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Middle East

Egypt’s Northeastern Mediterranean: Untapped Beaches, Ancient Heritage and Wildlife

From Port Said to Rafah, Egypt is exploring the tourism potential of a coastline rich in sandy beaches, ancient...

Egypt, Thailand Revive Economic Ties, Target Trade Expansion and Industrial Investment

Egypt and Thailand have signed three cooperation agreements, reviving their joint ministerial committee after 20 years as Cairo seeks...

Fertiglobe Eyes $1.5bn Egypt Phosphate Fertiliser Complex

UAE-controlled Fertiglobe is considering an investment exceeding $1.5 billion in an integrated phosphate fertiliser complex at Egypt's Ain Sokhna,...

Egypt’s Auto Sales Rise 26%, but Imports Capture Most Growth

Vehicle sales are recovering from Egypt’s currency-driven market collapse, but imported models are gaining ground faster than local assembly,...

Egypt Expands Mediterranean Energy Hub as $24.9bn Import Bill Tests Resilience

Gas agreements with Cyprus, new upstream investments, renewable electricity contracts and cross-border power links are expanding Egypt's regional energy...

Can AI Turn Egypt’s Cultural Influence into a Global Export Industry?

Egypt’s artistic heritage offers a powerful competitive advantage, but capturing its economic value will require stronger intellectual-property protection, investment,...

Egypt’s Startups Raise $56m as Fintech Dominates Uneven Investment Recovery

Egyptian technology startups raised $56.45 million through 15 transactions in the third quarter of 2026, with nearly 87% of...

Klivvr Targets EGP 6.5bn Consumer Portfolio and EGP 3bn SME Lending

Egyptian financial technology company Klivvr plans to expand its consumer finance portfolio by as much as 160% to EGP...

Social Insurance Delays and Disputed Sector Classifications Threaten Egypt’s SMEs Liquidity

Egyptian businesses face mounting cash-flow pressure as disputed social insurance assessments and prolonged certification procedures delay payments for completed...

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