Sara Elfatih Khalil

“Our situation is not unique. Less than 10 percent of factories in the sector are currently operational, and those that remain open are operating intermittently, with costs that threaten their continued viability.”

Sara Elfatih Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-04

Khalil said fewer than 10 percent of factories in the sector are currently operational.

“Restoring our confidence as investors requires security and political stability, clear and consistent economic policies, legal protection for investment and property rights, and reliable financing and infrastructure,”

Sara Elfatih Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-04

Khalil outlined the conditions needed to restore investor confidence in Sudan's industrial sector.

“I believe industry will remain a cornerstone of any economic recovery and that it is capable of recovering rapidly if the basic conditions are met,”

Sara Elfatih Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-04

Khalil's sesame oil factory in Khartoum remains shut down due to war damage and a broken supply chain.