{"id":676696,"date":"2025-12-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/12\/04\/kuwait-renews-usd-2-bn-deposit-with-the-central-bank-of-egypt\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T00:00:00","slug":"kuwait-renews-usd-2-bn-deposit-with-the-central-bank-of-egypt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/12\/04\/kuwait-renews-usd-2-bn-deposit-with-the-central-bank-of-egypt\/","title":{"rendered":"Kuwait renews USD 2 bn deposit with the Central Bank of Egypt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good morning, folks. <\/strong>We have a packed issue for you this morning to close out the week, led by two big stories \u2014 after months in contraction, non-oil private sector activity is back in growth territory, plus the Madbouly government announced its long-awaited second package of tax facilities targeting compliant taxpayers. <\/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>Check your inbox at 10am for the final issue of EnterpriseAM Forum Playback<\/strong>, our special series covering the EnterpriseAM Egypt Forum 2025. This year's forum was packed with actionable intelligence on the future of Egypt\u2019s business landscape. We\u2019ll also drop a companion podcast in our EnterpriseAM Egypt feed so you can listen on the go.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In today\u2019s issue<\/strong>: We\u2019ll revisit our on-stage conversation on how Egypt\u2019s private sector is planning through uncertainty, with HSBC Egypt CEO <strong>Todd Willcox<\/strong>, Algebra Ventures\u2019 General Partner <strong>Leila Hassan<\/strong>, and Arkan Palm Director <strong>Ahmed Badreldin<\/strong> breaking down what 2026 really looks like for businesses, how companies are budgeting around it, and where the next up-cycle may begin. We also look at how shifts in costs, talent retention, and the return on long-term investors are shaping strategy for the years ahead.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Want more?<\/strong> We're soft launching our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@EnterpriseAM-official\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a> channel where we've dropped video highlights.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>** Stay tuned, as we\u2019ll soon be announcing the details of our next EnterpriseAM forum.<\/strong><\/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 class=\"tag-border-left\">PSA- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WEATHER- <\/strong>It\u2019s another cool day in Cairo, with a high of 25\u00b0C and a low of 18\u00b0C, according to our favorite weather app.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It\u2019s more or less the same in Alexandria<\/strong>, with a high of 24\u00b0C and a low of 16\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">WATCH THIS SPACE- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong> #1- Kuwait has renewed a USD 2 bn deposit with the Central Bank of Egypt <\/strong>that was set to mature in April 2025 for another year, according to the CBE\u2019s latest external position <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/12\/254.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">report (pdf)<\/a>. This puts Kuwait\u2019s total deposits with the central bank at USD 4 bn, the other half was set to mature in September, but it remains unclear if the GCC nation has renewed it. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>Earlier this year, it was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/efd27807-67fa-47bc-a89a-3102c9da418f\/%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ekuwait%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253emulls%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eturning%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eusd%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e4%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ebn%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eof%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253edeposits%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253einto%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253edirect%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253einvestments%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a> that Kuwait had plans to convert the deposits it holds in the central bank into direct investments across several sectors. We have also been on the lookout for the GCC nation to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/a2b8ddaf-1954-4bec-b004-bd095c70c53b\/kuwait-to-finalize-agreement-for-first-tranche-of-usd-3-bn-egyptian-investment-package-within-weeks\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">put into action<\/a> a planned USD 3 bn investment package<\/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\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>#2- Following up on Volkswagen\u2019s plan to make cars in Egypt: <\/strong>Representatives from global automobile manufacturing giant Volkswagen met with Industry Minister Kamel El Wazir to follow up on the company\u2019s plans to manufacture its vehicles locally, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid02CpK8fiHfmeXUo66Dug4mowabnRtUaFRaJJFfrSxG5gWZbrZVxBWynwH3X4ZqJSr9l\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The plan would kick off with contract manufacturing at the Egyptian German Automotive Company plant, followed by construction of a fully integrated automotive factory in East Port Said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This isn\u2019t the first we hear of this: <\/strong>Africa Managing Director Martina Biene <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/f0d79e22-1d45-4029-9a11-1f264612fd0a\/volkswagen%25e2%2580%2599s-plan-to-make-cars-in-egypt-is-still-in-the-cards\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">told Bloomberg<\/a> back in June that the company is \u201cvery interested in Egypt as a production hub.\u201d<\/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\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>#3- Egypt\u2019s first university city: <\/strong>The Madbouly government is planning to build Egypt\u2019s first integrated university city in the Delta region, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid0RyuphzJ2N2P8ajmYV5Ee1yJZARetnn3VeBr2ej4Y4zBve1tH7Kv1wLhRDcJ5XB84l\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The project will include a national university, a technological university, foreign university branches, a university hospital, and research and innovation hubs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">POLICY- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The government will soon announce the first group of state-owned companies <\/strong><strong>targeted for reform as part of its plan to maximize the value of public assets<\/strong>, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/2100678093800797\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a> during his weekly presser. The move follows the establishment of a new unit to manage, evaluate, and restructure state-owned firms. Companies will fall into one of three categories \u2014 earmarked for a restructuring under the cabinet\u2019s unit, transferred to the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, or slated for a full or partial state exit from ownership.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING TODAY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Sparkie\u2019s Town is here:<\/strong> Fintech giant Valu is hosting its first ever Christmas market \u2014 Sparkie\u2019s Town \u2014 today in Palm Hills Sheikh Zayed\u2019s Golf Central, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/16Yqb2GEaD\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook post<\/a>. The event will kick off at 7pm and feature festive decorations and complimentary food and drinks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt4\"><\/a> <strong>#2- It\u2019s the last day of the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.egyptdefenceexpo.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX)<\/a><\/strong><strong> at the Egypt International <\/strong><strong>Exhibition Center. <\/strong>The event is expected to bring together over 40k visitors to check out the 450 exhibiting companies showcasing the latest land, sea, and air defense technologies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/egypt\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" type=\"button \" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\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\">Have you checked out EnterpriseAM MENA <> India? 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Among those getting ink:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- HSBC has <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hsbc.com\/news-and-views\/news\/hsbc-news-archive\/brendan-nelson-appointed-as-group-chair#:~:text=The%20HSBC%20Board%20has%20appointed,both%20internal%20and%20external%20candidates.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">appointed<\/a><\/strong> <strong> Brendan Nelson as chairman<\/strong>, making his interim role permanent seven months after launching a search to replace former chair Mark Tucker. The decision came just a day after CEO Georges Elhedery said Nelson was not seeking the position permanently. Nelson joined the bank\u2019s board in September 2023 and has been serving as interim chair since October. He will continue to chair the Group Audit Committee until HSBC releases its 2025 results in February, after which a successor will be announced. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/finance\/hsbc-appoints-brendan-nelson-new-chairman-replace-mark-tucker-2025-12-03\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/finance\/banking\/hsbc-holdings-board-appoints-brendan-nelson-as-group-chair-b6a88ed2\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wall Street Journal<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/fd5f11ac-4277-4412-b69d-b04359ce30fa\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a>) <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Meta has poached Apple\u2019s head of user interface design Alan Dye<\/strong> to accelerate its push into AI-powered devices. Dye, who led Apple\u2019s user interface design team since 2015 and played a key role in products like the Apple Watch, iPhone X, and Vision Pro headset, will join Meta as chief design officer. His departure adds to recent senior exits at Apple, including COO Jeff Williams and AI chief John Giannandrea. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/b9b1d92a-7856-4058-adde-417a0b24fe62\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-12-03\/apple-design-executive-alan-dye-poached-by-meta-in-major-coup?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/apples-design-executive-alan-dye-join-meta-2025-12-03\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- Bond investors are sounding the alarm over the US Treasury appointing Kevin <\/strong><strong>Hassett as the next Federal Reserve chair<\/strong>, fearing he could bow to political pressure from President Donald Trump to cut interest rates aggressively, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/ad4bfd8b-a0f8-4f9e-a234-eed589e3d0ab\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> reports. The Treasury has sought market feedback on potential candidates, including Hassett, during November meetings. Hassett, a former Trump adviser and economist, has emerged as a frontrunner to replace Jay Powell when his term ends in May 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good morning, folks. We have a packed issue for you this morning to close out the week, led by two big stories \u2014 after months in contraction, non-oil private sector activity is back in growth territory, plus the Madbouly government announced its long-awaited second package of tax facilities targeting compliant taxpayers. 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