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Libya’s central bank devalued the country’s currency by 13.3 percent on Sunday amid ongoing fiscal strain. The exchange rate for the dinar has now been set at 5.5677 to the US dollar, effective immediately.

Libya Devalues Currency by 13.33%

(3 Minutes Read) This marks the first official devaluation of the currency since 2020, when the rate was 4.48 to the dollar. Meanwhile, the dinar...
The latest data from the S&P Global Egypt Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) revealed a decline in operating conditions, driven by reduced demand that led companies to scale back their operations and purchasing activities

Egypt’s Non-Oil Sector Contracts

(3 Minutes Read) The headline PMI, which measures business activity across the non-oil private sector, fell to 49.2 in March from 50.1 in February, signaling...
Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Hassan El-Khatib, announced that the government has agreed to implement 29 joint measures in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance.

Egypt’s Foreign Trade & Finance Ministry to Jointly Implement 29 JVs

(3 Minutes Read) These measures aim to develop the customs clearance system, enhance inspection efficiency, and facilitate trade movement.  The ultimate goal is to reduce...
Digital Morocco 2030: Russia Seeks to Empower through Partnership

Digital Morocco 2030: Russia Seeks to Empower through Partnership

(3 Minutes Read) Russia has shown interest in establishing a strategic partnership with Morocco to aid in the implementation of “Digital Morocco 2030,” a national...
The rise in foreign assets was partly driven by the successful sale of USD 2 billion in international bonds on January 29, marking Egypt's first dollar-denominated international bond issuance in four years.

Egypt’s Net Foreign Exchange Improves  

(3 Minutes Read) The rise in foreign assets was partly driven by the successful sale of USD2 billion in international bonds on January 29, which...
Egyptian Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk, stated that the government was studying additional incentives and financial support for the first 50,000 taxpayers who register for the simplified tax system for the first time.

Egypt to Give Additional Incentives to Taxpayers  

(3 Minutes Read) In an open discussion at the Small Enterprises Union with heads of investors' associations from various governorates, the minister explained that registered...
Egypt has received a USD 1.2 billion disbursement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the fourth tranche of its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program. This disbursement is part of an USD 8 billion, 46-month EFF arrangement initiated in March 2024, which expanded the original USD 3 billion program approved in late 2022.

Egypt Gets USD 1.2 Billion Under EFF Facility of IMF

(3 Minutes Read) The IMF board approved Egypt's request for an arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), granting access to about USD 1.3...
Egypt Receives USD 4.3 Billion Loan Approval from European Union

Egypt Receives USD 4.3 Billion Loan Approval from European Union

(3 Minutes Read) The European Parliament has recently approved a substantial financial assistance package for Egypt, totaling USD 4.3 billion. This funding aims to bolster...
Russian engineers have completed a crucial phase in the construction of Egypt’s first nuclear power plant, finalizing the welding of the reactor pressure vessel for Unit 1 of the El Dabaa nuclear power plant (NPP). This work took place at the Izhora Plant in St. Petersburg, a major facility of Rosatom’s Mechanical Engineering Division.

Rosatom Engineers Finalise Reactor Core for Egypt’s Maiden Nuclear Power Plant

(3 Minutes Read) Russian engineers have completed a crucial phase in the construction of Egypt’s first nuclear power plant, finalizing the welding of the reactor...
the Arab Union Construction Company cement factory in the city

Arab Union Construction Company Complains about Presence of Armed Groups in Front of Factory

(2 Minutes Read) The call for government intervention by Zliten Municipality comes on the back of an arrest order issued by the Attorney General to...

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