The fourth week of March closed with several notable economic developments, led by Egypt’s plan to settle $1.3 billion in arrears owed to international oil companies (IOCs) by the end of June 2026.

The third week of March closed with notable economic developments, as the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade denied reports claiming that the government had decided to suspend Egyptian exports to Gulf countries, affirming that export activity continues to operate normally.

The second week of March saw a series of developments that continue to shape Egypt’s economic landscape, most notably the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources' decision to adjust fuel prices amid the exceptional conditions currently affecting global energy markets.

The first week of March brought further reassurances for Egypt’s economy, as officials confirmed the uninterrupted flow of navigation through the Suez Canal despite regional tensions and stressed that any potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz would not threaten the country’s energy supplies.

The last week of February ended with a handful of key new pieces, with Fitch Solutions expecting Egypt’s natural gas production to rebound in 2026 and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completing its review of the combined fifth and sixth reviews of Egypt’s economic reform program under the EFF program.

The Egyptian economic landscape reported accelerated growth in key sectors during the third week of February, which also coincided with the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.

Egypt witnessed key development events in the second week of February, topped by the cabinet reshuffle under presidential decree No. 75 of 2026.

From the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) issuing T-bills to finance the state's budget deficit to the government launching a unified digital platform for investment licensing, Egypt’s economy delivered a busy start to February.

The fourth week of January was dominated by a mix of record-breaking, highlighting Egypt's economy and business landscape, topped by Egypt’s capital market, which closed 2025 with a historic trading value.

The past week delivered a cluster of positive signals for Egypt’s economy, as the IMF raised its real GDP growth forecast for fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026, while the CBE posted its balance of payments (BoP) reports for the first quarter of the FY.

The second week of January brought a series of developments shaping Egypt’s economic landscape, led by a major enforcement move as the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) imposed fines totaling EGP 1.143 billion on HSBC Egypt.

The first week of January closed with several notable economic indicators, most prominently Egypt’s tourism and remittance performance. The country welcomed around 19 million tourists in 2025, while remittances from Egyptians working abroad rose by 42.5% YoY during the first 11 months of 2025.

The Egyptian economic sector witnessed key developments and huge deals in 2025, led by the Alam El Roum project with Qatari Diar. The new year is about to begin, and Egypt intends to maintain momentum on the economic landscape.

The fourth week of December ended with key developments in the economic sector, topped by the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) agreement for Egypt’s fifth and sixth reviews under the EEF program.

The third week of December witnessed valuable economic agreements and developments, led by a $200 million deal with Qatari group Al Mana Holding to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the integrated Ain Sokhna zone.

The second week of December closed with several notable developments, including the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones announcing the launch of the Cash Investment Incentive Guide to support industrial projects in Egypt.

The first week of December ended with a handful of interesting economic developments in various key sectors, including mining, energy, tourism, financing, and more.

The last week of November saw significant movements in Egypt’s economic landscape, led by the upcoming visit of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, scheduled to take place from December 1st to 12th.

Egypt’s economic sector witnessed fruitful developments in the third week of November.

The second week of November brought several notable economic developments. Egypt’s Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade decided to ban the import of refined sugar for commercial purposes for three months, while the country’s net international reserves (NIR) reached $50.071 billion at the end of October 2025.