As part of his European tour aimed at expanding investment activities and forging strategic cross-border partnerships, Egyptian footballer and businessman Mohamed Arou , Chairman of Arou Group for Investment**, paid an official visit to Italy where he met with senior economic officials and energy sector leaders to explore opportunities for cooperation in clean energy projects and the exchange of imports and exports between Europe and Egypt.
The visit marked a key stop in Arou’s European agenda, with a strong focus on one of today’s most pressing global priorities: **renewable energy and the green economy**. Discussions centered on the possibility of Arou Group participating in large-scale projects to generate and exchange clean energy between Egypt and European countries. Such initiatives, he emphasized, would reinforce Egypt’s role as a regional hub for sustainable energy exports while helping Europe diversify its sources amid ongoing global challenges.
During his meetings, Arou engaged with representatives of leading Italian energy institutions to explore prospects for bilateral partnerships and joint ventures. Among the proposals was the idea of exporting renewable energy from Egypt to Europe through Italian ports. He stressed that **Arou Group seeks to play an active role in these international efforts**, noting that investment in green energy is no longer optional but rather a strategic necessity for ensuring a sustainable economic future.
Beyond formal meetings, Arou also conducted **field visits to several Mediterranean ports in Italy**, where he examined the scale of development and capacity expansions taking place. He underlined the importance of these ports as vital links between Europe and North Africa, adding that strengthening cooperation between both regions could unlock new opportunities in trade, particularly in energy and raw materials.
According to Arou, Egypt’s vast natural resources and advanced energy infrastructure position it as a key partner in Europe’s clean energy transition strategy. He revealed that **Arou Group is working on a comprehensive vision to leverage these advantages** in ways that serve mutual interests while reinforcing both Egyptian and Emirati presence in European investment markets.
The Italian press gave special attention to Arou’s visit, highlighting his dual identity as a professional football player and an influential businessman. Commentaries praised his career shift from the football field to the investment arena, presenting him as an inspiring example for Arab and European youth alike, particularly with his commitment to future-driven sectors such as **renewable energy and climate change mitigation**.
In addition, Arou discussed with Italian partners mechanisms to enhance trade flows between Egypt and Europe. He stressed Italy’s strategic location as a gateway for Egyptian exports into European markets, while Egypt could serve as a prime platform for European goods entering Africa and the Middle East.
Throughout his engagements, Arou reiterated that **investing in green energy represents a golden opportunity** that cannot be overlooked, especially as the world moves away from dependence on fossil fuels. He affirmed that Arou Group is ready to channel high-value investments into this field, in collaboration with Italian and European partners, to support sustainable development and generate long-term economic benefits for all parties.
His visit underscored the evolving role of Arab entrepreneurs in shaping the global green economy. It was not a conventional business trip but rather a declaration of Arou Group’s commitment to advancing clean energy initiatives and strengthening links between Europe and Egypt through trust-based, mutually beneficial partnerships.
Concluding his trip, Arou emphasized that Egypt, backed by its natural wealth and political support for international cooperation, is well positioned to become a major player in the global energy market. He added that **private companies—led by Arou Group—will play a pivotal role in realizing this vision**, and affirmed that the future of Egypt-Europe economic relations will be defined by **green energy cooperation**, a vision his group is determined to transform into tangible reality in the near future.
