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MRMIA, EBRD sign MoU to advance Egypt’s mining sector

The Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority (MRMIA) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to push the development of Egypt’s mining sector

Updated 5/20/2026 12:25:00 AM
EBRD to back Nefer Benban's solar project in Aswan with $70M

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide a senior debt financing of up to $70 million for a renewable energy project in Egypt that includes a 200-megawatt (MV) solar plant and a 120-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system.

Updated 5/17/2026 2:53:00 PM
Defining 'Next Phase': Why Egypt’s Renewable Success Depends on Market Maturity, Not Mega-Projects

Arab Finance interview with Ghada Darwish, Country Director for the British firm Globeleq and the Chair of the Egyptian Renewable Energy Association (EREA).

Updated 5/13/2026 3:05:00 PM
IP System in Transition: Egypt’s Trademark Paradox

The 2025 Egyptian trademark landscape illustrates both the challenges of a developing intellectual property (IP) regime and the persistence of local entrepreneurial interest.

Updated 4/30/2026 11:41:00 AM
IFC board to vote on $100M loan for hotel overlooking Grand Egyptian Museum

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is in the final stages of approving a $100 million senior secured corporate loan to AlDau Hospitality, part of ADD Properties, to finance a flagship hotel overlooking the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

Updated 4/27/2026 10:57:00 AM
EBRD provides EGP 250M facility to Fawry MSME Finance to fund youth-led enterprises in Egypt

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has extended a EGP 250 million financing facility to Fawry MSME Finance, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic Payment, to expand lending to youth-led micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Egypt.

Updated 4/27/2026 10:52:00 AM
EBRD finances Al Ismaelia’s ESG-led redevelopment in Downtown Cairo

Al Ismaelia for Real Estate Investment has secured financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to support its environmental, social, and governance-led redevelopment of heritage assets in Downtown Cairo.

Updated 4/26/2026 3:35:00 PM
UN’s Guterres appoints Egypt’s Rania Al-Mashat as ESCWA Executive Secretary

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Egypt's former Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat as Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), succeeding Rola Dashti.

Updated 4/21/2026 10:36:00 AM
Top 10 Trending News to Read This Weekend

The second week of April witnessed a handful of economic developments in the Egyptian market, including the announcement of expansion plans in the energy sector and priorities of the fiscal year (FY) 2026/2027 budget.

Updated 4/16/2026 11:45:00 AM
EBRD extends $65M loan to HAU Energy for solar, battery project in Benban

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has extended a $65 million construction bridging loan to HAU Energy to support the development of a renewable energy project in Benban, Aswan.

Updated 4/15/2026 10:05:00 AM
EBRD plans €5B investment in Middle East-affected economies in 2026

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plans to deploy €5 billion in 2026 across economies impacted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, under a response framework targeting both directly affected countries and neighboring markets facing spillover effects.

Updated 4/14/2026 9:02:00 AM
EBRD provides $20M loan to Futurefert for 3-plant project in Egypt

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has extended a $20 million loan to Futurefert, Egypt’s first granular nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (NPK) fertilizer producer, to support the expansion of its operations.

Updated 4/5/2026 1:26:00 PM
EBRD may cut growth forecasts for regional war-affected countries

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is likely to lower global growth forecasts for its regions by up to 0.4 percentage points in the next outlook.

Updated 3/26/2026 12:46:00 PM
GPCA: Egypt Emerges as Strategic Bridge for Regional Energy and Fintech Investment

Arab Finance Interview with Cate Ambrose, CEO of Global Private Capital Association (GPCA)

Updated 3/24/2026 2:19:00 PM
Weekly Rundown of Top 10 Trending Headlines

The first week of March brought further reassurances for Egypt’s economy, as officials confirmed the uninterrupted flow of navigation through the Suez Canal despite regional tensions and stressed that any potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz would not threaten the country’s energy supplies.

Updated 3/5/2026 11:15:00 AM
EBRD backs aluminium manufacturing in Egypt via €13.7M loan to Alumil Misr

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €13.7 million loan to Alumil Misr for Trade & Industry SAE, the Egyptian subsidiary of Alumil SA

Updated 3/4/2026 7:45:00 AM
Minapharm Pharmaceuticals' OGM nods to EBRD loan

The ordinary general meeting (OGM) of Minapharm Pharmaceuticals greenlighted a €13.25 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Updated 2/25/2026 11:56:00 AM
10 Viral Stories You Shouldn’t Miss This Weekend

The fourth week of January was dominated by a mix of record-breaking, highlighting Egypt's economy and business landscape, topped by Egypt’s capital market, which closed 2025 with a historic trading value.

Updated 1/28/2026 12:35:00 PM
Hassan Allam Holding secures $25M loan from EBRD

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a $25 million loan to Hassan Allam Holding, according to a statement.

Updated 1/27/2026 12:07:00 PM
EBRD provides EGP 1.3B financing to Ibnsina Pharma for new warehouse

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing EGP 1.3 billion, equivalent to €23.1 million, to Ibnsina Pharma (ISPH), to finance capital expenditure for a new warehouse and related long term working capital.

Updated 1/25/2026 9:59:00 AM