Gold prices drop EGP 150 in local market despite global gains

Gold prices in Egypt’s local market declined by EGP 150, or 2.2%, over the past week, even as global gold prices posted gains, reflecting a correction driven by a narrowing pricing gap between local and international markets. According to a report issued by online gold and jewellery trading platform iSagha,…

Egypt’s FRA launches digital factoring portal to curb financing risks

Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has launched a digital factoring system on its electronic portal in partnership with e-finance to prevent double financing risks and streamline oversight of the sector, the regulator said on Sunday. The first phase of the system allows factoring companies to conduct electronic inquiries into invoices…

Global institutions raise gold price forecasts to record highs

Gold prices remained relatively stable worldwide at the close of trading on Friday, ahead of the international stock exchange holiday on Saturday, following a week of sharp rises and falls. Anticipation abounds over trade resuming on Sunday with the opening of Asian markets, where experts predict a limited rebound that…

Egypt’s FRA allows brokerage services to be marketed via e-payment apps

Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has authorised securities brokerage firms to market their services through electronic payment applications and other digital platforms for the first time, according to a statement issued by the regulator on Saturday. The move, approved by FRA Chairperson Mohamed Farid, aims to leverage the widespread use…

Egypt launches new incentives to support distressed industrial projects

The Ministry of Industry has announced a new package of grace periods and incentives aimed at supporting distressed industrial projects that have exceeded their approved implementation timelines, as part of the government’s efforts to accelerate production, protect manufacturers, and maximise the use of industrial land. The measures, to be implemented…

Shell Lubricants Egypt debuts new portfolio at Automorrow 2026

Shell Lubricants Egypt has launched a revamped lubricants portfolio, including products engineered to meet the 2025 API SQ standard, the highest performance specification for passenger car engine oils to date. The launch, which took place at the Automorrow 2026 international automotive exhibition in Cairo, comes as the local industry shows…