Egypt businesses eye increased trade, investment with Saudi Arabia: HSBC report
New HSBC research shows Egyptian businesses are turning to Saudi Arabia as their next growth priority; almost 90% set to significantly increase trade in the next 5 years. According to a new HSBC report, Egyptian business leaders plan to rapidly
CBE set to decide EGP interest rates amid sharp split in market expectations
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) will hold its seventh regular meeting of the year tomorrow, Thursday, to determine the direction of the key policy interest rates, which remain the primary indicator guiding short-term
ADCB launches ClimaTech Accelerator 2025
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has renewed its strategic partnership with the NilePreneurs Initiative, affiliated with Nile University, to launch the third edition of the ClimaTech Accelerator 2025—a specialized programme designed to support startups and SMEs in the environmental and
Standard Bank launches Egypt office to boost Africa, Middle East trade
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest financial institution by assets, has officially launched a representative office in Egypt to strengthen trade and investment flows between Egypt, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East. The South Africa-based bank announced the launch at an
CBE receives $1.68bn in bids for USD-denominated T-bills
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) received 28 bids totalling $1.677bn for its latest auction of US dollar-denominated treasury bills (T-bills). The CBE had offered $1.5bn in the 363-day bills, scheduled to mature on 10 November 2026. According to data
Egypt’s net international reserves surpass $50bn for first time in October: CBE
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that the country’s net international reserves exceeded the $50 billion mark for the first time in history, reaching $50.071bn in October 2025, up from $49.534bn in September — an increase of $537m. According
NFAs in Egypt’s banking sector rise by EGP 115.2bn during FY 2024/25
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has revealed that net foreign assets (NFAs) within the banking system rose by the equivalent of EGP 115.2bn during the fiscal year (FY) 2024/2025, recording a growth rate of 18.4%. This increase resulted from
NBE leads EGP 1bn syndicated loan to finance Mashareq Real Estate’s ZAG East in New Cairo
The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) has led a consortium of banks to arrange a long-term syndicated loan worth approximately EGP 1bn for Mashareq Real Estate Investment, a subsidiary of Pioneers Properties for Urban Development (PRE Group). The financing will
Standard Bank to launch representative office in Egypt on 12 November
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest financial institution by assets, announced that it will officially launch its Representative Office in Egypt on 12 November 2025, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s strategy to deepen its engagement across North Africa and
HSBC Egypt hosts third China Corridor Forum to strengthen bilateral trade, investment
For the third consecutive year, HSBC Egypt has hosted its China Corridor Forum at the bank’s Head Office in Cairo, welcoming more than 100 Chinese corporates, policymakers, and financial experts to discuss the evolving China–Egypt economic relationship and prospects for