2026

Polyserve Group celebrates the graduation of the first cohort of Abu Zaabal School of Applied Technology, marking an important milestone that highlights the role of education–industry partnerships in preparing qualified technical talent for the labour market. On 17 October 2026, H.E. Eng. Khaled Hashem, Minister of Industry, presented graduation certificates to the students during a ceremony held at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. The event was attended by H.E. Hassan Raddad, Minister of Labour; Dr. Ahmed El-Gioshy, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Technological Education; Dr. Ayman Bahaa El-Din, Deputy Minister of Education and Technical Education; and several ambassadors, industry leaders, and representatives of ministries and government entities. Attendees also included Eng. Mahmoud Serag, Vice Chairman of the Federation of Egyptian Industries; Eng. Ahmed Bahaa Shalaby, Chairman of the Industry Committee at the House of Representatives; Dr. Sherif El-Gabaly, Chairman of Polyserve Fertilizers Group; Eng. Abdel Salam El-Gabaly, Vice Chairman of the Group; Eng. Mostafa El-Gabaly, CEO of the Group; Ahmed Rizk, Head of the Productivity and Vocational Training Department; Eman Rayan, Deputy Governor of Qalyubia; and Gamal Shaalan, Director of the school. The first cohort achieved a 100% success rate, and graduates received employment contracts, marking their transition from education and training into professional careers. The school embodies Polyserve Group’s vision of investing in human capital as a cornerstone of Egyptian industrial development. As technology advances and production and quality requirements continue to evolve, developing qualified technicians is essential to improving operational efficiency and strengthening the competitiveness of the industrial sector. By aligning education with actual industry needs, the school creates new career opportunities for young Egyptians and establishes a clear pathway from practical skills development to employment, supporting Egypt’s industrial and economic growth. At the start of his speech, H.E. Eng. Khaled Hashem, Minister of Industry, expressed his pleasure at attending the graduation ceremony, describing the school as a promising model of public-private partnership in advancing technical education and preparing qualified talent to meet the needs of Egyptian industry. Dr. Sherif El-Gabaly, Chairman of Polyserve Group, emphasized that people are the true capital of any institution, making workforce development a central pillar of the Group’s strategy. He also highlighted the importance of technological schools in integrating education and industry through a combination of theoretical learning and practical training in real production environments.

Dr. Sherif El Gabaly, Chairman of Polyserve Group, participated in the Egyptian mission accompanying H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during his state visit to the Republic of Korea. The visit, which took place in Seoul from the 7th to the 9th of October, focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. During the mission, El Gabaly, alongside several key Egyptian business figures, participated in a roundtable with leaders of major Korean companies to explore opportunities for deeper economic and investment cooperation between the two countries. Discussions highlighted opportunities for cooperation across a range of sectors, including fertilizers, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, automotive manufacturing, electronics, mining, energy, and advanced technologies. Additionally, talks included the establishment of an integrated Korean industrial zone within the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The mission reflects Egypt’s commitment to building strategic international partnerships that go beyond traditional trade to advance industrial localization, technology transfer, knowledge exchange, and joint manufacturing. The visit saw the signing of 12 MoUs, focused on economic and social partnerships, signaling a strong partnership potential between the two countries.

Dr. Mostafa Madbouly witnessed today the signing ceremony of Polyserve’s Egyptian Chemicals Company project, at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital. The project is set to be established in the integrated Sokhna industrial zone, Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), in the presence of Eng. Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, and Mr. Walid Gamal El-Din, Chairman of the SCZone. The contract was signed by Mr. Mostafa Sheikhoon, Deputy Chairman of the SCZone for Investment and Promotion Affairs, and Mr. Mostafa El-Gebali, CEO of Poly Serve Egyptian Chemicals Company. The Poly Serve project will be established on an area of 650,000 square meters within the integrated Sokhna industrial zone, with total investments estimated at $215 million, including 40% self-financing. The project is expected to have an annual production capacity of 3.5 million tons and will provide around 500 direct job opportunities. Poly Serve is an Egyptian company with diversified activities including mining, fertilizers, and various chemical industries such as basic chemicals, nitrogen compounds, extraction of stones, sand, and clay, as well as chemical minerals and fertilizers. The company also produces sulfuric and phosphoric acids, along with specialized and compound fertilizers. Following the signing ceremony, Prime Minister Madbouly emphasized that localizing such industries has a significant positive impact on the national economy, contributing to reducing import bills and boosting Egyptian exports. He noted that the ongoing efforts by the SCZone provide strong incentives for investors by offering a well-prepared business environment. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to attracting private sector projects with high added value, highlighting their role in deepening local manufacturing and enhancing the competitiveness of Egyptian products in regional markets. For his part, Mr. Walid Gamal El-Din stated that the new chemicals project provides direct support to both the petroleum services and agricultural development sectors. He added that the SCZone is increasingly focused on diversifying investments to achieve economic integration, in line with its strategic vision to localize industry, transfer technology, and enhance logistics and service activities across 21 sectors. He also highlighted the SCZone’s strategic location along both sides of the Suez Canal, enabling full access to regional and global markets. Additionally, he pointed to the zone’s integrated network of ports on both the Mediterranean and Red Seas, and their connection with industrial zones, as a key solution to overcoming global trade and supply chain challenges. He further noted the important role of skilled technical labor as one of the zone’s main competitive advantages for investors.

The Board of Directors of Ferchem Egypt for Fertilizers and Chemicals has approved the company’s participation in establishing a new Egyptian joint-stock company. The new entity aims to develop an industrial complex for the production of sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, and compound fertilizers. The company had previously announced its financial results for the period from January 1 to September 30, 2025, reporting a net profit of EGP 2.009 billion, compared to a net profit of EGP 42.597 million during the same period in the previous year. Ferchem was established in 2001 with a capital of EGP 35.1 million and is considered one of the leading Egyptian companies specializing in the manufacturing of blended fertilizers. Over time, the company expanded its operations to include phosphate fertilizers and water-soluble fertilizers, supporting the development of Egypt’s agriculture and fertilizer sectors. The company’s headquarters and factories are located in Sadat City, Menoufia Governorate, on an area of 33,000 square meters. The Chairman of the Board is Engineer Abdel Salam El-Gebaly. Ferchem was among the first agricultural/fertilizer companies listed on the Egyptian Exchange, initially listed on the Nile Stock Exchange. The production capacity of the blended fertilizer plant currently stands at 100,000 tons annually, and the company aims to expand its production capacity to meet the growing domestic demand and increase exports abroad.