Egypt

Egypt’s financial inclusion rate soars to 74.8 percent, 52 million citizens now use transaction accounts

This increase results from CBE's collaboration with banks and stakeholders for economic empowerment across society

Leaders of GCC states, Egypt, and Jordan convene in Riyadh to strengthen coordination and consultation

The UAE President thanked King Salman and Crown Prince for organizing the dialogue

Egypt’s central bank keeps interest rates unchanged citing inflation, protectionist policy risks

Interest rates remained unchanged due to the increasingly uncertain global and regional outlook regarding the impact of U.S. protectionist trade policies

Egypt issues new guide to help investors understand rights, tax obligations

This initiative is designed to reassure both current and prospective investors regarding their future tax responsibilities

IMF considers new funding for Egypt amid rising costs

Cairo currently benefits from an $8 billion IMF financing agreement expanded in 2022 for economic support

Egypt welcomes 15.78 million tourists in 2024, aims for 30 million annually in coming years

The country received 8.7 million tourists in the first half of the current fiscal year

Egypt’s non-oil private sector records best performance in 4 years with January PMI at 50.7

January's figure, highest since November 2020, rose due to improved market conditions and lower costs

Egypt and Iraq sign 12 MoUs to boost trade, investment

Agreements ecompass land transport for passengers and goods, promoting competition and addressing monopolistic practices

Egypt’s imports projected at $105 billion and exports at $115.8 billion by 2030, says minister

The country plans to boost growth while reducing inflation and managing internal and external debt ratios

EFG Hermes achieves top position in MENA Equity Capital Markets for 2024 through market-leading executions

EFG Hermes topped the MENA equity capital market in 2024 with 11 IPOs and 6 secondary offerings

World Bank forecasts Egypt’s economic growth at 4.2 percent in FY2025/26 amid inflation relief

This GDP growth is driven by private consumption, easing inflation, strong remittances, and improved sentiment

Egypt’s current account deficit more than doubles to $5.9 billion in Q1 2024-2025

Suez Canal transit receipts fell 61.2 percent to $931.2 million in Q1

Egypt’s non-oil merchandise exports surpass $40.8 billion in 2024

The leading markets importing from Egypt include Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Türkiye, and Italy

UAE leads Egypt’s foreign trade with $9.3 billion in 2023/2024

Egypt’s foreign trade surpassed $104.7 billion in FY 2023/24

Central Bank of Egypt reports $2.2 billion increase in gold reserves for 2024

This surge brings the total value to $10.644 billion by December 2024, a rise from $8.440 billion recorded in December 2023

Egypt’s annual inflation declines to 23.4 percent in December 2024

Most notable decline was recorded in vegetable prices which saw a 14 percent dip last month

Plaza Premium Group inks agreement to manage 6 lounges at Cairo International Airport

Landmark partnership marks the official market entry of Plaza Premium Group into Egypt

Egypt’s tourism surges with 15.7 million visitors and plans for 40,000 new hotel rooms

Egypt's tourism revenue rose 5 percent to $6.6 billion in H1 2024, up from $6.3 billion in 2023

Egypt targets 5-6 percent GDP contribution from mining sector

The minister announced plans to launch a Mineral Resources Portal and offer mining areas for investment in 2025 

Egypt’s net foreign reserves surge to $47.109 billion in December 2024

At the close of August 2024, Egypt's net international reserves reached $46.597 billion

Egypt’s economy to grow between 3.5 percent and 4.5 percent in 2025: Report

The IMF expects Egypt's economic growth to increase during 2025-2029 to around 5 percent

Egypt’s food exports surge to $5.5 billion in first 11 months of 2024

Surpassing the total exports for the entirety of 2023, which were recorded at $5.068 billion