AAIB announces robust 2024 results, net profits hits $301m
A $301m net profit for 2024 has been announced by the Arab African International Bank (AAIB), driven by its shift towards a liabilities-driven market approach. Tamer Waheed, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director, said: “Our shift, towards a liabilities driven market
AAIB announces robust 2024 results, net profits hits $301m
A $301m net profit for 2024 has been announced by the Arab African International Bank (AAIB), driven by its shift towards a liabilities-driven market approach. Tamer Waheed, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director, said: “Our shift, towards a liabilities driven market
US dollar surges EGP 0.53 at Sunday close
The official exchange rate of the US dollar at the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) surged by EGP 0.53 on Sunday, closing at EGP 51.0564 for buying and EGP 51.1944 for selling, up from EGP 50.5296 and EGP 50.6669, respectively,
United Bank approves 2024 financial statements, reviews growth, expansion plans
United Bank held its General Assembly meeting under the chairmanship of Omar Mehana, Chairperson of the Board, alongside Ashraf El-Qadi, CEO and Managing Director, with the participation of board members and shareholders. The meeting reviewed and approved the bank’s financial
Net foreign assets in Egypt’s banking sector rise by $1.5bn in February 2025
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that net foreign assets within the Egyptian banking system rose by approximately $1.5bn during February 2025, reaching $10.17bn (equivalent to EGP 515.856bn), up from $8.7bn (EGP 437.261bn) in January. According to a recent
CBE launches annual Women’s Financial Inclusion Event
As part of its commitment to enhancing women’s access to formal financial services, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has launched the annual “Women’s Financial Inclusion Event.” The event, which runs from March 8—coinciding with International Women’s Day—until the end
WE, CIB forge strategic partnership to deliver cutting-edge digital financial services
Egyptian telecommunications and IT services provider WE has entered into a strategic partnership with the Commercial International Bank (CIB), Egypt’s largest private-sector bank, through the signing of a memorandum of understanding. This collaboration is set to redefine how WE customers
Egyptian Parliament approves EBRD expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa and Iraq
The Egyptian House of Representatives has approved an amendment to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) establishment agreement, paving the way for the bank to expand its operations into sub-Saharan Africa and Iraq. The decision, ratified during a
Annual urban inflation drops sharply to 12.8% in February 2025: CBE
Egypt’s annual urban headline inflation fell significantly to 12.8% in February 2025, down from 24.0% in January, marking its lowest level in nearly three years. This sharp decline was largely driven by a favorable base effect and stable monthly price
HSBC introduces pioneering liquidity solution for Middle East corporates, advancing real-time treasury management
HSBC has unveiled an innovative cash concentration solution designed to help corporate clients navigate the Middle East’s accelerating digital transformation. The HSBC Seven-Day Cash Concentration Solution empowers businesses to automate in-country liquidity management every day of the week, including weekends