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Too soon to panic? EFG Holding Group CEO urges calm over US tariffs

Speaking at the 19th EFG Hermes One-on-One Investor Conference in Dubai, Awad said global investor sentiment had been shaken by rising uncertainty

2PointZero's Maseera acquires Egypt’s ADVA platform

2PointZero’s Maseera acquires Egyptian fintech platform ADVA

By leveraging a proprietary AI-driven credit scoring model that incorporates alternative data, ADVA has successfully underwritten first-time borrowers

EFG Holding to list Valu on EGX Image- EFG Holding

EFG Holding announces plans to list Valu on Egyptian Exchange

In line with the listing plans, EFG Holding will distribute shares in Valu, equivalent to a 20.488 per cent stake in the company, to its shareholders based on the book value of the shares

ADFD launches Dhs440m Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza project in Egypt

ADFD launches Dhs440m Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza project

The project’s strategic location near iconic landmarks is expected to attract visitors from around the world, creating new investment opportunities and driving sustainable growth in Egypt’s tourism sector

AD Ports Group inks MoU with Egypt to develop logistics park in Alexandria

AD Ports Group inks MoU with Egypt to develop logistics park in Alexandria

AD Ports Group will collaborate with HCMLT to explore the development, management, and operation of a 1.1 square kilometre integrated logistics area at Alexandria Port

Egypt’s net foreign assets decline by $3.25bn in November

Egypt’s net foreign assets decline by $3.25bn in November

The country has been using net foreign assets to help prop up its currency since as long ago as September 2021

Egypt to receive $1.2bn as part of IMF programme in January

Egypt to receive $1.2bn as part of IMF programme in January, finmin says

The North African country is targeting about $3bn in the remainder of the current fiscal year, which runs until the end of June

IMF grants Egypt initial approval of $1.2bn on fourth review

IMF grants Egypt initial approval of $1.2bn on fourth review

Egypt, grappling with high inflation and shortages of foreign currency, agreed to the $8bn, 46-month facility in March

AD Ports Group awards construction contract for new terminal in Egypt image WAM for illustrative purposes

AD Ports Group awards construction contract for new terminal in Egypt

The Noatum Ports – Safaga Terminal project is expected to play a pivotal role in Egypt’s maritime infrastructure development

ADNOC's XRG, bp close deal to launch new natural gas JV

ADNOC’s XRG, bp close deal to launch new natural gas JV

Arcius Energy will focus on natural gas growth to meet growing regional demand while supporting Egyptian energy security and economic development

Egypt’s grid boosted as UAE’s AMEA Power switches on 500MW solar plant

Egypt’s new 500 megawatt plant will power 300,000 households and offset 782,300 tonnes of CO2 emissions

QatarEnergy acquires 23% of offshore Egypt block from Chevron

QatarEnergy acquires 23% of offshore Egypt block from Chevron

Chevron will keep a 40 per cent share in the concession agreement for the North El-Dabaa block following the deal

Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone set for rapid expansion, CEO says

Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone set for rapid expansion, CEO says

The zone has been setting itself up as a centre for green fuels, including green hydrogen, green ammonia and green methanol

Modon Holding, LuLu Retail to build retail facilities in UAE and Egypt

The two entities are collaborating to build a network of community retail outlets, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, and other retail stores

Egypt’s sovereign dollar bonds fall, reversing gains on Saudi visit

Analysts had expected an announcement of fresh Saudi investment into Egypt, but bin Salman left without announcing any firm commitments

Saudi Arabia, Egypt agree deeper investment ties

Egypt’s prime minister said last month that Saudi Arabia was planning to invest $5bn in Egyp

Egypt’s headline inflation jumps to 26.4% in September

Egypt’s headline inflation inches up to 26.4% in September

The country’s core inflation slowed to an annual 25 per cent from 25.1 per cent in August

IHC’s Modon takes lead on Egypt’s Ras El Hekma city project

UAE’s Modon appointed lead developer of Egypt’s Ras El Hekma city project

The Ras El Hekma project is expected to drive significant economic growth, attracting $110bn in investment by 2045

Egypt seeking investment on southern Red Sea coast

Egypt seeking investment on southern Red Sea coast

Egypt has been seeking large-scale investments as it tries to overcome a long-running economic crisis that led to record inflation

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Orascom’s success story: A model for Egypt’s economic resurgence

From Egypt’s serene beaches to Switzerland’s snow-capped peaks, Orascom’s success lies in its ability to create spaces where people can truly live well

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AMEA Power to develop Africa’s largest solar PV project

The projects will bring AMEA Power’s total capacity in Egypt to 2,000MW of solar and wind power, accompanied by 900MWh of battery energy storage systems

Egypt signs power purchase deal with Norway-based Scatec

Scatec secures power purchase deal for Egypt’s first hybrid solar project

The renewable energy firm signed a US dollar-denominated 25-year PPA for a 1 GW solar power plant and 100 MW battery storage project

Paymob secures $22m extension to Series B funding, raises $72m in total

Paymob secures $22m extension to Series B funding, raises $72m in total

The additional funding will further boost Paymob’s efforts to expand its regional footprint and reinforce its position as a leading payments provider in the region

CAIRO, EGYPT - AUGUST 20: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT 'EGYPTIAN PRESIDENCY / HANDOUT' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Cairo, Egypt on August 20, 2024. (Photo by Egyptian Presidency/Anadolu via Getty Images)

US to release $1.3bn in military aid to Egypt

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has increased Washington’s dependence on Egypt for diplomatic mediation

UAE President host Egyptian Minister Dr Badr Abdel Ati, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration Image WAM

UAE, Egypt discuss strategic cooperation during high-level meet

The discussion focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation across economic, developmental and political spheres

Egypt’s central bank leaves overnight interest rates steady

Egypt’s central bank leaves overnight interest rates steady

The central bank said that the lending rate remained at 28.25 per cent, while the deposit rate stood at 27.25 per cent

Egypt counts on foreign funds to buy gas as power crisis worsens

Egypt counts on foreign funds to buy gas as power crisis worsens

The country’s domestic gas output plummeted to a six-year low in May, down around 25 per cent from its 2021 peak

Egypt’s net foreign assets positive for third straight month in July

Egypt’s net foreign assets positive for third straight month in July

The North African country has been using its net foreign assets to help prop up its currency since at least September 2021

Central Bank of Egypt expands lending to government

Egypt central bank expands lending to government, but inflation slows

Economists say central bank lending risks undermining the economy by expanding the money supply and fuelling inflation

Egypt eyes shift from commodity subsidies to cash payments by July 2025, PM says

Egypt eyes shift from commodity subsidies to cash payments by July 2025, PM says

Over 60 million people have access to discounted prices on staples such as pasta, vegetable oil and sugar through state-run outlets