Tax relief package scheduled for March: ETA chief

Rasha Abdel Aal, head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), has confirmed that the Minister of Finance is closely monitoring the implementation mechanisms of the new tax relief package, designed to meet the aspirations of taxpayers and businesses. She announced that the package is scheduled to take effect in March.…

Egypt’s foreign exchange earnings surge to $159.6bn in 2023/2024

Egypt’s foreign exchange earnings reached $159.6bn in the 2023/2024 fiscal year, marking a 30.8% increase from the $121.9bn reported in 2022/2023, according to data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). This growth was largely driven by a notable rise in foreign direct investment (FDI), which increased…

Egypt, Croatia sign MoU to strengthen bilateral investment ties

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) and Croatia’s Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation between the two nations across various…

Shell Egypt highlights natural gas role at EGYPES 2025

Shell Egypt emphasised the crucial role of natural gas in ensuring energy security and driving a balanced transition throughout EGYPES 2025, with senior executives contributing to discussions on Africa’s energy future, investment opportunities, and the evolving role of gas as a bridge to renewables. Throughout EGYPES 2025, which closes today,…