CIB, Kenya Bankers Association launch 3rd Credit Analysis Programme for university graduates
Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) and Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) have announced the launch of the third edition of the Credit Analysis Programme in East Africa. This initiative is designed to equip university graduates with essential credit assessment and
Private banks in Egypt achieve record profits in 2024
Private banks operating in the Egyptian market recorded unprecedented profits in 2024, driven by substantial growth in interest income and operating revenues. Commercial International Bank Commercial International Bank (CIB) led the sector with net profits reaching EGP 55.427bn by December
5,633 projects completed in Upper Egypt with over EGP 27bn investments: Local Development Minister
Minister of Local Development Manal Awad met with a delegation from the World Bank, including Ellen Olafsen, Senior Specialist in Private Sector Engagement, and Zeeshan Kareem, Senior Urban Specialist, alongside other bank representatives. Also attending were Hisham El-Helbawy, Assistant Minister
Egypt unveils EGP 200bn social safety net ahead of Ramadan
The Egyptian government has launched a social support package valued at EGP 200bn to assist citizens facing rising prices. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced the measures on Wednesday, stating that the package will be implemented during Ramadan and the upcoming
Egypt closes bidding on 13 oil, gas exploration areas, attracting $700m in investments
As part of its ongoing efforts to attract and expand investments in exploration, production, and development, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources closed bidding for 13 exploration and production areas, with offers totaling more than $700m in expected investments.
Egypt, Kazakhstan discuss expanding flights, air cargo cooperation
Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Samah Hefni, met with Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Cairo, Askar Zhenis, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in aviation. The meeting focused on increasing direct flights between the two countries to boost tourism and exploring the launch
ETA launches introductory guide to Tax Facilitation initiative
Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), has announced the release of an introductory guide for the Tax Facilitation Initiative. This guide provides a comprehensive explanation of the initiative’s provisions, eligibility criteria, and step-by-step procedures, ensuring that
CBE hosts Bank of Tanzania delegation to strengthen African financial cooperation
As part of Egypt’s commitment to deepening ties with African nations, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has welcomed a high-level delegation from the Bank of Tanzania (BOT), led by its Deputy Governor. The visit aligns with the joint cooperation
Elsewedy Electric expands into Europe with landmark power project in Hungary
Elsewedy Electric Group has secured a major engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for Hungary’s largest combined cycle power plant (CCPP) in decades. Awarded by MVM Matra Energia Zrt., a subsidiary of the Hungarian Electric Company (MVM), this milestone project
Egypt’s financial inclusion rate hits 74.8%, with 52 million using transaction accounts
Financial inclusion rates in Egypt continue to rise, with approximately 52 million citizens now using transaction accounts. The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced on Tuesday that financial inclusion rates had reached 74.8% by the end of 2024, marking a