Luxor Governor Mohamed Badr held a preparatory meeting to gear up for an investment conference in the Upper Egyptian governorates.

The conference will be held in Hurghada on September 11-12 under the auspices of Ministry of Local Development.

The conference is meant to attract Egyptian, Arab and foreign businessmen and create job opportunities for youths, Badr said.

The governorate depends on tourism sector, Badr said, demanding to expand in the agricultural activities in the city.