On Tuesday, 25th February 2025, the British Egyptian Business Association (BEBA) convened a distinguished working dinner in honour of H.E. Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health & Population. The event took place at the Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile, Nile Ballroom, bringing together senior government officials, business leaders, and representatives from both the Egyptian and British private sectors.

The evening began with acknowledging the role of H.E. Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar in advancing public health policy, human development, and bilateral cooperation between Egypt and the United Kingdom. Attendees included senior figures from the healthcare, investment, and business communities, affirming BEBA’s mission to strengthen commercial and strategic ties between the two countries.

During his remarks, H.E. Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar shared insights into ongoing developments within Egypt’s health sector and broader human development priorities. His address underscored the importance of fostering collaboration between government and private enterprise to drive innovation, enhance healthcare services, and build new avenues for investment and cooperation that serve both Egyptian and British interests.

The working dinner provided a platform for networking and dialogue, enabling participants to engage directly with policymakers, discuss opportunities for partnership, and explore future initiatives that support economic growth and social development. Conversations throughout the evening reaffirmed the shared commitment to expanding cooperation in healthcare, investment, and business development.

The event concluded with an atmosphere of optimism and strengthened relations, reinforcing BEBA’s continuing role as a key facilitator of UK–Egypt business engagement.