Egypt’s economic trajectory reassuring and balanced, finance minister says
Egypt’s economic trajectory is “reassuring” and maintains a strict balance between stimulating production and exports while ensuring fiscal discipline, Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said. Speaking at a new round of the Egyptian-European economic dialogue in Cairo, Kouchouk said the
Finance Ministry steps up investor outreach to showcase Egypt’s economic vision
The Ministry of Finance is intensifying engagement with international investors to present Egypt’s vision for navigating current economic challenges and sustaining growth. Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, emphasized that the government has adopted a rapid, proactive approach that has been
EGP 80bn allocated in FY2026/27 budget to boost production, exports: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said EGP 80bn has been allocated in the fiscal year (FY) 2026/2027 budget to programmes aimed at supporting and stimulating production, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and exports of goods and services. The allocation includes EGP 48bn for export
PM Madbouly reviews fuel financing, stock levels with finance, petroleum ministers
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly convened a meeting this morning at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital with Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk and Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi to review efforts to secure a sufficient and stable strategic stock of
Madbouly reviews Finance Minister’s Washington engagements during IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk to review key meetings and engagements held on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. During the meeting, Kouchouk said he held discussions with counterparts from
Egypt steps up efforts to build business trust through tax reforms: Finance Minister
Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said the government is intensifying efforts to build trust with the business community through tangible facilitation measures, as part of a broader push to modernise Egypt’s tax system and expand the tax base. He noted
Finance Minister prioritises development financing, curbs commercial borrowing
Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said the government is working to reduce budget sector debt and the overall deficit, while maintaining a primary surplus to lower debt servicing costs and create greater fiscal space for spending on human development and social
Mobile app for real estate tax services to launch mid-April: Finance Minister
Egypt’s Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced that a mobile application offering a full suite of real estate tax services will be launched in mid-April, enabling users to complete processes electronically; from registration through to payment. Speaking during an open discussion
Citizen Bond to be re-offered through post offices in coming days: Finance Minister
Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, announced that the “Citizen Bond” will be re-offered through post offices nationwide in the coming days, following strong demand during its initial issuance. Kouchouk said the first tranche of the bond attracted significant interest
Planning, finance ministers coordinate on FY2026/27 investment plan, state budget
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, held a coordination meeting with Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, to discuss preparations for the investment plan and state budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, underscoring the integrated approach between the two