The Egyptian Ministry of Finance has announced new steps to boost economic activity and encourage private sector growth. The move also targets support for key industries in the country. These …
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Egypt’s External Debt Drops by $12.9 Billion in 2024 – Reforms Credited for Major Relief
Egypt has recorded its biggest drop in external debt in history, reducing its foreign debt burden by about US$12.9 billion in 2024. This brings the total to $155.093 billion by …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentEgyptNorth AfricaTrade and Commerce
Egypt’s Foreign Assets Rise by $1.5 Billion in One Month – Central Bank Confirms
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced that the country’s net foreign assets recorded a sharp increase of over US$1.5 billion in February 2025. This pushed the total to …
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IMF Gives Egypt $1.2 Billion to Support Ongoing Economic Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released $1.2 billion to Egypt as part of the country’s ongoing economic reform plan. This marks the fourth payment under the Extended Fund Facility …
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ETF: Tourism in Egypt Increases by 15% Due to Government Strategies
Hossam Hazaa, a member of the Egyptian Tourism Federation (ETF), has stated that tourism rates in Egypt have increased by 15% to 20% in some areas. He attributed this growth …
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Egypt’s Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has announced that the country’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.4% in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the 2024/2025 fiscal year. This marks one of the …
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Africa’s Billionaires’ Wealth Reaches $105 Billion; Dangote Leads for 14th Year
Forbes’ latest report reveals that Africa’s billionaires have amassed a combined wealth of $105 billion, a significant Increase from $82.4 billion the previous year. This marks the first time their …
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Egypt’s Economic Reform Program: IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Disbursement Amidst Inflation Challenges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1.2 billion disbursement to Egypt following the completion of the fourth review of the country’s economic reform program. This decision underscores the …
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Egyptian Business Landscape Shifts as Reforms Drive Foreign Investment and Market Growth
Egypt’s economic reforms are gaining traction as the country intensifies efforts to attract foreign direct investment and stabilize its financial ecosystem. The Central Bank’s currency adjustments, along with government-driven manufacturing …
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AfriSummit 2024 – High-Level Meeting between Uganda and Egypt to Strengthen Pharmaceutical Cooperation and Expand the African Market
Within the framework of “AfriSummit 2024” held in Cairo from November 3 to 6, a strategic meeting took place between the Ugandan delegation, led by the Ugandan Ambassador and representatives …