BRITISH EGYPT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - Cairo

In 1996 a group of prominent British and Egyptian business executives recognized this need and, in particular, wanted to encourage trade with Britain. The UK export capability was well established but Egypt, in particular, needed to develop its export industry in order to compete in the new "World Order". The advent of new WTO regulations and the prospect of an association agreement with Europe also gave greater encouragement to Egypt to improve its world trade. Britain, as one of the major investors in the country, and given the historical relationship between the two countries, was clearly an obvious trade partner, and the need for a business forum was essential. 1996 became an important year for the UK and Egypt as the British Egyptian Business Association (BEBA) was formed.