The Role of Crisis Management Committees in Responding to Global Shocks: A Central Pillar for National Stability
As geopolitical tensions intensify and the world grapples with overlapping crises, the need for robust and agile crisis management frameworks has never been greater. These crises—whether political, economic, environmental, or…
United Bank rises to 7th among Egypt’s mortgage lenders with EGP 3.2bn portfolio
Ashraf El-Kady, Chairperson of United Bank, announced that the bank’s mortgage finance portfolio for low- and middle-income housing surpassed EGP 3bn in May 2025. With total financing reaching EGP 3.225bn,…
CBE issues new licensing framework for electronic payment service providers
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has unveiled a comprehensive set of regulations governing the licensing and registration of payment system operators and electronic payment service providers. Issued under the…
Egypt’s Finance Ministry Honours Talaat Moustafa Group for Tax System Support
Egypt's Ministry of Finance has honoured Talaat Moustafa Group, the National Bank of Egypt, and Banque Misr for their role in supporting the government's efforts to modernise the country's tax…
Egypt jumps to 9th in global FDI rankings as Africa sees rebound
Egypt's foreign direct investment (FDI) surged in 2024, making it the ninth-largest recipient globally and the main driver of a rebound in investment across Africa, according to a UN report…
Opinion | Tourism in Times of Crisis: How Innovative Financing Can Make the Difference
As tensions escalate in the region amid the confrontation between Iran and Israel, the Egyptian government’s formation of a “crisis committee” led by the Prime Minister reflects its political and…
Waste management reform expands with private sector involvement: Environment Minister
Egypt’s Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, announced on Wednesday that the country’s solid waste management system has witnessed significant progress in recent years, driven by close coordination between the government,…
Israel–Iran conflict deepens as US weighs direct intervention
The conflict between Israel and Iran has entered an unprecedented phase of escalation, with both sides intensifying cross-border strikes and mounting warnings of a wider confrontation that could draw in…
SCZONE signs $18m agreement with Turkish Ulusoy to establish yarn factory in West Qantara
Waleid Gamal El-Din, Chairperson of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), signed an agreement on Wednesday with Turkish company Ulusoy Tekstil San. Tic. A.Ş to establish a yarn and textile…
CI Capital Asset Management launches Egypt’s first sustainable equity fund
CI Capital Asset Management (CIAM), Egypt’s leading asset manager and a Forbes Top 40 firm in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has launched Egypt’s first open-ended sustainable…