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ADQ tightens grip on Egypt's Alexandria Containers through AD Ports
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ADQ tightens grip on Egypt’s Alexandria Containers through AD Ports

ADQ and AD Ports move to increase control of Egypt's Alexandria Containers as profits and cargo volumes rise.

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Egyptian wheat supply linked to import diversification strategy.
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Egypt buys record amount of wheat from farmers after reforms

Egypt bought a record 4.6 million tons of local wheat after policy reforms raised domestic prices to ease foreign currency shortages.

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Egyptian fintech startup, Blnk
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Egyptian fintech startup, Blnk, raises $37 million to scale AI-driven consumer lending

Blnk raises $37 million in equity and debt to expand point-of-sale consumer credit and drive financial inclusion.

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Oriental Weavers reported stronger first-quarter 2026 earnings as exports and lower production costs supported growth at the Egyptian carpet manufacturer.
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Oriental Weavers Q1 2026 profit rises to $17.1 million on lower costs, higher exports

Oriental Weavers reports first-quarter 2026 profit of $17.1 million as revenue rises and exports strengthen amid lower production costs.

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Egyptian wheat supply linked to import diversification strategy.
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Egypt targets Middle East grain hub amid rising import costs and supply risks

Egypt is expanding its grain trading and storage network to serve Middle East and African markets as import costs rise and supply risks grow.

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Sky Investments Holding, Egyptian conglomerate expanding investments across ports, logistics, and real estate infrastructure development.
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Sky Investments outlines $500 million plan for Egypt’s logistics and ports growth

Sky Investments Holding plans $500 million investment across Egypt’s ports logistics and real estate over three years, boosting infrastructure growth.

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Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris, one of Africa's richest individuals.
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Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris’ net worth hits $11.3 billion as $400 million flows into gold

Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris boosts wealth to $11.3 billion as $400 million flows into gold, strengthening his mining portfolio.

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Egypt increases gas prices for industries as energy costs fluctuate

Egypt raises natural gas prices for key industries as it adjusts subsidies and manages rising energy import costs under IMF program.

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Nokia launches Cairo hub to drive growth across Africa and Middle East
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Nokia opens Cairo hub to expand operations across Africa and Middle East

Nokia is expanding its presence in Egypt, choosing Cairo as the base for a new regional operations hub that will support customers across the Middle East and Africa.  The decision comes as telecom companies face rising demand for stronger networks, faster response times and more reliable digital services. Growth in 5G, wider cloud adoption and heavier data use are pushing…

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Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris.
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Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris closes London family office after UK exit

Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris winds down London family office after UK exit amid tax reforms and relocation to Abu Dhabi and Italy.

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Customer making a payment with Lucky card and POS terminal in Egypt.
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Egypt’s fintech Lucky raises $23 million, eyes North Africa expansion

Egypt fintech Lucky raises $23 million to expand into North Africa, scale consumer credit, and invest in technology and infrastructure.

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Egypt, Jordan boost SME ties to grow trade, investment, exports
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Egypt, Jordan boost SME support, deepen trade ties across region

Egypt and Jordan are stepping up efforts to support small businesses and expand trade, as both countries look to open new channels for investment and strengthen economic links across the region.  The push brings together two key institutions — Egypt’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) and the Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO) — at a time when…

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