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Goo<\/strong>d morning, <\/strong>folks. <\/strong>As we near the end of the first week of December, it looks like we might be in for a busy few weeks in terms of local business, finance, and economy news until the end of the year. In today\u2019s packed issue of EnterpriseAM, we\u2019ve got important IPO updates, a health check for the country\u2019s private sector, an auction first for the country, renewables financing, and more \u2014 so, let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> Government to kick off the new year with a port privatization push? <\/strong>The government is planning on offering up stakes in its majority-owned Port Said Container and Cargo Handling Company<\/a> (PSCCHC) and Damietta Container and Cargo Handling Company<\/a> (DCHC) on the EGX during the first quarter of 2025, informed sources told Al<\/a>Mal<\/a>. PSCCHC\u2019s offering is expected by February, with DCHC\u2019s slated to kick off by March or April at the latest, the sources note.<\/p>\n

The sources expect the government to offer 20-25% stakes in each company<\/strong>, with the IPO\u2019s private placement focused on attracting major companies like the UAE\u2019s AD Ports and DP World.<\/p>\n

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Deloitte\u2019s <\/strong>Egypt Tax Conference 2024<\/a><\/strong> begins today in Cairo<\/strong>, bringing together tax professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore Egypt\u2019s evolving tax landscape. The one-day event will tackle topics including AI-driven tax solutions, bilateral tax treaties, and new government incentives designed to attract investment and fuel growth.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s day two of <\/strong>Food Africa 2024<\/a><\/strong>, Africa\u2019s largest food and beverage trade exhibition, at the Egypt International Exhibitions Center in New Cairo. The three-day event brings together 900 wholesalers, distributors, and retailers in food and beverage industries from 32 countries across the world.<\/p>\n

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The global press started the week speculating about the possible fall of the government<\/strong> in Syria, then France, and now South Korea<\/strong>, with President Yoon Suk Yeol\u2019s unexpected imposition of martial law quickly rescinded after a parliamentary vote \u2014 including dissent from his own conservative People Power Party \u2014 and outrage across the political spectrum. The move, criticized as an authoritarian overreach, has sent ripples through financial markets, with investor confidence shaken and the KRW initially weakening against the greenback before climbing back after the end of martial law. (Financial Times<\/a> | Wall Street Journal<\/a> | Bloomberg<\/a> | Reuters<\/a> | Associated Press<\/a> | New York Times<\/a> | Guardian<\/a>)<\/p>\n

The expected<\/strong> collapse of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier\u2019s government is also <\/strong>continuing to rank high on the digital front pages<\/strong>, as the country\u2019s lawmakers get ready for a no-confidence vote later today. As in South Korea, the political uncertainty has rattled financial markets, with bond investors punishing France\u2019s sovereign debt. President Macron appears to be making use of the plentiful sand during his trip to Riyadh to put his head in, telling reporters that he\u2019s confident the government can survive the vote. (Financial Times<\/a> | Bloomberg<\/a> | Reuters<\/a> | Guardian<\/a>)<\/p>\n

While over in trade war news,<\/strong> China has banned exports to the US of key minerals and<\/strong> metals <\/strong>\u2014 including gallium, germanium, and antimony \u2014 all used in semiconductors and military equipment, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing US-China tech war. (Financial Times<\/a> | Reuters<\/a> | Associated Press<\/a> | New York Times<\/a>)<\/p>\n

And in market news, some are wondering if the AI hype could soon be over<\/strong>, with Vanguard\u2019s Joe Davis warning that investors have overestimated the near-term potential of artificial intelligence, raising the likelihood of a market correction. (Financial Times<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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*** It\u2019s Hardhat day \u2014 your weekly briefing of all things infrastructure in Egypt:<\/strong> Enterprise\u2019s industry vertical focuses each Wednesday on infrastructure, covering everything from energy, water, transportation, and urban development, as well as social infrastructure such as health and education. <\/p>\n

In today\u2019s issue: <\/strong>We take a look at the cybersecurity threats facing Egypt and the region as a whole \u2014 as well as what can be done to address our digital fragilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s one of those unexpectedly brisk midweek days here in Omm El Donia as we race towards the weekend.THE BIG STORY TODAY Where United Bank, Pachin, and Helwan Fertilizers\u2019 privatization plans currently stand: Two Saudi banks \u2014 Tadawul-listed Riyad\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "WHAT WE\u2019RE TRACKING TONIGHT"","block_context":{"text":"WHAT WE\u2019RE TRACKING TONIGHT","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/category\/what-were-tracking-tonight\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/internal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/market-1600px.jpg?fit=%2C&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":583607,"url":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2023\/03\/16\/this-evening-state-privatization-program-will-likely-lead-with-oil-companies-credit-suisse-gets-a-lifeline\/","url_meta":{"origin":656417,"position":2},"title":"THIS EVENING: State privatization program will likely lead with oil companies + Credit Suisse gets a lifeline","author":"enterpriseam admin","date":"16 March 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Happy THURSDAY, friends. 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We\u2019re not sure about you, but this week feels to us like it\u2019s moving particularly slowly, even if the news cycle isn\u2019t. THE BIG STORY TODAY New privatization program targets just in: Egypt aims to raise some USD 6.5 bn through\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "WHAT WE\u2019RE TRACKING TONIGHT"","block_context":{"text":"WHAT WE\u2019RE TRACKING TONIGHT","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/category\/what-were-tracking-tonight\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/1\/1308.jpg?fit=%2C&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":628358,"url":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2018\/05\/02\/expect-hot-and-dusty-weather-to-continue-today\/","url_meta":{"origin":656417,"position":4},"title":"Expect hot and dusty weather to continue today","author":"enterpriseam admin","date":"2 May 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"PSA- Expect hot and dusty weather to continue today across the country. The aftermath of a sandstorm that hit parts of Egypt on Monday, affecting visibility and closing several highways in the south, is expected to last until Friday, which will see the week\u2019s highest temperature at 40\u00b0C, the national\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "What We're Tracking Today"","block_context":{"text":"What We're Tracking Today","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/category\/what-were-tracking-today\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2018\/5\/206.jpg?fit=%2C&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":583579,"url":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2023\/03\/15\/this-evening-will-misr-ins-holding-sell-a-20-stake-plus-credit-suisse-shares-hit-a-new-low\/","url_meta":{"origin":656417,"position":5},"title":"THIS EVENING: Will Misr Ins. Holding sell a 20% stake? 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