{"id":670632,"date":"2025-08-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=670632"},"modified":"2025-12-18T07:30:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T07:30:40","slug":"analysts-see-the-cbe-cutting-rates-this-week","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/issues\/analysts-see-the-cbe-cutting-rates-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Analysts see the CBE cutting rates this week"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"670634\" 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=\"670634\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">What We're 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class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/resources.inktankir.com\/internal\/27482.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27482\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2025\/8\/.cef8e168-ca0a-447d-a9dc-1a7f6eeeb6cf.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good morning, all. <\/strong>We kick off the work week with a brisk issue, led by what analysts believe will go down during Thursday\u2019s Monetary Policy Committee meeting, news that the Egyptian Iron and Steel Company could reopen its doors, and an interview with Ezdehar Management\u2019s CEO to learn more about what the firm has in its pipeline. <\/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>WEATHER- <\/strong>The mercury today will peak at 37\u00b0C in Cairo, before falling to a low of 26\u00b0C, according to our favorite weather app. While Alexandria will see a high of 33\u00b0C and a low of 24\u00b0C.<\/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=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>El Hadidi will be back on our screens next month: <\/strong>One of the nation\u2019s most influential talking heads, Lamees El Hadidi will make her comeback to the small screen late September after agreeing to host a talkshow on Al Nahar, the news channel <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alnahareg\/posts\/pfbid0AytNyhW6GJKmqyhLFYmuBWTm3BetJXFfkiE9LErDRKJu1K3J5ATYU27vMHumXq7al?locale=ar_AR\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">wrote<\/a> on Facebook. The program will air four days a week. <\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI-<\/strong> El Hadidi departed from ON TV in\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/6c1be015-990e-4d0a-8b8f-5f8b6244d686\/fourth-floating-regasification-plant-incoming\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">July<\/a>, marking the end of Kelma Akhira and her five-year run with United Media Services after both sides agreed not to renew their contract.<\/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=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>#1- The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) has agreed with <\/strong><strong>refineries to <\/strong><strong>increase their refining capacity by some 13% in 2H 2025<\/strong>, which would boost capacity to 99.6 mn barrels, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alarabiya.net\/aswaq\/exclusive\/2025\/08\/21\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%AA%D9%81%D9%82-%D9%85%D8%B9-%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%A7%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D9%82%D9%88%D8%AF-%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%A8%D8%A9-13\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Arabiya<\/a> reports, citing an unnamed government official.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The move is designed to help offset Egypt\u2019s rising monthly fuel import bill<\/strong>, which climbed to USD 1.4-1.5 bn in 2Q 2025, up from USD 1.2 bn in the same period a year earlier, the source said. The boost in refining capacity is expected to gradually reduce imports by the end of the year, with EGPC sourcing the remaining supply needs through external contracts.<\/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=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>#2- Egypt is looking to attract more than USD 2 bn in Indian investments <\/strong><strong>within <\/strong><strong>the next 18 months<\/strong>, Egyptian-Indian Business Council head Khaled Abou El Makarem told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alarabiya.net\/aswaq\/exclusive\/2025\/08\/21\/%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%87%D9%86%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AD%D8%AA%D9%89-%D9%86%D9%87%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%A9-2026\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Arabiya<\/a>. Indian investors are showing growing interest in chemicals, fertilizers, pharma, renewables, green hydrogen, IT, outsourcing, textiles, and garments, Abou El Makarem said. He noted that companies are seeking to leverage Egypt\u2019s raw material base, energy resources, and trade agreements with Europe and Africa to use the country as a production and export hub.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>More than 55 Indian firms already operate in Egypt with investments exceeding USD 3.7 <\/strong><strong>bn<\/strong>, while India is among Egypt\u2019s top five trading partners. Bilateral trade is expected to climb 10% this year to USD 4.6 bn, with both governments eyeing USD 12 bn in trade \u201cin the coming years.\u201d<\/p><p class=\"tag-border-left\">SETTING THE TONE-<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u201cThere is absolutely no truth to the dispute between the government and <\/strong><strong>oil companies <\/strong><strong>over value-added tax<\/strong>,\u201d the Egyptian Tax Authority <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid02j8RqG9uwD5m2RDWj9UZrRRfdQFLnaHvSQpRGrzFD5ceJstdGkKiPCeVcTfpuC2X4l\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a>. This came in response to local outlets \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/a0a43c8a-6a91-40a2-8c07-ce7a6cfb9161\/foreign-oil-firms-voice-concerns-over-plan-to-register-crude-suppliers\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">including EnterpriseAM<\/a> \u2014 reporting that representatives from four foreign firms raised their concerns with senior officials about a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/6d1b1e9c-07cd-463f-9ec8-cb56c74ba7a5\/egypt-looks-to-register-crude-suppliers-ahead-of-taxing-them\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">plan<\/a> to register crude oil suppliers before implementing recent VAT amendments that would see them face a 10% tax. The authority added that the tax on crude oil will not lead to any price increases for petroleum products.<\/p><p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING THIS WEEK-<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt4\"><\/a> <strong>Will the CBE resume its easing cycle this week?<\/strong> The central bank\u2019s Monetary Policy Committee will meet on Thursday to decide whether to cut interest rates. The committee decided to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/17ae7656-42a3-4c38-8b5a-476d90cdb229\/cbe-holds-interest-rates-steady\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/17ae7656-42a3-4c38-8b5a-476d90cdb229\/cbe-holds-interest-rates-steady\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">keep rates steady<\/a> at its last meeting as the market digests the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/2a14e89a-ecd2-4279-9309-ff06b2750da5\/cbe-cuts-rates-for-second-time-amid-easing-inflationary-pressures\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">325 bps of cuts earlier in the year<\/a>, but the momentary easing pause and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/a270c5e9-ea16-4a9c-a8fa-f07853f0745f\/%253cmark%253einflation%253c%2Fmark%253e-cools-for-second-consecutive-month-to-13.9%2525-in-july\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">lower-than-expected inflation data for July<\/a> have only emboldened forecasts that the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) will cut rates at its August meeting.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>** Check our customary poll of interest rate predictions from <\/strong><strong>analysts and economics<\/strong> in the news well, below. <\/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 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 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>Famine declared in Gaza: <\/strong>The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), the world's leading hunger monitor, has declared that a quarter of the enclave\u2019s population of 2 mn are <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/ckg4p90z1kxo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">suffering from famine<\/a>, accusing Israel of the \"systematic obstruction\" of food supplies. Deaths from malnutrition have been spiking all around the packed war-torn area, rising to 273 deaths, including 112 children.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u201cIt is a man-made disaster, a moral indictment \u2013 and a failure of humanity itself<\/strong>,\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.un.org\/en\/story\/2025\/08\/1165702\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">UN Chief<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.un.org\/en\/story\/2025\/08\/1165702\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ant\u00f3nio Guterres said<\/a>, placing the \u201cunequivocal\u201d responsibility of ensuring access to food and medical supplies on Israel \u201cas the occupying power.\u201d<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>FROM THE FED- Chair Jerome Powell hinted at the resumption of the interest rate easing cycle in <\/strong><strong>September<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c5ylwyx43x4o\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">arguing at the Jackson Hole meeting<\/a> on Friday that \"in the near term, risks to inflation are tilted to the upside, and risks to employment to the downside \u2014 a challenging situation.\"<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Nothing set in stone: <\/strong>Despite being under pressure from the Trump administration to move ahead with rate cuts, Powell cautioned that a September rate cut is not a given and that \u201cmonetary policy is not on a preset course.\u201d Markets were happy nonetheless, with S&amp;P 500 soaring after the first minutes of the speech and closing 1.5% higher on Friday.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The meeting comes amid more drama surrounding the Fed<\/strong>, with the US government now targeting governor Lisa Cook, urging her removal due to allegations of mortgage fraud that have yet to be confirmed. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/2025\/aug\/21\/trump-federal-reserve-governor-lisa-cook\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Guardian<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-08-20\/fed-s-cook-says-she-won-t-be-bullied-into-stepping-down\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/6cd08c78-e61e-4ee5-93a6-0f5b811db9ac\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a>) <\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>OVER IN TECH- <\/strong>President Trump said on Friday <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/us-take-10-equity-stake-intel-trumps-latest-corporate-move-2025-08-22\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the US snapped up a 10% stake in chipmaker<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/us-take-10-equity-stake-intel-trumps-latest-corporate-move-2025-08-22\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Intel<\/a> for USD 8.9 bn by converting government grants into equity. The transaction came at a discounted share price, lower by USD 4 than Intel\u2019s closing price on Friday, and was preceded by White House demands for CEO Lip-Bu Tan to resign over his ties to Chinese firms.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- Meta and Google have struck a USD 10 bn cloud computing agreement <\/strong>that will see the Facebook owner use Google Cloud's servers, storage, networking and other services as it looks to bring online more AI services. 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Eleven of the economists and banking experts we spoke to forecast a rate cut between 100-300 bps, while only one analyst sees the CBE holding rates unchanged.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Setting the tone for Abdalla\u2019s new term: <\/strong>The meeting comes a few days after Hassan Abdalla was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/de5e73bc-6b1d-4e29-a80d-b6abd2340bc8\/%253cmark%253ehassan%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-abdalla%253c%2Fmark%253e-gets-another-year-as-cbe-governor\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">reappointed<\/a> as the acting governor of the Central Bank of Egypt for another one-year term.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> The CBE kept interest rates <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/17ae7656-42a3-4c38-8b5a-476d90cdb229\/%253cmark%253ecbe-%253c%2Fmark%253eholds-interest-rates-steady\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">unchanged<\/a> in its fourth meeting of the year in July. The move marked a halt in the MPC\u2019s easing cycle, after it cut rates by 225 bps in April and 100 bps in May. <\/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 currently stands at 24.00%, the overnight lending rate at 25.00%, and the main operation and disc. rates at 24.50%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A 300 bps rate cut is in the cards: <\/strong>There is a 50% probability that the CBE will cut interest rates by 300 bps during its meeting, Ahly Pharos Head of Research Hany Genena told EnterpriseAM. \u201cWhile seemingly high in terms of magnitude, a 300 bps cut would keep real rates at an extremely high level of 9.0% and only reverse the jumbo rate hike of 6 March 2024 (+600 bps) when added to cumulative rate cuts of 2Q 2025,\u201d Genena noted.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This forecast is mainly driven by expectations of easing inflation: <\/strong>Genena expects August urban inflation rate to either remain flat or fall 0.2% m-o-m and accordingly the annual rate to decelerate further to 11.5-12.0%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER- <\/strong>Annual headline urban inflation cooled further in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/a270c5e9-ea16-4a9c-a8fa-f07853f0745f\/%253cmark%253einflation%253c%2Fmark%253e-cools-for-second-consecutive-month-to-13.9%2525-in-july\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">July<\/a> by a whole percentage point, falling to 13.9% from 14.9% in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/0040931e-a260-4849-b4fb-ccac7de3294a\/%253cmark%253einflation%253c%2Fmark%253e-unexpectedly-falls-to-14.9%2525-in-june\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">June<\/a>. The rate of inflation is now at its slowest pace since March 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Among the big cut supporters is Professor of Economics Medhat Nafei<\/strong>, who anticipates an easing of 100 to 300 basis points. \u201dThe committee's decision will ultimately hinge on the available data,\u201d he said, adding that favorable inflation data suggest a big cut, while net outflows of hot money point to a more gradual reduction. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The rationale: <\/strong>\u201cThis easing is crucial for lowering the real interest rate on Egyptian debt instruments, which will remain positive even after the expected cut. It will also help reduce financing costs, which is vital for improving the business environment and stimulating investment-led growth\u201d Nafei said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>While the projected reduction in the real interest rate comes at a time of increasing risk <\/strong><strong>appetite for debt instruments in emerging markets, including Egypt<\/strong>, \u201cthis trend makes investors more willing to accept a relatively lower real interest rate, as long as it remains positive, even with higher risk,\u201d Nafei added. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u201cWe see room to lower interest rates in the next meeting<\/strong>,\u201d Head of Research at Beltone Holding Ahmed Hafez told us, anticipating a 200-250 bps rate cut. \u201cThere will be increases in the prices of gasoline, electricity, and rent, and most likely cigarettes, as well as the annual increase in school tuition. We believe that even with these rises, inflation will be within the [CBE] target range by the end of 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>EGP gains can also play a role: <\/strong>EFG Hermes projects a 100 bps rate cut in the coming meeting sees that a stronger EGP \u201cprovides comfort on the inflation outlook; on the other hand, it leaves the CBE to worry less about the impact of a cut in portfolio flows (with foreign holdings rising well above the USD 20 bn mark,\u201d according to a recent research note seen by EnterpriseAM.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Despite the anticipated hike in energy prices<\/strong>, HC sees that there is room for a 200 bps rate cut, citing the recent inflation deceleration and the need to stimulate economic growth and ease the burden on the private sector, HC Securities\u2019 Heba Mounir told EnterpriseAM. \u201cThe relative stability in Egypt\u2019s external position, the deflationary effect of the recent EGP appreciation, and the still attractive carry trade\u201d also support a rate cut, she added. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Against the tide: <\/strong>Economist and business advisor at Kent Business College, Ali Metwally, foresees the CBE holding rates steady in Thursday\u2019s meeting. With IMF\u2019s combined fifth and sixth reviews now <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/e77b3616-8ca5-41b0-b0a7-8b2aa20b81ab\/%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253efinmin%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eexpects%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eimf%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ereviews%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eto%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ewrap%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eup%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ethis%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253efall%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e,%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eunlocking%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eusd%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e2%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e.%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e5%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ebn%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253edisbursement%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">expected<\/a> in September or October and fuel and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/9f7ce406-ee94-4bce-9f9c-a5ca380ba2c1\/will%253cmark%253e-electricity-%253c%2Fmark%253esubsidies-be-a-thing-of-the-past-by-the-summer-of-%25e2%2580%259829%3F\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">electricity<\/a> hikes pushed back, \u201cthe MPC has space to wait, protect the carry trade, and reassess in October.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">BEYOND THIS WEEK\u2019S MEETING-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The rate path over the year:<\/strong> Capital Economics\u2019 James Swanston sees the CBE delivering a further 400 bps of interest rate cuts before the end of the year, bringing the overnight deposit rate to 19.0%. This projection assumes that headline inflation keeps slowing, reaching around 10% y-o-y, factoring in a possible hike to fuel prices before the year closes. Meanwhile, Hafez forecasts 450 bps in rate cuts for the remainder of the year, including the cut expected in the upcoming meeting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A different outlook:<\/strong> Metwally sees a cumulative 100-150 bps reduction in interest rates in 4Q 2025. This easing is expected to be \u201cdelivered in one or two moves (October, then December if disinflation holds and FX stays orderly).\u201d Meanwhile, EFG Hermes expects the CBE to hold rates during one of the three meetings scheduled for 4Q 2025, likely around the time of the fuel price hike, projecting a 100-200 bps in rate cuts for the remainder of the year, not including the August meeting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Inflation outlook: <\/strong>Headline inflation is expected to average 13-14% in the second half of the year, before easing to 12-13% by December, assuming no large utility shocks, Metwally said. Meanwhile, EFG Hermes sees inflation slowing down and ending the year at around 13-14%. \u201cBoth August and September are likely to be quiet months before action resumes in October, when the government is set to deliver its final fuel price hike, which would take prices to cost-recovery levels,\u201d the note read.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What is next for EGP? <\/strong>\u201cWhile there does appear <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/771ea318-334f-4d64-a428-99d00fb55eb9\/capital-economics-sees%253cmark%253e-egp%253c%2Fmark%253e-rally-boosting-gdp,-narrowing-current-account-gap\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">momentum<\/a> toward a stronger EGP, our expectation is that it will gradually weaken over the rest of this year and into 2026,\u201d Swanston told us. 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<\/strong><strong>soon <\/strong><strong>spring back into action<\/strong>, with the government studying a plan to restart some units of the complex more than five years after it was placed into liquidation, according to an Industry Ministry <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid02j1z97S2LGweE938M2Nnx9orLXqYvXtsJrWLFcJ8MwfwLdFsCgrv2LmsMnvnqEQdTl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. No timeline or figures for the potential cost of rehabilitation were provided.<\/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>The partial reopening will focus on producing steel slabs<\/strong>, which will use locally sourced iron ore. The remaining land could be used to establish a textile factory, among other alternatives, the statement suggested.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>If you didn\u2019t know, the Egyptian Iron and Steel Company was once a big player on the <\/strong><strong>EGX30<\/strong>, placing it amongst the most liquid and active companies on the exchange. After its founding by the state two years after the 1952 Revolution, the company grew to become an important part of the country\u2019s manufacturing base before outdated technology, rising costs, and competition led to accumulated losses that numerous initiatives to save the company failed to address. The long-struggling public sector giant was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/2e638fa5-9247-4b72-9a97-47b8959052f1\/ci-capital-says-it-has-4-egx-ipos-in-the-pipeline-for-this-year\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">taken out of the benchmark index in January 2020<\/a> and then completely exited the bourse after the firm was liquidated the following year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Industry Ministry is also keen to restart production at other idle factories<\/strong>, including the Delta Fertilizers Company, which has been inoperative for more than five years and is about to undergo the first phase of a EUR 510 mn rehabilitation plan, an official from the Public Enterprises Ministry <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/37044f83-17b7-469c-8708-4520e86f6f1a\/%253cmark%253edelta-fertilizers%253c%2Fmark%253e%25e2%2580%2599-phased-rehabilitation-to-cost-a-total-of-eur-510-mn\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">previously told EnterpriseAM<\/a>. The statement also mentioned Samnoud Textiles \u2014 which had recently seen its workers go on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/c19f9124-56b3-4412-9964-250fd531fed7\/mountain-view-begins-saudi-expansion-with-first-land-acquisition-in-the-kingdom.-plus:-hbs-international,-mubasher-capital,-nautix,-orascom-construction-%2B-hitachi-%2B-colas-rail,%253cmark%253e-samnoud%253c%2Fmark%253e-textiles\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">strike<\/a> over the company\u2019s refusal to pay the government-mandated minimum wage \u2014 as part of the plan. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The state\u2019s push to restart production at idle factories has already seen some progress<\/strong>, with state-owned El Nasr Automotive <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/e231a5e8-5a06-41ad-9464-d0385800c699\/%253cmark%253eel-nasr%253c%2Fmark%253e-automotive-back-in-gear-after-15-year-assembly-pause\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">officially restarting operations<\/a> in November after a 15-year hiatus and delivering its first batch of electric 49-passenger buses in partnership with China\u2019s Yutong to Transport Ministry-affiliated companies. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/e8ecd240-de6c-4d28-b410-9cee3ea948ab\/modon-holding-taps-hassan-allam-holding-for-ras-el-hekma-construction-projects\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Operations were also restarted a<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/e8ecd240-de6c-4d28-b410-9cee3ea948ab\/modon-holding-taps-hassan-allam-holding-for-ras-el-hekma-construction-projects\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">t El Nasr Castings<\/a> late last year after an agreement was inked between the company and the workers\u2019 union to commit the company to fund operations, material inputs, and employee salaries and incentives from the sale of unused assets. <\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/egyptian-iron-and-steel\/\">Egyptian Iron and Steel<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/localization\/\">localization<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/manufacturing\/\">Manufacturing<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"670642\" 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=\"670642\">\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\">Coffee With<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/08\/24\/inside-ezdehar-management-and-egypts-private-equity-market\/\">\r\n                            Inside Ezdehar Management and Egypt\u2019s private equity market                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/08\/24\/inside-ezdehar-management-and-egypts-private-equity-market\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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We sat down with Barsoum to unpack Ezdehar\u2019s investment playbook, how it chooses and scales portfolio companies, its approach to exits, the hunt for local LPs, and how Egypt\u2019s macro climate is reshaping the private equity scene.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>How Ezdehar invests: <\/strong>Ezdehar\u2019s model is built around taking mid-sized Egyptian companies and turning them into market leaders, but unlike most local PE players, it leans heavily on operational involvement. \u201cWe\u2019re quite different from many other PE firms,\u201d Barsoum said, adding that Ezdehar often embeds \u201ctwo or three team members inside the newly-acquired company for three to six months\u201d to overhaul systems, improve governance, and accelerate growth. That approach has already reshaped companies like Zahran Market, where expansion shifted \u201cfrom opening one store a year to five or seven annually,\u201d and DalyDress, which is preparing to expand into the GCC and Europe through e-commerce.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Control matters:<\/strong> Barsoum says minority stakes rarely work in Egypt because \u201cif you own just 20-30%, the founder still runs the show,\u201d which in some instances will make it harder to execute growth strategies, invest in systems, or hire the right talent. That\u2019s why Ezdehar structured Fund II to secure control wherever possible, taking 100% ownership of Zahran Market, super-majority stakes in DalyDress and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/af456ea0-0890-44d7-9c6b-5a21ed548bec\/ezdehar-acquires-majority-stake-in%253cmark%253e-kemet%253c%2Fmark%253e-for-natural-food\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Kemet<\/a>, and voting control at Naturale. Even in transactions where Ezdehar doesn\u2019t hold a majority, it ensures founder alignment through agreements that lock in decision-making rights.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What Ezdehar looks for:<\/strong> The firm focuses on companies where leadership is willing to professionalize, open up to outside talent, and align on long-term strategy. \u201cThe founder or management team needs to be open to hiring, criticism, and collaboration,\u201d Barsoum said. Export potential is also now non-negotiable. \u201cExports are essential today. If a company isn\u2019t earning in FCY, devaluation can kill your investment.\u201d Ezdehar also looks for models that can scale quickly across products or markets to compound growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The funds so far:<\/strong> Fund I (USD 85 mn) is fully invested and nearly exited, with stakes in Rich Food, Eagle Chemicals, and Alunile expected to be sold within 6-12 months. Fund II (USD 180 mn, raised in 2021) is 70% deployed across six companies \u2014 Zahran Market, DalyDress, Kemet, Naturale, Yes-Pac, and Yodawy \u2014 and Ezdehar expects to finish deploying it by mid-2026. As for Fund III, Barsoum said the strategy is still evolving. \u201cWe\u2019re debating different approaches. Maybe we\u2019ll go outside Egypt or use different instruments, but we won\u2019t just copy Funds I and II.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">ADOPTING A ROLL-UP STRATEGY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Consumer brands and DalyDress:<\/strong> Ezdehar is doubling down on a roll-up play in the consumer brands, starting with modest-fashion label DalyDress. \u201cEgypt doesn\u2019t have an institutional player that owns several local brands,\u201d Barsoum said. Barsoum\u2019s vision is to consolidate several of these local brands over the next 3\u20135 years into a larger, institutionally managed conglomerate, similar in spirit to multinational players like Zara or H&M.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The model is simple:<\/strong> Acquire small, family-run brands and consolidate them into a platform that unlocks economies of scale. The strategy is already drawing interest \u2014 \u201conce we bought into DalyDress, three or four other brands called us wanting to talk,\u201d he said. Scale also transforms hiring: \u201cIt\u2019s very hard to hire a top CEO for an EGP 1-2 bn company, but at EGP 5-10 bn, the kind of talent you can attract completely changes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">CHALLENGES FACING FAMILY-RUN BUSINESSES -<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Family-run companies struggle to move from legacy to growth: <\/strong>Barsoum discussed the challenges faced by many family-run businesses in Egypt, noting that while they often experience strong growth under the first generation, they tend to plateau and eventually decline. This stagnation, he explained, is largely due to a lack of scalable systems, poor organization, and an inability to attract top talent. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Why the shortage of top talent is in family-run businesses:<\/strong> He pointed out that many professional executives are hesitant to join such companies because there\u2019s typically no clear path for growth or alignment of interests, while corporate leaders seek development and investment, family owners might focus more on personal benefits, like hiring relatives or extracting dividends. Barsoum also acknowledged the ongoing talent drain to the Gulf, where better compensation packages are drawing Egypt\u2019s brightest minds. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>There\u2019s a disconnect between valuations perceived by founder-led companies and <\/strong><strong>market <\/strong><strong>realities: <\/strong>Barsoum explained that his team had explored potential acquisitions with several well-known Egyptian retail businesses, including Alfa Market, Gourmet, and Awlad Ragab. However, these efforts did not result in successful transactions, primarily due to significant gaps between the owners\u2019 perceived valuations and the actual market realities. In particular, Alfa Market was in a distressed state, making negotiations especially difficult. This disconnect, he noted, is a common challenge when negotiating with founder-led companies, where emotional attachment or legacy often inflates perceived value.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">NAVIGATING EXIT CHALLENGES-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Tough road to exits:<\/strong> Barsoum painted a somber picture of the current exit environment, warning that Egypt\u2019s weak capital markets and macro headwinds are making it harder for private equity firms to cashout. He pointed to low liquidity on the EGX, which constrains PE\u2019s ability to monetize investments. IPOs on the local exchange remain difficult, while taking portfolio companies to the GCC is \u201cnot an easy sell\u201d for purely Egyptian companies. \u201cUnless you have a presence there it\u2019s very difficult,\u201d Barsoum said, adding that strategic sales are the more realistic route in the current cycle. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A key bottleneck is the absence of domestic institutional capital.<\/strong> \u201cWhen we pitch overseas, the first question is: Who is investing from Egypt?\u201d Without buy-in from domestic pension funds, ins. companies, and big local banks, he said, exit options will remain scarce. Ezdehar, he added, is reassessing its strategy ahead of launching its third fund, exploring regional plays and new instruments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where are the local LPs? In risk-free T-bills.<\/strong> Ezdehar tried raising an EGP-denominated fund from local institutions but failed to get commitments. Barsoum said the challenge comes down to two factors: \u201cMost institutions have no experience investing in equity funds, and at the same time, they\u2019re earning 25% risk-free on Treasury bills \u2014 so PE just doesn\u2019t compete.\u201d <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>His proposed fix: <\/strong>A sovereign-backed fund-of-funds like the UAE\u2019s to unlock institutional capital. \u201cMaybe the sovereign fund needs to put EGP 10-50 bn into fund-of-funds instruments. That would stimulate PE, VC, and angel funds and bring institutional money into the private market.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Ezdehar made successful exits from Global Corp, Dsquares, Family Corporation, and a <\/strong><strong>partial exit <\/strong><strong>from Alunile. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The outlook:<\/strong> While macro pressures remain, Barsoum sees potential in exports, consolidation plays, and operationally driven growth strategies that can turn Egypt\u2019s mid-sized businesses into scalable regional leaders.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/coffee-with\/\">Coffee With<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/emad-barsoum\/\">Emad Barsoum<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/ezdehar\/\">Ezdehar<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/private-equity\/\">private equity<\/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=\"670644\" 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=\"670644\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">5<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">A MESSAGE FROM SEKEM<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/08\/24\/hubs-of-change-inside-heliopolis-universitys-engines-of-innovation-sustainability-and-culture\/\">\r\n                            Hubs of change: Inside Heliopolis University\u2019s engines of innovation, sustainability, and culture                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/08\/24\/hubs-of-change-inside-heliopolis-universitys-engines-of-innovation-sustainability-and-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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Its Community Development Centers are where ideas are tested, scaled, and lived, turning entrepreneurial sparks into businesses, research into community solutions, and ambition into measurable change.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">Some centers work at the frontlines of innovation. The <strong>Entrepreneurship Center for Social<\/strong><strong> Impact (ECSI)<\/strong> helps green startups and SMEs turn purpose into profit through incubation, mentoring, and investor networks, whereas the <strong>Education for Sustainable Development Center (ESDC)<\/strong> blends theory with action, equipping students and faculty staff with the right tools and field experience to lead social change. Deep in Egypt\u2019s villages, the <strong>Rural Development Center (RDC)<\/strong> enacts social transformation in marginalized areas by helping communities solve their cultural, economic, ecological, and societal challenges.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">Other centers focus on wellbeing and the planet. The <strong>Integrative Health Center (IHC)<\/strong> delivers mind, body, and soul care, from women\u2019s and children\u2019s health programs to mobile outreach like Health on Wheels. The <strong>Carbon Footprint Center (CFC)<\/strong> is Egypt\u2019s only ISO accredited carbon management hub, which enables organizations to measure, reduce, and offset emissions. The <strong>Center of Organic Agriculture in Egypt (COAE)<\/strong> is a Validation and Verification Body (VVB) for carbon credits. It serves as a Certification Body supporting sustainable agriculture at the highest standards.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">HU\u2019s commitment to transformation also embraces culture. The <strong>Space of Culture<\/strong> strengthens the cultural pillar of sustainable development, bringing artists and audiences together through concerts, exhibitions, theatre, poetry, and talks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">From startups to sustainable farming, holistic health, and climate action, these hubs are reshaping what a university can do for future generations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">To find out more, visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hu.edu.eg\/centers\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Centers of Impact<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/a-message-from-sekem\/\">A MESSAGE FROM SEKEM<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/sekem\/\">SEKEM<\/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=\"670646\" 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=\"670646\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">6<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Real estate<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/08\/24\/misr-italia-earmarks-egp-11-bn-to-ramp-up-construction\/\">\r\n                            Misr Italia earmarks EGP 11 bn to ramp up construction                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/08\/24\/misr-italia-earmarks-egp-11-bn-to-ramp-up-construction\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The company has already pumped EGP 5 bn into construction works since the beginning of the year and plans to invest another EGP 6 bn by the end of the year to fast-track project timelines. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The breakdown: <\/strong>The real estate developer earmarked EGP 1.5 bn for its EGP 30 bn North Coast development <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.misritaliaproperties.com\/developments\/solare?scroll_to=section-enquire&amp;utm_source=Google+&amp;utm_medium=sem&amp;utm_campaign=Xlab&amp;utm_id=paid&amp;utm_term=solare&amp;tracking=&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22868837728&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADKVo2X3bafBk7NBQw9bFmtHqhrUf&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwzaXFBhDlARIsAFPv-u_-dzvaiHGrB4VHpAfvOZvI7ScOBa95M1Rbuc_JWrJaHu8_j_bduiAaAiozEALw_wcB\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Solare<\/a> in Ras El Hekma, El Assal said. The firm plans to begin delivering units to buyers within two years, he added. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The company launched the second phase of Solare \u2014 dubbed Olive Oasis \u2014 last week<\/strong>, offering villas, townhouses, twinhouses, and villas with direct lagoon access.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Some 10 bn will go towards developing 1k hotel units in Solare. <\/strong>\u201cWe paid special attention to the hospitality offering at Solare, which we view as a step toward providing an integrated real estate product that combines upscale residences with world-class hotel services, reinforcing Solare\u2019s position as a major tourism and investment hub in the North Coast and beyond,\u201d El Assal said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Shifting consumer preferences restructures market demand:<\/strong> About 50% of Solare\u2019s buyers are non-Egyptians, showing a shift in demand patterns for local real estate this year, El Assal said. Over the past three years real estate purchases were mainly for investment and savings, he added, mirroring recent findings from an Aqarmap <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/48daded8-d44b-4b0d-a16a-65a2e7012c50\/demand-is-continuing-to-push-prices-in-cairo%25e2%2580%2599s-rental-market-upwards\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">report on market trends<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/hospitality\/\">hospitality<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/misr-italia-properties\/\">Misr Italia Properties<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/north-coast\/\">north coast<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/ras-el-hekma\/\">Ras El Hekma<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/real-estate\/\">real estate<\/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=\"670648\" 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=\"670648\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">7<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Diplomacy<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/08\/24\/egypt-saudi-to-fast-track-launch-of-coordination-council\/\">\r\n                            Egypt, Saudi to fast-track launch of coordination council                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/08\/24\/egypt-saudi-to-fast-track-launch-of-coordination-council\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The council will steer new partnerships in industrial integration, tech localization, transport, renewable energy, and urban development. Both sides also stressed the importance of boosting joint investment and trade.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On the sidelines of El Sisi\u2019s state visit, Industry and Transport Minister Kamel El Wazir <\/strong><strong>held <\/strong><strong>talks in Riyadh with the Saudi Secretary-General of the Supreme Coordination Council <\/strong>to advance preparations for the council\u2019s first leaders\u2019 summit, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid0M7YaynTA9GjAAcqE9Kwt3qccNSUNcfQpXXXe3ZBWZwLEEVViJRjnAkQZ6jpWUwaul\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The meetings highlighted the entry into force of the Egypt-Saudi agreement on promoting and protecting mutual investments, which will unlock new Saudi inflows and support cross-investment by Egyptian companies in the kingdom. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AND- The Foreign Ministry warned of \u201cgrave consequences\u201d should Israel proceed with a <\/strong><strong>military push to seize Gaza\u2019s cities<\/strong>, calling it a blatant violation of international law and an effort to entrench occupation, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid0j4iZ9inrv77rCsFyUUrmV5ebuqK8BpsrXtFMi1KFZ6YVghiRdYgfMPUDF8oHTepkl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The ministry denounced what it described as Israel\u2019s systematic crimes against civilians and attempts to displace Palestinians, and urged the UN Security Council to act immediately to stop the war and ensure humanitarian access. The ministry also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=1087798160196696&set=a.110371057939416&locale=ar_AR\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">voiced<\/a> \u201cdeep concern\u201d over increasing reports of famine in Gaza.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/diplomacy\/\">DIPLOMACY<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/gaza\/\">Gaza<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/saudi-arabia\/\">Saudi Arabia<\/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=\"670650\" 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=\"670650\">\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\">Moves<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/08\/24\/hala-el-said-appointed-university-counselor-at-auc\/\">\r\n                            Hala El Said appointed University Counselor at AUC                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/08\/24\/hala-el-said-appointed-university-counselor-at-auc\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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El Said currently serves as economic advisor to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and played a prominent role in the cabinet economic group as the planning minister from 2017 to 2024. Her career also includes stints as chair of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, a board member of the Central Bank of Egypt, and dean of Cairo University\u2019s Faculty of Economics and Political Science.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What they said:<\/strong> \u201cUniversities like AUC play an essential role in shaping leaders who can bridge cultures, drive sustainable development, and transform knowledge into meaningful impact,\u201d El Said said. \u201cI look forward to contributing to AUC\u2019s mission of empowering generations of change makers who will not only excel in their fields but also serve as catalysts for progress across Egypt, the region, and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AND-<\/strong> <strong>Arabia Holding appointed Islam Khamis (<\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/islam-a-khamis-ba3a991b\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><strong>) as CEO of <\/strong><strong>its<\/strong><strong> real estate arm Arabia Developments<\/strong>, the company said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/8\/1379.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement (pdf)<\/a>. Khamis brings to the role over 20 years of experience in the real estate sector, having served as the CEO of several companies, including Modad Properties, Sorouh Developments, Makeplace, and Rajhi Invest.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/auc\/\">AUC<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/education\/\">Education<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/hala-el-said\/\">Hala El Said<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.youm7.com\/story\/2025\/8\/23\/%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B5%D9%8A%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A8%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%AB-%D8%BA%D8%B1%D9%82-%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B7%D8%A6-%D8%A3%D8%A8%D9%88-%D8%AA%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%89\/7098603\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the injury of 28 others<\/a>, who were on a summer trip to the beach. <\/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>\u201cThe trip included around 148 students \u2014 most of them young girls. <\/strong>The incident occurred when one girl suddenly decided to go into the water despite the high waves. Then she began to drown and her colleagues rushed in to save her, which led to the drowning of six people and the injury of others,\u201d said Ala Masouleety\u2019s Ahmed Moussa (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iu9S7HNxX3k\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 2:32<\/a>). <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u201cThe beach of death,\u201d is how Moussa described Abu Talat Beach \u2014 pointing out that <\/strong><strong>drowning accidents occur there every year<\/strong>, caused by high waves and whirlpools. He flagged the absence of rescue teams or officials to prevent students from getting into the water (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UAi6SGl8SdE\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 2:24<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The incident also received coverage from Al Hayah Al Youm\u2019s Lobna Assal <\/strong>(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bmtmzUvDABs\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch,<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bmtmzUvDABs\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">runtime: 2:12<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/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=\"670655\" 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=\"670655\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">10<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Also on our Radar<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/08\/24\/bank-nxt-unveils-its-new-private-segment\/\">\r\n                            Bank NXT unveils its new Private segment                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/08\/24\/bank-nxt-unveils-its-new-private-segment\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The new segment offers exclusive banking and non-banking services, including a dedicated relationship manager, private branch lounges, priority transaction processing, and charge-free account opening and checkbook issuance.<\/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>Clients will also have access to an Infinite Credit Card with a credit limit of up to EGP 1 <\/strong><strong>mn<\/strong>, competitive loan and mortgage financing plans, and tailored wealth solutions. Beyond financial services, the package includes real estate advisory, counsel services, personal assistance for government services, healthcare privileges, travel benefits such as airport meet-and-greet and visa support, and leisure perks like spa access and complimentary hotel stays.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">MANUFACTURING- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- The Egyptian A<\/strong><strong>frican Businessmen\u2019s Association (EABA) inked an <\/strong><strong>agreement to launch a large-scale pharma project in Mozambique dubbed Pharma South<\/strong>, with investments reaching USD 300 mn, Association Chairman Yousry El Sharkawy told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alborsaanews.com\/2025\/08\/24\/1910176\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Borsa<\/a>. The project will be a joint venture between the Egyptian and Mozambican private pharma sectors. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2-<\/strong> <strong>Kemet mulls Egypt, Tanzania plants: <\/strong>Edible oil manufacturer <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Kemet-Logistics-Export-Import-and-Commercial-Agencies-61561858804395\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Kemet Logistics<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Kemet-Logistics-Export-Import-and-Commercial-Agencies-61561858804395\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Export Import<\/a> plans to establish two factories with combined investments of USD 5 mn over the coming two years, one in Egypt and one in Tanzania, Commercial Director Younes Gomaa told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alborsaanews.com\/2025\/08\/23\/1910076\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Borsa<\/a>. Each of the factories will have a daily production capacity of 200 tons, 30% of which will be earmarked for exports. 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has-post-thumbnail hentry category-planet-finance tag-earnings tag-enterpriseam tag-financial-markets tag-india tag-planet-finance wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div 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\/8\/.43d5d8d7-e54d-45dd-986c-efb4645a32b2.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Forward 12-month earnings estimates for Indian large- and mid-cap firms <\/strong><strong>dropped by 1.2% over the past two weeks<\/strong> \u2014 the sharpest fall in Asia, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/india\/india-sees-asias-biggest-earnings-downgrades-us-tariffs-loom-2025-08-21\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing LSEG data. The cuts come as the US\u2019 50% tariff on India \u2014 set to take effect on 27 August \u2014 raises growth risks, even with proposed domestic tax cuts looking to soften the blow.<\/p><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><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The downgrades follow another disappointing reporting season<\/strong>, extending a slowdown that began last year. Corporate earnings growth has been stuck in single digits for five straight quarters, down from 15-25% in 2020-2023. \u201cAfter disappointing earnings growth of only 6% in 2024, the pace of recovery remains sluggish in 2025,\u201d said Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 G\u00e9n\u00e9rale Asia Equity Strategist Rajat Agarwal. <\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Automobiles, capital goods, F&amp;Bs, and consumer durables all saw earnings forecasts cut <\/strong><strong>by around 1% or more. <\/strong>This comes despite the fact that Nifty 50 firms derive just 9% of their revenues from the US. <\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Analysts warn stretched valuations could leave Indian equities vulnerable if tariffs <\/strong><strong>persist. <\/strong>\u201cWe could potentially see the tariff triggering a broad valuation re-rating downwards and make some of the domestic oriented stocks attractive,\u201d says JP Morgan Asset Management Global Market Strategist Raisah Rasid.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>To counter external pressures, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled <\/strong><strong>sweeping consumption tax cuts<\/strong>, proposing a two-rate structure of 5% and 18% instead of the previous 12% and 28% tax that was imposed on some items. Economists at Standard Chartered expect the reforms to lift GDP growth by 0.35-0.45 percentage points by FY 2027. MUFG, however, expects sustained 50% tariffs to reduce India\u2019s GDP growth by one percentage point, with the textiles sector among the hardest hit.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Despite the policy support, foreign investors are pulling back. <\/strong>Bank of America\u2019s latest fund manager survey shows that India has slid from the most-preferred to the least-preferred Asian equity market in just two months as doubts grow over valuations and the pace of earnings growth.<\/p><div class=\"stock-ticker-panel\">\n<table class=\"table stock-ticker-table markets-table\">\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>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\">35,622<\/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\">-0.3% (YTD: +19.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"\">\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:50.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">Down <\/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 48.44<\/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 48.57<\/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 48.45<\/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 48.55<\/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\">24.00% 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\">25.00% lending<\/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>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\">10,867<\/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\">-0.1% (YTD: -9.7%)<\/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\">10,209<\/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\">+0.1% (YTD: +8.4%)<\/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>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\">6,126<\/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\">0.0%% (YTD: +18.8%)<\/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>S&amp;P 500<\/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\">6,467<\/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\">+1.5% (YTD: +10.0%)<\/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>FTSE 100<\/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\">9,321<\/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\">+0.1% (YTD: +14.1%)<\/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>Euro Stoxx 50<\/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\">5,488<\/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\">+0.5% (YTD: +12.1%)<\/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>Brent crude<\/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 67.73<\/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\">+0.1%<\/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>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 2.70<\/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\">-4.5%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td 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 3,419<\/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\">+1.1%<\/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 115,275<\/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\">-1.3% (YTD: +23.2%)<\/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>S&amp;P Egypt Sovereign Bond Index<\/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\">899.17<\/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\">+0.1% (YTD: +15.6%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td 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>S&amp;P MENA Bond &amp; Sukuk<\/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\">148.48<\/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\">+0.3% (YTD: +6.1%)<\/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>VIX (Volatility Index)<\/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\">14.22<\/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\">-14.3% (YTD: -18.0%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><p class=\"tag-border-left\">THE CLOSING BELL-<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The EGX30 fell 0.3% at <\/strong><strong>Thursday\u2019s<\/strong><strong> close<\/strong> on turnover of EGP 3.5 bn (32.9% below the 90-day average). Local investors were the sole net buyers. The index is up 19.8% YTD.<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the green: <\/strong>Egypt Kuwait Holding- EGP (+1.2%), GB Corp (+1.2%), and Ibnsina Pharma (+0.9%).<\/p><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>Misr Cement (-3.5%), Arabian Cement (-2.5%), and Rameda (-1.9%).<\/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\/earnings\/\">earnings<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/financial-markets\/\">Financial Markets<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n              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style=\"font-weight:400;\">28 August (Thursday): Monetary Policy Committee 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;\">Mid-August: Launch of electronic platform to register Old Rent Law tenants.<\/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:400;\">Late-August: Deadline for cement factories to restart production.<\/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=\"font-weight:400;\">8-11 September (Monday-Thursday): EFG Hermes London Conference takes place in the British capital.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>9-11 September (Tuesday-Thursday): The <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.papermideast.com\/eg\/\" style=\"\">International Exhibition for Paper, Corrugated Board, Paperboard and Tissue Paper Industries<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> \u2014 PAPER-ME \u2014 takes place at the Egypt International Exhibition Center.<\/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 September (Monday): IMF to hold its combined fifth and sixth reviews of Egypt\u2019s USD 8 bn EFF arrangement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-27 September (Wednesday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityscape-events.com\/egypt\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Cityscape Egypt 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Egypt International Exhibition Center.<\/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 September (Tuesday): The Egypt-South Korea Economic Cooperation and Partnership Forum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>The Egyptian-Moroccan Business Council <\/span><span>to send<\/span><span> a <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alborsaanews.com\/2025\/06\/28\/1897472\" style=\"\">delegation<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> of 23 local companies to Rabat.<\/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 Engineering Export Council of Egypt will ship a commercial delegation to Russia to ramp up exports to European markets.<\/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><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=\"\">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=\"\"> in Tenth of Ramadan to begin operations, with <\/span><span>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>1 October (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=1308615827975501&id=100064812882317&set=a.144073987763030\" style=\"\">Applications<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> for alternative housing for old rent tenants will open through an online platform or at post offices nationwide.<\/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 (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:400;\">7 October (Tuesday): The 2025 EnterpriseAM Egypt Forum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-8 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hace.com.eg\/\" style=\"\">HACE-Hotel Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Egypt International Exhibitions Center. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-9 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/egymedica.com\/\" style=\"\">EgyMedica Exhibition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Cairo International Convention Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-16 October (Sunday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid02NagbQx5dgqu17pbmb9FVEcu5tcoZrNEazUBXhBmBDT6Q1c3Yv2QFszSBGqSsXjyvl\" style=\"\">Cairo Water Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Cairo. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19-20 October (Sunday-Monday): Egypt to host the fifth edition of the <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aswanforum.org\/\" style=\"\">Aswan 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;\">19-22 October (Sunday-Wednesday): Arab African Investment and International Cooperation Summit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23-25 October (Thursday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stoneafrica.com\/\" style=\"\">Stone Africa Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Cairo International Conference Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>October: The third iteration of the <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/exportsmart.net\/\" style=\"\">Export Smart<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> Exhibition and Conference.<\/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-October: Capmas to publish the findings of its 2023-2024 income and expenditure survey.<\/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>16-19 November: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cairoict.com\/\" style=\"\">Cairo ICT 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Egypt International Exhibition Center<\/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 (Thursday): Monetary Policy Committee 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 Center.<\/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 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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">Mid-2025: EGX launches sustainability index.<\/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;\">3Q 2025: Polaris Parks to finalize contracts for two new industrial zones in the new capital and Sadat 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;\">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;\">2H 2025: Potential visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to 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;\">4Q 2025: The beginning of construction works on China\u2019s State Grid two solar projects.<\/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;\">4Q 2025: GB Auto starts assembling one of China\u2019s Great Wall Motor models in 4Q 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4Q 2025-1Q 2026: Kasrawy Group to launch first <\/span><span>Avatr<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> EV models in 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: 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:400;\">Before 2025-end: The government will launch two ro-ro shipping lines with Saudi Arabia and Turkey.<\/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:700\">Early 2026:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> Passenger operations on the New Administrative Capital\u2013Nasr City monorail scheduled to begin.<\/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\">1Q 2026: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Trial operations for the Ain Sokhna\u2013Sixth of October section of Egypt\u2019s first high-speed rail line scheduled to begin.<\/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>10-12 February (Tue<\/span><span>sday-Thursday): Gitex Global\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1QkF8DUZBj\/\" style=\"\">AI Everything Middle East & Africa<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> Summit <\/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 March 2026: IMF to hold its seventh review of Egypt\u2019s USD 8 bn EFF arrangement.<\/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 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:400;\">15 September 2026: IMF to hold its eighth review of Egypt\u2019s USD 8 bn EFF arrangement.<\/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;\">2H 2026: Operations at Deli Glass Co\u2019s new USD 70 mn glassware factory kick off.<\/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: Trial operations at the Dabaa nuclear power plant expected to take place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>September 2028: First unit of the Dabaa nuclear 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