypt.

Dr. Ahmed Fekry Abdelwahab, Managing Director of East Port Said Development Co., National Egyptian Railway Industries Co. and Egyptian German Automotive Co. has been appointed chair of the Group.

The German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce held its First Automotive Working group session on Monday, 29th of August 2022 at the premises of the GACIC.

Among the working groups of the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the pharmaceutical working group is a recent addition. Pharmaceutical firms are part of the business group and are in charge of producing pharmaceutical products. This organisation should serve as a forum for businesses to talk about topics of mutual interest, share experiences and best practises, and foster communication between the public and commercial sectors in order to further the growth of Egypt's pharmaceutical industry. The industrial working group should also seek to resolve obstacles to advancement and development while advocating on behalf of businesses before the government and relevant authorities.

The First Meeting of the pharmaceutical Working Group.

The German - Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce held the first meeting of the working group for the pharmaceutical industries on Wednesday, 4 October 2023, at the German Chamber headquarters in Cairo, in the presence of several representatives of pharmaceutical companies in Egypt.

Members of the Group:

Dr. Ali Ghamrawy, Chairman, SEDICO
Mr. Gharib Amer, Chairman of Suecal
Dr. Alaa Attia, Business Development Director, EIPICO
Mr. Tarek Barakat, Head of Government Affairs - Boehringer Ingelheim North and West Africa
Mr. Sherif Al-Seddawy, Market Access Director, Merck
Dr. Mohamed Abdel Gawad, Plant Manager, Orchidia
Mr. Mahmoud Al-Masry, Market Access Manager, Bayer
Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hamid, Director of Group Product Management, APEX Pharma
Dr. Mohamed Emara, Group Product Manager, APEX Pharma
Mr. Mohamed Nasser, Corporate Development Manager, El Razy Pharma

To decide on the subjects that will be addressed and worked on during the year through the pharmaceutical industries working group, a wide range of themes pertaining to the pharmaceutical sector in Egypt and the most recent advancements in the field were discussed.