FRA begins live testing of first two fintech regulatory sandbox projects

Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, has approved the launch of live testing for the first two projects under its fintech regulatory sandbox, FRA-Sandbox, marking a significant milestone in the initiative’s first year of operation. The two projects have been granted approval to conduct live testing for…

Egypt, Russia seek deeper economic partnership, enhanced trade within BRICS

Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh stressed ongoing development in Egyptian-Russian ties, aiming to deepen economic partnership, boost Egyptian exports to Russia, and enhance joint investments. This came during his meeting with Russian Deputy Minister of Economic Development Vladimir Ilyichev on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Trade…

US dollar exchange rate rises amid growing Middle East uncertainty

The US dollar edged higher on Friday, against both the Japanese yen and the euro, extending gains from the previous session as growing doubts over reaching a peace deal with Iran bolstered the greenback’s safe-haven appeal. The dollar also gained additional support from rising US Treasury yields following a Financial…

Madbouly reviews MSMEDA’s strategic vision, action plan with new CEO

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met on Wednesday with Mostafa Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), to review the agency’s strategic vision and action plan for the coming period. Madbouly stressed the pivotal role MSMEDA plays in advancing the state’s objectives of supporting…