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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good morning, y\u2019all.<\/strong> For the first time in a while, tariffs and nervous hand-wringing over the state of the EGX and EGP are not dominating the local business news as we all get used to the new normal of FX volatility. Instead, our attention is turned to the end of this week when the central bank meets to decide interest rates, movement on the auto localization front, and Beltone wrapping its mega capital increase \u2014 one of the largest ever on the EGX.<\/p><p class=\"tag-border-left\">PSA- <\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Here\u2019s your holiday schedule for the rest of the month<\/strong>, courtesy of Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly: <\/p><ul>\n<li>Monday, 21 April \u2014 Sham El Nessim;<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, 24 April \u2014Sinai Liberation Day (formally on Friday, 25 April);<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, 1 May \u2014 Labor Day<\/li>\n<\/ul><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">^^ All three are paid holidays for the private sector and government workers alike. <\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Not (yet) a holiday: <\/strong>Coptic Easter, which falls this year on 20 April, is not a national holiday, but the Central Bank of Egypt typically orders banks to close for the day. The CBE has yet to release a statement outlining its plan for this year. <\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WEATHER- It\u2019s another coolish day in Cairo today<\/strong>, with a high of 25\u00b0C and a low of 15\u00b0C, according to our favorite weather app.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It\u2019s a few degrees cooler up in Alexandria<\/strong>, with a high of 21\u00b0C and a low of 13\u00b0C.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>** DID YOU KNOW that we cover <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/strong><strong> and the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">UAE<\/a><\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>** Were you forwarded this email?<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/user\/news-letters\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tap or click here<\/a> to get your own copy delivered every weekday before 7am Cairo time \u2014 without charge.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- Missed this week\u2019s Inside Industry? <\/strong>In our weekly vertical exploring all things industry and manufacturing, we looked at how smartphone customs are fueling the government\u2019s localization drive. Check out the story <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/32cd776c-723d-4d80-a238-b82d45fac2f6\/smartphone-customs-are-fueling-the-government%25e2%2580%2599s-localization-drive\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"tag-border-left\">WATCH THIS SPACE- <\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>All of Egyp<\/strong><strong>t\u2019s tourism investment prospects on one platform? <\/strong>The Tourism Ministry is setting up a tourism-focused investment platform, Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy said yesterday. The minister also highlighted efforts to fast-track tourism investment approvals to no more than two months.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>The government aims to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/60fef4bb-7de6-4a00-bf5a-e9ea88661f8e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">attract some 25 mn tourists annually<\/a> by 2028. To that end, it plans to add some 240-250k rooms to existing hotel room capacity \u2014 and that\u2019s going to need a big uptick in investment.<\/p><p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINT-<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>The government has so far awarded 46 golden licenses to strategic projects with a <\/strong><strong>combined investment value exceeding USD 13 bn<\/strong>, said General Authority of Freezones and Investment head Hossam Heiba <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid02K9224A51LHMPXfsm5RMbKQsWZLHWk9GCfFTaNejweWiwujk3VD5kEyLqaaTQQTLfl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING TODAY- <\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>President Abdel Fa<\/strong><strong>ttah El Sisi landed in Doha yesterday<\/strong>, kicking off a two-stop Gulf trip that will also see him visit Kuwait, according to an Ittihadiya <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/19FgLckhkC\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. During his time in Qatar, El Sisi kicked off the trip with a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Egy.Pres.Spokesman\/posts\/pfbid0fhA5ewJ6gr2JKcm5DEiDfgCkuJewXfhWkEe6oS2p1jAxxaCDZgK4rEG5mQNoPgibl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">meeting<\/a> with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to discuss ways to boost cooperation in several sectors and regional developments, with a focus on Gaza.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Drumming up Qatari investor appetite for Egypt was also high on the agenda of El Sisi\u2019s <\/strong><strong>trip<\/strong>, with the president meeting with senior government officials that included the country\u2019s prime minister, foreign affairs minister, finance minister, foreign trade minister and leaders in the business community to stress the investment case for Egypt, according to a separate Ittihadiya <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Egy.Pres.Spokesman\/posts\/pfbid0285jhfKuVndgiZzGWdu5SogCjhxX38FpqBmZFBETPa21xbt64WH7pX2H5ZGtenB7cl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. El Sisi pointed to the country\u2019s strategic location, skilled and affordable labor, efficient infrastructure, competitive energy prices, Arab and African free trade agreements, and a state pushing an investor-friendly legislative agenda to argue his case.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Next stop on the trip is Kuwait<\/strong>, where El Sisi will meet with several officials, including Kuwait\u2019s Emir Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Sabah and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al Sabah.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>El Sisi\u2019s visit received a lot of attention from the nation\u2019s talking heads<\/strong>, with Kelma Akhira\u2019s Lamees El Hadidi (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=v2b7AKZtKd4\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 2:33<\/a>), Ala Masouleety\u2019s Ahmed Moussa\u2019s (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6OnEPCd55aI\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 5:05<\/a>), and Al Hayah Al Youm\u2019s Lobna Assal (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kPBg6VCOlFs\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 4:08<\/a>) all running the story. The trip sends a clear message that Arab coordination on key regional files \u2014 especially Gaza \u2014 remains strong, Al Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies head Ayman Abdel Wahab told El Hadidi (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JoFFddnqDFU\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 5:11<\/a>).<\/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\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/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 target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/egypt\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" type=\"button \" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><p class=\"tag-border-left\">CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR- <\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Mark your cal<\/strong><strong>endars for AmCham\u2019s flagship investment conference on 29 April <\/strong>at the Nile Ritz-Carlton. The full-day event will bring together policymakers, regional investors, and private-sector leaders to discuss the nation\u2019s investment climate and growth sectors including energy, real estate, healthcare, education, fintech, and manufacturing.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Among the headline speakers<\/strong> are Investment Minister <strong>Hassan El Khatib<\/strong>, GAFI Chairman <strong>Hossam Heiba<\/strong>, Sovereign Fund of Egypt CEO <strong>Noha Khalil<\/strong>, and SCZone Chairman <strong>Walid Gamal El Din<\/strong>. The event will also feature a strong regional investor presence, with reps from Saudi\u2019s <strong>SNB Capital<\/strong> and <strong>FII Institute<\/strong>, and the UAE\u2019s <strong>Dubai South Properties<\/strong> expected to attend.<\/p><hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\"><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt4\"><\/a> <strong>A new batch of fully serviced industrial units will be offered to investors in Luxor, <\/strong><strong>Aswan, and other governorates starting 1 May<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MinistryTransportation\/posts\/pfbid036cmcwCBaF47aLBaPwZR6yictkeYtdVFChx6rAsbuyJksbeEZAJ6ZUumZyis2sQvgl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> from the Transport Ministry. The offering coincides with Labor Day and is part of the state\u2019s broader push to attract investors across Upper Egypt.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">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=\"tag-border-left\">THE BIG STORY ABROAD- <\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The whiplash from Trump\u2019s on-again-off-again tariff policy is far from over: <\/strong>US President Donald Trump dealt another blow to Big Tech after giving them a brief respite for a day by exempting consumer electronics from his new tariff regime. He later signaled that smartphones, chips, and other consumer electronics will be subject to separate levies following a national security probe into the sector. US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick said the new tariffs could come in a month or two. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-04-13\/china-says-us-tariff-exemption-a-small-step-to-undoing-mistake?srnd=homepage-middle-east&amp;embedded-checkout=true\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/trump-plans-separate-levy-exempted-electronics-amid-trade-war-lutnick-says-2025-04-13\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/9038804f-cf69-4193-9332-8b5ea1f9af4b\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/livecoverage\/stock-market-trump-tariffs-trade-war-04-14-25?mod=hp_lead_pos1\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">WSJ<\/a>) <\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It looks like Wall Street will be cheering the news: <\/strong>Stock futures are up and Asian markets are rising on the first trading day following news of the reprieve, signaling a potential tech stock rally. Tech stocks had shed tns of USD on the back of the earlier announcement of the tariffs, with Apple, which lost some USD 775 bn before regaining half the losses, among the biggest victims of the sell-off. 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class=\"content-area-description single-story post-663712 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-economy tag-central-bank-of-egypt tag-economy tag-enterpriseam tag-inflation tag-interest-rates wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2025\/4\/.c0905278-0b1c-4682-854c-3ec4019da1f2.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Most an<\/strong><strong>a<\/strong><strong>lysts see the MPC beginning its easing cycle this week: <\/strong>Almost all analysts surveyed by EnterpriseAM expect the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to cut interest rates when its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets on Thursday. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The only real question: The size of the cut.<\/strong> Most of the analysts we spoke to predict the MPC to cut rates by at least 200 bps, while others gave a more conservative estimate of a 100 bp cut as the CBE continues to monitor inflationary pressures.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where rates currently stand:<\/strong> The overnight deposit rate stands at 27.25%, the overnight lending rate at 28.25%, and the main operation and disc. rate at 27.75%. Rates have remained unchanged since the committee delivered a 600 bps rate hike following a surprise monetary policy meeting in March 2024, which was accompanied by the float of the EGP and the approval of a larger loan package from the IMF.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The central bank has left interest rates on hold since its March 2024 rate hike<\/strong> \u2014 leaving them untouched at seven consecutive meetings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Annual inflation ticked up slightly last month:<\/strong> Annual headline urban inflation hit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/887b908d-b7c1-4275-8cae-5a88ee5c4cc7\/egypt%e2%80%99s-inflation-picks-up-in-march-to-13.6%25,-snapping-months-long-downward-trend\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">13.6%<\/a> in March, marking an 0.8 percentage point increase from the 12.8% recorded in February, ending a four-month-long downward trend. \u201cThis came on the back of rises in bread and cereals, vegetables, and in particular fruits inflation which surged to a record high of 88.0% y-o-y,\u201d Capital Economics\u2019 James Swanston wrote. EFG Hermes\u2019 Mohamed Abu Basha, economists Hany Abou El Fotouh and Mona Bedair, as well as HC Securities\u2019 Heba Mounir similarly highlighted fruit prices during Ramadan as a driver of the increase. On a monthly basis, inflation edged up by 0.2 percentage points to 1.6%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The easing cycle is expected to come despite the rise in inflation last month:<\/strong> \u201cDespite the pick-up in inflation reading for March, and given US President Donald Trump\u2019s decision to freeze the tariffs for 90 days (except for the Sino side), something that might give a breather for the markets, we still believe the CBE has the room to ease by up to 200 bps in its upcoming meeting on 17 April,\u201d Al Ahly Pharos\u2019 Esraa Ahmed tells us. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This sentiment <\/strong><strong>was echoed by HC Securities\u2019 Heba Monir<\/strong>, who said that Egypt\u2019s \u201ccarry trade is still attractive, and there is a noticeable improvement in the NFA position of the banking sector, allowing the smooth recent exit of some foreign investors from our treasuries market,\u201d she told EnterpriseAM, penciling in a 150 bps cut. \u201cMarch inflation uptick was very mild and should not prompt the authorities to delay the easing cycle anymore,\u201d Thndr Securities Brokerage\u2019s Amr El Alfy told us.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The specific factors behind last month\u2019s inflation figures shouldn\u2019t be cause for concern <\/strong><strong>for<\/strong><strong> the MPC:<\/strong> Capital Economics\u2019 James Swanston expects policymakers to \u201clook through the increase in inflation in March given it was driven by food prices.\u201d However, \u201cthe backdrop of global uncertainty created by the US-China trade war means that there\u2019s a risk officials move more slowly with monetary easing than we currently anticipate,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Real interest rates could push the MPC to cut rates:<\/strong> \u201cInflation should oscillate around the 13.5% y-o-y level in the near term. Real interest rates are close to 14%, providing scope<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">for the interest rate easing cycle to commence,\u201d Oxford Economics wrote in a research note seen by EnterpriseAM. However, it could lead to a less significant cut, economist Hany Abou El Fotouh told EnterpriseAM, explaining that \u201cthe high real interest rate supports a limited cut without affecting the attractiveness of investment in local debt instruments.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Fuel price hikes make matters more difficult for the committee:<\/strong> The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/a9f5df8f-c96f-419c-ad3a-98ea585d16c7\/egypt-hikes-vehicle-fuel-prices-by-up-to-14.8%2525\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">recent increase in fuel prices<\/a> at the pumps by 11.8-14.8% \u201cis expected to lead to higher inflation rates in the coming months, which may push the central bank to adopt a more conservative approach and be cautious in cutting interest rates, even if it currently has some room to maneuver. The central bank may prefer to wait and assess the actual impact of the fuel price hike on inflation before taking any steps to ease monetary policy,\u201d Abou El Fotouh said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The impact of the fuel price hikes on the inflation trajectory could be minimal in the <\/strong><strong>longer term:<\/strong> The decision to raise fuel prices will \u201cundoubtedly have a direct and indirect impact on raising the general inflation rate in the coming period by a range of 1.5-2%. This means the annual general inflation rate could potentially rise to around 15.5%.\u201d banking expert Mohamed Abdel Aal told us. However, he added that he sees inflation continuing \u201con a downward trend provided that global and regional geopolitical conditions remain stable.\u201d <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meanwhile, EFG Hermes\u2019 M<\/strong><strong>ohamed Abou Basha told us that the fuel price hikes won\u2019t <\/strong><strong>change the overall inflation trajectory. <\/strong>\u201cThe hike is almost identical to that in October, coming pretty much in line with our projection; hence, it confirms our view that headline inflation would end the year at 12-13%,\u201d he said, penciling in a hike of 200-300 bps.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A decision to hold rates could signal uncertainty over the macro outlook:<\/strong> \u201cShould the CBE choose to delay action out of excessive caution, it could unintentionally raise questions about the perceived visibility of risks or confidence in the macro outlook. In the current environment, credibility is reinforced by clarity \u2014 not hesitation,\u201d Bedair said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>However, some see the MPC once again holding rates: <\/strong>Economic analyst Dina El Wakkad told us that she sees the MPC moving to hold rates during its next meeting due to persisting inflationary pressures, the instability of the EGP, and the instability in the global economy, she said, adding that she doesn\u2019t rule out a 100 bp cut. London-based IBIS Consultancy economist Ali Metwally was similarly uncertain on the matter, telling us that \u201cfollowing the recent US decisions regarding tariffs and the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady, the uncertainty for the CBE has increased,\u201d adding that projections are 50\/50 over the possibility of a cut.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Looking ahead:<\/strong> In the long term, credit ratings agency Fitch Solutions sees rates being \u201ccut to a level consistent with a real rate of near 4% by end-FY 26, underpinning a rapid fall in debt interest costs (given the average maturity of domestic debt is under two years),\u201d it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitchratings.com\/research\/sovereigns\/fitch-affirms-egypt-at-b-outlook-stable-11-04-2025\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">commentary<\/a> over the weekend. Meanwhile, Capital Economics sees \u201cfurther loosening over the rest of this year, taking the policy rate to 17.25% by year-end,\u201d Swanston wrote. 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The capital raise was 98% covered in two subscription rounds, raising EGP 10.5 bn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Notably: The majority of the capital increase was covered by foreign investors<\/strong>, Beltone said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/738.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/738.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">(pdf)<\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>(Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links <\/strong>to our background as well as external sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Use of proceeds:<\/strong> Beltone will use the fresh capital to fuel expansion across its platforms, with a focus on entering high-growth markets, ramping up digitally scalable capabilities, broadening its product suite, and attracting top-tier talent to sustain operational excellence and innovation, the company said. FAB Misr was the receiving bank for the transaction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What they said:<\/strong> \u201cThis second capital increase marks a defining milestone in Beltone\u2019s growth journey, reflecting the trust we\u2019ve earned from our shareholders and the market\u2019s recognition of our strong and impactful growth,\u201d Group CEO Dalia Khorshid said in a statement. \u201cGuided by a data-driven strategy, and powered by an exceptional team, we are accelerating growth across our platforms, with a strong focus on strategic expansion, AI, and digital transformation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BACKGROUND- This is Beltone\u2019s second massive capital increase in two years<\/strong>, after the company <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/415bf354-a92f-4abc-816f-129a1a31875b\/%253cmark%253ebeltone%253c%2Fmark%253e%25e2%2580%2599s-record-egp-10-bn-capital-increase-closes,-sees-foreign-institutions-take-stakes\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">completed a mega EGP 10 bn capital increase<\/a> on the EGX in 2023, which met with major demand from global and regional institutional investors. This came shortly after Abu Dhabi-based investment company Chimera Investments <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/40303139-6bd0-4c73-a30a-57bb74e74a45\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">took a 56% stake<\/a> In 2022 and recruited an all-new team of senior execs, including Dalia Khorshid as CEO, to turn the company around post-acquisition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A new lease on life: <\/strong>Khorshid and her team have turned Beltone around, delivering nearly 5x bottom line growth in 2024 to EGP 1.7 bn while growing revenues 4x after a sustained turnaround driven by a deeper push into non-bank financial services and a refocusing of the investment bank.<\/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\/beltone-holding\/\">Beltone Holding<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/capital-markets\/\">capital markets<\/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                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"663717\" 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=\"663717\">\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\">Manufacturing<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/04\/14\/three-car-industry-players-step-up-investments-in-assembly-manufacturing\/\">\r\n                            Al Mansour Automotive ramps up local investments with two new plants. 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The two projects will provide 10k direct and indirect jobs. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Al Mansour\u2019s USD 10 mn vehicle filter production facility comes as the company aims to<\/strong><strong> localize feeder industries.<\/strong> The facility in the Tenth of Ramadan has an annual production capacity of over 10 mn filters that will serve both domestic assembly lines and export markets. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Al Mansour\u2019s GM assembly plant \u2014 developed in partnership with China\u2019s SAIC \u2014 <\/strong><strong>is <\/strong><strong>set to begin production in <\/strong><strong>3Q 2026<\/strong>, ahead of a previously pencilled-in start of production in 2Q 2026. The factory will produce MG-branded vehicles on a 126k sqm plot in New October City. It will have a nameplate capacity of 50k vehicles annually and could double output to 100k in a second phase. Vehicles coming off the assembly line will have 45% local components.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>News of the plant came to light <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/15821167-7de2-4999-9840-d9210cba2943\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in December<\/a> after the Transport Ministry inked a land usufruct agreement with Al Mansour Auto for the project. At the time, the project had an investment value of USD 135 mn, but the new figure puts its value at USD 140 mn.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>ALSO- Dr Greiche is growing its operations to meet growing local market and export demand<\/strong>, with a EGP 500 mn automotive glass complex that will extend its existing operations in Tenth of Ramadan, the local glass manufacturer said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/733.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/733.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">(pdf)<\/a>. The project will create 500 direct jobs and \u201cprovide a major boost to the automotive sector in Egypt and beyond, addressing current shortages in essential glass components,\u201d according to the statement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Production is expected to kick off in 4Q 2026<\/strong> and introduce new production technologies and products to the country for the first time, including the tech needed to create glass as thin as 2.1 mm and the introduction of thermal roofs, among others \u2014 a weight advantage that EV makers in particular are looking for. In addition to the new products, existing production will also be expanded, bringing annual windshield production to 1 mn units, according to CEO Chahir Greiche. Production will be roughly split in half between meeting local demand and export.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AND- <\/strong><strong>Kasrawy <\/strong><strong>Group is now the exclusive agent for Chinese automotive brand Aito in Egypt<\/strong>, adding to the long list of brands under its umbrella \u2014 Citro\u00ebn, Jetour, JAC, and Iveco \u2014 under a strategic partnership signed over the weekend, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/682.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">joint statement (pdf)<\/a>. The partnership will see Kasrawy Group bring Aito \u2014 a JV between Huawei and Seres Group \u2014 cars into the Egyptian market for the very first time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Checking in on <\/strong><strong>Kasrawy Group\u2019s plans to <\/strong><strong>set up a <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/074b28e4-4c6a-4250-8d0a-92baa8e26ef9\/%253cmark%253ekasrawy%253c%2Fmark%253e-group-mulling-new-factory-to-assemble-jetour,-jac-autos.-plus:-basata-%2B-madfoatcom,-dice-%2B-twin-top,-saint-gobain,-fertiglobe-%2B-orascom-construction-%2B-scatec,-siemens\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">plant<\/a><\/strong><strong> in Sixth of October for<\/strong><strong> the <\/strong><strong>local assembly of Jetour and JAC models. <\/strong>The group plans to launch the locally-assembled Jetour X70 Plus model within the next two to three months, the group\u2019s automotive 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category-investment-watch tag-egypt-saudi-relations tag-enterpriseam tag-investment-watch tag-saudi-arabia wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2025\/4\/.24300be7-8fae-4546-92b8-603bfb299a68.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>A Saudi business delegation is in Cairo this week to kick the tires on potential <\/strong><strong>investments <\/strong>during the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/0070bbfc-fa20-4bf9-a510-aaa4a31ff65f\/eu-gives-egypt-greenlight-to-join-eur-95.5-bn-horizon-europe-research-program\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Egyptian-Saudi Investment Forum<\/a>. The visit includes 100 Saudi investors and members of the Saudi-Egyptian Business Council led by the Federation of Saudi Chambers. A handful of business leaders provided color on their potential investment pipeline, while four smaller players signed memoranda of understanding.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Saudi players have been signalling interest in possibly expanding their investment <\/strong><strong>footprint in Egypt<\/strong>, with Egyptian-Saudi Joint Business Council Chairman Bandar Al Ameri <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/15pbEtaWn7\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">saying on the sidelines<\/a> of the forum that Saudi companies could raise their investments in Egypt by as much as USD 15 bn over the next four years to USD 50 bn. As always with figures talked-up by business councils, take that as a suggestion of appetite and potential direction of travel, not a prediction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>THE PIPELINE- Batterjee Holding has earmarked USD 200 mn to invest in Egyptian real <\/strong><strong>estate and industry<\/strong>, Chairman Mazen Batterjee <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/companies\/78193\/%D8%A8%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%AC%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%B7%D8%B7-%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1-200-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">told the press<\/a>. Batterjee name-checked the pharma, food, building materials, and plastics industries as target sectors. <strong>Al Hadban<\/strong> Chairman Mahdi Al Habdan is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/companies\/78216\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87%D8%B6%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%84%D9%84%D9%85%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%B1-200-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">quoted as having said<\/a> his company is mulling investments worth as much as <strong>SAR 200 mn<\/strong> (c. USD 53.3 mn).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We also heard that an Egyptian-Saudi real estate fund could be in the cards<\/strong>. The fund could, if formed, manage a portfolio of investments under the purview of the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) and the Tourism Development Authority, Housing Minister Sherif El Sherbiny said in a ministry <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid0nBVgoL7Tr88Mu9D7Vcrfet2G5sFpGvrQ1gnuityUoEttfk6XmvyfVdfsVuZ3rgpPl?rdid=g5TGu64P7v8QJCXm\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Ease of doing business: <\/strong>NUCA will also set up an internal department to make life easier for Saudi and Egyptian-Saudi projects on land NUCA controls, the minister added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Egypt and Saudi Arabia are also exploring potential joint freezones, investment funds, <\/strong><strong>and industrial zones<\/strong>, GAFI head Hossam Heiba said at the forum, according to another <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid02K9224A51LHMPXfsm5RMbKQsWZLHWk9GCfFTaNejweWiwujk3VD5kEyLqaaTQQTLfl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The forum also saw a a number of preliminary agreements,<\/strong> according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid0momABmHDGJ2PaEnBYYqvGVCgBRjmCKpaQ1xshLakKNBGWj9hss8omV29pwwhVtZWl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> from the General Authority of Freezones and Investment (GAFI):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Business City Group and GCC Capital Partners signed an MoU to attract foreign <\/strong><strong>capital into Egypt <\/strong>across sectors including poultry production, food and agricultural manufacturing, private and international education, real estate development, and exports.<\/li>\n<li><strong>KSA\u2019s <\/strong><strong>ASAS<\/strong><strong> and Alcotec Engineering Industries inked an MoU to set up an<\/strong><strong> aluminum cladding panels factory<\/strong>, set to have an annual production of 3.6 mn sqm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local solar panels distributor Nanovolt and Saudi\u2019s <\/strong><strong>Al Yusr<\/strong><strong> agreed to cooperate<\/strong><strong> in marketing, selling, and installing solar panels<\/strong> and related equipment in both Egypt and Saudi Arabia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saudi-based <\/strong><strong>Yafel<\/strong><strong> Real Estate Development and Investment signed an MoU with<\/strong> <strong>Horizon Trade<\/strong> to jointly manage and grow Yafel\u2019s real estate business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>DATA POINT-<\/strong> Saudi investors have invested USD 8.9 bn in Egypt over the past 20 years across, according to GAFI.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content 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El Khatib said his top priority since taking office nine months ago has been pushing through long-overdue structural reforms. \u201cTime is our biggest challenge,\u201d he said, noting the government is dealing with policy legacies stretching back 15 years. \u201cWe have a real chance and a major challenge to deliver reforms, and the economic group knows what\u2019s at stake.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>El Khatib teased some still unannounced investments<\/strong>, telling El Hadid that \u201cwe are currently negotiating a number of deals similar to Ras El Hekma, but we can\u2019t announce them yet,\u201d El Khatib said. The minister also said that a tender for the development of Downtown Cairo and its ministerial district will soon be launched, with the government aiming to \u201cfinalize the offering booklet within eight weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Outflows, <\/strong><strong>yes \u2014 but policy is sound, El Khatib said<\/strong>, responding to a question on hot money outflows from Egypt\u2019s local debt market amid recent global volatility. \u201cI\u2019m confident we have a clear, investment-friendly monetary policy that targets inflation,\u201d he said, adding that \u201cthe flexible exchange rate ensures the competitiveness of Egyptian exports.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u201cWe are currently negotiating with the <\/strong><strong>US<\/strong><strong> side to reduce the 10% customs duties <\/strong><strong>recently imposed on Egyptian goods<\/strong>,\u201d El Khatib told El Hadidi. He added that \u201cEgypt is working to lift customs restrictions not just on exports to the US, but also to the EU,\u201d a move El Khatib believes will improve the competitiveness of Egyptian exports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Trump\u2019s don\u2019t only present challenges however, according to El Khatib<\/strong>, who told El Hadidi that \u201cThe US tariffs present a very big window for Egypt, particularly in the readymade garments sector,\u201d he said.<\/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\/economy\/\">economy<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/last-nights-talk-shows\/\">LAST NIGHT\u2019S TALK SHOWS<\/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=\"663727\" 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=\"663727\">\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\">Also on our Radar<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/04\/14\/arla-puts-domty-acquisition-bid-on-ice-pending-demerger-clarity-plus-nas-investment-holding-egyfert-eni-cheiron-energy-post-for-investment-neric-g3a\/\">\r\n                            Arla puts Domty acquisition bid on ice pending demerger clarity. 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Arla cited its inability to wrap up legal, financial, and technical due diligence while Domty was in the midst of a spin-off process.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER-<\/strong> Domty lined up <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/5c9aabcf-665c-4722-8f39-670368a7c65d\/official-opening-of-saxony-egypt-university-sees-raft-of-mous-inked-with-german-partners.-plus:-k&amp;k-group-%2B-eetc,-ades-holding,-bank-nxt,-%253cmark%253e-domty%253c%2Fmark%253e,-intro-group-%2B-advec\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">board approval<\/a> for a demerger late last week, tapping Matouk Bassiouny and Hennawy as counsel for the process. This came amid reports that it wants to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/d79be20f-ab93-4622-afd0-2a8a988eced7\/tbs-holding-eyes-uae-consumer-packaged-goods-company,-ksa-ipo-in-gulf-push.-plus:%253cmark%253e-domty%253c%2Fmark%253e,-banque-misr,-cira-education,-energean,-heliopolis-housing\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">exclude its bakery unit<\/a> from Arla\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/3239e19b-5957-4421-9ce2-fa09f16d54c4\/arla-foods-looks-to-take-over-domty-in-usd-183-mn-transaction\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">EGP 8.9 bn acquisition bid<\/a> for up to 100% of Domty. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On hold, but not off the table was the message<\/strong>, with Arla reaffirming its interest in the Egyptian market and saying it\u2019s keeping lines open with Domty with plans to re-engage a potential offer for the spun-off dairy business \u2014 assuming due diligence checks out.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- UAE-based NAS Investment Holding is on track to become the majority shareholder <\/strong><strong>in <\/strong><strong>EGX-listed phosphate exporter Egyfert, <\/strong>after receiving approval from the Egyptian Competition Authority. NAS plans to raise its stake from 32.4% to up <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/0b8b6b85-c3af-4d0e-b362-78f92d40142d\/uae%25e2%2580%2599s-nas-investment-holding-wants-to-up-its-stake-in-egyfert-to-90%2525\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">to 90%<\/a> through a transaction valued at EGP 522.5 mn, which puts Egyfert\u2019s total valuation at EGP 912 mn, according to an authority <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=975197644790765&amp;set=a.107219738255231\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The offer price is set at EGP 95.0 per share, representing a 22.88% discount to yesterday\u2019s closing price. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">ENERGY- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Eni is in talks with a Baker Hughes-led consortium to deploy USD 300-400 mn to<\/strong><strong> boost output from its Zohr concession<\/strong> through the drilling of two new wells, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/almalnews.com\/premium\/%d8%a5%d9%8a%d9%86%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a5%d9%8a%d8%b7%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d8%aa%d8%aa%d9%81%d8%a7%d9%88%d8%b6-%d9%85%d8%b9-%d9%83%d9%8a%d8%a7%d9%86%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d8%b9%d8%a7%d9%84\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Mal<\/a> reported, citing unnamed senior sources in the sector. The sources did not name any of the companies that will be joining the Nasdaq-listed US energy company.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The project\u2019s first well is expected to go online at the end of 2026 <\/strong>and the second is forecast to kick off production near the start of 2027.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>All in all, the Italian energy giant has <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/bbe67fe7-893d-4aee-8694-7a041e4a80f4\/lng-regasification-unit-from-germany-to-dock-in-june-under-five-year-lease-agreement.-plus:%253cmark%253e-eni%253c%2Fmark%253e,-simplex,-rabbit,-maseera-holding-%2B-adva,-igt-solutions\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earmarked EUR 8 bn in investments<\/a> <strong> for the<\/strong><strong> country\u2019s energy sector over the next four years <\/strong>as part of a wider EUR 24 bn plan across North Africa, CEO Claudio Descalzi said earlier this month. \u201cInternal demand in these countries \u2014 because of demographic growth \u2014 is increasing at about 7-8% every year, this means they need gas ... they need investment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Cheiron E<\/strong><strong>nergy aims to kick off operations at West El Burullus gas field by 3Q 2025<\/strong>, with the goal of adding 50 mn cubic feet per day (mcf\/d) to its production output, an unnamed company official told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alarabiya.net\/aswaq\/exclusive\/2025\/04\/13\/-%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%A8%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%85-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81-%D8%A7%D8%B6%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%A9-50-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86-%D9%82%D8%AF%D9%85-%D9%85%D9%83%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%A9-%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Arabiya<\/a>. The move is part of the firm\u2019s target of raising gas production 60 mcf\/d throughout the year to a total of 300 mcf\/d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">SMES- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Egypt Post\u2019s investment arm Post for Investment (PFI) plans to set up a financing entity <\/strong><strong>for SMEs<\/strong>, PFI CEO and Managing Director <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/fc37cb58-b905-4cb1-92e5-c70b9fffead8\/my-ramadan-routine:%253cmark%253e-ahmed-ali-abdelrahman%253c%2Fmark%253e,-managing-director-and-ceo-of-post-for-investment\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ahmed Ali Abdelrahman<\/a> told Al Mal\u2019s CEO Level program (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BvsQR-2vm0s\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 1:54:22<\/a>). The company would focus on factoring, among other services, Abdelrahman said, adding that the plan is part of the company\u2019s strategy to expand its coverage to all non-banking financial services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>PFI is also close to launching a company for registered mail services. <\/strong>The company will digitize mail into a comprehensive electronic platform, with a focus on streamlining communications for corporate general assemblies, including invitations, notifications, and announcements. PFI will hold a minority stake in the company, but will be a majority shareholder when added to Egypt Post\u2019s investment in the company.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">TRANSPORT- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The National Egyptian Railway Industries Company (Neric) will manufacture 21 trains for <\/strong><strong>the Alexandria Metro under a EGP 15 bn contract<\/strong>, two sources familiar with the matter told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=653533457435574&amp;set=a.142260341896224\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asharq Business<\/a>. The National Authority for Tunnels will be footing the bill.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Neric was also <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/5fd7dabd-20a9-474b-9d82-e356326d1cfc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">tapped to produce 40 metro trains<\/a><\/strong><strong> for lines 2 and 3 of the Cairo Metro <\/strong>in partnership with South Korean railway equipment manufacturer Hyundai Rotem under a USD 656 mn contract inked in 2022. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/a46fec38-2f1e-45df-b14f-419879445820\/who%25e2%2580%2599s-behind-the-country%25e2%2580%2599s-first-pipe-fund%3F\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Unconfirmed reports last month<\/a> pencilled in mid-2025 for the start of production and 2026, with the first seven trains to be delivered in 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">LOGISTICS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Multimodal transport operator <\/strong><strong>G3A<\/strong><strong> is planning to raise freight tariffs by 12% on Egypt\u2019s <\/strong><strong>railway network following <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/a9f5df8f-c96f-419c-ad3a-98ea585d16c7\/egypt-hikes-vehicle-fuel-prices-by-up-to-14.8%2525\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">fuel price hikes<\/a><\/strong><strong> over the weekend<\/strong>, unnamed government sources told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alborsaanews.com\/2025\/04\/13\/1881068\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Borsa<\/a>. However, the revised rates will remain lower than those charged by road hauliers to maintain G3A\u2019s competitive edge, the sources said. 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class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<aside>\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"newspack-popup-container newspack-popup hidden  newspack-inline-popup  newspack-lightbox-no-border   \"\r\n\t\t\t\trole=\"button\"\r\n\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-color:#FFFFFF;color:#000\"\r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"id_408150\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-segments=\"\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-frequency=\"0,0,0,month\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-gray-background-color 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\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408151.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-408151\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2025\/4\/.cafe26e3-2ac1-4b16-b225-4a9ef0f5d88c.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>USD dominance under pressure? <\/strong>Fund managers are warning policy volatility and trade barriers are threatening the USD\u2019s status as a safe haven for global capital, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/0a3e8e7f-0298-4a2c-a6d5-327c83bc8f60\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> reports. The greenback fell to a three-year low against the EUR on Friday, following US President Donald Trump\u2019s erratic policymaking and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/271b0211-9eea-41f1-8953-0b3595defbc8\/sabic%25e2%2580%2599s-net-income-projected-to-drop-in-1q-amid-wider-petrochem-slump-%2B-uae%25e2%2580%2599s-presight-plans-to-expand-into-the-kingdom-this-year\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">reciprocal tariff decisions<\/a>.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The slump is somewhat surprising<\/strong>, as the greenback typically strengthens during global financial stress, with investors seeking refuge in US treasury bonds. <\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The reasons? <\/strong>The weaker USD \u2014 alongside the rise in bond yields \u2014 may point to a \u201ccapital flight,\u201d Fidelity International Senior Portfolio Manager Mike Riddell told the FT. \u201cThis suggests foreigners have been and are continuing to sell US stocks and sending their money elsewhere,\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2025\/04\/11\/sell-america-trump-tariffs-bonds?stream=business\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Axios<\/a> reports, citing Howard Ward and John Belton, co-chief investment officers of value at Gabelli Funds.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The trend may also have to do with the US president floating the rule of law and <\/strong><strong>threatening the Federal Reserve<\/strong>, Edward Fishman, a former top sanctions official at the US State Department, told the FT. He speculated that this could lead, over time, to the emergence of a \u201cmulti-polar\u201d currency system where the EUR played a bigger role.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Selling America: <\/strong>With nearly USD 2 tn in annual foreign capital inflows, the US saw its share of global capital flows rise to 41% in 2024 \u2014 nearly double the pre-pandemic levels \u2014 Axios reports, citing gov\u2019t data. However, the tariff-triggered sell-off of assets, including equities, bonds and the USD \u2014 a trend which ING interest rate strategists called \u201c <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/think.ing.com\/articles\/rates-spark-is-sell-america-inc-now-a-thing\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">sell America Inc.<\/a> \u201d \u2014 may threaten redirecting these inflows elsewhere.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The drop led fund managers to doubt the USD\u2019s market dominance and role as a global <\/strong><strong>capital haven<\/strong>, raising concerns about the greenback serving as a reserve currency during market volatility. \u201cThere is [now] a very good case for the end of [USD] exceptionalism,\u201d JPMorgan Asset Management Global Head of Fixed Income Bob Michele told the salmon-colored paper.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BUT- A weaker USD can be a boon for the US, some economists argue.<\/strong> \u201cThe reserve function of the [USD] has caused persistent currency distortions and contributed to \u2026 unsustainable trade deficits,\u201d weighing down US competitiveness and manufacturing, said Stephen Miran, Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RMB_OYqV-HE\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 1:04:00<\/a>).<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The recent tariffs are meant to correct these dated trade trends<\/strong>, Miran said, adding that a weaker greenback may redistribute the \u201cburden of peace and security\u201d while returning dynamism to the US economy.<\/p><p class=\"tag-border-left\">MARKETS THIS MORNING-<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Trump\u2019s pause of tariffs on consumer electronics led Asian markets to climb this morning<\/strong>, with Hong Kong\u2019s Hang Seng up 2.7%, Japan\u2019s Nikkei up 1.6%, and mainland China\u2019s Shanghai Composite up 0.9%. Wall Street futures also indicate modest gains on market open.<\/p><div class=\"stock-ticker-panel\">\n<table class=\"table stock-ticker-table markets-table\">\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 colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>EGX30<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">31,175<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+1.2% (YTD: +4.8%)<\/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 colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>USD (CBE)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">Buy 51.17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">Sell 51.30<\/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 colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>USD (CIB<\/strong><strong>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">Buy 51.20<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">Sell 51.30<\/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 colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Interest rates (CBE)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">27.25% deposit<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">28.25% 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 colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Tadawul<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">11,593<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.8% (YTD: -3.7%)<\/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 colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>ADX<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">9158<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.4% (YTD: -2.8%)<\/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 colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>DFM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4966<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.2% (YTD: -3.7%)<\/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 colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 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style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 64.76<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+2.3%<\/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 colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Natural gas (Nymex) <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 3.53<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.8%<\/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 colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Gold <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 3,245<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+2.1%<\/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 colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>BTC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 83,392.30<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 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Local investors were the sole net buyers. The index is up 4.8% YTD.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the green:<\/strong> EFG Holding (+5.4%), Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals (+4.7%), and Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company (+4.1%).<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red:<\/strong> GB Corp (-2.0%), and CIB (-0.6%).<\/p><p class=\"tag-border-left\">CORPORATE ACTIONS- <\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1-<\/strong> <strong>Mopco wi<\/strong><strong>ll pay shareholders a dividend of EGP 3.50 per share <\/strong>and distribute bonus shares of EGP 0.379 per share for its 2024 earnings after its general assembly approved the move, according to an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/679.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">EGX disclosure (pdf)<\/a>. <\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Sidpec<\/strong><strong>\u2019s general assem<\/strong><strong>bly approved distributing a dividend of EGP 1 per <\/strong><strong>share <\/strong>for its 2024 earnings, according to an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/713.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">EGX disclosure (pdf)<\/a>. 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tag-egypt-france-relations tag-enterprise-blackboard tag-enterpriseam wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Prepare <\/strong><strong>to see a lot more French schoo<\/strong><strong>ls in Egypt: <\/strong>The Madbouly government \u2014 in cooperation with the French side \u2014 has plans to add a whole lot of French institutions to the country\u2019s education sphere. <strong>Here\u2019s what to expect: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A diverse educational setting: <\/strong>Egypt\u2019s education system is highly diverse across both the K-12 and higher education levels, offering a wide range of local and international curricula for the 25 mn students in the country, to which an additional 1 mn is added each year. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Setting the scene: <\/strong>The British Curriculum widely dominates Egypt\u2019s international education landscape, but French schools are stepping up their game. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>As things stand: <\/strong>Egypt currently hosts 15 schools that offer the French international Baccalaureate (BAC) and 53 private schools that teach French as a first language, according to data seen by EnterpriseAM. Cairo and Alexandria are home to 37 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lc.ambafrance.org\/What-is-the-France-Education-Label\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LabelFranceEducation-accredited schools<\/a> as of the current academic year, up from only 14 in 2022. The accreditation \u2014 awarded by France\u2019s Europe and Foreign Affairs Ministry \u2014 hit 37 this academic year, up from 14 in 2022. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Plans to significantly increase this figure are in the works:<\/strong> Egypt and France have been cooperating to increase the number of schools that teach French as a first language, with direct support from the French government, aiming to push the number to 100 schools by 2030. The two sides <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/7827ce3b-d89c-4713-a134-f692726e7e5d\/egypt,-france-elevate-ties-to-a-strategic-partnership\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">inked an MoU to establish the schools<\/a> during French President Emmanuel Macron\u2019s time in Cairo last week.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The bigger picture: <\/strong>With demand rising, the Madbouly government <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/2e7aa5a0-2eb9-44e6-9864-2f191d9fb847\/how-egypt%25e2%2580%2599s-education-sector-fared-in-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">has a goal to add 1k<\/a> new private schools by 2030.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It\u2019s about a lot more than just setting up new schools:<\/strong> The collaboration between the two countries could be a chance to improve Egypt\u2019s education system, with France bringing in expertise in curriculum development, interactive teaching methods, and teacher training, all of which would boost the quality of education for Egyptian students, Education Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif said. French Ambassador to Egypt Eric Chevallier further stressed France\u2019s commitment to supporting the training of Egyptian teachers through advanced programs. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>New programs in the works:<\/strong> Both countries are looking into expanding cooperation through the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ifegypte.com\/en\/projet-trefle-250-enseignants-et-inspecteurs-de-francais-lv2-formes-pour-les-examens-du-delf\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Trefle Project<\/a>, which aims to improve French curricula and raise the professional level of French teachers in Egypt. Another joint program in the pipeline will provide after-school French education for 5k students across 100 schools, offering French language instruction, teacher training, quality assurance, and subsidized DELF certification \u2014 a diploma awarded by the French Education Ministry reflecting a candidate\u2019s proficiency in French. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Beyond traditional education: <\/strong>The partnership between the two nations could also boost Egypt's vocational training programs. The French side will help develop technical curricula and introduce new specializations that align with industry needs, Abdel Latif noted. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Egyptians love French:<\/strong> Demand for French as a second language is growing among Egyptian students, Private School Owners Association Deputy Chairman Badawy Allam told EnterpriseAM, adding that Egypt has a longstanding history of teaching the language across schools and universities. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>New dual degrees in the pipeline: <\/strong>Egyptian students will soon be able to earn both French and Egyptian degrees under new agreements signed between the French University in Egypt and nine leading French universities. The partnerships include programs in fields tailored to the needs of the Egyptian, Arab, and African markets. Cairo University will also expand its French language programs under this agreement. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What are the agreements in question? <\/strong>Egyptian and French universities signed a framework agreement to offer dual degrees in 15 academic fields and 100 PhD scholarships. Some 42 cooperation agreements were signed between 13 Egyptian universities and 22 French ones to offer 70 academic programs, including 30 dual-degree programs. The agreements also cover plans to enhance joint curricula, exchange programs, and educational and scientific cooperation in various areas. Another academic and research cooperation agreement was signed between the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport and France\u2019s ULCO.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It\u2019s not just France that could help us improve our education system<\/strong>, with the Education Ministry also pursuing education cooperation with the US, Germany, Japan, Italy, and the UK, a government source told EnterpriseAM. The goal is to internationalize the Egyptian education system, expand student exchange programs, and modernize curricula to meet global standards. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The bigger picture:<\/strong> Egypt is working to internationalize its higher education system and strengthen global academic partnerships, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Egyptian State Universities Mostafa Rifat told us, adding that the country is focused on exchanging expertise with international partners. The effort is part of a wider strategy to improve education quality, enhance research, and better prepare graduates for global and local labor market demands, Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Hossam Osman said.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Your top education story for the week:<\/strong> Saxony Egypt University for Applied Science and Technology (SEU) has officially opened as Greater Cairo\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/5c9aabcf-665c-4722-8f39-670368a7c65d\/official-opening-of-saxony-egypt-university-sees-raft-of-mous-inked-with-german-partners.-plus:-k&amp;k-group-%2B-eetc,-ades-holding,-bank-nxt,--domty,-intro-group-%2B-advec\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">largest private tech university<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- 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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 style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">APRIL <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">17 April (Thursday): Monetary Policy Committee\u2019s second meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27 April (Sunday): Deadline for applications to MINT Incubator's 3-month equity-free startup <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mint.untapinnovate.com\/programs\/incubator#block-1990\" style=\"\">program<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> with Alex Angels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28-30 April (Monday-Wednesday): FDC Regional Digital Industry Summit will <\/span><span>launch cybersecurity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> index.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28 April (Monday): Egyptian delegation visits Saudi Arabia for trade talks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>29 April (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">AmCham\u2019s investment conference under the theme \u2018Towards Resilient Growth: Egypt\u2019s Future as an Investment Hub\u2019, at the Nile Ritz-Carlton.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">30 April (Wednesday): Deadline for Australia Awards Scholarships applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Mid-April: Egyptian trade delegation to promote investments during an official visit to Canada<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Business-to-business forum of Egyptian and Moroccan companies to promote bilateral trade, Cairo, Egypt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The Suez Canal Container Terminal will begin trial operations for its expanded East Port Said facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Government begins talks with EU on the second tranche of the of the EUR 5 bn concessional loans package<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alarabiya.net\/aswaq\/exclusive\/2024\/12\/19\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%A3%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%8A%D8%B2%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D9%88%D8%A3%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%84-2025\" style=\"\">Saxony Delegation<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> visit to Egypt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>Arla Foods\u2019 <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/1\/593.pdf\" style=\"\">deadline<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> for Domty acquisition offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"\">Egypt to launch trial operations of the <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/4bb189ba-8a2b-4095-a555-fe8304a1b252#:~:text=Egypt%2DSaudi%20electricity%20interconnection%20set%20to%20launch\" style=\"\">first phase of its USD 1.8 bn Egypt-Saudi electricity interconnection project<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, ahead of schedule<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/25529e2f-6b21-4444-b88c-dc0b93cf0b1d#:~:text=Tahya%20Misr%201%20container,in%202027%2C%20Madbouly%20added.\" style=\"\">Tahya Misr 1 container terminal to begin operations<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\">, adding 3.5 mn container capacity to the port.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MAY <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4 May (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Moroccan trade delegation to land in Cairo for talks to rebalance the lopsided trade relationship between Egypt and Morocco.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">7-10 May (Tuesday-Saturday): Egypt hosts the 24th Pan Arab Junior and Ladies Golf Championship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">10 May (Saturday): Capmas expected to publish inflation data for April.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1 May-10 July (Thursday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/500.co\/founders\/egypt\/scale-up\" style=\"\">500 Global's Scale Up Program, Cairo<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>18 May (Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/poesam.optimytool.com\/en\" style=\"\">Orange Social Venture Prize<\/a><\/span><span>\u2019s application deadline. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>18-20 May (Sunday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alborsaanews.com\/2025\/02\/04\/1866442\" style=\"\">First Arab International Exhibition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> for Sustainable Development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">22 May (Thursday): Monetary Policy Committee\u2019s third meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Egyptian Exporters Association (Expolink) exhibition, Italy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Egyptian-Russian Business Forum<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">May 2025: Egypt-Singapore Business Forum, Cairo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">JUNE<\/span> <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">10 June (Tuesday): Capmas expected to publish inflation data for May.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"\">MPs approve<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/c8403a52-d1a1-4538-9174-5628aafc0aaa\/egypt-wants-to-attract-usd-4-bn-in-renewable-investments-next-year#:~:text=%231%2D%20MPs%20approve%20amendments%20to%20tax%20dispute%20resolution%3A\" style=\"\">extension of tax dispute resolution window until 30 June 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, with potential for further extension<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"\">Coficab to complete its <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/3b26ecf0-9b2a-4737-9048-f6ff0830719c\/madbouly-cabinet-approves-redrafted-labor-act-during-its-weekly-meeting#:~:text=%234%2D%20And%20another%20one%20for%20Coficab%3A%20Cabinet%20also%20approved\" style=\"\">USD 88 mn automotive cable and electrical factory<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> in Tenth of Ramadan City <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Realme to open smartphone factory<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JULY <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">10 July 2025 (Thursday): Monetary Policy Committee\u2019s fourth meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">15-16 July 2025 (Tuesday-Wednesday): Egypt Mining Forum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">July 2025: The first operational trail of Egypt-KSA electricity interconnection line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"\">Etihad Airways to launch <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/fc282ccf-4479-442d-b6ad-1bbf1f31f4b3\/halliburton-to-bring-four-wells-online-by-december.-plus:-news-from-medcom-aswan,-fra,-q-developments,#:~:text=%232%2D%20Etihad%20Airways%20launches%20flights%20to%20Alamein%3A%20UAE%E2%80%99s%20Etihad%20Airways%20will%20launch%20twice%2Dweekly%20flights%20to%20Alamein%20starting%20July%202025.\" style=\"\">twice-weekly flights to Alamein<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">AUGUST <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">28 August 2025 (Thursday): Monetary Policy Committee\u2019s fifth meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>Tourism Development Authority to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/5a9f59c5-87cd-41d0-a92d-546cb0333b03\/gov%25e2%2580%2599t-offers-up-seven-airport-investments#:~:text=%231%2D%20Tourism%20authority,the%20tourism%20sector.\" style=\"\">waive late payment penalties<\/a><\/span><span> for land purchases if full installments are paid<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">SEPTEMBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"\">Egypt Education Platform (EEP) to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/e1e93e97-a640-4519-9bdc-69be48815b08\/education-platform-epp-wants-to-set-up-two-schools-in-alexandria-and-soma-bay-by%253cmark%253e-2025%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\">launch two new schools in Alexandria and Somabay<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"\">Egypt Otsuka\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/951a0387-415a-4039-83bb-955ab4e7a746\/otsuka-breaks-ground-on-new-usd-40-mn-factory-in-egypt\" style=\"\">nutritional products factory<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> in Tenth of Ramadan to begin operations, with exports to Gulf countries expected by January 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">OCTOBER<\/span> <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">2 October 2025 (Thursday): Monetary Policy Committee\u2019s sixth meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">NOVEMBER<\/span> <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">20 November 2025 (Thursday): Monetary Policy Committee\u2019s seventh meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">November: Egypt to join the EU\u2019s Horizon Europe research and innovation program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">DECEMBER<\/span> <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-4 December: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.egyptdefenceexpo.com\/\" style=\"\">Egypt Defence Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> (EDEX), Egypt International Exhibition Centre.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25 December: (Thursday): Monetary Policy Committee\u2019s eighth meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">EVENTS WITH NO SET DATE<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1Q 2025: The <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid025sMRLrhcNpivREmMd3LhFUkW4P5Yv4fKpqtKEu5sg9HmkSaBvkA4cszq6mVRBUbbl&id=61562245173260\" style=\"\">Egyptian-Italian business forum<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1Q 2025: Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib to visit Italy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1Q 2025: Eipico\u2019s biopharma plant to begin operations<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1Q 2025: Finance Ministry to launch public consultations on its tax policy document<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Mid-2025: EGX launches sustainability index.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">2Q 2025: Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to introduce derivatives on the EGX <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">2Q 2025: Safaga Terminal 2 to start operations<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1H 2025: EGX launches a sharia-compliant sustainability index.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1H 2025: Digital Financial Identity Company will launch an electronic bank account opening service<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1H 2025: The <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid02tdh3mCYLosumerUCfcCf7RCRxvRXhtoPBVL5A2E1CaL75iy68qTmstXJiGw2hMt6l\" style=\"\">Egyptian-US Investment Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1H 2025: The Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority will relaunch a global tender for gold exploration through Shalateen Mineral Resources company.    <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.5;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">3Q 2025: Nasr Automotive begins locally manufacturing passenger cars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Mid-2025: The Administrative Capital for Urban Developments to roll out the second phase of offering industrial plots to investors <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">2025: The InterAcademy Partnership assembly<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">2025: Nile Basin States Summit, Cairo, Egypt<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">2025: Release of the government\u2019s Startup Charter document <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1 January: European Union\u2019s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to fully come into effect<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>May 2026: End of extension for developers on 15% interest rates for land installment payments <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2027<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">20 January-7 February: Egypt to host the African Games<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>April 2027: Tenth of Ramadan <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/8320d4df-e1a7-405e-be07-08e6590aff0e\/\" style=\"\">dry port and logistics hub<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> to begin operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">EVENTS WITH NO SET DATE<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">2027: Egypt to host EBRD\u2019s annual meetings for 2027.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">End of 2027: 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