Cairo Hosts International Forum to Discuss the Future of Digital Trade
The Egyptian capital, Cairo, is hosting the GS1 Regional Forum for the Middle East and North Africa. The event is witnessing broad participation from representatives of 15 countries, with the aim of discussing the rapid developments in the world of digital trade and their impact on global markets.
This forum holds special significance with the attendance of the heads of four major health authorities, as the discussion focuses on how to integrate digital technology into the health sector. Experts aim to develop innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency of supply chains and ensure the safety of medical products using modern digital systems.
These events come within the framework of Egypt's efforts to strengthen its position as a regional hub for trade and technology. A number of major investment institutions are also participating in the forum, such as EFG Holding, which seeks to support digital transformation and develop economic infrastructure in the region.
Participating experts emphasize that relying on digital trade has become an inevitable necessity for the growth of national economies. The forum is expected to produce important recommendations that will contribute to facilitating trade movement between participating countries and developing new global standards that serve both the health and trade sectors.