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10 Buzzing News Stories To Power Your Weekend Catch-Up

The second week of October saw several notable economic developments, led by Egypt’s balance of payments (BoP), which recorded an overall surplus of $2.8 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026.

B Investments OGM backs waiver of subscription rights in B-Ventures capital increase

B Investments Holding (BINV) OGM approved waiving the company’s preemptive subscription rights in a capital increase by its subsidiary, B-Ventures for Studies and Technical Services, according to a disclosure to the Egyptian Exchange (EGX).

Businessman Ayman Abbas acquires 10% stake in Aqar Exit platform

Ayman Abbas, CEO of Intro Holding Group, has acquired a 10% stake in the Aqar Exit platform, bringing its valuation to EGP 100 million ($2 million), Founder and Chairman Mahmoud Ammar told Al Arabiya Business.

Egypt’s auto sales leap 25.76% YoY in 8 months: AMIC

Automotive sales in Egypt increased by 25.76% to 135,445 vehicles during the first eight months of 2026, compared to 107,710 units in January-August 2025, according to the latest report from the Automotive Market Information Council (AMIC).

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