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Egypt’s net foreign reserves drop slightly amid IMF talks

Egypt’s net foreign reserves dropped slightly in August, the central bank said Thursday, as the North African country strives to secure International Monetary Fund...

Egypt reportedly backing flexible pound amid devaluation calls and IMF talks

Egypt is now backing a more flexible currency to support its economy, a top-level government official said Tuesday, as the Arab world’s most populous...

Egypt’s non-oil activity shrinks further in August, says S&P Global

Egypt’s non-oil private sector activity contracted for the 21st month running in August and the business outlook remains subdued amid growing concerns over the...

Central Bank of Egypt raises cash withdrawal limits

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) raised the maximum amount of cash customers are allowed to withdraw from their bank accounts and scrapped limits...

EFG Hermes’ BNPL firm valU acquires HR and payroll platform Paynas

Egyptian buy now pay later (BNPL) firm valU said Tuesday that it has acquired Paynas, a full-fledged employee management and benefits company that offers...

Central Bank of Egypt keeps key interest rates unchanged, names acting governor

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) kept its interest rates unchanged on Thursday, a day after Governor Tarek Amer stepped down just over a...

EFG Hermes signs a $39.2 million sale and leaseback deal with Egypt’s Marakez

Egyptian universal bank EFG Hermes said Wednesday that its leasing and factoring arm has signed a $39.2 million (EGP 750 million) sale and leaseback...

UAE’s Chimera Investment acquires a 55.9% stake in Beltone Financial

Abu Dhabi-based Chimera Investment said Tuesday that it has acquired a controlling stake in Egypt’s Beltone Financial Holding as part of the private investment...

Saudi wealth fund PIF launches company for Egypt investments

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has launched a company that will invest in promising sectors throughout Egypt including financial services, infrastructure as well...

Bahrain’s Arab Financial Services expands business into Egypt

Bahrain-based Arab Financial Services (AFS) said Tuesday that it has expanded its regional footprint with the opening of a new office in Egypt as...

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