Egypt’s Growth Story Meets the Household’s Reality
The number that will matter most in the final quarter of 2026 is not simply how much income reaches the household,…
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URGENT: Egypt’s economy grows 5.1% in FY2025/26, beating forecasts – minister
Egypt's economy grew 5.1 per cent in the 2025/26 fiscal year, accelerating from 4.4 per cent a year earlier and…
Why Youssef Boutros Ghali’s Praise of Ahmed Kouchouk Matters
Timing often matters more than personalities. That is what made former Finance Minister Youssef Boutros Ghali's…
Egypt: From Buying Time to Building Growth
Egypt does not need faster growth alone—it needs the right kind of growth. It needs the kind of sustained,…
IMF reaches staff-level deal on Egypt’s seventh review, unlocking $1.6 bln
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it had reached a staff-level agreement with Egypt on the seventh review…
Amwal Al Ghad Awards Ceremony 2026 opens in Cairo under PM patronage
The 11th edition of the Amwal Al Ghad Awards Ceremony 2026 will kick off on Monday evening at the Four Seasons…
Foreign investor appetite picks up in Egypt after currency stabilisation, bourse chief…
Foreign institutional orders are gradually returning to Egypt’s stock market after recent currency stabilisation…
Egypt’s economy grows 5% in Q3 2025/26 defying regional tensions – planning minister
Egypt’s economy grew 5 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of fiscal 2025/26, up from 4.8 per cent a year…
Egypt targets 5.2-5.4% growth in next fiscal year: planning minister
Egypt expects economic growth to rise to 5.2-5.4 per cent in the fiscal year starting in July from an estimated…
When Egypt Speaks the Language of the Future in London
The true value of an economic conference is rarely found in the communiqués issued at the end of the day or the…
Imagine Being Hassan Abdalla in a World Addicted to Instability
Imagine being Hassan Abdalla, the governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). You are not overseeing the monetary…
Egypt’s Q3 GDP rises 5% as Suez Canal, construction drive growth – minister
Egypt’s economy expanded by an estimated 5 per cent in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025/2026 (January–March),…
Egypt and the Economics of Anxiety
In normal times, economies are measured through standard indicators: interest rates, inflation, fiscal deficits,…
Borrowing or Selling Assets: A Cycle That Risks Repeating the Crisis
There is little space left for incremental policy responses. The familiar toolkit—borrowing or selling state…
Egypt unveils EGP 1.4 tln AI-powered ‘The Spine’ business hub in New Cairo
Egypt unveiled on Saturday plans for a sprawling $45 billion urban development in New Cairo dubbed “The Spine,”…
Egypt adopts proactive economic approach, FinMin tells investors in Washington
Egypt is taking a proactive approach to managing economic challenges through close coordination across state…
IMF sees Egypt’s growth slowing to 4.2% in 2026 on regional spillovers
Egypt’s economic growth is projected to slow to 4.2 per cent in 2026 before recovering to 4.8 per cent in 2027, the…
Egypt maintains economic stability 40 days after regional tensions erupt – PM
Egypt’s Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said on Thursday the country’s economy remains stable 40 days after the…
Sisi reviews economic performance, FX buffers with PM, central bank chief
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Monday reviewed efforts to curb inflation, boost foreign currency…
Egypt tackles global energy volatility from stronger economic position – PM
Egypt is facing the ongoing global energy volatility from a position stronger than in previous challenges, Prime…
Egypt’s Sisi honours martyrs, urges dialogue amid Middle East violence
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Monday paid tribute to the sacrifices of Egyptian soldiers who died defending the…
Egypt’s PM reviews contingency plans to shield economy, supply chains
Egypt’s Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly convened a high-level meeting on Sunday to review the consequences of the…
Egypt raises economic growth outlook to 5.2% by June-end: minister
Egypt’s economy is now expected to grow 5.2 per cent in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, exceeding earlier projections of…
Mohamed Farid: An Institutional Architect at the Helm of Egypt’s Investment Reset
Mohamed Farid’s appointment is not merely another Cabinet reshuffle.
Economic growth drives Egypt’s latest social aid package – PM
Egypt’s Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said on Sunday that improvements in the country’s economy have created the…
Egypt’s central bank governor highlights reforms, rising reserves at AlUla Conference
Egypt’s central bank Governor Hassan Abdalla told a Saudi conference on Monday the country’s shift to a fully…
Egypt’s Sisi directs efforts to continue fiscal stability, boost reserves
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met on Sunday with Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly, Central Bank of Egypt (CBE)…
Egyptian government, central bank step up coordination on key economic policies
Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly met on Monday with Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor Hassan Abdalla on Monday…
Egypt’s private investment jumps 73% as economic confidence strengthens – PM
Egypt’s private sector investments surged 73 per cent this year, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said Thursday,…
From Impression to Vision: One Hundred Ideas for a New Electoral Awareness
In an age of accelerating change and fierce competition among nations for the future, politics can no longer remain…
From Impression to Analysis: What International Performance Indicators Reveal about Egypt
I’ve been often accused of favouring criticism over praise — of writing from the attack angle rather than…
IMF lifts Egypt’s growth outlook to 4.5% in 2026, inflation seen easing below 12%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised on Tuesday its forecast for Egypt’s economic growth in 2025 and 2026,…
Egypt’s c.bank chief says S&P upgrade signals confidence in economy, reforms paying…
Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor Hassan Abdalla said Monday that S&P Global Ratings’ decision to upgrade…
World Bank lifts Egypt’s outlook, growth to average 4.6% over 2024–2027
Egypt’s economy is expected to grow 4.5 per cent in the 2024/25 fiscal year, up 0.7 percentage points from the…
October’s Legacy: A Nation That Won the War and Mastered the Peace
On 6 October, Egypt does not merely commemorate a military triumph that changed the course of history; it reaffirms…
After the Interest Rate Cut… Egypt Opens the Door to Investment and Growth
When people hear the phrase “the interest rate has been cut,” they often wonder: what does this really mean, and…
URGENT: Egypt’s GDP growth accelerates to 5% in Q4 FY24/25
Egypt’s economy grew by about 5 per cent in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024/2025, the highest quarterly…
Egypt showcases investment reforms in talks with IMF delegation
Egypt’s Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Hassan El-Khatib met with an International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
A Hypothetical Egyptian–Israeli Confrontation: Scenarios of a Wartime Economy
This article explores a hypothetical scenario grounded in Egypt’s current economic and political landscape.
The Fed’s Rate Cut: A Lesson in Institutional Independence amid Political Discord
On the evening of September 17, 2025, all eyes turned to Washington’s Eccles Building. After weeks of speculation,…