Egypt’s current account deficit narrows to $9.5bn in H1 2025/26 on strong remittances
Egypt’s current account deficit narrowed by 13.6% to $9.5bn during the first half of the fiscal year (Fy) 2025/26 financial year, driven primarily by a 29.6% surge in remittances from Egyptians working abroad to $22.1bn, alongside robust foreign direct investment
CBE bars credit facilities for unregistered entities
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has instructed banks not to grant or renew credit facilities to non-banking credit providers unless they are officially registered, assigned a CBE code, and recorded on its information network as well as with the
Banque Misr appoints Amr El-Nokaly as Deputy CEO for Business Sectors
Banque Misr has announced the appointment of Amr Mohamed Zaki El-Nokaly as Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Business Sectors. El-Nokaly brings extensive banking experience, most recently serving as Chief Business Officer for Corporates, Financial Institutions and Governments at Bank ABC,
Strong expectations for CBE to hold interest rates
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is set to hold its second regular meeting of the year, on Thursday, to decide on key interest rates, which serve as a strong indicator of the direction
Egypt’s CIB named Africa’s best sustainable finance bank for 2025
Commercial International Bank (CIB) has been named the best bank for sustainable finance in Africa for 2025, an achievement recognised on Tuesday at a ceremony attended by Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor Hassan Abdalla. The event, hosted by the
Banque du Caire signs $16.7m financing deal with Kandil Glass to fund Suez expansion
Banque du Caire has signed a new financing agreement with the Kandil Glass Group to support the company’s capital expansion, including the establishment of a new glass production facility in the Ataqa Free Zone in Suez governorate. The financing package
HSBC Egypt, Hong Kong TDC boost garment, textiles trade corridor
HSBC Egypt, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), hosted the Hong Kong Garment and Textiles Business Mission at its Cairo headquarters, bringing together 12 leading Hong Kong apparel and textile companies to explore investment prospects in
Private Banking launch at QNB Egypt redefines regional excellence: Group CEO
In a move underscoring its commitment to delivering differentiated, client-centric banking solutions, QNB Group has celebrated the launch of Private Banking services at QNB Egypt. The new offering provides a fully integrated banking experience tailored to an elite segment of
Record 2025 results, digital leap drive Suez Canal Bank’s growth: CEO El-Maghraby
Akef El-Maghraby, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Suez Canal Bank, said the bank achieved unprecedented financial and operational results in 2025, consolidating its position in Egypt’s banking sector through a comprehensive strategy that combined strong financial performance, accelerated
ADIB-Egypt leads Islamic banking market in 2025, reports EGP 12.6bn in net profit
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank–Egypt (ADIB-Egypt) announced record financial results for 2025, driven by robust performance across all business lines and sustained operational growth. The bank’s annual results showed strong year-on-year expansion across key financial indicators. Total assets increased by EGP