Arab Finance: Top 5 Interviews of Mid-2026 reflect the key themes shaping Egypt’s economic and business transformation this year, from healthcare modernization and capital markets activity to digital wealth management, private capital flows, and private equity expansion. Together, these conversations capture how leading executives and founders are responding to structural reform, sector-specific innovation, and new opportunities for growth across Egypt and the region.

1-Roche Egypt: Anchoring a Continental Hub for Regional Healthcare Innovation

Stefano Mazzone, General Manager of Roche Egypt, discusses how Roche is supporting Egypt’s healthcare transformation through diagnostics, digital pathology, and integrated patient pathways. He also outlines the company’s ambition to position Egypt as a hub for medical innovation and healthcare service exports across Africa.

2- Korra Energi IPO: Deepening Private Investment in Egypt’s Energy Sector

Ayman Korra, President and CEO of Korra Energi, explains the strategic timing behind the company’s IPO and the significance of its market debut for Egypt’s capital markets. He also shares insights into the group’s energy-efficiency business model and expansion plans across the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) and Africa.

3- Bokra Deploys El Shakmagiya; Sets 2026 Roadmap for Sector-Specific Funds

Ayman El Sawy, Founder and CEO of Bokra, discusses the company’s evolution from a goal-based savings app into a broader investment platform. He also highlights how digital savings, Sharia-compliant products, and asset-backed solutions are helping attract retail capital in a volatile market.

4- GPCA: Egypt Emerges as Strategic Bridge for Regional Energy and Fintech Investment

Cate Ambrose, CEO of the Global Private Capital Association, shares GPCA’s perspective on global private capital trends and the growing importance of infrastructure-heavy investment. She also explains why Egypt is increasingly viewed as a strategic bridge for regional energy and fintech investment.

5- BPE Partners retains Gourmet majority stake post-IPO expansion

Mostafa El-Anwar, CEO of BPE Partners, discusses the firm’s approach to private equity in a market entering a new phase of execution and institutionalization. He also outlines the role of growth capital in scaling founder-led businesses like Gourmet and attracting long-term investors to Egypt’s consumer market.