Fairer global financing environment sought by Egypt’s finance minister at Paris Forum
Emerging markets are looking for a fairer financing environment that stimulates investment and economic growth, Egypt’s finance minister said, calling for unified international efforts to build a financial architecture that is more supportive of developing economies. Speaking at the Paris
Finance Minister announces launch of first mobile application for real estate tax services
Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk has announced the launch of the first mobile application for real estate tax services, enabling citizens to submit property tax returns, make advance payments, settle outstanding liabilities, and apply electronically for exemptions on primary family
Finance Ministry launches initiative with start-ups to develop smart public services
Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, announced a new initiative to collaborate with start-ups in developing smart solutions aimed at enhancing government performance and improving the services provided to citizens. “We are open to all innovative ideas and technological solutions
New customs facilitation measures to boost trade, investment, and logistics efficiency: Finance minister
Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, said a new package of customs facilitation measures marks a further step towards simplifying procedures for the business community and reducing administrative burdens on economic operators, helping to enhance the competitiveness of the Egyptian
Next fiscal year to see rollout of tax, customs, and property facilitation packages: Finance minister
Egypt’s Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced that fiscal year 2026/2027 will witness the implementation of a series of tax, customs, and property facilitation packages aimed at easing obligations and reducing burdens on citizens and investors, while supporting economic activity
Egypt allocates EGP 90bn in new budget to boost production, exports and entrepreneurship
Egypt’s Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced that EGP 90bn has been earmarked in the 2026/2027 fiscal year budget to expand programmes supporting production, exports, and entrepreneurship. Kouchouk said the allocations include EGP 48bn for export rebate payments and EGP 7bn
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
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