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BARQ Systems obtains cybersecurity accreditation from NTRA

BARQ Systems, a regional leader in IT and cybersecurity solutions, has officially obtained accreditation from the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Egypt (NTRA).

Updated 10/30/2025 9:59:00 AM
FRA extends suspension on new microfinance, consumer finance license requests for 1 year

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has extended the suspension of incorporation applications and preliminary approvals for companies seeking licenses to operate in microfinance or traditional consumer finance, as per a statement.

Updated 10/22/2025 2:49:00 AM
PALM secures FRA license, launches Egypt’s 1st goal-based investment platform

PALM, Egypt’s first incentivized goal-based investment platform, has officially launched following the completion of its pre-seed funding round led by 4DX Ventures, with participation from Plus VC and a group of global angel investors, as per an emailed press release.

Updated 8/27/2025 10:58:00 AM
Arab Finance obtains Supreme Council for Media Regulation License

Arab Finance, Egypt’s oldest news platform dedicated to the stock market, has officially received its license from the Supreme Council for Media Regulation.

Updated 8/13/2025 11:20:00 AM
FRA grants new licenses for 6 companies in securities, investment, factoring

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued decisions for six companies, granting new licenses for company establishment, investment fund activities, and the formation of a factoring company.

Updated 8/11/2025 5:43:00 AM
FRA issues temporary licensing regulations for specialized medical insurance firms

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued new licensing regulations to temporarily authorize specialized medical insurance companies and healthcare program management companies to operate under the Unified Insurance Law no. 155 of 2024.

Updated 6/15/2025 2:44:00 AM
FRA approves 11 institutions to register for secondary market activity

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved 11 institutions to regularize their status and register in the authority's official register for dealing in government securities and financial instruments in the secondary market.

Updated 6/11/2025 3:56:00 AM
Egypt launches online service for building license applications in new cities

Egypt has launched an online service for submitting building license applications in new cities, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities.

Updated 12/25/2024 8:41:00 AM
FRA licenses Standard Chartered to operate as custodian bank

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has granted Standard Chartered a license to operate as a custodian bank.

Updated 10/28/2024 8:12:00 AM
I-Score-S&P consortium about to win credit rating license in Egypt

A consortium made up of the Egyptian credit bureau I-Score and S&P Global Ratings is nearly ready to obtain a second credit rating license in Egypt.

Updated 10/20/2024 12:38:00 PM
FRA grants GB Capital license to offer promotion, underwriting services

GB Capital for Financial Investments, the financial arm of GB Corp, has obtained a license from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) for the promotion and underwriting of securities as part of its expansion efforts.

Updated 10/14/2024 10:39:00 AM
FRA suspends issuance of consumer finance, microfinance licenses for 1 year

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has decided to suspend issuing new licenses for companies seeking to engage in consumer finance or microfinance for one renewable year starting October 11th.

Updated 10/14/2024 8:19:00 AM
Egypt's telecom giants to sign 5G service agreement today

Three major mobile network operators in Egypt, namely Vodafone Egypt, Orange, and e& Egypt, are expected to sign an agreement on October 7th to introduce fifth-generation (5G) services.

Updated 10/7/2024 9:36:00 AM
Tourism Minister revokes licenses of 36 travel agencies for violating Hajj laws

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy has issued several ministerial decrees revoking the licenses of 36 travel agencies that violated the laws regulating the Hajj and Umrah trips.

Updated 8/27/2024 2:13:00 AM
Beltone Holding secures SME finance license from FRA

Beltone Holding has received final approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) for its small and medium enterprises (SMEs) finance license.

Updated 8/7/2024 9:32:00 AM
Acumen Securities seeks to get Robo-Advisor license from FRA

Acumen Securities Brokerage is planning to obtain a Robo-Advisor license from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) before the end of 2024.

Updated 8/6/2024 8:31:00 AM
FRA licenses Azimut’s digital platform for investment funds, portfolios

Azimut Egypt has obtained a license from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to launch its digital platform for investment funds and portfolios.

Updated 7/7/2024 8:07:00 AM
Sahl eyes launching digital bank in Egypt

Cairo-based fintech start-up Sahl is probing obtaining a license for launching a digital bank in Egypt.

Updated 6/23/2024 9:59:00 AM
FRA authorizes Noqood Holding’s subsidary to finance SMEs

Noqood Finance, a subsidiary of Noqood Holding, has obtained the final license to engage in financing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA).

Updated 5/23/2024 11:12:00 AM
Government to announce criteria for licensing private free zones soon

The Egyptian government will announce soon the new criteria required to be met for licensing the private free zones, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) Hossam Heiba stated,

Updated 4/29/2024 8:50:00 AM