Al-Sisi reviews inflation, record reserves with CBE governor
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor Hassan Abdalla to review inflation trends, foreign currency reserves, and overall economic performance amid ongoing regional geopolitical…
Egypt to implement cash subsidy system, freeze fuel prices by end 2026: Deputy PM
Egypt targets the implementation of a plan to transition from in-kind to cash subsidies by the end of 2026, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Eissa said on Tuesday.…
IFC affirms commitment to Egypt’s economic reforms at 50-year anniversary event
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the World Bank Group reaffirmed their commitment to turning Egypt's economic reforms into sustained outcomes during an event at the Giza Pyramids marking 50…
IFC marks 50 years in Egypt with $10bn mobilized across 300 projects
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is celebrating five decades of partnership with Egypt’s private sector, during which it has invested and mobilized more than $10bn across nearly 300 projects since…
Egypt pivots to technology and global supply chains for industrial growth, cites Africa as top opportunity
Egypt aims to become one of the top five players globally across seven shortlisted industrial sectors by 2035 through deep integration into global supply chains, the country's industry minister announced…
Egypt to overhaul business licensing and capital rules to equalise investor playing field
Egypt is overhauling its post-establishment business regulations, including slashing the time required for capital increases and unifying operational licensing, to facilitate the ease of doing business equally for both domestic…
Opinion | Netanyahu: The Strategy of Survival Through Chaos
Whenever the region appears to be moving closer to de-escalation, Israel intervenes to reignite the flames. Only hours after US President Donald Trump disclosed a framework document aimed at reaching…
Opinion | Trump’s Visit to Beijing Raises the Question: Is Washington Recognizing a Post-Unipolar World?
Not all political moments are captured by cameras. Some historic turning points are read in the silent details: in the timing of a visit, in the language of diplomatic statements,…
CBE attributes April inflation slowdown to easing non-food pressures
Annual urban headline inflation slowed to 14.9% in April 2026, down from 15.2% in March, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), which attributed the moderation primarily to easing…
Egypt launches ‘Productive Villages’ pilot to build small factories in rural communities
Egypt is exploring the establishment of small and medium-sized factories within villages as part of the new “Productive Villages” initiative, designed to harness local resources and create jobs. The pilot…