Here's what we're tracking today
The EGP’s rally continues
Hassan Allam acquired MetiPro | ECA system to decongest ports | Auto sales jump in February.
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Tweaking taxes
Good morning, folks. The EGP continues to climb amid a return of hot money. In today's big story: We dive into how record tax incomes is central to controlling the budget deficit.

Today at a Glance
Podcasts
Morning Drive is your daily download of the essential headlines shaping Egypt. Hosted by ‘Synthetic Salma’ — an AI-powered version of Executive Editor Salma El-Saeed.
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Investment Watch
M&A Watch
Explore EnterpriseAM for your industry
A close look at key activities driving headlines across industries
Privatization Watch
FinMin drafts EGP 9.7 tn consolidated budget for FY 2026-27
Good morning, wonderful people. We’re heading to the weekend with…
Egypt to temporarily list 20 state-owned companies on the EGX this month
Good morning, friends, and welcome to April. We ring in the new month and the second quarter of the year with mixed…
Newsmakers
CIB CEO Hisham Ezz Al Arab on why Egypt is ready to welcome digital-native banks
“Egypt is at the brink of an inflection point with regulatory momentum, demographic tailwinds, and consumer behavior aligning to drive rapid…
My Morning Routine
Chambers and Partners is out with its 2026 list of Egypt’s top arbitration litigators
Youssef + Partners’ Karim Youssef was awarded the top title of Star Individual
Spotlight
Regulation
Legislation Watch
Parliament moves to shield healthcare and research from nuclear fee hikes
Amendments create a clearer distinction between commercial nuclear ventures and…
Regulation Watch
El Sisi shuffles central bank board, appointing three new subject-matter experts
Sherif Kamel, Ali Faramawy retain seats for another year
Cabinet Watch
Garghoub is now a Special Economic Zone — here is what that means for investors
Plus: A major overhaul at GOEIC to slash customs times
Ittihadiya
Egypt’s El Sisi calls on Trump to end the war
Good morning, all. It’s another morning with the regional war…
Startup Watch
QNB’s Ahmed Fouad is the new chair of the Federation of Egyptian Banks’ SME committee
Plus: Sirio Capital has tapped Karim Samra as a partner for its MENA push
Meet our founders of the week: Knot Technologies’ Ahmed Abdalla and Hussein ElBendak
Knot is building its AI-native ticketing and access control infrastructure out of Egypt for…
Meet Tribe founder Roba El Gindy
“Tribe is the village that it takes to raise a child”
Industries
Banking
FinMin aims to settle EGP 308 CBE debt by end of FY
Good morning, friends. We’ve got a packed issue for you…
Finance
China’s exports decelerate on disruption from Gulf war, seasonal distortions
Exports rose just 2.5% y-o-y in March, while imports increased…
Capital Markets
Iran war triggers first major crack in 15-month EGX bull run
The benchmark index rose 8.4% the first quarter of the…
Fintech
Instapay hits profitability as demand keeps up one year into 0.1% transaction fee
Instapay has also become the bridge between bank accounts and…
Climate
Hassan Allam Utilities secures USD 65 mn EBRD loan for Benban solar plant
The Nefer Benban facility is part of a solar and…
Automotive
February auto sales climb 63% y-o-y as market awaits true war impact in March
Total sales rose 22.5% m-o-m to 17.3k units.
Commodities
Egypt is kicking off its most critical wheat harvest in years
We are projected to grow 6.5% more wheat, but will…
Tech
Artemis II heads home as the global race for space resources heats up
This is more than just a tech demo. Artemis II…
Energy
Egypt to buy all gas from Cyprus’ Aphrodite field under new pipeline agreements
Newly established company Aphrodite Midstream will lead the construction of…
Infrastructure
Egypt inks USD 296.5 mn locomotive overhaul deal with Canada’s APD
The 12-year contract covers 55 locomotives currently in service and…
Manufacturing
The second phase of industrial financing program is here with bigger caps + new KPIs
The second phase of the program will see borrowing limits…
Mining
Bokra debuts Shakmagia gold fund this month, targets EGP 10 mn
Plus: FRA is capping vehicle depreciation rates to settle claims…
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Good afternoon, folks
Has your feed been flooded by war-themed AI slop? You’re certainly not alone. In today’s issue, we take a look at the digital activists ushering in a new era of political propaganda and explore a modern classic that asks: What happens to humanity when the lights go out?

Today at a Glance

Friday, 10 April 2026
It's the weekend!
This long weekend, we’ll be getting our fair share of R&R… and a lot of food. Aside from trying one of Maadi’s hottest new pizza havens, we’re listing our favorite restaurants and cafés across Cairo where you can soak up the sun and take in the breeze. If you’re hitting the cinema, we’ve got you covered with two theatrical releases worth your time. All that and much more…

