Egypt

EFG Holding posts record revenue of $482 million with strong growth across verticals

The Group's net operating profit rose 84 percent Y-o-Y in FY24 to $175.9 million

Suez Canal loses $800 million in revenues monthly amid regional unrest, says Egypt president

Canal’s revenues declined over 60 percent year-on-year in 2024, costing Egypt nearly $7 billion in losses

Egypt’s annual inflation plunges to 12.5 percent in February

The monthly inflation rate recorded 1.4 percent last month compared to 1.6 percent in January 2025

Egypt’s foreign reserves soar to $47.39 billion in February

Gold holdings in foreign currency reserves reached approximately $11.851 billion in February, up from $11.416 billion

Muted price pressures support Egypt’s non-oil sector expansion in February, says PMI

Egypt's PMI declined from a 50-month high of 50.7 in January to 50.1 in February

Egypt to benefit from $94.3 million EU loan to boost food security

The country further sought approval for the EUR4 billion package and emphasized SCZONE as key investment destination.

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