Egypt launches initiative to support cotton-based SMEs, strengthen production clusters
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has launched the “Egyptian Cotton Festival” initiative in cooperation with Cairo Governorate and in collaboration with the Egyptian Marketing Studies Foundation, aiming to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and
FRA chief pushes responsible pricing to boost SME financing confidence
Islam Azzam, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), convened an expanded meeting with representatives of companies financing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), reinforcing the authority’s commitment to open dialogue and sector development. The discussions centered on operational and
40 firms seek MSMEDA classification certificate to access state incentives: Rahmy
Bassel Rahmy, Chief Executive of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), announced that 40 companies have applied for the Agency’s classification certificate dedicated to innovative start-ups, enabling them to benefit from a wide range of government services,
Mashroo3k injects EGP 32.1bn to fund over 213k projects since launch
Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development, announced that the national initiative for community, human, and local development—Mashroo3k (Your Project)—has financed 213,313 projects with total investments reaching EGP 32.1bn since its inception in 2015. The programme has played a key role
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
Microfinance companies inject EGP 80.4bn into MSMEs in January 2025: FRA
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has reported that licenced microfinance companies and associations provided a total of EGP 80.409bn in funding to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in January 2025. This represents a significant increase compared to EGP 58.881bn
Egypt’s banking sector expands sustainable finance initiatives
Egypt’s banking sector, under the leadership of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), is intensifying its commitment to sustainable finance, playing a pivotal role in achieving the country’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Vision 2030. Banks across the nation are
UNDP reaffirms strategic partnership with MSMEDA in 2025
Bassel Rahmy, CEO of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (MSMEDA), emphasized the organization’s commitment to continuing collaboration with development partners to share expertise and international best practices in developing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), in line
Corporate, institutional financing for MSMEs jumps to EGP 71.3bn in September 2024
Corporate and institutional financing for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) totaled EGP 71.321bn for 3.759 million customers in September 2024, up from EGP 49.653bn for 3.824 million customers in September 2023. The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) reported that the
AAIB, IFC, EBRD, and BII launch $500m sustainability bond to advance climate finance, support MSMEs
The Arab African International Bank (AAIB) has issued a $500m sustainability bond, backed by investments from IFC, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and British International Investment (BII). This initiative aims to advance Egypt’s green transition while supporting