Egypt and the European Union have signed the second phase of the Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) program, valued at €4 billion, to support Egypt’s state budget and macroeconomic stability. The agreement …
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Minister Rania Al-Mashat Showcases Egypt’s Economic Reforms and Invites Greater European Investment During Egypt-EU Economic Forum in Brussels
Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, presented Egypt’s latest economic developments and investment opportunities during her participation in the Economic Forum held on the …
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In a key announcement during a panel at “People and Banks” 2025, Soha El-Turky, Deputy CEO of the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), confirmed that the bank plans to double …
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Egypt’s economic reform efforts and the banking sector’s expanding role in sustainable development were key themes at Cairo ICT 2025, where policymakers and financial leaders convened to explore the intersection …
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From Impression to Analysis: What International Performance Indicators Reveal about Egypt
I’ve been often accused of favoring criticism over praise — of writing from the attack angle rather than accentuating the positive. Admittedly, my style tends to focus on what remains …
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FATF Recognizes Egypt as Global Model for Balancing Financial Inclusion and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has officially recognized Egypt’s experience as a global best practice in balancing financial inclusion with robust compliance to anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing …
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Egypt Backs Peace Deal With Economic Optimism and Presidential Honor for Trump
Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Rania Al-Mashat, emphasized the far-reaching economic benefits of the newly brokered Gaza peace deal in a Bloomberg interview with anchor Joumanna Bercetche. Al-Mashat …
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Egypt’s Economy Grows 5% in Q4 of FY 2024/2025, Annual Growth Reaches 4.4%—Highest in Three Years
Egypt’s economy recorded a 5% growth rate in the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY 2024/2025, pushing the annual growth rate to 4.4%, according to data released today by the Ministry …
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Egypt, World Bank Deepen Strategic Partnership to Support Economic Reforms and Green Transition
Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, held high-level talks with Anshula Kant, Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of the World Bank Group, to …
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Egypt’s New Companies Law to Streamline Approvals Within “Golden License” Timeline, Says GAFI CEO
The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) announced that the upcoming Companies Law will include a provision requiring all government approvals to be completed electronically within 20 working …
