Islamic banking in Egypt surges to EGP 1.08trn in March 2025

The volume of Islamic banking in Egypt reached EGP 1.079trn in March 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of EGP 379bn and a robust growth rate of 54%, according to the latest report from the Egyptian Islamic Finance Association (EIFA). Sharia-compliant deposits rose to EGP 784bn, accounting for 7.4% of total…

Madbouly witnesses alliance signing between Arab Contractors, China’s CSCEC

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of a cooperation protocol between Egypt’s Arab Contractors Company and China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), establishing a strategic alliance to implement major projects in Egypt and across the African continent. The agreement was signed by Hassan Mostafa Kamel, Senior Vice Chairperson of…

Al-Sisi reviews unified investment strategy to boost FDI, industrial growth

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi convened a high-level meeting on Sunday to review progress on Egypt’s unified national investment strategy, which aims to enhance the country’s economic competitiveness and attract increased foreign direct investment (FDI). According to a presidential statement, the meeting was attended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Deputy…