Egypt has officially launched a unified electronic investment licensing platform as part of broader government efforts to accelerate digital transformation and improve the business environment.

Egypt is set to host Ai Everything Middle East and Africa – Egypt 2026, the region’s inaugural all-AI global summit and exhibition, for the first time on February 11th and 12th at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo.

Sarwa Insurance, the insurance arm of the non-banking financial services group Contact Financial Holding, has been named “Digital Insurer of the Year” in the Customer Experience Transformation category at the Digital Insurance MENA Awards 2026, as per an emailed press release.

The First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr (FABMISR) has launched its new electronic point-of-sale (POS) payment service to reinforce Egypt’s digital payment ecosystem

mylo, the innovative fintech company born out of B.TECH, has completed its second securitization bond issuance at a value of EGP 1.76 billion

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has launched the first digital payments network in the non-banking financial sector’s history.

The number of credit cards in Egypt increased by 61% over the past four years to reach around 6.7 million cards by the end of June, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Egypt.

Bosta has entered into a strategic partnership with Egypt-founded customer experience (CX) platform Tactful AI to enhance customer experience across the Middle East

Subscribers to online and mobile banking services in Egypt hit 18 million, implementing 114 million transactions at a total value of EGP 11.7 trillion at the end of 2024, Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), announced.

Deloitte Innovation Hub has invested $30 million since its launch in Egypt, with an additional $80 million planned over the next three years.

At the core of the Egyptian banking sector evolution lies a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. As the country pursues ambitious economic reforms and digital modernization, banks have emerged as pivotal players—not only in capital mobilization but also in expanding financial inclusion and investor confidence.

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib held a meeting with Visa’s global leadership to discuss expanding cooperation in digital transformation, electronic payments, and developing Egypt’s technological infrastructure for financial services, as per a statement.

Egypt is entering a new era of business formation and investment with the introduction of a landmark Companies Law and the digitization of corporate approval processes. Designed to modernize regulatory frameworks, this new legislation aims to position Egypt as a leading hub for entrepreneurship and foreign direct investment (FDI) by eliminating bureaucratic hurdles and streamlining company formation through advanced digital platforms.

Banque du Caire signed a new strategic partnership agreement with Taly to strengthen Egypt’s digital payments ecosystem, according to a press release.

Entlaq has launched its new platform “Arqam”, the first fully integrated Egyptian platform for data analytics and market intelligence

Schneider Electric rolled out two innovative products designed during the ‘Secure Power Innovation Day’ event to support Egypt’s digital infrastructure.

Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic Payment entered into a strategic partnership with CDS Solutions, Odoo’s certified Golden Partner in Egypt, according to a press release.

MENA-focused Sharia-compliant digital savings and investment platform Bokra has relaunched its mobile application to introduce a wide range of enhanced features for both individuals and enterprises

In this Factsheet, we will screen the latest statistics defining the digital landscape in Egypt, while highlighting the country’s global position.

Egypt is undergoing a profound digital transformation, and nowhere is this more evident than in its surging e-commerce sector. Fueled by a youthful, tech-savvy population and supported by robust digital infrastructure, the country is rapidly becoming a regional leader in online commerce.