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Outflows, commodity price shock hit current account in 3Q 2021-2022
Egypt’s current account deficit widened more than 2% to USD 5.79 bn in 3Q 2021-2022, as capital outflows and surging…
Saudi wealth fund sets up company to invest in Egypt
Introducing the SEIC: Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund has set up a company to manage its investments in Egypt as…
THIS MORNING: UN publishes COP27 schedule + OPEC just agreed to the least significant supply hike ever
Good morning, wonderful people. Once again we’ve made it through the workweek together. It’s been a busy one, for those…
Vitro could invest USD 400 mn in Egypt + more interest from Qatari investors
One of the world’s largest glass companies could be coming to Egypt: Mexican glass manufacturer Vitro plans to expand to…
Homzmart closes USD 23 mn pre-series B round
Homzmart just closed one of Egypt’s largest funding rounds this year: Furniture and home goods marketplace Homzmart has closed a…
Aldar could invest USD 1.5 bn in Egypt, Saudi + the UAE over the next year
Emirati real estate giant Aldar Properties still sees potential to invest another USD 1.5 bn in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and…
THIS MORNING: FDI up in 3Q 2021-2022 + US-China relations could hit a new low today after Pelosi confirms she’s heading to Taiwan
Happy hump day, wonderful people. It’s a busy news day today — and just a little bit tense as we…
THIS EVENING: Aldar has its eyes on more Egypt investments + The first grain shipment out of Ukraine since the war leaves port
It’s another one of those summer afternoons that’s not packed with news but not quite what we would call a…
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