Company Name : Golden Pyramids Plaza
ISIN Code : EGS70342C018
Reuters Code : GPPL.CA
Content :
With reference to the release published on the trading screens on 08/12/2025 regarding case No. 890 of 18Q, which was scheduled for a hearing on 20/12/2025 before the First Circuit of the Economic Court in Cairo, a statement was received from the company indicating that the date for issuing the judgment has been extended to the hearing on 30/12/2025.

Release from the Company in Arabic (295 KB)
Release from the Company in English (341 KB)

Company Name : Housing & Development Bank
ISIN Code : EGS60301C016
Reuters Code : HDBK.CA
Content :
Release from the bank regarding the opening of nominations for the election of members of the bank's Board of Directors.

Release from the Bank (1,205 KB)

Company Name : Valmore Holding
ISIN Code : EGS69082C013 - EGS69081C023
Reuters Code : EKHO.CA - EKHOA.CA
Content :
Release from the company regarding the purchase of treasury stocks on the Kuwait Stock Exchange session of 21/12/2025.

Release from the Company (417 KB)

Company Name : Alexandria Spinning & Weaving (SPINALEX)
ISIN Code : EGS32041C013
Reuters Code : SPIN.CA
Content :
Release from the company concerning the invitation of the board of directors' meeting which is scheduled to be held on24/12/2025

Release from the Company (207 KB)

Issuer Name : Tamweel Securitization 1st Iss 4th Pro Tranche H Feb 2031
ISIN Code : EGB69781S296
Reuters Code : EGBTMSC1P4HCV
Interest Type : Floating
Coupon Interest : 23.15%
Coupon Amount : EGP 1.9661643836
Coupon Number : 13
Coupon Date : 31/12/2025
Coupon Payment Date : 04/01/2026

Address: Valmore Holding Investment Company (EKHO.CA EKHOA.CA)
Company Statement
Company Name: Valmore Holding Investment Company
ISSN Code: EGS69082C013 EGS69081C023
Reuters Code: EKHO.CA EKHOA.CA
Announcement Content:
Statement from the company regarding the purchase of treasury shares on the Kuwait Stock Exchange during the trading session of December 21, 2025

Issuer Name : Tamweel Securitization 1st Iss 4th Pro Tranche D Nov 2029
ISIN Code : EGB69781S288
Reuters Code : EGBTMSC1P4DCV
Interest Type : Floating
Coupon Interest : 22.8%
Coupon Amount : EGP 1.9364383562
Coupon Number : 13
Coupon Date : 31/12/2025
Coupon Payment Date : 04/01/2026

Issuer Name : Tamweel Securitization 2nd Iss 3rd Pro Tranche C Dec 2027
ISIN Code : EGB69781S320
Reuters Code : EGBTMSC2P3CCF
Interest Type : Fixed
Coupon Interest : 28.4%
Coupon Amount : EGP 2.4120547945
Coupon Number : 12
Coupon Date : 30/12/2025
Coupon Payment Date : 31/12/2025

Issuer Name : Tamweel Securitization 1st Iss 4th Pro Tranche A Nov 2026
ISIN Code : EGB69781S254
Reuters Code : EGBTMSC1P4ACV
Interest Type : Floating
Coupon Interest : 22.55%
Coupon Amount : EGP 1.0808039872
Coupon Number : 13
Coupon Date : 31/12/2025
Coupon Payment Date : 04/01/2026
Notes :
Bond redemption EGP 4.155346012

Issuer Name : Tamweel Securitization 1st Iss 4th Pro Tranche B Nov 2027
ISIN Code : EGB69781S262
Reuters Code : EGBTMSC1P4BCV
Interest Type : Floating
Coupon Interest : 22.6%
Coupon Amount : EGP 1.9194520548
Coupon Number : 13
Coupon Date : 31/12/2025
Coupon Payment Date : 04/01/2026

Issuer Name : Tamweel Securitization 1st Iss 4th Pro Tranche C Nov 2028
ISIN Code : EGB69781S270
Reuters Code : EGBTMSC1P4CCV
Interest Type : Floating
Coupon Interest : 22.7%
Coupon Amount : EGP 1.9279452055
Coupon Number : 13
Coupon Date : 31/12/2025
Coupon Payment Date : 04/01/2026

Issuer Name : Tamweel Securitization 2nd Iss 3rd Pro Tranche A Dec 2025
ISIN Code : EGB69781S304
Reuters Code : EGBTMSC2P3ACF
Interest Type : Fixed
Coupon Interest : 26.4%
Coupon Amount : EGP 0.0135275522
Coupon Number : 12
Coupon Date : 30/12/2025
Coupon Payment Date : 31/12/2025
Notes :
Bond redemption EGP 0.6033182504

Issuer Name : Tamweel Securitization 2nd Iss 3rd Pro Tranche B Dec 2026
ISIN Code : EGB69781S312
Reuters Code : EGBTMSC2P3BCF
Interest Type : Fixed
Coupon Interest : 27.6%
Coupon Amount : EGP 1.830016815
Coupon Number : 12
Coupon Date : 30/12/2025
Coupon Payment Date : 31/12/2025
Notes :
Bond redemption EGP 8.3469721768

Issuer Name : Tamweel Securitization 1st Issue 1st Program Tranche C Dec2026
ISIN Code : EGB69781S031
Reuters Code : TAMSEC1P1C=CA
Interest Type : Floating
Coupon Interest : 23.1%
Coupon Amount : EGP 1.147498511
Coupon Number : 47
Coupon Date : 30/12/2025
Coupon Payment Date : 31/12/2025
Notes :
Bond redemption EGP 2.7950310559

Issuer Name : Tamweel Securitization First issue Third program Tranche B Dec 2026
ISIN Code : EGB69781S239
Reuters Code : EGBTMSC1P3BCF
Interest Type : Fixed
Coupon Interest : 22.6 %
Coupon Amount : EGP 0.8555538803
Coupon Number : 24
Coupon Date : 30/12/2025
Coupon Payment Date : 31/12/2025
Notes :
Bond redemption EGP 3.6485253877

Issuer Name : Tamweel Securitization First issue Third program Tranche C Dec 2027
ISIN Code : EGB69781S247
Reuters Code : EGBTMSC1P3CCF
Interest Type : Fixed
Coupon Interest : 22.55%
Coupon Amount : EGP 1.9152054795
Coupon Number : 24
Coupon Date : 30/12/2025
Coupon Payment Date : 31/12/2025

Issuer Name : Aman For Securitization Third Issue First Program Tranche D Dec 2025
ISIN Code : EGB697J1S117
Reuters Code : EGBAMSC3P1DC
Interest Type : Floating
Coupon Interest : 23.8%
Coupon Amount : EGP 0.12713018
Coupon Number : 23
Coupon Date : 30/12/2025
Coupon Payment Date : 31/12/2025
Notes :
bond redemption: EGP 0.6289308176

Company Name : Memphis Pharmaceuticals
ISIN Code : EGS38351C010
Reuters Code : MPCI.CA
Content :
EGM minutes before certification
Assembly Date : 18/12/2025

EGM Minutes (1,640 KB)

Insider Trading Executions: Trading Session 18/12/2025‎
Company Name: Heibco for commercial investments & real ‎estate development
Position: related parties for insider
Transaction: sell
Number of Shares: 200000‎

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Company Name: Fawry For Banking Technology And Electronic ‎Payment
Position: related parties for insider
Transaction: buy
Number of Shares: 830000‎

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Company Name: Fawry For Banking Technology And Electronic ‎Payment
Position: insider
Transaction: sell
Number of Shares: 10790997‎

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Company Name: Fawry For Banking Technology And Electronic ‎Payment
Position: related parties for insider
Transaction: sell
Number of Shares: 75200‎

Insider Trading Executions: Trading Session 18/12/2025‎
Company Name: S.A.E Contact Financial Holding
Position: insider
Transaction: sell
Number of Shares: 173011‎

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Company Name: Arab Co. for Asset Management And ‎Development
Position: related parties for insider
Transaction: buy
Number of Shares: 7056157‎

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Company Name: ARAB Developers Holding
Position: insider
Transaction: sell
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Company Name: ARAB Developers Holding
Position: insider
Transaction: buy
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Company Name: ARAB Developers Holding
Position: insider
Transaction: sell
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Company Name: Naeem Real Estate Holding Group
Position: insider
Transaction: sell
Number of Shares: 10000‎

Company: TAWASOA For Factoring
Symbols: EGS7D231C010
Reuters: TWSA.CA
Content:
Release was sent concerning the Board of Directors & the Executive Managers
Release from the Company (245 KB)

Insider Trading Executions: Trading Session 18/12/2025‎
Company Name: Egyptian Gulf Bank
Position: ESOP
Transaction: buy
Number of Shares: 29402‎

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Company Name: Misr Duty Free Shops
Position: insider
Transaction: sell
Number of Shares: 2560‎

Insider Trading Executions: Trading Session 18/12/2025‎
Company Name: Alexandria Pharmaceuticals
Position: related parties for insider
Transaction: buy
Number of Shares: 860‎

Company: TAWASOA For Factoring
Symbols: EGS7D231C010
Reuters: TWSA.CA
Content :
Release from the company concerning company's International Relation Officer
Release from the Company (89 KB)

Insider Trading Executions: Trading Session 18/12/2025‎
Company Name: Alexandria Spinning & Weaving (SPINALEX)‎
Position: insider
Transaction: buy
Number of Shares: 15000‎

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Company Name: Asec Company for Mining "ASCOM"‎
Position: insider
Transaction: sell
Number of Shares: 32495‎

Insider Trading Executions: Trading Session 18/12/2025‎
Company Name: Gogreen for Agricultural Investment
Position: insider
Transaction: sell
Number of Shares: 2000000‎

Insider Trading Executions: Trading Session 18/12/2025‎
Company Name: International Agricultural Products
Position: related parties for insider
Transaction: sell
Number of Shares: 138427‎

In implementation of Article (20) of the rules for listing and delisting securities, the Egyptian Exchange announces  receiving a request on 21/12/2025, to list the securitization bonds issued  from Tamweel  Securitization -  The second Issuance of the  Fourth  Program, where the listing documents are being fulfilled to be presented to the Listing Committee, the details of the listing request are as follows:-   
 
Nominal securitization bonds against financial rights and deferred payments that are tradable,  callable  and non-convertible, with a total amount of EGP 2,103,000,000  in one issuance over Five  tranches, through a 100% private placement for financial institutions, entities with financial solvency, natural and legal persons
 
The announcement shall be published for a period of five working days from its date, in implementation of the provisions of Article (20) of the rules for listing and delisting securities issued by the Board of Directors of the Financial Regulatory Authority No. (11) On 22/01/2014 and its executive procedures and their amendments 

Source: Al-Mal

MLF-Finance has successfully completed its first securitization bond issuance valued at EGP 1.139 billion.

The transaction was executed in cooperation with National Bank of Egypt, Commercial International Bank (CIB), Banque du Caire, Industrial Development Bank, along with EFG Hermes as financial advisor and offering manager, and MERIS (Middle East Rating & Investors Service) as portfolio rater. KPMG acted as financial auditor, while El-Derini & Partners served as legal advisor. The deal was carried out under the supervision of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).

Dr. Ahmed Zahran, founder, CEO, and managing director of MLF-Finance, stated that the issuance was achieved in a short time with high professionalism, reflecting the efficiency of the banking and financial sector under the oversight of FRA and CBE. He added that this issuance is part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its financing capabilities and expand its scope in Egypt’s non-banking financial services market.

Zahran revealed that the company has obtained FRA approval to launch a EGP 12 billion securitization program over three years, with the National Bank of Egypt acting as custodian and Banque du Caire handling subscriptions.

Samah Abou Bakr, Senior Executive Director at MLF-Finance, explained that the issuance included multiple tranches with maturities ranging from 13 to 78 months, all of which received high credit ratings, confirming the quality of the securitized portfolio and mortgage finance contracts.

The company continues its expansion plans in the local market through leasing, factoring, and securitization, while exploring other non-banking financing tools to strengthen its financial position.

Shereen Khafagy, Executive Director, praised FRA’s regulatory decisions that supported the company’s operational launch, including bond issuance and portfolio expansion. She emphasized that MLF-Finance focuses primarily on clients with strong creditworthiness, noting that the company’s portfolio has no defaults.

Zahran further highlighted the company’s commitment to human capital development, preparing training programs for employees to enhance their expertise. For 2026, the plan includes training at the Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania), Frankfurt Finance, the Egyptian Banking Institute, the American University in Cairo, and the Egyptian Directors Center under FRA.

Company background:
MLF-Finance was founded in 2020 through a partnership between Zahran and six major investors, including businessman Samih Sawiris, engineer Nehad Ragab (Chairman of SIAC Holding), engineer Fathallah Fawzy (Vice President of the Egyptian Businessmen’s Association), engineer Mohamed Idris (CEO of Mabany Idris Real Estate), engineer Khalil Kandil (Chairman of Kandil Glass), and Ahmed Zahran himself, who has over 30 years of banking and non-banking experience. Other founders include engineer Mohamed Hassan Dora (Chairman of Dora Real Estate Development) and Omar Dora (Managing Director of Dora Real Estate Development).

In the early hours of December 19, the container ship Maersk Seabarok, built in 2007 and sailing under the Singaporean flag, completed its passage through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and entered the Red Sea.

This marks the first transit of a Maersk vessel through the strait in almost two years.

The company confirmed that the highest possible safety standards were applied during the transit of the vessel, which has a capacity of 6,500 TEUs. The Maersk Seabarok currently operates within the Maersk MECL service.

According to the company, this is an important step forward, but it does not mean that Maersk is yet considering expanding its east–west network to include the Suez Canal route. The company stated: “Assuming security standards continue to be met, we are studying a gradual approach to resuming navigation along the east–west corridor via the Suez Canal and the Red Sea.”

Maersk emphasized that this is the first step toward returning to this route, to be followed by a limited number of additional voyages through the Suez Canal. However, no scheduled voyages currently exist.

At the end of November, the Suez Canal Authority and Maersk Group (A.P. Moller) announced in a joint statement the start of container ships returning to transit the Canal in early December, paving the way for full resumption.

This followed bilateral talks between Admiral Osama Rabie, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, and Vincent Clerc, CEO of the global group, which resulted in signing a strategic partnership agreement at the new marina building in Ismailia. The agreement was signed by Gamal Abou El-Kheir, Head of the Authority’s Presidency Department, and Rabea Boulos, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Board Member of Maersk.

Admiral Rabie stressed that the return of Maersk container ships represents a step in the right direction toward sustaining global supply chains, describing the Canal as the shortest, fastest, and safest maritime route linking east and west. He called the strategic partnership agreement a cornerstone for future cooperation in maritime and logistics fields.

He added that the Peace Summit held in Sharm El-Sheikh succeeded in enhancing stability in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb region, paving the way for restoring navigation to normal levels in the coming period. He noted that Canal traffic statistics showed positive indicators in October and November 2025, with expectations of further improvement and recovery ahead.

Rabie emphasized that since the outbreak of the Red Sea crisis, the Canal has been proactive in engaging with all shipping lines, expanding and diversifying its services, strengthening its fleet with new marine units, and adopting flexible pricing policies, including a 15% discount for container ships with tonnage exceeding 130,000 tons.

For his part, Vincent Clerc described the Suez Canal not only as an important maritime passage for Maersk but also as a strategic partner in the East Port Said container terminal. He stressed that the Canal is the most suitable and efficient maritime route for global east–west trade, noting that the security challenges in the Red Sea over the past two years have cast a shadow on rising transport costs and freight rates, affecting all countries worldwide.

Source: Al-Mal Newspaper

Snapshot of Key Highlights
First Maersk transit in 2 years: Maersk Seabarok passed Bab el-Mandeb on Dec 19, 2025.

Capacity: 6,500 TEUs, operating in MECL service.

Gradual resumption: Limited voyages planned, no full schedule yet.

Strategic partnership: Agreement signed between Suez Canal Authority and Maersk in Nov 2025.

Suez Canal incentives: 15% discount for large container ships (>130,000 tons).

Peace Summit impact: Stability in Red Sea region supports return of navigation.

Global trade significance: Canal remains fastest, safest east–west route; security challenges raised costs worldwide.

Source: Al-Mal


The Damietta Port Authority has signed contracts for two strategic projects aimed at regulating the movement of trucks and vehicles, in line with promoting digital transformation concepts and applying smart and green port standards. This comes alongside the implementation of several major national projects currently underway within the port, as part of the Authority’s plan to develop the operational system and improve the efficiency of logistics services.

The contracts were signed by Rear Admiral Tarek Adly Abdullah, Chairman of the Damietta Port Authority, and by Khaled El-Awa and Shady El-Baghdadi on behalf of Alpha Trans Energy, in the presence of Rear Admiral Dr. Ahmed Hamdy Abdel Aziz, Vice Chairman for Operations, Brigadier Engineer Ahmed Osman, Vice Chairman for Planning and Investment, and several Authority leaders.

Projects signed include:

Truck and vehicle parking areas: Construction, management, operation, maintenance, and handover of parking yards equipped with the latest operational and service systems. These will ensure traffic discipline, safe and organized entry and exit of trucks, and smooth traffic flow.

Smart & Green electronic weighbridge system: Construction, management, operation, maintenance, and handover of two weighbridge platforms equipped with advanced smart technologies, including license plate recognition systems, wireless identification technologies, high-quality surveillance cameras, and advanced electronic sensors. This ensures accurate weighing, eliminates human intervention in measurement procedures, and achieves the highest levels of transparency and governance.

These projects are part of the Damietta Port Authority’s vision to integrate electronic infrastructure and operations, align with mega national projects being implemented at the port, enhance competitiveness, strengthen its position as a pivotal port on the regional and international trade and maritime transport map, and improve service quality for the port’s business community.

Source: Al-Mal

Ahmed Kojok, Minister of Finance, affirmed that the state’s strategic goal is to expand the economic, productive, export, and tax base. He stressed that the government is committed to facilitating matters for its partners in the tax community, based on the firm conviction that taxpayers’ rights are no less important than the state’s rights and must be institutionally protected.

Speaking during an open dialogue with members of the Egyptian Tax Association, Kojok explained that the Ministry of Finance’s approach is clear and focused on encouraging voluntary tax compliance, noting that the success of the tax system depends on taxpayers feeling real benefits and better services. He added that the Egyptian Tax Authority is leading the path of tax reform and opening doors for partnership with the business community, expressing strong confidence in the Authority’s staff and their sincere desire to improve service quality and expand the tax base.

He pointed out that there is an institutional mechanism to monitor the implementation of tax packages and quickly address challenges, stressing that there is wide room to provide more support to taxpayers. He announced that a tax policy strategy will be unveiled in Q1 2026, ensuring greater clarity and certainty for tax system partners.

Kojok emphasized that the state is committed to priorities that support economic and developmental activities, contributing to sustainable growth and encouraging the business community. He noted that the coming period will witness a qualitative leap in easing procedures for regular and compliant taxpayers, with the application of the second package of tax facilities, which includes:

Central clearing system for credit balances.

Faster tax refunds, especially VAT.

Incentives to encourage listing and trading of major companies on the Egyptian Exchange.

Switching from capital gains tax to stamp duty to stimulate institutional investment.

Allowing deduction of external loan interest from the tax base for private sector companies in strategic projects.

He added that specialized tax centers will be established to provide more advanced services in a simplified manner. The second package also includes fixing the real estate transaction tax at 2.5% of the unit’s sale value, regardless of repeated transactions, and launching an electronic app for real estate transactions to ensure automated and easy service.

Kojok mentioned the preparation of explanatory guides to unify tax treatments and ease compliance, along with studying requests from some sectors to shift from schedule tax to the general VAT rate. He confirmed that facilitated financing and strong support will be provided to the first 100,000 taxpayers joining the simplified tax system for individuals and companies.

Deputy Minister of Finance for Tax Policies, Sherif El-Kilani, confirmed that there is no intention to increase tax burdens in the coming period, noting that the tax policy document represents a clear medium-term roadmap, and that the risk management system helps ease compliance for committed taxpayers and incentivizes them.

Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority, said the Authority looks forward to the opinions and proposals of the tax community regarding 22 measures included in the second package of facilities, noting that the “white list” will include compliant taxpayers and grant them many incentives and advantages. She added that the newly established consultation platform represents a new window for effective and direct communication with the business community.

Dr. Ahmed Shawky, President of the Egyptian Tax Association, confirmed that the launch of the second package of facilities is supported by the success of the first package, stressing that the path of tax reform is based on trust and partnership with the business community, reflecting a serious approach towards real positive change.

Source: Al-Mal

Walid Gamal El-Din, Chairman of the General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone, conducted an inspection tour today at the Qantara West Industrial Zone to follow up on the progress of industrial, logistics, and service projects, as well as updates on infrastructure and utilities being prepared to international standards. These include water stations, natural gas, sewage and treatment facilities, internal roads and gates, occupational safety requirements such as fire-fighting systems, and environmental sustainability measures. The tour was attended by senior officials of the Authority, investors, and operating companies, in preparation for the upcoming inaugurations early next year.

On the sidelines of the tour, Gamal El-Din stated that the Suez Canal Economic Zone places Qantara West Industrial Zone at the forefront of its priorities due to its exceptional recent successes. In less than two years, the zone has attracted final contracts for 48 projects in industrial, logistics, and service activities, providing about 70,000 direct jobs with total investments of USD 1.325 billion. He emphasized that the Authority aims to localize and deepen industry and transfer technology in Qantara West, integrating complete value chains for textiles, ready-made garments, complementary industries, and food industries.

He added that work is progressing vigorously in Qantara West Industrial Zone to achieve leaps in the completion rates of all infrastructure and utility projects. He stressed the need to continue efforts to meet the growing demand for investment in Qantara West, which the Suez Canal Economic Zone is preparing to become a global hub for textiles and ready-made garments. He explained that the Economic Zone represents a decisive solution for investors to enhance integration of global supply chains, especially given its distinguished investment incentives, foremost among them its strategic geographic location and the integration between ports and industrial zones under the Authority, which ensures full access to global markets.

Source: Al-Mal

Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, stated that attracting foreign investment cannot be achieved without genuine expansion from local investors, stressing that foreign investors will not come unless they find active local investors investing in their own country.

Speaking at the fourth annual “Food Egypt” conference, Heiba highlighted that the state has succeeded in recent years in building an integrated system of non-financial and investment incentives that support the competitiveness of both local and foreign investors, especially in productive sectors, foremost among them the food industries.

He emphasized that major infrastructure development has been one of the most important investment drivers, noting that the modern road network has facilitated the transport of raw materials and products between production areas and factories, directly improving supply chain efficiency, reducing transport costs, and accelerating trade flows.

Heiba pointed out that the Suez Canal Economic Zone, new ports, and the logistical link between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean provide strong competitive advantages for export expansion. He added that the electricity supply crisis, which had been a burden until 2014–2015, has been resolved, with stable and available energy supplies eliminating the need for generators or extra costs.

He stressed that stability in monetary and fiscal policies is a pivotal factor in improving the business climate, enabling investors to plan and forecast their operations in the medium term, supported by clear financial reforms that enhance confidence in the Egyptian economy.

Investment Law incentives (2017):

Refund of 30–50% of investment costs for new projects or expansions, via tax deduction spread over seven years.

New cash incentive: refund of 35–55% of taxes paid within 45 days, subject to conditions (e.g., 50% of investment cost transferred from abroad, exports, job creation, technology transfer).

Additional incentives: financing, documentation, technology use, training, environmental protection, and corporate social responsibility.

Effective tax rate could drop from 19.5% to ~16% in some activities, including food industries.

Heiba noted that foreign companies in Egypt have expanded faster than local ones, while capital increases have not been sufficient. Nevertheless, foreign direct investment indicators remain highly positive, with expectations that incoming investments will double in 2025 and continue to grow in 2026–2027.

He urged Egyptian investors—whether local or foreign partners—to make quick expansion decisions, stressing that new entrants to the Egyptian market despite challenges reflect strong confidence in growth opportunities.

He also emphasized the importance of cooperation between government and investors to overcome obstacles and accelerate expansion decisions, especially given the size of the local market and continuous growth in regional and global markets.

Egypt’s wide network of trade agreements, covering about three-quarters of the world’s countries, along with export support programs, provides real opportunities to boost growth and competitiveness.

Heiba concluded that the coming stage, particularly the next few months, requires a strong push from local investors to prepare for increasing competition with the large expected inflows of foreign investment, stressing that readiness is now a necessity, not an option.

Source: Youm7

Dr. Tamer Abou Bakr, Board Member of the Mineral Resources Authority and Chairman of the Petroleum Chamber at the Federation of Industries, confirmed that Egypt is adopting an ambitious strategic vision to transform the mining sector into a driver of economic development. He stressed that the ultimate goal is not merely extracting and exporting raw minerals, but rather processing them locally to achieve “added value” that multiplies the state’s financial returns several times.

Abou Bakr explained, in an analytical interview on Extra News, that converting the Mineral Resources Authority into an independent economic authority, alongside new legislation and precise geological maps, paves the way for attracting major global investment companies. He noted that adding manufacturing processes to extracted minerals could raise their value from EGP 1 (raw material) to EGP 8 after processing, strengthening local supply chains and creating thousands of jobs.

Investment incentives and marketing efforts
He praised the efforts of the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources in promoting Egypt’s investment opportunities globally, especially in Australia, South Africa, and London. He revealed that five quick incentives have been offered to investors to ease exploration procedures, stressing that the state is working to remove bureaucratic obstacles for specialized companies.

“Win-win” model in international partnerships
Regarding relations with foreign partners, Abou Bakr explained that global exploration companies bear high risks, with only a 1–2% success rate in finding an economically viable mine. In case of discovery, Egypt shares revenues under a “win-win” model, receiving about 50% of the final product’s value in the form of land rent, royalties (5–20% depending on the mineral), taxes, and a free in-kind share—without the state treasury bearing any exploration costs.

Future focus on rare earth minerals
He concluded by highlighting that rare earth minerals are a cornerstone of Egypt’s plan for the next 3–15 years, stressing that reviving remote areas and providing industrial infrastructure around mines will transform Egypt’s economic landscape in the near future.

Source: Youm7

Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, affirmed that creating an attractive investment climate is a fundamental pillar for supporting and developing the food industries sector, enhancing its competitiveness locally, regionally, and internationally, in line with sustainable development goals. This came during his participation in the second session of the fourth annual conference “Food Egypt… Competitive Industry – Sustainable Future”, under the theme “Towards an Attractive Investment Environment for a Competitive Industry”, attended by senior government, investment, and industrial leaders.

Heiba explained that attracting foreign investment cannot be achieved without genuine expansion from local investors, stressing that foreign investors will not come unless they find active local investors. He pointed to the state’s success in building an integrated system of investment incentives—both financial and non-financial—to support competitiveness of local and foreign investors, especially in productive sectors, foremost among them food industries.

He highlighted that infrastructure development, particularly the modern road network, has facilitated the transport of raw materials and products between production areas and factories, positively impacting supply chain efficiency, reducing transport costs, and enabling investors to achieve production plans and increase exports more easily.

Heiba noted that the Suez Canal Economic Zone and new ports, along with the logistical link between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, provide a strong competitive advantage for expanding exports. He added that the electricity supply crisis, which had been a burden on investment, has been resolved, making energy stable and available without extra costs, thereby enhancing Egypt’s attractiveness for both local and foreign investment.

He emphasized that stability in monetary and fiscal policies strengthens investors’ ability to plan and forecast their business in the medium term, increasing confidence in the Egyptian economy.

Heiba explained that the Investment Law of 2017 offers wide incentives, including reimbursement of 30–50% of the cost of any new project or expansion, as well as a cash incentive refunding 35–55% of taxes within 45 days, supporting foreign currency inflows and boosting local industry. The law also provides additional incentives related to financing, documentation, technology, training, and environmental protection, which may reduce the effective tax rate from about 19.5% to around 16% in some activities.

He pointed out that foreign companies have expanded at a faster pace than Egyptian ones, highlighting the need to strengthen local capital. Nevertheless, foreign direct investment indicators remain highly positive, with expectations of doubling incoming investments during 2025 and projected for 2026 and 2027. He urged Egyptian investors—whether local or foreign partners—to accelerate expansion decisions and increase their investments, stressing that the entry of new investors reflects strong confidence in growth opportunities, making local expansion essential to enhance competitiveness.

He also stressed the importance of cooperation between government and investors to overcome obstacles and accelerate expansion decisions, especially with the broad local market and continuous growth in regional and global markets.

Heiba explained that Egypt’s trade agreements network, covering about three-quarters of the world’s countries, along with export support programs, provides real opportunities to boost growth and competitiveness.

He concluded that the next stage requires greater activity from local investors to meet the large expected inflows of foreign investment.

At the end of the conference, Hossam Heiba honored prominent figures who played an influential role in developing the food industries sector.

Source: Youm7

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has required investment and real estate development companies, after obtaining approval from the Authority to convert into real estate investment funds, to call for an extraordinary general assembly meeting to consider approval of the following:

Exiting the legal framework under which the company currently operates and entering under the Capital Market Law to engage in real estate investment fund activities.

Amending the company’s name and purpose to align with real estate investment fund activities.

Compliance with capital and ownership structure requirements, in accordance with the executive regulations of the Capital Market Law and FRA Board Resolution No. 177 of 2024.

Approval of the disclosure report prepared for the conversion, which must follow the template approved by the Authority and be published on the company’s website.

The FRA also stipulated that the minutes of the extraordinary general assembly must be approved by the competent administrative authority without reservations regarding the conversion. The company must then submit a request to the FRA to complete the conversion procedures and obtain a license to operate as a real estate investment fund. Licensing will be granted in accordance with the Capital Market Law, its executive regulations, and applicable rules.

It is noteworthy that the FRA has received 25 applications to establish real estate investment funds, compared to only two previously. This surge followed the launch of Egypt’s first digital fractional ownership platform, which allows citizens to purchase small shares of real estate.

This came after the FRA’s Committee for FinTech Applications in Non-Banking Financial Activities approved the establishment of the first digital platform for investing in real estate investment fund units. This platform is the first of its kind in the Egyptian market and represents a qualitative leap in real estate investment mechanisms through innovative digital solutions, enabling individuals to invest in fractional ownership of real estate units via investment documents offered on FRA-licensed digital platforms.

Source: Youm7

Gamal El-Samalouty, Chairman of the Leather Industries Chamber at the Federation of Industries, stated that local footwear production currently covers between 60–70% of the Egyptian market’s needs, while about 30% is imported. He noted that the sector is preparing to add new production capacities with the opening of around 60 new factories within the next two months.

El-Samalouty explained that the state is providing significant facilities to localize the leather industry in Egypt, pointing to clear support from the Ministry of Industry in providing industrial land for investors, which encourages expansion of investments and increases production capacity.

These remarks came during his participation in the Cairo International Leather Exhibition, which hosts 45 foreign companies working in leather and production inputs. He emphasized that no foreign company is displaying finished products at the exhibition, in line with supporting local manufacturing and value-added chains.

The Chairman of the Leather Industries Chamber also mentioned that specialized studies have been prepared on the needs of international markets for leather products, aiming to attract these markets to engage with Egyptian manufacturers through the exhibition and open new horizons for exports.

El-Samalouty confirmed that the Chamber aims to expand into several African markets, noting that five countries in Africa have been identified as promising markets for Egyptian leather products, given their reliance on ready-made goods and the quick availability of products.

Source: Youm7

In the third quarter of 2025, the value of small and medium enterprise (SME) financing balances rose significantly by 97.6%, reaching EGP 23.3 billion, compared to EGP 11.79 billion at the end of the same period in 2024. The number of beneficiaries also increased by 63.1%, reaching about 15.4 thousand beneficiaries by the end of Q3 2025, compared to about 9.44 thousand beneficiaries in 2024. This reflects the expansion of financing and its vital role in supporting various economic activities.

Commercial activity

Ranked first in terms of financing value and number of beneficiaries.

Financing balances: EGP 14.8 billion for 11,000 beneficiaries, compared to EGP 8.1 billion and 6,700 beneficiaries in 2024.

Market share: 63.6% of financing balances and 71.61% of beneficiaries.

Confirms that trade is the core of financing, capturing the largest share of financial support.

Service activity

Ranked second in financing value and beneficiaries.

Financing balances: EGP 4.5 billion for 2,200 beneficiaries, compared to EGP 2 billion and 1,300 beneficiaries in 2024.

Market share: 19.53% of financing value and 14.17% of beneficiaries.

Highlights the sector’s role in enhancing community and economic services.

Agricultural activity

Ranked third in number of beneficiaries, fourth in financing value.

Financing balances: EGP 786.91 million for 1,280 beneficiaries, compared to EGP 510.71 million and 750 beneficiaries in 2024.

Market share: 3.38% of financing value and 8.31% of beneficiaries.

Shows agriculture’s contribution to boosting local production and achieving food security.

Industrial & artisanal activity

Ranked fourth in number of beneficiaries, third in financing value.

Financing balances: EGP 3.1 billion for 910 beneficiaries, compared to EGP 1.2 billion and 680 beneficiaries in 2024.

Market share: 13.49% of financing value and 5.91% of beneficiaries.

Reflects the sector’s role in developing small industries, crafts, and creating new jobs.

Source: Youm7

The Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade, led by Engineer Hassan El-Khatib, launched a wide package of reforms aimed at simplifying foreign trade procedures, modernizing customs inspection systems, and facilitating the smoother movement of goods across borders.

These reforms focus on developing risk assessment capabilities, reviewing procedures, and enhancing digital transformation in the customs system through electronic platforms such as the “Nafeza” platform and the Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system, ensuring efficient and transparent customs clearance nationwide.

The government targets reducing customs clearance time by up to 75%, with all procedures completed within two working days by the end of 2025. To achieve this, a decision was issued requiring all customs clearance authorities to operate 24/7, including official holidays, to guarantee continuous logistics operations and smooth trade flows.

This regulatory framework is part of a comprehensive strategy to lower trade costs and enhance the competitiveness of Egyptian products in global markets through coordination among all relevant government bodies.

Infrastructure and logistics development:
Over the past decade, the government implemented a comprehensive program to modernize land transport, railways, maritime transport, and inland waterways, aiming to strengthen connectivity between production centers, ports, and global markets, thereby facilitating trade and attracting investment.

Special focus has been placed on developing seaports and logistics zones, integrating them with industrial areas, applying advanced digital systems in ports, and establishing strategic partnerships with major global shipping and transport companies to consolidate Egypt’s position as a regional hub for trade and logistics.

Dry ports, logistics centers, and free zones are considered essential components of Egypt’s trade facilitation strategy. The government launched a comprehensive plan (2014–2025) to develop a network of 33 dry ports and logistics centers, helping ease pressure on seaports, reduce logistics costs, and enhance the speed and safety of cargo movement.

Free zones serve as a strategic tool to attract investment and accelerate industrial growth, offering incentives such as tax exemptions, simplified customs procedures, and tailored infrastructure to meet investor needs—strengthening Egypt’s ability to become a regional hub for trade, production, and value-added services.

Governance and institutional framework:
The implementation of foreign trade policy is based on an integrated governance framework built on transparency and clear institutional roles, with structured dialogue between the public and private sectors, and a dynamic mechanism for monitoring, reviewing, and continuous updating. The Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade plays a central role in coordinating trade policy and supervising its execution in close cooperation with ministries, government agencies, and private sector representatives.

Trade policy management is carried out through a comprehensive institutional structure that includes specialized technical sectors and affiliated bodies such as the General Organization for Export and Import Control, the Egyptian Commercial Service, the Agreements and Foreign Trade Sector, and the Trade Remedies Sector. Some affiliated bodies directly promote exports by organizing trade fairs and managing the export subsidy rebate program, ensuring that implementation tools align with strategic objectives and improve performance efficiency.

This institutional integration supports Egypt’s commercial presence internationally, facilitates access to foreign markets, enables negotiation of trade agreements, and oversees inspection procedures, certification, and quality assurance of imports and exports in line with global standards.