{"id":549867,"date":"2022-10-04T03:53:09","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T03:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=549867"},"modified":"2025-12-15T22:48:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T22:48:40","slug":"govt-lines-up-fresh-infrastructure-investment-in-logistics-transport-customs","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/issues\/govt-lines-up-fresh-infrastructure-investment-in-logistics-transport-customs\/","title":{"rendered":"Gov\u2019t lines up fresh infrastructure investment in logistics, transport + customs"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"549869\" 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=\"549869\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n              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has-background\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ef38739e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94bc23d7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"f-graphik\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Together with<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/resources.inktankir.com\/internal\/27482.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27482\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Good morning folks, and welcome to hump day. <\/strong>The upcoming 6 October holiday technically means we\u2019re already over the hump and sliding into the last long weekend of the year.<\/p><p><a class=\"content-anchor\" id=\"tldr-story-01\"><\/a> <strong>THE BIG STORY HERE AT HOME- Talks with the IMF are really, nearly <\/strong><strong>(almost) (but not <\/strong><strong>quite) done: <\/strong>The International Monetary Fund should reach staff-level agreements on loans to Egypt and Tunisia \u201cwithin days or weeks, hard to predict but it will be very soon,\" IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/asia\/global-recession-can-be-avoided-with-right-fiscal-policies-imfs-georgieva-2022-10-03\/\">Reuters<\/a> yesterday during a visit to Riyadh.<\/p><p><strong>A \u201csizeable\u201d package: <\/strong>Georgieva demurred on just how big the loan from the multilateral lender will be, saying only that the programs with Egypt and Tunisia are \u201csizeable\u201d and will be set at the very end of negotiations. Only time will tell whether \u201csizeable\u201d turns out to be in the USD 3-5 bn range that BNP Paribas has penciled in, or closer to the USD 15 bn Goldman Sachs has suggested (an estimate that officials including Finance Minister Mohamed Maait <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/1ec7aa48-f76a-4437-9a79-f8670efc25d6\">have said is too large<\/a>).<\/p><p><strong>For those of you keeping score at home: <\/strong>Egypt has been in negotiations with the IMF <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/f0975edf-53e6-4124-90c6-965a54f7fc41\">since March<\/a> in a bid to secure financial assistance following the economic shocks brought on by Russia\u2019s war in Ukraine and rising interest rates in advanced economies. Policymakers have kept us on the edge of our seats, with talks said to be in the <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/749b35e6-ac62-4dbd-8826-5b09c99fdfad\">\u201cfinal stages\u201d<\/a> or wrapping up \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/10107dca-711c-4607-84f4-de1a84c28da2\">soon<\/a>\u201d for weeks now.<\/p><hr class=\"grey-line\"><p><strong>EGP WATCH- Yesterday marked a fresh low for the EGP against the soaring <\/strong><strong>greenback. <\/strong>The EGP fell as much as 10 piasters yesterday, closing the day at 19.6683 against the greenback. That marks a new record low against the rising US currency.<\/p><p><strong>The EGP has lost 24.8% of its value against the USD this year<\/strong>, including the sudden 15.9% devaluation in March and the slow slide the central bank has allowed since then. Yesterday saw the quickest weakening of the EGP in four months, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/currencies\/egyptian-pound-weakens-most-four-months-2022-10-03\/\">Reuters<\/a>. The currency last week <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/d3c44150-1713-434a-aa89-bba2fe24273b\">breached the record low<\/a> of 19.5605 set five years ago on the back of the historic 2016 float.<\/p><p><strong>Y\u2019all think the EGP has further to slide: <\/strong>Enterprise readers see the EGP dropping to 22.12 on average, according to our <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/bd84427a-c81c-42e3-9a7b-a8ca9d01efdc\">Fall 2022 Reader Survey<\/a>. Goldman Sachs sees the EGP settling in the 22-24 band, while BNP Paribas is forecasting the currency to fall to 22-23 by the end of the year.<\/p><p><strong>The USD is on a tear: <\/strong>The US Federal Reserve\u2019s tightening cycle and a wave of risk-off sentiment in global markets has sent the USD on a strong rally in recent weeks and months. That has seen the EGP strengthen against the GBP, JPY and EUR as the three big currencies have lost ground against the greenback.<\/p><p><strong>Currency defenders, assemble? <\/strong>Speculation is rising that major central banks could launch coordinated action to defend their currencies against the greenback, which has surged to two-decade highs this year, <a href=\"https:\/\/bloom.bg\/3C6ACRr\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports, citing the latest MLIV Pulse survey. Around 45% of the 795 respondents expect countries to begin working together to tackle USD strength, which is putting increasing amounts of stress on weaker economies and commodity importers which have been hit by the economic impact of the war in Ukraine.<\/p><p><strong>China is first mover: <\/strong>The Chinese central bank has instructed state-owned banks to have offshore branches prepared to sell USD and buy CNY as it intervenes to prevent further depreciation of its currency, which has fallen to its lowest level against the greenback <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-09-28\/offshore-yuan-falls-to-all-time-low-on-hawkish-fed-rhetoric?sref=mmeFTDW1\">since 2008<\/a>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/currencies\/exclusive-chinas-state-banks-told-stock-up-yuan-intervention-sources-2022-09-29\/\">Reuters<\/a>)<\/p><p><strong>*** <\/strong><br> <strong>Take our EV survey:<\/strong> Are you an ex-petrolhead shopping around for your first electric vehicle? EV-curious and wondering what all the fuss is about? Or are you not ready to say goodbye to that sweet smell of benzene as you wait at the gas station?<\/p><p><strong>We want to hear from you:<\/strong> We\u2019re taking the pulse on how the nation feels about Egypt\u2019s nascent EV transition. Take a few minutes to fill out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/9VF6H6Y\">our short survey<\/a>. We\u2019ll be back with the results in a couple of weeks.<br> <strong>***<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>WHAT\u2019S HAPPENING TODAY- <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>It\u2019s PMI day:<\/strong> S&amp;P Global will release September\u2019s purchasing managers\u2019 index (PMI) at 6:15 CLT this morning. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.spglobal.com\/Public\/Release\/PressReleases?language=en\">You can catch it here.<\/a> The downturn in Egypt\u2019s private sector <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/03f3644f-a7a1-4421-be66-e82e6ea593ce\">eased in August<\/a> on the back of slowing inflation but remained firmly in contraction territory as the fallout from the war in Ukraine continued to impact the economy. The Saudi PMI is also due out today, while the UAE gauge will follow tomorrow.<\/p><p><strong>Austrian water companies continue investment talks in Egypt:<\/strong> Eight Austrian water companies <a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2022\/10\/Press-Release-Austrian-Delegation-Water-Sector-03-05-02-2022_FINAL.pdf\">are in Egypt (pdf)<\/a> to meet with government officials and local business leaders to discuss investment in Egypt\u2019s water, wastewater and desalination projects<\/p><p><strong>The Nobel Prize laureate(s) for physics <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nobelprize.org\/prizes\/about\/prize-announcement-dates\/\">will be announced today<\/a><\/strong> at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm. Swedish geneticist Svante P\u00e4\u00e4bo <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/654db432-f524-4202-9362-0a16bc7d4466\">was awarded<\/a> the prize for physiology or medicine yesterday for his work on mapping the genome of Neanderthals.<\/p><p><strong>Up next: <\/strong><\/p><ul>\n<li>Chemistry \u2014 Wednesday<\/li>\n<li>Literature \u2014 Thursday<\/li>\n<li>Peace \u2014 Friday<\/li>\n<li>Economics \u2014 Monday, 10 October<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>PSA #1- We\u2019re approaching the final long weekend of the year:<\/strong> Banks and the stock market will be off on Thursday, 6 October, in observance of Armed Forces Day, according to the Central Bank of Egypt and the <a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2022\/10\/Capture.jpg\">EGX<\/a>. The cabinet had already <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/42afc6e6-ba82-4e38-8de7-35d8c5b96a7e\">announced<\/a> the holiday for both public and private sector workers. For those who usually work Saturdays, this coming Saturday, 8 October, is also an official holiday to mark the Prophet Muhammad\u2019s birthday.<\/p><p><strong>Those are the final holidays for 2022, boys and girls. <\/strong>Your next day off will be 1 January (falling on a Sunday and traditionally a holiday for banks) and then Coptic Christmas (January 7, which falls on a Saturday in 2023).<\/p><p><strong>PSA #2- Fall weather looks like it\u2019s here to stay. <\/strong>You can expect sunny skies and cooler weather this weekend. Look for the mercury to peak at 30\u00b0C on Thursday in the capital city (28\u00b0C in Alexandria) and an overnight low of 17\u00b0C. The long-range forecast on our favorite weather app shows temps won\u2019t break above 28\u00b0C in Cairo during the day for the next two weeks.<\/p><p><strong>HAPPENING THIS WEEK-<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Expect a <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/42afc6e6-ba82-4e38-8de7-35d8c5b96a7e\">significant oil supply cut<\/a><\/strong><strong> when OPEC+ meets on Wednesday<\/strong> as the alliance of oil producers intervenes to support prices, which have fallen to 2022 lows on elevated recession risk, but have picked up again on the news. Brent crude futures <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2022\/10\/03\/oil-markets-opec-supply-cut-interest-rates-us-dollar.html#:~:text=Oil%20prices%20jumped%20nearly%20%244,settle%20at%20%2488.86%20per%20barrel.\">jumped<\/a> nearly USD 4 a barrel (up 4.4%) on the news to USD 88.86 yesterday, bucking weeks of declines on fears that a coming global recession would dent demand.<\/p><hr class=\"grey-line\"><p><strong>THE BIG STORY ABROAD- <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>UNCTAD says global recession is a choice, not an inevitability \u2014 and there\u2019s still <\/strong><strong>time for policymakers to switch into reverse. <\/strong>\u201cThere is still time to step back from the edge of recession,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/news.un.org\/en\/story\/2022\/10\/1129142\">said<\/a> UN Conference on Trade and Development head Rebeca Grynspan, calling the matter one of \u201cpolicy choices and political will.\u201d<\/p><p><strong>Tighter times spell suffering for EMs: <\/strong>Grynspan warned that stringent monetary tightening in developed economies \u2014 paired with a lack of safety-net mechanisms for the world\u2019s most vulnerable \u2014 could trigger a wave of debt defaults in emerging markets and plunge the economy into a stagnation worse than the 2007 financial crisis. She made the comments on the launch of a new UNCTAD report titled <a href=\"https:\/\/unctad.org\/tdr2022\">\u201cDevelopment prospects in a fractured world,\u201d<\/a> which paints a grim picture for global growth amid high inflation.<\/p><p><strong>US stocks perked up when September ended: <\/strong>US equities rallied on their first day of October trading yesterday after closing out a bad 3Q with <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/9afcca08-c7bb-4182-a51a-dfb19a35ca90\">historic drops<\/a> in September. A U-turn from the British government on its controversial mini-budget (which last week sent the GBP tumbling and almost crashed the country's pension market) helped spur gains in all three major US indices, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/fbba37a8-3da6-4030-a4a6-7dd101028a1a\">Financial Times<\/a> reports, with the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq notching their best daily performances since August. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/global-stocks-markets-dow-update-10-03-2022-11664794052?mod=hp_lead_pos5\">WSJ<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/europe\/global-markets-wrapup-1-2022-10-04\/\">Reuters<\/a> also had the story.<\/p><p><strong>The bears aren\u2019t done yet:<\/strong> \u201cWhat we\u2019re seeing today is not necessarily healthy. People are very hopeful and wishful and want to put September behind them, but the underlying problems are still out there,\u201d one strategist told the FT.<\/p><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\">\n          Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily<br>\n        <\/h4>\n<\/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 href=\"egypt\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" type=\"button \" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\">Subscribe here<\/a>\n    <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><p><strong>COUNTDOWN TO COP (34 days to go)-<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Pre-COP27 is underway:<\/strong> Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry is in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Egypt is co-hosting a pre-COP meeting of some 50 environment ministers from around the world. During his opening remarks, Shoukry highlighted the effects of climate change in Africa and the challenges this poses to the continent\u2019s development, and stressed the \u201cimplementation\u201d theme of this year\u2019s COP, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid05piJ9rzQFvQ9qZXVnmxCQwjJwsRNRfhfCpGD1qDsvdCvN8WZCZ3mGF4yDSx4GB2ul\">statement<\/a>. On the sidelines of the event, UN chief Antonio Guterres <a href=\"https:\/\/news.un.org\/en\/story\/2022\/10\/1129127\">told reporters<\/a> that \u201csolidarity and decisive action\u201d is the only solution to the climate crisis.<\/p><p><strong>International Cooperation Minister Rania Al Mashat gave the opening remarks this <\/strong><strong>morning at a <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gevme.com\/transition-finance-towards-net-zero?fbclid=IwAR0kRNDvrMqwogdW2g2-AdMUn1zbALkuPZbaPI1g8u9GqncykRRREBxRq5I#About\">conference on blended climate finance<\/a><\/strong> hosted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore in cooperation with McKinsey and the Global Blended Finance Alliance, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid0Cnu7uwGJ9oGBNYDvPsu2JQaaM1BPN3Fk1ZmmCDkK2KspNSY2URQKdHdRYqRQBbRNl\">statement<\/a>. Al Mashat is also set to hold meetings with Singaporean officials and international financial institutions on the sidelines of the conference.<\/p><p><strong>A rare warning from Egypt to the UK not to abandon its climate agenda: <\/strong>Egypt is warning the UK over fears regarding newly-appointed UK Prime Minister Liz Truss\u2019 climate priorities \u2014 or lack of them, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/2022\/oct\/03\/cop27-host-egypt-warns-uk-not-backtrack-climate-agenda\">Guardian<\/a> writes. This comes shortly after news broke that <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/42afc6e6-ba82-4e38-8de7-35d8c5b96a7e\">UK\u2019s King Charles III will not be attending<\/a> COP27 at Truss\u2019 request. \u201cWe hope that this doesn\u2019t indicate that the UK is backtracking from the global climate agenda after presiding over COP26,\u201d a COP27 spokesperson said.<\/p><p><strong>Charles may be a no-show \u2014 but 90 state heads and counting will soon start <\/strong><strong>packing for Sharm. <\/strong>Some 90 state heads have so far confirmed their attendance at COP27, said special representative for the COP27 presidency Wael Aboulmagd, adding that the confirmations keep pouring in, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/environment\/egypt-about-90-heads-state-confirmed-cop27-climate-summit-2022-10-03\/\">Reuters<\/a>.<\/p><p><strong>CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR-<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>UPCOMING NEWS TRIGGERS-<\/strong> Here are some data points and news triggers to be on the lookout for in this month:<\/p><ul>\n<li><strong>Foreign reserves:<\/strong> The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) should be out with September\u2019s foreign reserves figures later this week. Reserves remained flat at around USD 33.1 bn in August, having fallen 20% since March due to headwinds caused by the war in Ukraine and tightening financial conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inflation to notch new highs?<\/strong> Analysts are expecting inflation to have continued rising in September due to the weakening EGP after reaching highs not seen since November 2018 in August. We\u2019ll find out when Capmas and the CBE release the figures next week.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Fuel prices to rise this month?<\/strong> We\u2019re expecting the government to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/d105a5e1-bbde-4d04-b84c-b2b24a38ccf8\">hike fuel prices<\/a> for the seventh consecutive quarter when the fuel pricing committee meets this month. Fuel prices have risen by <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/59629508-f337-48ec-b80c-092a43eecb30\">as much as 28%<\/a> over the past 18 months in response to heightened international oil prices, which surged earlier this year on the back of Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine.<\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.press\/am-edition\/#calendar\">Check out our full calendar on the web<\/a><\/strong> for a comprehensive listing of upcoming news events, national holidays and news triggers.<\/p><p class=\"web-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2021\/3\/INFINITY-Top-banner-EN-1600x675-v2-02.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"enterprise\"><\/p><p><strong>*** It\u2019s Going Green day \u2014 your weekly briefing of all things green in Egypt:<\/strong> Enterprise\u2019s green economy vertical focuses each Tuesday on the business of renewable energy and sustainable practices in Egypt, everything from solar and wind energy through to water, waste management, sustainable building practices and how you can make your business greener, whatever the sector.<\/p><p><strong>In today\u2019s issue: <\/strong>We talk to Hisham Badr, head of the Smart Green Governorates initiative, to find out more about the program in the lead-up to COP27.<\/p>\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\/cop27\/\">COP27<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/currencies\/\">currencies<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/economy\/\">economy<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/egp\/\">EGP<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/evs\/\">EVs<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/financial-markets\/\">Financial Markets<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/imf\/\">IMF<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/opec\/\">OPEC<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/unctad\/\">UNCTAD<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/what-were-tracking-today\/\">What We&#039;re Tracking Today<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"549870\" 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                            \"\r\n            id=\"549870\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2022\/10\/04\/549870\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-549870\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-549870 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"web-image\"><a href=\"www.somabaygolf.com\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2022\/9\/Somabaygolf1600px.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"enterprise\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Somabay Golf Open Tournament 6-8 October:<\/strong> The Somabay Golf Open in Partnership with the Cascades Golf Resort Spa and Thalasso is just around the corner. This event has been a permanent fixture of the Egyptian Golf Calendar for over 20 years and is a great weekend of friendly competition that brings together players from across Egypt and the Region. The event features a practice round and two days of competition, a lavish welcome reception, and gala dinner. Room rates start from EGP 6,250 per person. For booking inquiries, contact +20 (0)100 340 0300 or <a href=\"mailto:reservation@thecascadeshotel.com\">reservation@thecascadeshotel.com<\/a>.<\/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<section id=\"549871\" 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=\"549871\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">2<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Investment Watch<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2022\/10\/04\/kuwaits-agility-to-invest-usd-60-mn-setting-up-hubs-for-logistics-and-customs\/\">\r\n                            Kuwait\u2019s Agility to invest USD 60 mn setting up hubs for logistics and customs                        <\/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\/2022\/10\/04\/kuwaits-agility-to-invest-usd-60-mn-setting-up-hubs-for-logistics-and-customs\/\" 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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The two hubs will automate and digitize customs processes through a digital link to all relevant government agencies, feeding into the Nafeza single digital customs window implemented last year. The move should expedite customs clearance and improve the Customs Authority\u2019s oversight. Construction of the hubs is expected to commence by 2H 2023, the statement reads.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GO DEEPER-<\/strong> Want the inside track on Nafeza? <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/e9e2f68a-8c99-4750-b736-cbcdd6f65839\">We explain everything here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BACKGROUND- Kuwaiti companies are kicking the tires on investments in Egypt: <\/strong>The agreement was signed between the company and the SCZone on the sidelines of the Egyptian-Kuwaiti business forum yesterday in Cairo, according to a cabinet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid02mS49vj4CAnjvB4hxnjZuNWG29u3RL6BPsDh4SCgLqmxtPAeragATao4HmDMezSVNl\">statement<\/a>, with Trade and Industry Minister Ahmed Samir meeting a delegation of 48 <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rqGlww\">Kuwaiti<\/a> investors. There\u2019s been speculation in recent months that <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3EbfsEc\">Kuwait<\/a> could send inflows our way, following in the footsteps of its Gulf neighbors who have pledged some USD 22 bn in investment to help shore up our economy amid global headwinds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Kuwaitis have appetite for: <\/strong>renewables, real estate, telecoms, transport, logistics, tourism, agriculture, and food sectors, according to a separate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid0STmHe4zzH9Wi7buugxWDrEeBg2NVVHi2uXyiGfLLnF1hNSsJUDtdVhQuaYo9fbwRl\">statement<\/a>. The delegation also expressed its interest in our banking sector, citing a track record of success here for Kuwaiti banking firms.<\/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\/agility-logistics\/\">Agility Logistics<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/customs\/\">customs<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/digitization\/\">digitization<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/investment-watch\/\">investment watch<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/kuwait\/\">Kuwait<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/nafeza\/\">Nafeza<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/suez-canal-economic-zone\/\">Suez Canal Economic Zone<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"549873\" 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=\"549873\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">3<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">INFRASTRUCTURE WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2022\/10\/04\/world-bank-approves-usd-400-mn-in-funding-for-freight-rail-network\/\">\r\n                            World Bank approves USD 400 mn in funding for freight rail network                        <\/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\/2022\/10\/04\/world-bank-approves-usd-400-mn-in-funding-for-freight-rail-network\/\" 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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The bypass will allow freight trains to travel between the Port of Alexandria and the newly-constructed <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/0ab5eaaa-91d0-45f5-a884-103468011eaf\">Sixth of October dry port<\/a> via an alternative route to the west of Greater Cairo. The bypass will be able to handle 15 container trains per day by 2030 and up to 50 trains by 2060.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reducing transport emissions: <\/strong>Reliance on road freight means that the country\u2019s transport sector currently accounts for 19% of our total greenhouse gas emissions, the World Bank says. Increasing the use of rail to transport goods will lower Egypt\u2019s carbon output by around 965k tons over 30 years, the bank estimates. This falls in line with <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/e1d6f192-6c6f-45d7-95a8-d580a17b126b\">the governm<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/e1d6f192-6c6f-45d7-95a8-d580a17b126b\">ent\u2019s mission<\/a> to reduce emissions in three sectors \u2014 energy, oil and gas, and transport \u2014 that represent around 45% of Egypt's total emissions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The <\/strong><strong>private sector<\/strong><strong> will be able to operate their trains on national rail lines for a fee <\/strong>through a new infrastructure access charging scheme. The project will support a fee scheme similar to road tolls or airport landing fees, boosting the National Railways Authority\u2019s finances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What they said: <\/strong>\u201cIncreasing the number of containers moved by rail from zero to 184k per year is one of the project\u2019s key objectives,\u201d Transport Minister Kamel El Wazir said.<\/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\/freight-rail\/\">freight rail<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/infrastructure\/\">infrastructure<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/infrastructure-watch\/\">infrastructure watch<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/international-cooperation-ministry\/\">International Cooperation Ministry<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/kamel-el-wazir\/\">Kamel El Wazir<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/logistics\/\">logistics<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/transport\/\">transport<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/world-bank\/\">World Bank<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"549875\" 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=\"549875\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">4<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">INFRASTRUCTURE WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2022\/10\/04\/lots-of-investment-flowing-into-logistics-hubs-and-cooking-oil-complexes\/\">\r\n                            Lots of investment flowing into logistics hubs and \u2026 cooking oil complexes                        <\/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\/2022\/10\/04\/lots-of-investment-flowing-into-logistics-hubs-and-cooking-oil-complexes\/\" 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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The ministry issued the conditions booklets for the two hubs, ITDA Chairman Ibrahim El Ashmawy said at a press conference this week. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amcham.org.eg\/membership\/members-database\/6872\/vernbro-global-investment-vgi\">Sherif Younes\u2019 US-based Vernbro Global Investment<\/a> purchased the booklet for the Kafr El Sheikh logistics hub, while Al Rowad bought the booklet for the Suez retail hub, Seif El Din told us. The tenders will be awarded in two months, he added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Logistics hubs:<\/strong> The ministry is separately planning to contract for two <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/6b49058d-1eb4-4cf5-8661-1050f05a1698\">two logistics hubs<\/a> through direct order, Seif El Din confirmed to Enterprise. The first hub will be set up in the New Valley for sorting, freezing, packaging, and storing dates, while the second will be set up in South Sinai\u2019s El Tor, Seif El Din told us. He declined to confirm to Enterprise the investment values for the hubs, but had previously told <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ygiaEF\">Hapi Journal<\/a> that the ministry could offer up two hubs worth EGP 5.5 bn.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#3- Cooking oil complexes:<\/strong> Meanwhile, there are fresh tenders for three cooking oil complexes worth a combined USD 321 mn in Alexandria, Sohag and Al Sadat City, BDO Managing Partner Mohanad Taha said at a presser yesterday with Supply Minister Ali El Moselhy, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/gate.ahram.org.eg\/News\/3715960.aspx\">Al Ahram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#4- More <\/strong><strong>coming<\/strong><strong> with Malaysia?<\/strong> We could also see another cooking oil complex in the Suez Canal Economic Zone with Malaysian partners, El Moselhy said at the press conference, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shorouknews.com\/news\/view.aspx?cdate=02102022&id=86d4be4b-dfe4-4f8d-9853-6257095b70fd\">Al Shorouk<\/a>. The complex will serve as a collection point and a platform for exporting oil products, including palm oil.<\/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\/infrastructure\/\">infrastructure<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/infrastructure-watch\/\">infrastructure watch<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/logistics\/\">logistics<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/supply-ministry\/\">Supply Ministry<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"549877\" 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                            \"\r\n            id=\"549877\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2022\/10\/04\/549877\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-549877\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-549877 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"web-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moharrampartners.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2022\/10\/MP-Startup-Enterprise-Web-Size.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"enterprise\"><\/a><\/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<section id=\"549878\" 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=\"549878\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">5<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Automotive<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2022\/10\/04\/senate-readies-ev-legislation-that-could-create-an-industry-fund-regulatory-body\/\">\r\n                            Senate readies EV legislation that could create an industry fund + regulatory body                        <\/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\/2022\/10\/04\/senate-readies-ev-legislation-that-could-create-an-industry-fund-regulatory-body\/\" 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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Sen. Mohamed Halawa, who leads the Senate\u2019s industry and trade committee, told reporters yesterday that the bill will also set up a fund to provide financial incentives for EV assembly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The mandate:<\/strong> The Supreme Council for Vehicle Manufacturing will be headed by the prime minister and will draft policies, strategies, regulations and legislation governing the wider automotive industry, including EVs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SMART POLICY- Halawa told reporters reflects input from big auto industry players <\/strong>including our friends at GB Auto and Abu Ghali Motors as well as Mansour Automotive, Toyota Egypt and Ezz Al Arab.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GO DEEPER- <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/d8c44e38-2cea-4dc5-ba60-de5aac32a3fa\">Tap or click here to read the full story<\/a><\/strong> in this morning\u2019s edition of Enterprise Climate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUT BEFORE YOU GO: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/9VF6H6Y\">Take our EV survey<\/a><\/strong> and tell us if you\u2019re likely to buy an electric vehicle any time soon. 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The agreement between EFG Hermes Corp-Solutions and Klickit will provide more than 55k education service providers with access to financing for capital expenditure, including headquarters, school equipment, and buses, and allow them to fill cashflow gaps by borrowing against forecasted tuition revenues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What they said:<\/strong> \u201cSchools face difficulties when accessing finance; hence we want to facilitate this access to narrow the cashflow gap and help contribute to the development of the education industry,\u201d said EFG Hermes Corp-Solutions CEO Talal Elayat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The agreement comes as NBFS providers make inroads in the education space: <\/strong>We\u2019ve seen similar agreements in the past few years, including EFG Hermes\u2019 ValU signing partnerships with <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/dedd78f0-9420-4592-b8ba-a7a225072f0d\">school operator GEMS<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/913f2370-5e5b-4e4d-9131-f53d317ac7f8\">American University in Cairo<\/a> to provide tuition financing. Beltone Financial\u2019s consumer financing arm BelCash last year signed an <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/b1f3f2c8-1856-4db9-94c5-d36a342c878f\">agreement<\/a> with EGX-listed education outfit CIRA to provide parents whose children attend any of CIRA\u2019s schools with tuition fee loans with a 12-month repayment period, and Contact Financial\u2019s consumer financing arm has its own tuition facilitation agreements with several education institutions. For more on how NBFS players are taking on the burden of education financing, check out our recent <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/04d42508-6256-4db4-8221-e5dfa97ad8b5\">deep dive<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Not sure what factoring is?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/6604a04a-9370-42f1-a7a3-e3af5dfc0357\">Our explainer<\/a> has got you covered.<\/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\/education\/\">Education<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/efg-hermes\/\">EFG Hermes<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/financial-services\/\">financial services<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/klickit\/\">Klickit<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/non-banking-financial-services\/\">non-banking financial services<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"549881\" 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=\"549881\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">7<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Startup watch<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2022\/10\/04\/smart-device-maker-cardoo-secures-usd-660k-in-pretty-unique-seed-funding\/\">\r\n                            Smart device maker CardoO secures USD 660k in (pretty unique) seed funding                        <\/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\/2022\/10\/04\/smart-device-maker-cardoo-secures-usd-660k-in-pretty-unique-seed-funding\/\" 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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The company also operates an app which allows users to control products and link their devices with each other. The company has sold more than 100k units since its launch in 2019 via online stores and major retailers including BTECH, Amazon, and Virgin Megastore.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This type of financing is a first for the local market:<\/strong> CardoO obtained the funds via a hybrid revenue-based and equity financing arrangement, which the company says is a first in Egypt. Under the arrangement, investors were able to split their investment between receiving equity and a portion of the company\u2019s revenues. They will now receive 3% of the company\u2019s monthly revenues until they receive three times the amount they paid in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The rationale: <\/strong>\u201cThe benefit of this type of financing is it allows you to raise funds without giving up a lot of equity to secure financing,\u201d CardoO CEO Ahmed Adel tells Enterprise. \u201cIt also gives us the opportunity to revisit the same investors and raise more funding without going through another round and valuations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>CardoO has offshored its manufacturing \u2014 but says it\u2019s committed to localizing its operations:<\/strong> The company currently manufactures its devices in China but has signed several agreements with local factories to onshore production. The company will produce 100% of its devices in Egypt by next year, Adel says.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expansion plans:<\/strong> The funding will allow CardoO to expand its product line and scale the quantity of inventory, adding two or three devices by the end of 2023. The company is also exploring expanding into a similar emerging market either in the GCC or Africa by 2024, Adel says.<\/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\/cardoo\/\">CardoO<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/manufacturing\/\">Manufacturing<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/startup-watch\/\">Startup watch<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/startups\/\">startups<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"549883\" 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                            \"\r\n            id=\"549883\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2022\/10\/04\/549883\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-549883\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-549883 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"web-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sodic.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2022\/7\/Sodic-25_ART_1600px.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"enterprise\"><\/a><\/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<section id=\"549884\" 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=\"549884\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">8<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">LAST NIGHT\u2019S TALK SHOWS<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2022\/10\/04\/last-nights-talk-shows-pifs-btech-acquisition-gets-airtime-another-tragedy-hits-our-schools\/\">\r\n                            Last Night\u2019s Talk Shows: PIF\u2019s BTECH acquisition gets airtime + Another tragedy hits our schools                        <\/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\/2022\/10\/04\/last-nights-talk-shows-pifs-btech-acquisition-gets-airtime-another-tragedy-hits-our-schools\/\" 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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The Education Ministry will offer EGP 100k to the child\u2019s family and has launched an investigation into the matter, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid02fk2GXVtNUV8dR1rwrG2LVkaFdPN4VB2973UhGXBDVenS7YtgUXjKwfd1KfLxuhiEl\">statement<\/a>. Al Hayah Al Youm (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fm8FRNCIekg\">watch, runtime: 3:32<\/a>) and Hadrat El Mowaten (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RmAcD_6WBAo\">watch, runtime: 2:27<\/a>) covered the story.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The incidents have put school safety in the spotlight: <\/strong>Several members of staff at the Agouza school have been suspended and face Education Ministry and legal investigations, the statement read. Having second-graders on the third floor is itself a violation of ministry regulations, Education Ministry spokesman Shady Zalata told El Hekaya (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7LwHrvPQ0Bo\">watch, runtime: 6:35<\/a>). 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The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/news\/2022\/10\/03\/rosetta-stone-moved-first-time-18-years\/\">Telegraph<\/a> frets that the event could be overshadowed (gasp!) by the campaign to have the stone moved a little further \u2014 back to Egypt, where it was found.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also making headlines: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Organ donation could become a thing in Egypt<\/strong> despite cultural obstacles as the Health Ministry considers introducing a donation option on ID cards. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/mena\/egypt\/2022\/09\/29\/egypt-looks-into-expanding-organ-donations-despite-cultural-barriers\/\">The National<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>COP27 + human rights:<\/strong> Local and international human rights groups continue to amp up the pressure on Egypt to release detainees and open up civic space ahead of the summit in November. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-middle-east-63086209\">BBC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>The study of Ancient Nubia <\/strong>is finally emerging from the \u201clong shadow\u201d cast by Egyptology. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newscientist.com\/article\/0-why-ancient-nubia-is-finally-emerging-from-egypts-long-shadow\/\">New Scientist<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/archaeology\/\">archaeology<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/cop27\/\">COP27<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/healthcare\/\">healthcare<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/human-rights\/\">human rights<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"549887\" 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                            \"\r\n            id=\"549887\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2022\/10\/04\/549887\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-549887\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-549887 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"web-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsnext.enterprise.press\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2021\/12\/New-Banners-English-v2_1600-text-1.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"enterprise\"><\/a><\/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<section id=\"549888\" 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=\"549888\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">10<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Also on our Radar<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2022\/10\/04\/manufacturers-listen-up-at-the-coming-economic-conference\/\">\r\n                            Manufacturers: Listen up at the coming economic conference                        <\/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\/2022\/10\/04\/manufacturers-listen-up-at-the-coming-economic-conference\/\" 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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The strategy is being drafted in coordination with industry players and will build on the outcomes of the public consultations with stakeholders in different industries to discuss the government\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/9cad4496-55ac-4ba8-841f-4aff2a56e5ee\">state ownership policy document<\/a>. You can refresh your memory of what went down with the <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.press\/industries\/pharma-players-want-revised-pricing-scheme-incentives-ramp-investments\/\">pharma industry<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.press\/industries\/engineering-industry-players-weigh-privatization-plans\/\">engineering and automotive<\/a> industry reps, <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.press\/industries\/fmcg-players-think-states-privatization-plans-merit-want-see-additional-clarity-changes\/\">FMCG players<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/304f0eac-e542-42b5-913f-c7af7c1bf156\">textiles and garments<\/a> manufacturers, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/339706b3-b659-4d59-bfac-63561b45eee5\">printing and packaging<\/a> industry in our previous editions of Inside Industry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More subsidies on the table for exports to Africa:<\/strong> The finance and trade ministries stand ready to increase export subsidies for Africa-bound products as part of the wider strategy to boost exports, Finance Minister Mohamed Maait told Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid02NyQ1GYDYR14wjCnYW3EbtpciirYezHS8ExWXbA3n1XLsgWdLG6Jy8o8Uwh4bJbwCl\">statement<\/a>. The government is also in negotiations to establish a logistics zone in an African country, in addition to an existing zone in Tanzania, Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs Sherif Eissa said, without disclosing any more details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other things we\u2019re keeping an eye on this morning:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>first phase<\/strong> of the <strong>Ring Road <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/94109b08-572f-40a9-b31f-9bb8db93ec7a\">expansion<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 covering 76 km between Alexandria Agriculture road and New Cairo \u2014 is complete. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MinistryTransportation\/posts\/pfbid0UJTjmc6bcXtaLBiH5u2W3CuEwHV3pujMpZXcdSymkgBQAnY4fR5LocLaEJ79x6Yol\">Statement<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suez Canal Bank<\/strong> has granted home appliances player <strong>Fresh Group<\/strong> a <strong>EGP 450 <\/strong><strong>mn revolving loan<\/strong> at an 8% declining interest rate under the central bank\u2019s soft loans program that supports exporters. (<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3UVvesS\">Al Mal<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bus to Damascus: <\/strong>Transport Minister Kamel Al Wazir and his Jordanian counterpart discussed launching a Cairo-Damascus bus line in coordination with several transport companies. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MinistryTransportation\/posts\/pfbid0NBrgg1kast9As7DfYkreUxvnmWCNh7F227URw1GxCvF29dMXJgbJiWbfZRc4eDA8l\">Statement<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mas Electric<\/strong> wants to establish an <strong>EGP 40 mn<\/strong> freezers and display refrigerators <strong>factory<\/strong> in Tenth of Ramadan City this year, to start operations in 2024. 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Rapidly rising US interest rates and the strengthening USD have piled pressure on indebted emerging markets this year, locking them out of international capital markets, weakening their currencies, and pushing them closer to default. A pivot by the central bank would likely push investors back into EM assets due to falling US rates and a weakening greenback.<\/p><p><strong>That\u2019s a big if, though:<\/strong> The Fed has not given any indication that it would reverse course in the event of a recession. Despite rising fears of an economic contraction, officials have held the line and insisted that curbing soaring inflation remains the central bank\u2019s overriding priority.<\/p><p><strong>More economic turmoil in Turkey:<\/strong> Turkish debt just became junkier, after <a href=\"https:\/\/disclosure.spglobal.com\/ratings\/en\/regulatory\/article\/-\/view\/type\/HTML\/id\/2898228\">S&amp;P<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/disclosure.spglobal.com\/ratings\/en\/regulatory\/article\/-\/view\/type\/HTML\/id\/2898228\">Global<\/a> cut the country\u2019s credit rating deeper into junk territory due to the government\u2019s ultra-loose fiscal and monetary policies. The ratings downgrade came as inflation hit nearly 84% y-o-y last month, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/data.tuik.gov.tr\/Bulten\/Index?p=Consumer-Price-Index-September-2022-45798\">Turkish Statistical Institute<\/a> \u2014 a level last seen in 1998 \u2014 and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed to continue cutting interest rates to fall below 10% by year-end. Meanwhile, Turkish officials arrested eight suspects as part of an investigation into alleged market manipulation that preceded a plunge in equities, which Erdogan said last week was caused by \u201cspeculative moves,\u201d according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-10-02\/turkey-rounds-up-suspects-in-stock-market-investigation?srnd=premium-middle-east&amp;sref=mmeFTDW1\">Bloomberg<\/a>.<\/p><p><strong>Also worth noting:<\/strong><\/p><ul>\n<li><strong>Eurozone inflation shows no signs of slowing:<\/strong> Inflation in the eurozone accelerated to 10% in September from 9.1% in August on the back of rising energy and food costs. (<a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/eurostat\/documents\/2995521\/14698140\/2-30092022-AP-EN.pdf\/727d4958-dd57-de9f-9965-99562e1286bf?t=1664464564725\">Eurostat, pdf<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Israeli interest rates at 11-year high:<\/strong> Israel\u2019s central bank hiked rates for the fifth meeting in a row, and telegraphed further increases in the coming months. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-10-03\/israel-to-keep-hiking-rates-at-pace-unseen-in-decades-day-guide?srnd=premium-middle-east&amp;sref=mmeFTDW1&amp;leadSource=uverify%20wall\">Bloomberg<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Credit <\/strong><strong>Suisse shares pared losses after plunging as much as <\/strong><strong>12% to a record low<\/strong> on Monday, after what was meant to be a reassuring memo from the bank\u2019s CEO instead caused a panic selloff. (<a href=\"https:\/\/bloom.bg\/3rsfpMC\">Bloomberg<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Porsche shares slid as much as 1.8%<\/strong> <strong>below the price on their debut last <\/strong><strong>week<\/strong>, as Europe\u2019s biggest IPO in more than a decade falters on choppy markets. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-10-03\/porsche-shares-drop-below-ipo-price-within-days-of-making-debut?srnd=premium-europe\">Bloomberg<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"stock-ticker-panel\">\n<table class=\"table stock-ticker-table table-striped markets-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-none\">\n<td class=\"td-list-none\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>EGX30 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>9,686<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>0.0% (YTD: -18.9%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>USD (CBE)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Buy 19.57<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Sell 19.69<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>USD at CIB<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Buy 19.61<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Sell 19.67<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-none\">\n<td class=\"td-list-none\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Interest rates CBE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>11.25% deposit<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>12.25% lending<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Tadawul<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>11,608<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>+1.1% (YTD: +2.9%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>ADX<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>9,764<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>+0.1% (YTD: +15.0%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-down\">\n<td class=\"td-list-down\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets1\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>DFM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>3,320<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>-0.6% (YTD: +3.9%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>S&amp;P 500<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>3,678<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>+2.6% (YTD: -22.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>FTSE 100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>6,909<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>+0.2% (YTD: -6.4%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Euro Stoxx 50<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>3,342<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>+0.7% (YTD: -22.3%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Brent crude<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>USD 88.86<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>+4.3%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Natural gas <\/strong>(Nymex)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>USD 6.51<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>+0.6%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Gold<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>USD 1,710.80<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>+0.5%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>BTC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>USD 19,654.80<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>+3.5% (YTD: -57.5%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><p><strong>THE CLOSING BELL-<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>The EGX30 was almost flat at yesterday\u2019s close<\/strong> on turnover of EGP 915.82 mn (3.9% below the 90-day average). Local investors were net buyers. 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initiative:<\/strong> With COP27 fast approaching, Egypt's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgg.eg\/\">Smart Green Governorates initiative<\/a> is getting ready to reveal its top projects that will be presented to the world at the global climate summit. The initiative, which aims to showcase green projects in Egypt during the global gathering and help them attract finance from global lenders, is in the process of whittling down the more than 6k applications to just 18 projects, which will be put in front of investors at COP27.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The initiative focuses on six types of green projects:<\/strong> Large projects, medium-sized projects, small-scale domestic projects (implemented within the Decent Life Initiative), startups, nonprofit community initiatives and activities, and gender-related and sustainability-focused projects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We got a taste of what to expect <\/strong><strong>earlier this week<\/strong> when the initiative\u2019s co-ordinator, Hisham Badr, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SGGEgypt\/posts\/pfbid0gQgdWTxkYwfL8PzghWNoySh3gt4KitTYjwzCuLUz7y1gWGJrTkkZZZcFtH8pETR9l\">announced<\/a> the first batch of shortlisted projects. Eighteen candidates were selected from Alexandria, Beheira and Matrouh governorates, including a project to produce green hydrogen from agricultural wastewater, a flood early warning system, and a soilless cultivation project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s next:<\/strong> Six projects from each governorate (one for each category) will make the shortlist. The 162 candidates will be put to a jury, including UN High-level Climate Champion for Egypt Mahmoud Mohieldin and other senior officials and climate experts, which will choose three projects from each category to go to COP27.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We spoke with Badr about the initiative and the government\u2019s upcoming plans for the <\/strong><strong>top projects. <\/strong>Below are edited excerpts of our conversation:<\/p>\n<p><strong>How many projects were submitted?<\/strong> The number of projects submitted reached 6.2k and the governorates are currently selecting their six finalists. At the end of October, we will hold a national conference to present the 162 projects. We will invite the private sector, international financial institutions, and financiers to learn about the projects. At the end of the conference, we will select 18 projects, and their founders will be presented at COP27 as ambassadors for the best smart green projects, so that the rest of the world can learn about Egyptian solutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the ultimate goal of these projects after they are announced?<\/strong> Many benefits can come from the initiative. As the host country of COP27, Egypt must first and foremost play a significant role in raising awareness of the problem of climate change and encouraging entrepreneurs to come up with solutions. The second benefit is that, for the first time, there is now a map of smart green projects in each of Egypt's governorates. This means that any investor who wants to invest in a specific field, such as emissions management, solar or wind energy, will have access to a database of projects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Funding<\/strong><strong> will be awarded to the top projects.<\/strong> COP27 sponsors can also contribute to project financing, capacity building, and the acceleration of startup ideas, and many investors are already looking for investment opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much will the <\/strong><strong>awards <\/strong><strong>be worth, and how will the funding be handled?<\/strong> The amounts will be determined later. As for funding, whenever we go to a bank, financial institution, or foreign country and tell them we have climate-related problems and are looking for financing, they usually tell us: \u201cGive me a good project, and I will give you financing.\u201d If you present the lender with an integrated project that includes the necessary feasibility studies, you will be approved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And the initiative will not be limited to this year.<\/strong> Every year, the state intends to hold a similar competition for smart green projects. Egypt will take the winning projects to next year\u2019s COP28 in the UAE. The following year, we will take them to the climate summit in Australia, and so on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will the government provide project incentives, such as licenses or land allocation?<\/strong> Of course. The 18 winning projects are expected to be completed and attract investment as soon as possible. The rest of the 162 projects will be available for investment this year and in the following years. If a project is missing a key element, such as the tech element, an investor can come in and support it in this area, and so on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the plan for the rest of the 162 projects?<\/strong> We will hold a large national conference, attended by the private sector and high-level financing institutions. It will be an opportunity for these projects to present an integrated proposal to the interested parties over a period of two days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the amount of funding expected from this initiative? <\/strong>I can't anticipate that now. That will depend on the size of the winning projects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will the 18 projects be the only ones submitted by Egypt during COP27?<\/strong> Smart Green Governorates is one of several initiatives that Egypt will introduce during the summit. It is an unprecedented initiative globally, which could be a model for other countries to implement afterward.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"grey-line\">\n<p><strong>Your top green economy stories for the week:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Egypt wants to include \u201closs and damage\u201d on the COP agenda:<\/strong> The Sisi administration <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/edition\/am\/37e21572-c062-473e-921a-a46b9f6ba5ea\">wants to prioritize<\/a> the conversation on compensation for countries that have experienced major economic losses on the back of climate changes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Local Development Ministry <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/28129b51-819f-455d-be64-85bfd87a6438\">launched a tender<\/a><\/strong><strong> for the construction of four solid waste recycling and treatment facilities<\/strong> in Dakahlia and Kafr El Sheikh.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A delegation of Kuwaiti investors <\/strong><strong>discussed<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/42afc6e6-ba82-4e38-8de7-35d8c5b96a7e\">potential investment<\/a><\/strong> <strong>in renewable energy<\/strong>, among other sectors, with President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/climate\/\">Climate<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/cop27\/\">COP27<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/hisham-badr\/\">Hisham Badr<\/a>\n                <!-- <span 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                                           <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-549893\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-549893 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-calendar wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\t\t<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background is-style-wide\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n\t\t\t<strong> CALENDAR<\/strong>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><strong>SEPTEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>27 September-27 October (Tuesday-Thursday): The Egyptian Museum and the Manial Palace Museum host a book fair.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OCTOBER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>October: Air Sphinx, EgyptAir\u2019s low-cost subsidiary to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shorouknews.com\/news\/view.aspx?cdate=25062022&id=06c1fc4b-9551-4f6c-a782-70bdec4b30f0\">commence operations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>October: Fuel pricing committee meets to decide quarterly fuel prices.<\/p>\n<p>3-4 October (Monday-Tuesday): Pre-COP27 Climate Summit, Kinshasa, Congo.<\/p>\n<p>4-8 October (Tuesday-Saturday): The Chemical and Fertilizers Export Council of the Trade and Industry Ministry is organizing <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Q6Gkr7\">a trade mission to Kenya<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>6 October (Thursday): Armed Forces Day, national holiday.<\/p>\n<p>8 October (Saturday): Prophet Muhammad\u2019s birthday, national holiday.<\/p>\n<p>10 October (Monday): The <a href=\"https:\/\/ceo-women.com\/\">CEO Women<\/a> Conference.<\/p>\n<p>10-14 October (Monday-Friday): Gitex Global, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>10-16 October (Monday-Sunday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imf.org\/en\/About\/Factsheets\/Annual-Spring-Meetings\">World Bank and IMF annual meetings<\/a>, Washington, DC.<\/p>\n<p>15 October (Saturday): Cairo Metro will launch a global tender for maintenance work on the power stations and overhead catenary system of Line 1.<\/p>\n<p>16-19 October (Sunday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cairowaterweek.eg\/\">Cairo Water Week 2022<\/a>, Nile Ritz Carlton, Cairo.<\/p>\n<p>17 October (Monday): Fifth Egypt and UN-led regional climate roundtable ahead of COP27, Geneva, Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>18 October (Tuesday): The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.almasdar.com\/120322\">Egyptian-Swedish business forum<\/a>, Stockholm, Sweden.<\/p>\n<p>23-25 &ZeroWidthSpace;&ZeroWidthSpace;October (Sunday-Tuesday): Egypt economic conference, Cairo, Egypt.<\/p>\n<p>24 October (Monday): <a href=\"https:\/\/fci.nl\/en\/event\/empowering-sustainable-trade-flows-factoring-facilitation-egyptian-trade-difficult-times?language_content_entity=en#register\">Empowering Sustainable Trade Flows with Factoring<\/a> conference, St. Regis Cairo.<\/p>\n<p>27 October (Thursday): European Central Bank monetary policy meeting.<\/p>\n<p>27-30 October (Thursday-Sunday): <a href=\"https:\/\/cairoict.com\/\">Cairo ICT<\/a>, Egypt International Exhibition Center, New Cairo.<\/p>\n<p>30 October \u2013 1 November (Sunday \u2013 Tuesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.egypt-energy.com\/en\/home.html\">Egypt Energy<\/a>, Egypt International Exhibition Centre (EIEC) in New Cairo.<\/p>\n<p>Late October-14 November: 3Q2022 earnings season.<\/p>\n<p>Late October: First Abu Dhabi Bank to <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3eEUoeA\">complete<\/a> full integration with Bank Audi\u2019s Egyptian operations after <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/7db0f456-9e63-420a-b309-a9a455fb3667\">merger<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1-2 November (Tuesday-Wednesday): Federal Reserve interest rate meeting.<\/p>\n<p>1-2 November (Tuesday-Wednesday): Arab League annual summit, Algiers, Algeria.<\/p>\n<p>3 November (Thursday): Central Bank of Egypt\u2019s Monetary Policy Committee meeting.<\/p>\n<p>3-5 November (Thursday-Saturday): Egypt Fashion Week.<\/p>\n<p>4-6 November (Friday-Sunday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autotechegypt.com\/en\/home.html\">Autotech<\/a> auto exhibition, Cairo International Exhibition and Convention Center.<\/p>\n<p>6-18 November (Sunday-Friday): Egypt will host <a href=\"https:\/\/cop27.eg\/\">COP27<\/a> in Sharm El Sheikh.<\/p>\n<p>7 November (Monday): The inauguration of the first line of the <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/e2356273-f17c-4a5b-a987-663aab9a2e29\">high-speed rail<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>9 November (Wednesday): Finance Ministry to host \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid029A7ytdAhcMYQsLo8xQ6Ne5FuvWWDty9yYj66v4LMifKZ611tqzps8jkcw4P7fLMhl\">Finance Day<\/a>\u201d at COP27.<\/p>\n<p>7-13 November (Mon-Sun): The International University Sports Federation (FISU) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldsquash.org\/2022-fisu-world-university-championship-squash-to-take-place-in-egypt\/\">World University<\/a> Squash Championships, New Giza.<\/p>\n<p>21 November-18 December (Monday-Sunday): 2022 Fifa World Cup, Qatar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DECEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>3 December (Saturday): Dior Men\u2019s pre-fall collection show in Giza.<\/p>\n<p>13-14 December (Tuesday-Wednesday): Federal Reserve interest rate meeting.<\/p>\n<p>13-15 December (Tuesday-Thursday): US-Africa Leaders Summit.<\/p>\n<p>15 December (Thursday): European Central Bank monetary policy meeting.<\/p>\n<p>22 December (Thursday): Central Bank of Egypt\u2019s Monetary Policy Committee meeting.<\/p>\n<p>December: The Sixth of October dry port <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3u3uB4u\">will begin operations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>December: Egyptian Automotive Summit.<\/p>\n<p>December: Egypt to <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3bVoWYy\">expand Sudan electricity link capacity<\/a> to 300 MW.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JANUARY 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>January: EGX-listed companies and non-bank lenders will submit ESG reports for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>January: Fuel pricing committee meets to decide quarterly fuel prices.<\/p>\n<p>1 January (Sunday): Use of Nafeza <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/381373340699759\">becomes compulsory<\/a> for air freight.<\/p>\n<p>1 January (Sunday): Residential electricity bills are set to rise as per the government\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2020\/6\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A4%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%AD%D9%81%D9%89-%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B3%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D9%87%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%AE%D9%85%D8%B3-%D8%B3%D9%86%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%85%D8%A9-9-6-2020-1.pdf\">six-year roadmap (pdf)<\/a> to restructure electricity prices by 2025.<\/p>\n<p>7 January (Saturday): Coptic Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>24 January-6 February: The 54th Cairo International Book Fair, Egypt International Exhibition Center<\/p>\n<p>25 January (Wednesday): 25 January revolution anniversary \/ Police Day.<\/p>\n<p>26 January (Thursday): National holiday in observance of 25 January revolution anniversary \/ Police Day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FEBRUARY 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>11 February (Saturday): Second semester of 2022-2023 academic year begins for public universities.<\/p>\n<p>13-15 February (Monday-Wednesday): The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.egyps.com\/\">Egypt Petroleum Show (Egyps)<\/a>, Egypt International Exhibition Center, Cairo.<\/p>\n<p>23-27 February (Thursday-Monday): The eighth annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bwe21.com\/2023-conference\/\">Business Women of Egypt\u2019s Women for Success conference<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MARCH 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>March: 4Q2022 earnings season.<\/p>\n<p>23 March (Wednesday) \u2014 First day of Ramadan (TBC). Maghreb will be at 6:08pm CLT.<\/p>\n<p><strong>APRIL 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>17 April (Monday): Sham El Nessim.<\/p>\n<p>22 April (Saturday): Eid El Fitr (TBC).<\/p>\n<p>25 April (Tuesday): Sinai Liberation Day.<\/p>\n<p>27 April (Thursday): National holiday in observance of Sinai Liberation Day (TBC).<\/p>\n<p>Late April \u2013 15 May: 1Q2023 earnings season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MAY 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 May (Monday): Labor Day.<\/p>\n<p>4 May (Thursday) National holiday in observance of Labor Day (TBC).<\/p>\n<p>22-26 May (Monday-Friday): Egypt <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afdb.org\/en\/news-and-events\/press-releases\/african-development-bank-group-concludes-annual-meetings-governors-endorse-banks-vision-next-10-years-51974#:~:text=The%20new%20Board%20of%20Governors,from%2022%2D26%20May%202023.\">will host<\/a> the African Development Bank (AfDB) annual meetings in Sharm El Sheikh.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JUNE 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>19-21 June (Monday-Wednesday) Egypt Infrastructure and Water Expo <a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2022\/9\/Announcement__EGYPT_INFRASTRUCTURE_AND_WATER_EXPO_LAUNCHES_JUNE_2023.pdf\">debuts<\/a> at the Egypt International Exhibition Center.<\/p>\n<p>28 June-2 July (Wednesday-Sunday): Eid El Adha (TBC).<\/p>\n<p>30 June (Friday): June 30 Revolution Day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JULY 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>18 July (Tuesday): Islamic New Year.<\/p>\n<p>20 July (Thursday): National holiday in observance of Islamic New Year (TBC).<\/p>\n<p>23 July (Sunday): Revolution Day.<\/p>\n<p>27 July (Thursday): National holiday in observance of Revolution Day.<\/p>\n<p>Late July-14 August: 2Q2023 earnings season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEPTEMBER 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>26 September (Tuesday): Prophet Muhammad\u2019s birthday (TBC).<\/p>\n<p>28 September (Thursday): National holiday in observance of Prophet Muhammad\u2019s birthday (TBC).<\/p>\n<p><strong>OCTOBER 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>6 October (Friday): Armed Forces Day.<\/p>\n<p>Late October-14 November: 3Q2023 earnings season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EVENTS WITH NO SET DATE <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2H 2022: The inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum.<\/p>\n<p>2H 2022: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ief.org\/news\/egypt-to-host-8th-ief-igu-ministerial-gas-forum-in-2022\">IEF-IGU Ministerial Gas Forum<\/a>, Egypt. Date + location TBA.<\/p>\n<p>2H 2022: The government will have vaccinated 70% of the population.<\/p>\n<p>3Q 2022: Ayady\u2019s consumer financing arm, The Egyptian Company for Consumer Finance Services, to release its first financing product.<\/p>\n<p>3Q 2022: Swvl to close <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/53e17b15-78b9-421a-81f5-9d3d5ee0227d\">acquisition of<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/53e17b15-78b9-421a-81f5-9d3d5ee0227d\">Urbvan<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/53e17b15-78b9-421a-81f5-9d3d5ee0227d\">Mobility<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>4Q 2022: Infinity + Africa Finance Corporation to close acquisition of Lekela Power.<\/p>\n<p>4Q 2022: Electricity Ministry to tender six solar projects in Aswan Governorate.<\/p>\n<p>4Q2022: Raya Holding subsidiary Aman and Qalaa Holdings\u2019 Taqa Arabia to launch their fintech company.<\/p>\n<p>4Q 2022: Saudi Jamjoom Pharma to <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3R7SGzP\">inaugurate its EGP 1 bn pharma factory<\/a> in El Obour.<\/p>\n<p>End of 2022: Decent Life first phase scheduled for completion.<\/p>\n<p>End of 2022: e-Aswaaq\u2019s tourism platform will complete the roll out of its ticketing and online booking portal across Egypt.<\/p>\n<p>2023: Egypt <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/380561820780911\">will host<\/a> the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank\u2019s Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>1Q 2023: Adnoc Distribution\u2019s acquisition of 50% of TotalEnergies Egypt to close.<\/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":549868,"menu_order":0,"template":"","categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-549867","issue","type-issue","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","wpautop","entry"],"acf":{"mongo_id":"8ab6eaee-3f9c-4b28-9bca-8778d9286d0a","teaser":"","photo_url":"https:\/\/ent.news\/2022\/10\/6.jpg"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - 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