Al Tadamun Microfinance Foundation has officially renewed its credit facility agreement with Banque Misr, securing 200 million EGP to empower female-led micro-enterprises. This strategic move aims to provide women entrepreneurs …
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How Egypt’s FRA is Empowering 1.9 Million Women Through Financial Inclusion and Boardroom Quotas
Dr. Islam Azzam, Executive Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), emphasized the urgent need to expand financial literacy and cybersecurity initiatives. As fintech adoption grows, the FRA is dedicated …
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In the later stages of a monetary tightening cycle, holding interest rates steady is rarely a sign of relief. Instead, it reflects a careful judgement that borrowing costs have reached …
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Egypt Launches New Elderly Care Fund with Appointment of Ohood Wafi as Executive Director
Dr. Maya Morsy, Minister of Social Solidarity, has issued a decision appointing Ms. Ohood Wafi as the Executive Director of the Elderly Care Fund. The Fund aims to protect the rights …
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Manal Hussein Named Chairperson of Contact Financial Holding in Strategic Leadership Promotion
Contact Financial Holding promoted Manal Hussein to chairperson from the board. The board’s decision to promote from within reflects a deliberate preference for continuity at a time of rapid change …
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Social Solidarity Ministry, Housing Development Bank Expand Assistive Tech Access for Egyptian University Students With Disabilities
The Housing Development Bank Egypt (HDB) is taking a leading role in advancing inclusive education in Egypt, partnering with the Ministry of Social Solidarity Egypt to deliver critical assistive devices …
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At Egypt Urban Week, Zina Tawakkol presses case for universal design in housing and infrastructure
Egypt pushes inclusive housing agenda as Zina Tawakkol calls for accessibility-first urban design at Urban Week. Speaking during Egypt Urban Week, held under the theme “Together for Housing,” Zina Tawakkol, …
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Youth Leaders Foundation Concludes 3rd Climate Leaders Program in Push to Empower Green Innovation
The Youth Leaders Foundation concludes the third edition of its “Climate Leaders” program on Tuesday, in a ceremony held at the headquarters of the National Council for Women, under the …
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CBE Is Driving Egypt’s Sustainable Finance Shift Without Disrupting Banks: CIB’s Dalia Abdelkader
Egypt’s banking sector is accelerating its transition toward sustainable finance, with a senior executive at Commercial International Bank (CIB) crediting the country’s central bank for advancing environmental, social and governance …
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“Financial Inclusion Is No Longer an Option but a Necessity,” El-Etreby Says as Women’s Inclusion Tops 71%
Women’s financial empowerment has emerged as a defining feature of Egypt’s recent economic transformation, as banking leaders report sharp gains in inclusion and call for deeper efforts to sustain inclusive …
