Recently, the Egyptian House of Representatives finally
approved amendments to Articles 11 and 12 of the Desert Land Law
No. 143 of 1981, allowing non-Egyptians to own desert lands in
Egypt. This amendment aligns the law with Investment Law No. 72 of
2017 and the Desert Land Law. This amendment
is Compatible with the ruling of the Supreme
Constitutional Court, to create an attractive investment climate.
In this article, we clarify that this legal amendment does not
conflict with Egyptian national security or affect the sanctity of
the Sinai Peninsula.
Necessity of Intervention: Addressing Legislative
Contradictions
- Investment Law No. 72 of 2017 allows both Egyptian and foreign
investors to own properties without discrimination, regardless of
their share or contribution to the company's capital, as
stated in Article 55. This contradicts Article 11 of the Desert
Land Law, which requires Egyptians to own 51% of a company's
capital, limiting individual ownership to
