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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

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IMF softens some conditions on Egypt’s $8bn finance package

The latest review, approved in late July but released only on Monday, was Egypt’s third and followed the expansion of the package size in March

Egypt’s foreign debt drops $7.4bn in Q1 2024

Egypt’s foreign debt drops $7.4bn in first quarter

The country’s finances were boosted in February when it sold the development rights to Ras El-Hekma to the UAE for $35bn

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Masdar to help power up Egypt with 200MW wind project

The consortium, comprising Egypt’s Infinity Group and UAE-based Masdar, will develop, finance, and operate the onshore wind project

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Egypt’s sovereign wealth fund CEO resigns: Reports

Soliman’s resignation had been anticipated, with one government source saying Egypt’s political leadership wanted to introduce fresh faces into key positions, as part of a broader reshuffle

Magnom Properties plans hydrogen-powered skyscraper in Egypt

Saudi Arabia’s Magnom Properties plans hydrogen-powered skyscraper in Egypt

The hydrogen-powered tower will feature advanced cybersecurity systems, two ultra-fast VIP elevators, and a helipad

Egypt gets over 100 offers in massive wheat tender

Egypt receives over 100 offers in massive wheat tender

Olam presented the lowest offer for 60,000 metric tonnes for an October 1-15 shipping period

Egypt’s inflation slows to 25.7% in July

Egypt’s headline inflation slowed to 25.7% in July

The central bank hiked interest rates by 600 basis points (bps) on March 6, bringing total increases in 2024 to 800 bps

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UK, Egypt issue alerts for Lebanon airspace

Many airlines, globally, are revising their schedules to avoid Iranian and Lebanese airspace while also calling off flights to Israel and Lebanon

Egypt’s GASC issues tender for 3.8 million metric of wheat

Egypt bets big with historic 3.8 million metric tonne wheat tender

The country has been one of the world’s largest wheat importers, mainly to provide subsidised bread for tens of millions of its people

EFG Hermes ONE rebrands, unveils new trading platform

EFG Hermes ONE rebrands, unveils new trading platform

Currently available in Egypt and Kuwait, and soon to be launched in the UAE, EFG Hermes ONE grants users access to 35 global markets through OLT

Egypt net foreign assets slid to $13.05bn at end-June

Egypt’s net foreign assets positive for second month in June

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

MNT-Halan’s Turkish deal to help expand consumer credit

Egypt’s MNT-Halan says Turkish acquisition to help expand consumer credit, factoring

Tam Finans operates through a network of 39 branches and has more than 40 per cent of the Turkish micro-leasing market

Egypt-based B2B platform Cartona raises $8.1m

Egypt-based B2B platform Cartona raises $8.1m

The company, which has witnessed substantial growth since its inception, serves over 188,000 retailers across 17 Egyptian cities

IMF approves release of $820m for Egypt

IMF approves release of $820m for Egypt, calls for more reforms

The government raised domestic fuel prices by up to 15 per cent ahead of the IMF review, which had been postponed from July 10

Egypt’s central bank committed to a flexible exchange rate

Egypt says it cut foreign debt by $14bn

The country’s external debt fell to $154 billion as of the end of May from $168bn at the end of December

Egypt hikes fuel prices by up to 15% ahead of IMF review

Egypt hikes fuel prices by up to 15% ahead of IMF review

The IMF estimated that Egypt will spend EGP331bn ($6.85bn) on fuel subsidies in 2024/25 and EGP245bn in 2025/26