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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.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
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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Egypt raises electricity prices as energy costs surge

Egypt raises electricity prices for heavy users as energy import costs surge, while shielding lower-income households from tariff increases.

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Egypt to pay $1.3 billion in oil company arrears by June amid energy crunch

Egypt plans $1.3 billion arrears payment to international oil firms by June, easing energy strains and boosting investor confidence.

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Egypt FRA approves Al Ahly Green Agricultural Investment Fund Company
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Egypt’s FRA approves first private equity fund for agriculture

Egypt is expanding investment opportunities to support productive sectors of its economy. The Financial Regulatory Authority (Egypt) has approved the establishment of the Al Ahly Green Agricultural Investment Fund Company. The approval marks the country’s first private equity fund dedicated primarily to agriculture.  Officials say the initiative reflects growing investor interest in sustainable food production and long-term economic opportunities. The…

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UAE’s Mubadala Energy acquires 15% stake in Egypt’s Nargis offshore field

Mubadala Energy buys 15 percent of Egypt’s Nargis offshore field, strengthening its gas presence in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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Egypt backs Russia-led BRICS grain exchange, expands trade ties

Egypt deepens ties with Russia, backing a BRICS grain exchange while expanding energy, trade, and investment cooperation across key sectors.

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Omar Khairy
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Egyptian entrepreneur Omar Khairy unveils RIGA Holding’s 2026 projects in Sao Tome, Senegal, Mozambique and others

Egyptian entrepreneur Omar Khairy unveils RIGA Holding’s 2026 projects in Sao Tome, Senegal, Mozambique, and across sub-Saharan Africa.

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The trains themselves meet international standards, offering speed, comfort, and reliability for passengers.
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Egypt unveils high-speed rail plan to lift tourism

At a Glance Egypt is moving swiftly to modernize its transport infrastructure with a landmark 15-year contract to operate a high-speed electric train network, a move that could reshape both tourism and trade across the country. Signed in November in Cairo, the agreement pairs the National Authority for Tunnels with a global consortium led by Deutsche Bahn International Operations and…

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McDonald’s in Africa: African countries with McDonald’s restaurants

McDonald’s adapts to local tastes and economies in Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, and Tunisia with growing impact beyond fast food.

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Egypt plans first airport management bids to boost aviation sector

Egypt will open airport management bids in late 2025, starting with Hurghada, aiming to boost tourism and FDI under its Vision 2030 reforms.

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EGYPT ENERGY
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Egypt joins $1 billion climate fund for green energy transition

Egypt joins CIF’s $1 billion climate fund to decarbonize industry, spur green jobs and FDI, and bolster its role as a clean energy leader in emerging markets.

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