Overcoming obstacles, simplifying procedures, and opening new export opportunities are among the key pillars of the government’s plan to achieve industrial development.

Lieutenant General Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, visited Utopia Pharmaceuticals Factory at the Industria West – El Sewedy Industrial Complex in 10th of Ramadan City. The factory spans an area of 18,000 square meters with total investments of EGP 1.1 billion. The factory supplies the local market and exports approximately 15% of its production abroad. It employs 1,050 workers, and the local component in its production reaches 90%.

The factory is distinguished by producing important pharmaceutical products for the treatment of heart diseases and hypertension. Utopia’s product range keeps pace with the latest international standards, which has helped compensate for shortages of imported medicines resulting from the suspension of some drug imports or the exit of certain companies from the Egyptian market. This has enabled the company to secure essential medications for Egyptian patients.

The minister was received at the factory by Dr. El-Sayed Kamel, Chairman of the Board, along with board members and factory leadership.

During his tour, the minister inspected the warehouse area, the liquids production line, and the tablet, capsule, and powder production lines, all equipped with the latest technologies to manufacture medicines that were previously imported.

The minister also listened to a presentation from Utopia Pharmaceuticals officials about the advanced technologies used at the factory to ensure the availability of medicines for chronic diseases, meeting both local market needs and export demands. The factory manager confirmed the implementation of pharmaceutical track-and-trace technology, as well as the use of barcode systems on every medicine package to prevent counterfeiting, in addition to full compliance with environmental standards.