Chinese automaker SAIC Motor has signed a strategic technical cooperation agreement with Egypt’s Mansour Group to produce and assemble MG-branded vehicles locally. The deal includes a land agreement with the General Authority for Land and Dry Ports, securing a 126,000-square-meter factory in the New October City industrial zone.
Set to boost Egypt’s automotive sector, the project aligns with the country’s goals to localize vehicle manufacturing and expand production capacity. Production is expected to begin in Q2 2026, initially targeting 50,000 units annually, with plans to increase to 100,000 units in phase two. The factory aims to achieve over 45pct local content, supporting Egypt’s efforts to reduce import dependence and strengthen its domestic supply chain.
The factory will feature modern facilities, including an 8,000-square-meter body shop, a 12,000-square-meter paint workshop, a 10,000-square-meter assembly workshop, a utilities building, and a 5,000-square-meter warehouse.
