Foreign Ownership of Desert Land in Egypt: Legal Framework, Practical Realities, and Investment Pathways

Introduction: Renewed Interest in Egypt’s Desert Land Egypt’s vast desert territories have become a magnet for investors pursuing large-scale agricultural and sustainable-development projects. As the state expands its reclamation initiatives, a recurring question arises: Can a foreign-owned company legally acquire or use desert land in Egypt? Field visits to the General Authority for Reconstruction and [...]