Arab Finance: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that the industrial sector remained the largest recipient of bank financing, accounting for around 61% of the total loan portfolio by the end of March 2025, according to the CBE's Financial Stability report.

The services sector ranked second, securing 28% of total loans.

The trade sector followed with 10%, while the agricultural sector received only 1% of the total financing provided by banks.

The figures highlight a continued concentration of lending toward industry, with limited credit extended to agriculture despite its role in employment and food security.

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