economy

Cabinet: Egyptian food exports rise to $2.4 Bln in 4 months

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 - 11:26 GMT

The Egyptian Cabinet's Media Center highlighted the positive performance of Egyptian food industry exports during the period from January to April 2026, which continued to achieve remarkable growth during the monitored period.

Russian Foreign Ministry spox: We see huge opportunities for economic cooperation with Egypt

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 - 10:02 GMT

During her interview with Al-Qahera News TV Channel, Zakharova stated that Russia is successfully developing its relationship with Egypt.

Egypt’s FM, AfDB head discuss expanding $8b investment portfolio

Sun, 03 May 2026 - 07:49 GMT

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with African Development Bank (AfDB) President Sidi Ould Tah on Sunday to strengthen the strategic partnership that has resulted in an $8 billion cumulative cooperation portfolio.

Egypt, France discuss economic stability, energy security & investment cooperation amid global pressures

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 - 12:16 GMT

Minister Ahmed Rostom said Egypt remains committed to fiscal discipline and structural reforms aimed at reinforcing macroeconomic stability.

Fitch: Egypt outpaces regional peers in infrastructure and green transition

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 - 08:51 GMT

Egypt ranks 3rd in MENA in investment openness, holds 3rd largest FDI.

Egypt, Morocco sign series of agreements to boost bilateral ties

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 - 07:44 GMT

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his Moroccan counterpart Aziz Akhannouch witnessed the signing of several cooperation agreements in Cairo on Tuesday, marking the conclusion of the first session of the Egyptian-Moroccan Coordination and Follow-up Committee.

Egypt’s PM chairs crisis management meeting to mitigate regional conflict impact

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 - 10:34 GMT

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a Central Committee for Crisis Management meeting on Monday to address the domestic repercussions of the ongoing regional conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.

Egypt's PM tours Benha investment zone to back industry and boost exports

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 - 09:40 GMT

Madbouly toured Benha’s investment zone as Egypt pushes to support industry, investors, exports, and price stability.

Report: What is Egyptian government's plan to absorb economic shocks of war with Iran?

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 - 03:27 GMT

The Egyptian government faces escalating economic challenges due to regional tensions, particularly the war in Iran and its direct and indirect impacts on global markets, energy prices, and commodity prices.

Madbouly reviews FY 2026/2027 government investment estimates

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 - 01:54 GMT

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed proposed government investment estimates for the 2026/2027 fiscal year economic and social development plan during a Thursday meeting at the New Administrative Capital.

Egypt’s economy in "Safety Zone" amid regional escalation

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 - 01:23 GMT

Egypt’s Economy in the "Safety Zone"—Demonstrating Strategic Resilience Amid Regional Crisis

Egypt’s PM orders updated economic scenarios to counter regional war fallout

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 - 01:41 GMT

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly directed the ministerial economic group Monday to update comprehensive scenarios for handling the economic fallout of military operations involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.

Stronger investment appetite, falling bond yields signal confidence in Egypt’s economy: Kouchouk

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 - 03:19 GMT

During his remarks at the 9th Capital Markets Summit, Kouchouk highlighted the increasing number of companies operating in the Suez Canal Economic Zone as well as other industrial and investment areas nationwide.

‘Doors Open’ as Egypt and Turkey Forge Economic Bloc

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 - 08:29 GMT

In what officials are calling the largest commercial gathering in the history of Egypt-Turkey relations, the New Alamein business forum has signaled a definitive "green light" for massive industrial and financial integration.

Egypt at Davos: Why Cairo’s presence matters as global politics, capital collide

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 - 03:02 GMT

Egypt heads to Davos to pitch stability and investment, highlighting its role in regional diplomacy, trade routes and energy.

S&P upgrades Egypt’s credit rating to “B” with stable outlook

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 - 09:19 GMT

S&P said the upgrade reflects Egypt’s progress in fiscal consolidation, macroeconomic stabilization, and expansion of external financing sources, supported by expectations of stronger growth in the medium term.

Egypt’s non-oil private sector contracts for seventh straight Month in September, S&P Global

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 - 11:13 GMT

The headline PMI dropped to 48.8, down from 49.2 in August, marking its weakest performance in three months

New round of tax relief measures to rollout soon, says Deputy Finance Minister

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 - 12:21 GMT

The package is being fast-tracked as part of a wider push to modernize Egypt’s tax system, with public consultation sessions already underway since mid-September.

Egypt to issue new Sukuk next week, attracting over $9B in orders says Finance Ministry

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 - 11:33 GMT

Egypt is set to raise $1.5 billion through a dual-tranche sukuk issuance scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2025, according to a statement from the Ministry of Finance.

BMI forecasts stronger economic performance in coming years, Egypt to grow 4.7% in FY2025/2026

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 - 12:02 GMT

Looking further ahead, BMI expects annual growth to average 4.6 percent between 2026 and 2034, significantly above the 3.8 percent recorded between 2010 and 2019.

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