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IMF completes third review for extended arrangement with Egypt, approves $820 million disbursement

The decision follows a positive economic assessment since the program's launch in December 2022

Egypt secures $2 billion in budget support from key development partners to boost private sector

During the Egyptian-European Investment Conference, Egypt secured a $1.069 billion agreement with the EU

What is an ETF? Explaining exchange traded funds

ETFs are investment vehicles that track the performance of a specific market index, such as the STI or the S&P 500

Abu Dhabi’s startup ecosystem ranked fastest growing in MENA, raises $1.06 billion in VC: Report

The emirate was also recognized for its strengths in the FinTech, AgTech and New Food, and ClimateTech sectors

U.S. pledges $130 million to support Egypt’s development efforts

This partnership will contribute to stimulating Egypt’s private sector participation in diverse projects

Inflation in Egypt predicted to drop by 10 percent by end of June 2025: Report

The report cited the recent floating of the pound exchange rate and an enhanced IMF agreement

Four Egyptian banks receive positive outlook on improved foreign currency liquidity: Report

These revisions reflect reduced pressures on these banks' capital ratios in the upcoming FY2024/2025

Oman, Kuwait ink four agreements in investment, education and metrology

Agreements to boost existing and future investments in Oman and Kuwait in key sectors

Egypt’s annual urban inflation rate decreases to 32.5 percent in April

Prices in April increased by 1.1 percent, up from 1.0 percent in March, on a month-on-month basis

ATM 2024: Egypt seeks GCC investment boost for tourism development

Egypt targets attracting 30 million tourists by 2028 in light of additional funding for more tourism development projects

COP28 President urges parties to ‘build on progress’, help those most vulnerable to climate change

At COP28, countries pledged a total of $792 million for loss and damage funding arrangements