Egypt

Egypt to impose new $21 bn public investment ceiling to drive private sector growth

Egypt aims to reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio to less than 80 percent in three years

S&P upgrades Egypt’s credit outlook to positive

Exchange rate liberalization and fiscal consolidation drive confidence

Banks in Egypt see net profits soar to $6 billion in 2023

Net revenues and financial position experience substantial growth, reflecting market resilience

World Bank to provide over $6 billion in support to Egypt

Private sector growth, human capital development and climate resilience are key focus areas

EU commits $8 billion aid package to Egypt for migration management, trade expansion

Under the aid package, Egypt will receive a combination of grants and loans over the next three years

$200 million World Bank project creates, maintains over 400,000 jobs in Egypt

Promoting entrepreneurship with focus on women-led businesses

Egypt aims for $1.75 billion investments in communications & IT sector by 2023/2024

Private investments are estimated to reach approximately 63 percent of the total

Egypt, UNIDO join forces for $3 million green Hurghada project

The project aims to mitigate emissions, preserve biodiversity

Egypt’s trade deficit climbs 17.8 percent to cross $3 billion

Imports were recorded at $6.51 billion while exports stood at $3.48 billion

Egypt’s inflation unexpectedly surges to 35.7 percent in February amid currency flotation

Sharp rise in food and beverage prices is key driver of inflation uptick

Moody’s upgrades Egypt’s credit outlook to positive following successful IMF deal

The agency also affirmed Egypt's foreign-currency senior unsecured ratings at Caa1

Egypt’s pound strengthens following exchange rate policy shift, IMF deal

$8 billion IMF program boosts confidence amid economic reforms

IMF agrees to expand Egypt loan agreement by $5 billion

This $5 billion facility is subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board

Egypt raises interest rates, allows free trading of pound to spur GCC investments

Egypt's international bonds surged after CBE’s announcement

Egypt’s non-oil sector faces steepest contraction in over a year

PMI survey highlights deterioration in business activity, output and employment

Egypt inks 7 agreements with international developers to attract $41 billion over 10 years

The agreements are centered in the fields of green hydrogen and renewable energy

Egypt sees 6 percent increase in tourist arrivals in first 50 days of 2024

The country is striving for an annual growth rate of 25 to 30 percent in inbound tourism

Egypt dollar bonds soar following mega deal with UAE’s ADQ

Currency devaluation stress eases amidst mega development deal

Consortium led by Abu Dhabi’s ADQ to invest $35 billion in Egypt

ADQ will acquire the development rights for Ras El-Hekma, a coastal region in Egypt

Egypt’s GDP to climb to 5.1 percent by 2025: OECD

Efforts to tackle inflation and improve investor confidence to drive growth

Egypt inks $300 million deal for integrated medical and educational project in Shorouk City

The project is expected to generate over 2,000 job opportunities

Egypt’s Suez Canal revenues decline over 40 percent so far in 2024

President El-Sisi addresses economic challenges and commitments amidst regional turbulence

BP plans to inject $1.5 billion in new investments in Egypt

BP CEO met Egyptian President on the sidelines of the EGYPES 2024 energy show.