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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

Fitch says GCC banks show strong interest in global expansion

GCC banks show robust interest in global expansion, Fitch says

Several banks in the region are reportedly considering acquisitions in Turkiye, Egypt, and India to diversify business models and enhance profitability

Egypt’s central bank holds key interest rates steady

Egypt’s central bank leaves key interest rates unchanged

The central bank raised interest rates by 600 bps on March 6 as part of an agreement with the International Monetary Fund

Egypt lowers 2025 wheat self-sufficiency target to 51%

Egypt lowers 2025 wheat self-sufficiency target to 51%

The government buys wheat internationally and locally in order to offer tens of millions of its citizens subsidised bread

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Egypt’s SKG signs $500m real estate development deal with UAE’s KSH

The deal includes three residential towers and a five-star hotel in an area overlooking the Nile’s Warraq Island

Egypt’s $50bn FDI boosts tourism, residential construction

Egypt’s $50bn FDI sparks growth in tourism, housing construction

The value of residential projects in Egypt totalled around $36bn in Q1 2024, ranking the country third after Saudi Arabia and the UAE

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Egypt government launches $21bn ‘South Med’ real estate mega-project

Spanning 23 million square metres, “South Med” will feature over 2,000 hotel rooms and residential units, and a large international marina

Egypt’s gas production at 5.7 billion cubic feet per day

Egypt’s gas production at 5.7 billion cubic feet per day, says petroleum ministry official

The country fully awarded 20 cargoes of LNG in June to cover heavy summer demand from July through September

Egypt sees progress on loan program

European firms sign 20 deals with Egypt as EU looks to bolster ties

European officials say they want to help Egypt become more resilient by boosting investment in the private sector

Egypt: bp partners with Masdar, others on green hydrogen project Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes

Egypt: bp partners with Masdar, others on green hydrogen project

The consortium will investigate the feasibility of a large-scale, multi-phase project focused on the development and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives

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BRICS countries back grain exchange idea, Russia says

The exchange would allow buyers to purchase directly from producers

Egypt’s Abu Qir Fertilizers switches to hydrogen

Egypt’s Abu Qir Fertilizers turns to hydrogen amid gas shortage

The country plans to spend more than $1bn to import enough gas and mazut fuel oil to end the blackouts this summer

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World Bank announces $700m in financing for Egypt

The World Bank projects that the support programme will create jobs, strengthen the economy, and enhance Egypt’s resilience to environmental and economic challenges

Egyptian fintech Sahl successfully raises $6m in Series A round

Egyptian fintech Sahl successfully raises $6m in Series A round

Sahl’s strategic vision is to dominate Egypt’s EGP2.5tn digital payments sector by capturing a significant portion of collections for utility companies, a segment worth EGP250bn annually

Egypt: AD Ports, Red Sea Port Authority ink cruise terminals deal to boost tourism

The agreement, which includes a total investment of $4.7m over the next 15 years, aims to make the terminals operational by 2025

Egypt sees progress on loan program

Egypt will have access to about $820m subject to IMF Board approval, fund says

The IMF said its Executive Board would consider the staff agreement and disbursement in the coming weeks

Egypt’s central bank committed to a flexible exchange rate

Egypt’s net foreign assets deficit contracts $586m in April

Egypt commercial banks’ foreign assets climbed by $606m in April while their liabilities rose by $653m

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Egypt, Bahrain, Tunisia leaders head to China

The discussions are expected to address the Israel-Gaza conflict, the Palestinian issue, and a potential free trade agreement between China and Gulf states

AD Ports to develop green methanol facility in Egypt

UAE’s AD Ports Group to develop green methanol facility in Egypt

The chemical compound is a promising alternative to fossil fuels in industries where decarbonisation is challenging

Egypt’s central bank keeps key interest rates unchanged

Egypt’s central bank keeps key interest rates unchanged

The monetary policy committee left the lending rate unchanged at 28.25 per cent and the deposit rate at 27.25 per cent

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Egypt receives second payment of $14bn from UAE

The deal with Abu Dhabi sovereign fund ADQ to develop the peninsula 200 km west of Alexandria includes a total of $35bn in investments

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Egypt: Foreign debt up $3.5bn in Q4 2023; inflation slows to 32.5% in April

Egypt promised the IMF in the March agreement it would resume tightening if necessary to prevent further weakening of its economy

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GCC region sees 10 IPOs raise $1.2bn in Q1 2024: EY

The UAE’s Parkin Company raised the highest proceeds in the region for the quarter at $0.4bn

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Egypt’s outlook upgraded to positive on reduced external financing risks: Fitch

Fitch said Egypt’s initial steps to contain off-budget spending should help to reduce public debt sustainability risks

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IMF says Egypt to address central bank overdrafts, off-budget activity

Egypt is expected to implement more financial reforms amid the country’s IMF bailout

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Egypt approves establishing special free zone in Ras al-Hekma

Egypt has moved ahead with administrative realignment of the region after the country signed a $35bn FDI deal with the UAE’s ADQ earlier this year