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Egypt's Big Plan: Leading Africa's Entrepreneurship Boom with Global Festival 2026

Basil Rahmy, CEO of MSMEDA, shared that Egypt is perfectly positioned to lead the entrepreneurship scene in Africa. He believes hosting the upcoming Global Entrepreneurship Festival will be a game-changer, fostering new partnerships, attracting investments, and helping startups really take off.

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Egypt's Big Plan: Leading Africa's Entrepreneurship Boom with Global Festival 2026

Basil Rahmy, CEO of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA), confirmed that Egypt has strong foundations to become a regional hub for entrepreneurship across the African continent. This is thanks to its growing system that supports innovation and startups, alongside the huge opportunities Africa offers to young people and those with innovative ideas.

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