DAIS joins the UfM Economic Forum in Cairo

DAIS took part in the UfM Economic Forum in Cairo, invited by the Union for the Mediterranean Secretariat. The Forum was organised with German Development Cooperation (GIZ/BMZ) and the European Commission, with the support of the Government of Egypt. Its theme this year was investment facilitation as an enabler of inclusive and sustainable growth, with a focus on sustainable energy investment and connectivity.

Mohamad Tarhini, Founder and Managing Partner, joined policymakers, development partners and private-sector leaders from both shores of the Mediterranean. Discussions covered regulatory transparency, regional value chains and how to engage the private sector in investment promotion.

A recurring message matched DAIS’s own experience: capital is often available, but projects stall when sector rules, fees and licensing timelines are unclear. DAIS helps governments, regulators and investors close that gap, turning policy into licensing systems, fee structures and data tools that make waste, energy and city services investable.