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Al Baraka Bank Egypt launches 1st digital branch to promote digital transformation

Al Baraka Bank Egypt has launched its first fully integrated digital branch at its headquarters on South 90th Street in New Cairo, according to a press release.

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CBE issues EGP 10B T-bonds on February 2nd

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), in coordination with the Ministry of Finance, is issuing treasury bonds worth a total of EGP 10 billion on Monday, February 2nd, as per data from the CBE's website.

Updated 2/2/2026 11:09:00 AM
CBE offers EGP 70B T-Bills on February 2nd

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), in coordination with the Ministry of Finance, is offering treasury bills worth a total of EGP 70 billion on Monday, February 2nd, 2026.

Updated 2/2/2026 11:06:00 AM
CBE launches contactless payment acceptance via smart devices

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced the launch of a contactless electronic payment acceptance service through smart devices.

Updated 2/1/2026 12:17:00 PM
CBE issues EGP 90B T-Bills on February 1st

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is issuing treasury bills worth EGP 90 billion on Sunday, February 1st, 2026, in coordination with the Ministry of Finance, as part of the state’s plan to finance the budget deficit.

Updated 2/1/2026 10:52:00 AM
CBE offers EGP 47B T-bonds on January 26th

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) auctioned fixed- and variable-rate treasury bonds (T-bonds) at a total value of EGP 47 billion on Monday, January 26th, according to the CBE’s official data.

Updated 1/26/2026 10:12:00 AM
CBE to offer EGP 5B sovereign sukuk on January 26th

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) plans to issue a sovereign sukuk with a fixed return of up to EGP 5 billion on Monday, January 26th, 2026.

Updated 1/22/2026 10:13:00 AM
CBE auctions EGP 95B T-bills on Thursday

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) offered treasury bills (T-bills) with a combined value of EGP 95 billion on Thursday, January 22nd, in coordination with the Ministry of Finance.

Updated 1/22/2026 9:55:00 AM
Egypt’s BoP current account deficit narrows 45.2% YoY in Q1 FY2025/26

The Egyptian economy showed a positive balance of payment (BoP) in the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal year (FY) 2025/26, with the current deficit falling by 45.2% to $3.2 billion from $5.9 billion a year earlier, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).

Updated 1/22/2026 6:39:00 AM
CBE to halt operations on January 29th

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) decided to suspend operations on Thursday, January 29th, in celebration of the January 25th Revolution and National Police Day.

Updated 1/20/2026 3:47:00 PM
CBE fines HSBC Egypt EGP 1.14B

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has imposed a fine totaling EGP 1.143 billion on HSBC Egypt, according to the bank's financial statements reported for the first nine months of 2025.

Updated 1/13/2026 1:06:00 PM
Egypt’s annual core inflation down to 11.8% in December: CBE

Egypt's annual core consumer price index (CPI) inflation recorded 11.8% in December 2025, compared to 12.5% last November, the Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) data showed.

Updated 1/12/2026 7:32:00 AM
Egypt’s NIR hits record high of $51.45B end-December: CBE

Egypt's net international reserves (NIR) reached $51.451 billion at the end of December 2025, according to the Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) data.

Updated 1/8/2026 7:24:00 AM
CBE, EGX to halt operations on Coptic Christmas

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) decided to halt business in all operating lenders across the state on Wednesday, January 7th, on the occasion of Coptic Christmas.

Updated 1/6/2026 12:55:00 PM
Remittances from Egyptians abroad leap 42.5% YoY in 11 months

Remittances from Egyptians working abroad increased by 42.5% year on year (YoY) to about $37.5 billion in the first 11 months of 2025, according to a statement issued by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).

Updated 1/5/2026 11:57:00 AM
CBE, Afreximbank ink MoU to establish African gold bank in Egypt

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a specialized gold bank serving the African continent, a move aimed at strengthening central bank reserves, formalizing gold trading, and reducing reliance on refining and trading centers outside Africa

Updated 12/30/2025 10:38:00 AM
CBE announces January 1st as official holiday for New Year

Banks in Egypt will be off on Thursday, January 1st, in celebration of the New Year, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced.

Updated 12/28/2025 12:43:00 PM
Egypt plans EGP 5B sovereign sukuk after rate cut

Egypt’s Ministry of Finance is set to issue EGP 5 billion in three-year local sovereign sukuk through an auction scheduled for Monday, December 29th, with settlement due on Tuesday, December 30th, according to data released by the Central Bank of Egypt.

Updated 12/28/2025 10:03:00 AM
CBE slashes key interest rates by 100 basis points in final 2025 meeting

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) decided to cut its key policy rates by 100 basis points at its final meeting of 2025, citing its assessment of inflation developments and the economic outlook.

Updated 12/25/2025 8:03:00 PM
2026: A Make-or-Break Year for Egypt’s Monetary Policy

As Egypt approaches 2026, the trajectory of its monetary policy stands at a decisive crossroads. The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) faces mounting pressure to recalibrate its framework in ways that strengthen transparency, flexibility, and credibility.

Updated 12/24/2025 4:42:00 PM