Egypt's path to economic resilience is strategically mapped along its Mediterranean coastline. In recent years, the government has launched a robust reform agenda aimed at attracting robust foreign direct investment (FDI) into high-value sectors, such as real estate, tourism, and infrastructure. This drive is not merely about attracting capital, it is about establishing new, integrated urban centers that diversify the economy and secure sustainable foreign currency inflows.
Updated 11/13/2025 12:22:00 PM
With the GEM’s doors open, the government’s formidable goal of attracting 30 million tourists annually by 2028 is shifting from ambition to active pursuit. The multi-billion-Egyptian-pound museum is Egypt’s new reality and a clear signal to investors that the time to engage with it is now.
Updated 10/30/2025 12:47:00 PMHossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), highlighted that the number of new companies established in the construction sector increased by 20% to 2,856 in 2024 from 2,375 in 2023
Updated 9/16/2025 1:33:00 AMThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) expected that Egyptian authorities would attract nearly $3 billion in dollar inflows from asset sales during the current fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026.
Updated 7/16/2025 8:17:00 AM
Egypt has secured the ninth spot globally among the most attractive destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, with inflows reaching $47 billion, up from $10 billion in 2023, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2024.
Updated 6/19/2025 2:51:00 AMEgypt’s balance of payment (BoP) recorded an overall deficit of $502.6 million in the first half (H1) of fiscal year (FY) 2024/2025, compared to $409.6 million in H1 of FY 2023/24
Updated 5/6/2025 5:46:00 AM
The French investments in Egypt exceeded $7 billion and created more than 50,000 job opportunities
Updated 4/7/2025 12:27:00 PMMinister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib has reviewed Egypt’s plans to improve the business environment, reinforce trade, and attract more foreign direct investments (FDI).
Updated 3/10/2025 12:03:00 PM
The third edition of the Egypt VC Summit is set to take place from February 4th to 5th at the Sofit Downtown Nile Hotel.
Updated 1/30/2025 10:12:00 AM
Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib highlighted the state’s economic developments in an interview with CNBC on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
Updated 1/23/2025 1:49:00 AM
The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) has launched six new free zones to attract foreign investments.
Updated 11/14/2024 3:14:00 AM
Egypt is planning to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) of over $2 billion from the European Union (EU) countries for new industrial projects this year.
Updated 8/13/2024 7:37:00 AM
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Egypt dropped by 13.6% year on year (YoY) to $9.841 billion in 2023 from $11.4 billion in 2022, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2024.
Updated 6/23/2024 5:09:00 AM
Egypt’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) flows hit $10 billion in 2023, the highest in 15 years.
Updated 2/26/2024 10:56:00 AM
Egypt will receive $35 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) from Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding (ADQ) for the Ras El Hekma project.
Updated 2/23/2024 7:53:00 AM
Egypt is targeting $12 billion in foreign direct investments (FDIs) in the fiscal year (FY) 2023/2024.
Updated 1/3/2024 8:55:00 AM