Traffic at airports operated by the Egyptian Airport Company (EAC) continued to deliver a strong performance since the beginning of 2026 despite the US-Iran war and its impact on aviation

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE) followed up on the procedures for establishing a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) seeking to invest in venture capital (VC).

Egypt and Cyprus signed an agreement to boost cooperation in the gas sector on the sidelines of the ninth edition of the Egypt Energy Show 2026 (EGYPES) that kicked off on March 30th.

Egypt has attracted billions of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the energy, real estate, and telecommunications sectors over the last 10 years as it has positioned itself as a competitive investment destination.

The financial soundness indicators showed resilience and robustness in Egypt’s banking sector amid the current geopolitical circumstances, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced.

Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk reviewed the implementation status of the social protection package, noting that EGP 18.5 billion has been disbursed since February 2016 to support eligible beneficiaries and priority groups.

Egypt attracts annual investments estimated at around $400 million in the entrepreneurship sector, announced Amr El Abd‏, Entrepreneurship Advisor to the Prime Minister of Egypt.

The Cabinet greenlighted the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources' contract with X-Calibur to apply a comprehensive aerial geophysical survey of promising mineral-rich areas in Egypt.

Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem discussed Elaraby Group's future projects in New Quweisna City, with investments totaling approximately $480 million over the next five years, according to a statement.

Silver prices jumped following joint strikes from the US and Israel on Iran, according to Dahab Masr’s data by 1:13 pm.

Silver prices hit a new record on Wednesday, with the international ounce price recording $90.53 for purchasing and $89.45 for selling.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued Decree No. 503 of 2026, expanding the range of industrial activities eligible for investment incentives and linking them to the geographical areas classified under sectors A and B.

Silver prices witnessed a significant increase on Sunday, according to Dahab Masr’s data by 1:16 pm.

Silver prices varied on Wednesday, as the international ounce price increased to $76.99 for purchasing and $75.6 for selling, as Dahab Masr’s data showed by 3:34 pm.

Silver prices declined on Monday, with the international ounce price at $77.19 for buying and $76.76 for selling, Dahab Masr’s data showed by 3:31 pm.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced five new projects to support small- and medium-sized business development and job creation in Egypt and other parts of Africa, focusing on climate finance, healthcare, and food security.

Egypt’s Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced the implementation of a new social protection package worth EGP 40.3 billion, to be rolled out ahead of Ramadan in line with directives from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

Logistics technology company Bosta has signed a strategic collaboration with global payments technology company Mastercard to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and drive e-commerce growth in Egypt.

Egypt’s national rural development initiative Haya Kaima, also known as Decent Life, won the Dubai International Award for Best Practices in Sustainable Development in Urban Infrastructure Planning and Management on the sidelines of the World Government Summit 2026, held in Dubai from February 3rd to 5th.

The House of Representatives has approved four grant agreements covering a range of development sectors, as part of Egypt’s partnerships with multilateral and bilateral development partners.