Finance Ministry introduces new VAT facilitations to support taxpayers
Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk has issued two ministerial decrees introducing new facilitations for taxpayers under the Value Added Tax (VAT) system, aiming to strengthen trust, partnership, and tax certainty between the government and the business community. The first decree
Egypt extends EGP 50bn hotel financing initiative by six months to boost tourism capacity
Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk and Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy announced that the Cabinet has approved a six-month extension of the EGP 50bn financial facilitation initiative, effective from 20 October 2025. The initiative is designed to expand
Private sector leads Egypt’s investment with 73% growth, says finance minister
Private sector investments in Egypt grew by 73% during the last fiscal year, Egyptian Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said, adding that the private sector is now leading investment in the country. Speaking at a virtual meeting with investors organised by
Egypt calls for stronger role of multilateral development banks in cutting financing costs: Finance Minister
Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, has said that Egypt looks forward to a stronger role for multilateral development banks and international financial institutions in reducing financing costs for member states and the private sector. Speaking on the second day
Egypt’s Finance Minister calls for new mechanisms for sustainable debt management
Egyptian Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk has called for the creation of new mechanisms for sustainable debt management in low and middle-income countries and the reform of the global financial structure to turn debt into opportunities for investment and development. Speaking
Egypt launches project to upgrade export environment, streamline port procedures
Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk and Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib have announced the launch of a new project to modernise the work environment for export procedures at Egyptian ports. The initiative involves establishing advanced inspection and screening
We look forward to expanding US investments in Egyptian economy: Kouchouk
Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk affirmed Egypt’s commitment to strengthening the participation and investments of American companies in the Egyptian economy amid improving macroeconomic indicators. Speaking at a meeting with the American Chamber of Commerce on the sidelines of the IMF
Egypt seeks to strengthen economic, trade, and investment relations with Greece: Finance Minister
Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, affirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Greece, focusing on the exchange of expertise and policy dialogue in fiscal management, tax and customs system development, and joint investment promotion. Speaking during his
Egypt to provide EGP 90bn in financing facilities for key sectors at interest rates below 15% this fiscal year
Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel Al-Wazir, together with Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk, announced the continuation of the government’s initiative to support industrial, agricultural, and renewable energy sectors, aimed at encouraging the
Global rating agencies begin upgrading Egypt’s economic outlook: Finance Minister
Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, announced that Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has upgraded Egypt’s credit rating from “B–” to “B” for the first time in seven years, maintaining a stable outlook. The move, along with Fitch Ratings’ decision to