Egypt established nearly 26,000 companies with total issued capital of approximately EGP 97.5 billion during the first half of 2026.

The Egyptian Competition Authority has approved seven significant acquisition deals, allowing domestic and international companies to invest in various sectors.

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) announced new rules to fortify protection for clients’ accounts within the securities sector.

The Egyptian government is currently reviewing the financial statements of 198 state-owned companies to evaluate their profitability.

Egypt Post’s investment arm, Post for Investment, and AXA Egypt have signed a partnership agreement to launch Egypt’s first microinsurance company under the newly implemented Unified Insurance Law.

Misr Insurance Holding has obtained a license from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to launch Maak microfinance company, with about EGP9 billion in targeted funds over five years.

Azimut Egypt is gearing up to launch a new fintech venture during the third quarter (Q3) of this year.

The Egyptian cabinet has greenlit a draft law regulating state ownership in fully-owned companies by the state or those in which it holds a stake.

EFG Finance, the non-bank financial institutions (NBFI) arm of EFG Holding, has obtained the required license from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to launch a new subsidiary specialized in providing financial services tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has granted Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB Egypt) a license to launch the first Sharia-compliant microfinance firm in Egypt.

The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE), in partnership with Etisalat Misr, has launched a new firm under the name of "Erada" for financing small and micro projects, according to a statement by the Egyptian Planning Ministry on January 16th.