{"id":686245,"date":"2026-02-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/?post_type=afternoon&#038;p=686245"},"modified":"2026-03-08T10:18:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T10:18:44","slug":"how-to-stop-living-weekend-to-weekend","status":"publish","type":"afternoon","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/afternoon\/how-to-stop-living-weekend-to-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"How to stop living weekend to weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"686247\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"686247\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">WHAT WE\u2019RE TRACKING TONIGHT<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/02\/08\/washington-post-ceo-will-lewis-resigns-days-after-laying-off-one-third-of-its-staff\/\">\r\n                            Washington Post CEO steps down days after massive layoffs                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/02\/08\/washington-post-ceo-will-lewis-resigns-days-after-laying-off-one-third-of-its-staff\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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It\u2019s a quiet day on the home front, and abroad, the Washington Post layoffs and BTC\u2019s crash are still dominating headlines. Also in today\u2019s issue: we look at how you can foster a better work-life balance and break down the latest season of Bridgerton.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">THE BIG STORY ABROAD<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> \ud83c\udf10 <strong>Just days after the Washington Post laid off a <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/02\/05\/finmin-eyes-egp-250-bn-funding-injection-for-key-growth-sectors\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">third of its staff<\/a><\/strong>, its CEO Will Lewis stepped down. Lewis has faced criticism from both subscribers and employees after the controversial cut of the newspaper\u2019s workforce. In a message to staff, Lewis explained that after making \u201cdifficult decisions\u201d to ensure the paper\u2019s future, it was the right time to leave. Lewis will be replaced by the paper\u2019s CFO, Jeff D\u2019Onofrio.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">^^Read more on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c8e5ee39j47o\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC<\/a> and the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2026\/02\/07\/technology\/washington-post-will-lewis.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>After plunging close to USD 69k<\/strong>, BTC is set to drop even further as liquidity reduces and investor concerns remain fixated on inflated tech valuations. The record crash marks a fall of nearly half, wiping out all its gains since hitting a peak of USD 127k last October.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">^^Read more on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/bitcoin-loses-trump-era-gains-crypto-market-volatility-signals-uncertainty-2026-02-07\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> and the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/2b030926-2012-4446-b22d-e549e10e7086\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/egypt\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" type=\"button \" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>** CATCH UP QUICK<\/strong> on today\u2019s top stories from <strong>EnterpriseAM:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Madbouly government is <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/02\/08\/egypt-plans-to-end-credit-disbursement-friction-with-new-centralized-industrial-fund\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">preparing to bake EGP 250 bn<\/a><\/strong><strong> in concessional financing into the upcoming state budget <\/strong>to support manufacturing, tourism, and exports. This marks an institutional shift, with the possibility of an industrial financing fund to house the initiatives; <\/li>\n<li><strong>Egyptian bank lending is <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/02\/08\/rate-cuts-spark-lending-jump-but-margins-come-under-pressure-sp-global\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">projected to jump 25%<\/a><\/strong><strong> in 2026.<\/strong> Loan growth is expected to accelerate, and return on equity is expected to normalize at 20% by 2026;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egypt is <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/02\/08\/egypt-builds-new-funding-stack-as-mature-startups-pivot-from-equity-to-institutional-debt\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">no longer reliant on the equity-only venture model<\/a><\/strong><strong> that defines much of the African tech landscape<\/strong> \u2014 securing over USD 595 mn in venture funding last year to rank third with a 15% share of the continent\u2019s total funding. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"web-image-inner\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/6\/348.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"enterprise\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>*** It\u2019s Inside Industry day \u2014 your weekly Sunday briefing on all things industrial in Egypt.<\/strong> Inside Industry explores what it takes to turn Egypt into a manufacturing and export powerhouse, from initial investment and planning through product distribution, land allocation, industrial processes, supply chain management, labor, automation and technology, inputs and exports, and regulation and policy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In today\u2019s issue:<\/strong> We\u2019re taking a deep dive into Egypt\u2019s booming automotive industry, the exciting developments in the works, and what the sector needs to go full throttle. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\u2600\ufe0f<strong>TOMORROW\u2019S WEATHER-<\/strong> We\u2019re in for a particularly warm day in Cairo tomorrow, with the mercury set to peak at a sunny 28\u00b0C before cooling to 16\u00b0C, according to our favorite weather app. <\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/business\/\">business<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/employment\/\">employment<\/a>\n                <!-- <span 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As a result, we tend to pin all our plans (and hopes) on the weekend, leaving us exhausted with little time to relax, and ultimately feeling unfulfilled. Thus, the cycle repeats itself. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Employees surveyed across the globe <\/strong><strong>rank<\/strong><strong> work-life balance as the second most important workplace necessity<\/strong>, coming just behind pay and on par with personal fulfillment, according to a recent <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliverwymanforum.com\/global-consumer-sentiment\/300000-voices-next-era-global-change.html#how-we-work\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a> by management consulting firm Oliver Wyman Forum. But when the clock strikes five, most of us head home, plop onto the nearest couch, and mindlessly scroll through our phones. So, what\u2019s the fix here? <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Having fun can \u2014 and should be \u2014 planned<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Leisure crafting:<\/strong> A <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2025\/04\/research-how-leisure-crafting-can-help-you-recharge\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">study<\/a> from the Harvard Business Review (HBR) found that planning and structuring your downtime \u2014 the term is leisure crafting \u2014 might be the best thing you can do for yourself. The way HBR sees it, it\u2019s not about what you do after work, it\u2019s about how you plan it. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This means that to have fun, you\u2019ll need discipline\u2026 hear us out. <\/strong>The study notes that engaging in passive activities such as doomscrolling or streaming often fails to provide the break we need during the week \u2014 or even on weekends. Instead, true recuperation lies in pursuing activities that either help you achieve your individual goals, allow you to foster existing or new social connections, or help you learn something new. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In pursuing these activities, the study finds that employees are better able to recharge and find purpose, thereby preventing burnout.<\/strong> For example, post-9-5 television nights could turn into watch nights with friends \u2014 combining personal interests with social interaction. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>How do you go about doing this?<\/strong> Ironically, the same way you would approach a work project: identifying problems, specifying goals, and demonstrating accountability. The real fix here is shifting what you do to how you do it by adopting a personal growth-oriented mindset.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Mentally logging off<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Jot down everything that makes you happy, and set SMART goals<\/strong> \u2014 specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound. Love reading? Set a time and specific page count you\u2019ll want to reach before the week's end. Enjoy dining out? Reach out to an old friend and set a time to catch up over pasta. Want to get better at cooking? Make it a point to try a new recipe once a week. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u2026 But don\u2019t overdo it. <\/strong>It's equally important to listen to your body and adjust accordingly. Unlike work projects, you\u2019re the one setting the rules here \u2014 and that includes knowing when to break them. By structuring your leisure time or \u201cfun,\u201d you\u2019re allowing yourself to invest in your own personal well-being, but if that fun begins to feel like a chore, you might want to take a few steps back, rethink, and readjust. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Now that we\u2019ve set up a preliminary framework<\/strong>, here are a few things you can do in the meantime to switch from professional to personal \u2014 and stay there until it\u2019s time to hit the ground running again. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- A digital downgrade:<\/strong> Constantly being online has been linked to mental health problems, including sleep disruption, anxiety, and depression. By setting time limits on certain tech gadgets or online platforms, you\u2019re allowing your mind to rest by decreasing exposure to a smorgasbord of stimuli. There are plenty of ways to approach a digital detox, and if you\u2019re looking to do so, check out our guide <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/04\/18\/the-practical-guide-to-a-digital-downgrade\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Don\u2019t be stingy with your PTO:<\/strong> For many, paid time off (PTO) is often reserved for biannual extended vacations or last-minute emergencies, but why not break from the mold every now and then and take a Tuesday off? By planning a mini weekend-like day, you\u2019ll be able to rest and recuperate during the week, get a head start on plans previously slated for the weekend, and feel less pressure to do everything, everywhere, all at once, come Thursday night.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- Have something to look forward to during the week.<\/strong> This can be a dinner, a concert, a sports class, or anything that needs to be planned in advance. In doing so, you\u2019ll be giving yourself something to look forward to beyond Fridays and Saturdays, effectively divvying up your week and having that event function as a form of mental reset.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">It\u2019s not one-size-fits-all<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Work-life balance doesn\u2019t look the same for everyone.<\/strong> For some, it could be going off the grid the second the clock strikes five; for others, the secret could lie in simultaneously balancing work and personal lives, knowing when to prioritize each. For Money Fellows\u2019 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/11\/04\/meet-our-founder-of-the-week-money-fellows-ahmed-wadi\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ahmed Wadi<\/a>, it\u2019s all about knowing when \u2014 and how \u2014 to disconnect. Erada Microfinance\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/08\/05\/meet-our-founder-of-the-week-erada-microfinances-amr-aboelazm\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Amr Aboelazm<\/a> argues that true work-life balance can be achieved by dedicating time to family and friends. 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This year, however, Lady Whistledown \u2014 by order of Queen Charlotte \u2014 felt inclined not to name a diamond, but rather an eligible gentleman, and who else but Benedict Bridgerton?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Dearest gentle reader, there is no denying that the second Bridgerton son is somewhat of a mess.<\/strong> Benedict (Luke Thompson) spends his nights in a drunken stupor, has as many affairs as there are Bridgertons, and moves through the world with a carelessness only he can manage. That is, of course, until he meets a mysterious masked lady who catches his wandering eye. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A ball, a borrowed dress, a clock ticking toward midnight, and one magical night. <\/strong>Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) \u2014 a maid serving in the home of Lady Penwood (Katie Leung) and her two daughters \u2014 decides to risk it all, disguising herself, and attending the Bridgerton masquerade ball. There, she meets Benedict, who is immediately enamored by her personality, unlike that of any young lady of rank in society. Sophie then escapes as the clock strikes midnight, leaving Benedict with nothing but a single glove, through which he hopes to identify the mystery maiden.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It\u2019s a slow burn, and in traditional Bridgerton fashion, it still feels fresh despite embracing a worn-out trope. <\/strong>As the episodes go by, our favorite characters still get their time in the spotlight, yet so compelling is Benedict and Sophie\u2019s dynamic that we could not wait to see them on screen again. With stellar performances oozing with chemistry, witty dialogue, and an often surprising soundtrack, the first half of the fourth season of Bridgerton has quickly climbed its way up to our top watches, and we can\u2019t wait for the second half set to drop on 26 February.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WHERE TO WATCH- <\/strong>Bridgerton is streaming on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/eg-en\/title\/80232398\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a>. 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Pyramids have already secured qualification from the previous round after amassing 10 points.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Also on our radar:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Saint-\u00c9loi Lupopo vs. Mamelodi Sundowns \u2014 3pm, BeIN Sports 5;<\/li>\n<li>Stade Malien vs. Esp\u00e9rance de Tunis \u2014 6pm, BeIN Sports 2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Over in the CAF Confederation Cup<\/strong>, Zamalek kicked off their Matchday 5 against Zambia\u2019s Zesco United earlier at 3pm, now airing on BeIN Sports 2. Meanwhile, Al Masry is currently going head-to-head with South Africa\u2019s Kaizer Chiefs on BeIN Sports 6.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A high-stakes showdown in the Premier League:<\/strong> Liverpool faces Manchester City tonight in a Matchweek 25 fixture. Whistles will blow at 6:30pm, and the match will be broadcast on BeIN Sports 1.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Other Premier League fixtures on our radar:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brighton vs. Crystal Palace \u2014 4pm, BeIN Sports 9.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Over in LaLiga<\/strong>, third-placed Atl\u00e9tico Madrid takes on Real Betis at 7:30pm on BeIN Sports 5, while second-placed Real Madrid takes on Valencia at 10pm on BeIN Sports 2.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Also on our radar across other major European leagues:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sassuolo vs. Inter Milan \u2014 Serie A (7pm, 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The transition is bolstered by accelerating industrial localization, an expanding production base, and renewed interest from global and regional players.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Industrial localization anchors this investment wave<\/strong>, with interest expanding beyond passenger cars to include local components, commercial vehicles, and buses. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/07\/08\/updated-automotive-industry-development-program-slashes-local-component-ratios\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">National Automotive Industry Development Program<\/a> (AIDP) is the primary driver, tying incentives to manufacturing depth and export volume. This framework may allow 60-80% cost recovery upon meeting targets, Egyptian Automobile Manufacturers Association Secretary-General Khaled Saad tells EnterpriseAM. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The government\u2019s decision to reverse restrictions on spare-part imports for agents in Port Said has eased cost pressures and boosted competition.<\/strong> The state has allocated <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/02\/27\/ford-discontinues-new-vehicle-sales-in-the-local-market\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">EGP 1.5 bn<\/a> to support localization, with seven companies joining the national program to date. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Domestic demand is recovering: <\/strong>Egypt\u2019s automotive sales climbed <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/01\/13\/usd-approaches-egp-47-mark-thanks-to-an-influx-of-hot-money-inflows\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">69.9% y-o-y<\/a> in 2025, reaching some 173.8k vehicles \u2014 including a 53.6% jump in bus sales, a 64.4% increase in passenger car sales, and a hefty 108.4% increase in truck sales \u2014 according to data from the Automotive Marketing Information Council. This coincides with plans to raise local component integration to 60%, in line with AIDP targets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where Egypt stands in the region: <\/strong>While some regional markets still rely on assembly or imports, BMI believes Egypt benefits from its large market size, industrial labor, and a scalable local supplier base, affording it an advantage in the medium- to long-term. By contrast, other regional players such as Morocco continue to attract investments directed toward European exports, while Gulf nations focus on advanced technologies and EVs. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Egypt finds itself in a unique position as a comprehensive manufacturing market serving both local and regional demand.<\/strong> Chinese expansion further solidifies the country\u2019s role as a production and re-export hub for Africa and the Middle East, Saad tells us. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On EVs: <\/strong>Despite a slight delay compared to our neighbors across the region, we are now in the foundation phase for EVs. The Industry Ministry discussed with Bulgaria\u2019s Sin Cars the manufacturing of EVs <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid037wpazhyuL2PKV2HjJCyDBY3EuZDyx72kVqQdRikLXK4fuzUogT33Hv2bhKqmBuiyl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in partnership with a local entity<\/a> \u2014 potentially El Nasr Automotive \u2014 including the establishment of an R&D and technology transfer center. The state is also focused on partnering with existing manufacturers to reduce time to market and achieve price competitiveness for both traditional and electric locally assembled models.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Chinese wave:<\/strong> While traditional players like Nissan and Geely are strengthening their presence, Chinese companies are leading the new wave of deep manufacturing and EVs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guide Automotive Technology signed a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/02\/01\/sarwa-ins-becomes-the-first-insurer-to-get-the-green-light-to-issue-and-activate-title-ins-policies\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 63.9 mn agreement<\/a> in the Suez Canal Economic Zone to manufacture EVs, batteries, and technical components;<\/li>\n<li>Jinbei began <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/10\/14\/chinas-jinbei-draws-closer-to-local-assembly-lines\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">local assembly<\/a> at the Ezz El Arab El Sewedy factory with an initial capacity of 3k light trucks and future plans for EVs;<\/li>\n<li>Al Amal Group is investing USD 20 mn to assemble three Forthing models, including an EV model, by late 2026, with an export rate target of 30-50%;<\/li>\n<li>Kaiyi signed a local assembly agreement to leverage Egypt as a gateway to European and African markets under freetrade agreements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Nissan is <\/strong><strong>wagering<\/strong><strong> on Egypt:<\/strong> Following the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/asia-pacific\/nissan-sell-south-africa-plant-chinas-chery-2026-01-23\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">sale<\/a> of Nissan\u2019s factory in South Africa, its plant in Egypt has become its only passenger vehicle manufacturing base on the continent. Nissan has poured <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2024\/08\/19\/nissan-egypt-wants-to-invest-usd-56-mn-in-egypt-through-2026\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 55.9 mn<\/a> to date and is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2024\/12\/05\/nissan-egypt-to-invest-usd-45-mn-in-new-locally-assembled-model\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">accelerating localization in Egypt<\/a>, targeting returns exceeding USD 120 mn by end-2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>There\u2019s growing interest from Europe.<\/strong> Italy\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/02\/05\/abou-ghaly-plans-to-assemble-piaggio-bikes-in-egypt-for-regional-export\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Piaggio chose Abou Ghaly Motors<\/a> as its official representative in Egypt and is looking to localize some models. The move reflects European manufacturers\u2019 growing interest in Egyptian localization.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What we\u2019ll be watching:<\/strong> The Egyptian model faces a true test with the activation of the African Continental Freetrade Area and the ability of battery projects \u2014 like Guide\u2019s \u2014 to elevate the industry\u2019s technical standards. 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15 February (Saturday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRmz8uICkMG\/\" style=\"\">Cairo Prints<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Cairopolitan in Garden City. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-15 February (Wednesday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Animatex-6th-Edition_7873\" style=\"\">Animatex<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at AUC Tahrir Square.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12 February (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tazkarti.com\/#\/e\/1767\" style=\"\">Wael Jassar - Valentine\u2019s Day Gala<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Cairo Opera House, Zamalek.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-14 February (Thursday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTxOV1OjfgK\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" style=\"\">The Garden Market<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at East View Mall, New Cairo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-15 February (Thursday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/al-horreya-garden\/thai-food-bazaar-2026\/1267017841984825\/\" style=\"\">Thai Food Bazaar<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> in Zamalek. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13 February (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tazkarti.com\/#\/e\/1723\" style=\"\">Bryan Adams<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at the GEM.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>14 February (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Valentines_Special_Saad_El_Oud_8014\" style=\"\">Valentine\u2019s Special - Saad El Oud<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at CJC 610.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>14 February (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Mina-Nader_7946\" style=\"\">Mina Nader<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Grand Tiba Theatre. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>16 February (Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Autostrad_8021\" style=\"\">Autostrad<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Boom Room, Madinaty. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">17 February (Tuesday): First day of Ramadan (TBD). <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MARCH<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">20 March (Friday): Eid Al-Fitr (TBD). <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">APRIL<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2 April (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Hany-Shaker_7829\" style=\"\">Hany Shaker<\/a><\/span><span> at Theatro Arkan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">13 April (Monday): Sham El Nessim. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">25 April (Saturday): Sinai Liberation Day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MAY<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1 May (Friday): Labor Day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">26 May (Tuesday): Arafat\u2019s Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JUNE <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">16 June (Tuesday): Islamic New Year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">30 June (Tuesday): June 30th Revolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JULY<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">23 July (Thursday): July 23rd Revolution 1952. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">AUGUST <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">25 August (Thursday): Prophet Muhammad\u2019s Birthday. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">OCTOBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">6 October (Tuesday): Armed Forces Day. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":686246,"template":"","categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-686245","afternoon","type-afternoon","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","wpautop","entry"],"acf":{"mongo_id":"e5463c64-7c83-429e-868a-4563412e2835","teaser":"","photo_url":"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/8\/465.jpg"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - 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