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Developers argue that land auctions, taxation, and regulation will decide whether the market widens access or entrenches inflation
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Posted inTrade
Egypt’s non-oil trade deficit shrinks 9% in 2025 as exports jump 17% y-o-y
Gold exports saw a massive surge, jumping from USD 3.2 bn in 2024 to USD 7.6 bn in 2025
Posted inBanking
Central Bank of Egypt cuts SME default grace period to 90 days
The decision came into effect this month
Posted inMoves
Amir Sherif appointed CEO of Al Baraka Capital
Sherif’s career includes over a decade at Banque Misr and leadership roles within the Al Ahly Group focusing on sukuk and securitization
Posted inAlso on our Radar
CIRA Education’s normalized net income rose 95% y-o-y in 1Q FY 2025-26
Plus: IFC extends USD 220 mn green financing to Banque Misr, Abwaab acquires Apex Education, Jameel Finance wraps securitization issuance
Posted inPLANET FINANCE
Goldman Sachs CEO sees resurgence in global capital markets in 2026
David Solomon forecasts 2026 as one of the “best M&A years ever”
Posted inCALENDAR
2026 January 29 January (Thursday): National holiday in observance of 25 January Revolution, Police Day FEBRUARY 3 February (Tuesday): S&P Global to release PMI figures for January. 3 February (Tuesday): Capital Markets Summit 10 February (Tuesday): Capmas expected to release inflation data for January. 10-12 February (Tuesday-Thursday): Gitex Global’s AI Everything Middle East & Africa […]
Posted inWHAT WE’RE TRACKING TONIGHT
FinMin finalizes a new tier system for corporate tax services
Good afternoon, friends. The condensed week has made for a lengthier issue today, with plenty to dig into. A new tiered taxpayer classification system is in the works, with VAT incentives and fast-track services slated for compliant corporations. We’ve also got gold hitting fresh highs, and we ask Egyptian jewelers how they are adapting to […]