FeaturedPorts and ShippingExpansion of DP World Sokhna’s Basin 2 in Egypt nears completionPritam BordoloiJuly 13, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 13, 2020 The project would result in 750,000 TEUs of added capacity... Read more
EnergyFeaturedEgypt approves 691 green projects for FY 2020/21Pritam BordoloiJuly 6, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 6, 2020 30% of Egypt’s investment will be implemented as per environmental sustainability and green economy concepts... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareEgyptian healthtech Chefaa secures pre-Series A fundingPritam BordoloiJune 16, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 16, 2020 The funding round was led by 500 Startups, Vision Ventures, Womena, and few other investors... Read more
AviationFeaturedEgypt set to resume regular commercial flight operationsInternational Finance Business DeskJune 15, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 15, 2020 IATA estimates global airlines to lose $84.3 billion in 2020 and has projected a positive outlook for the industry in 2021... Read more
AviationFeaturedEgyptAir to receive $127.39 mn to weather coronavirus crisisPritam BordoloiMay 18, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 18, 2020 The government will support the carrier until it returns to 80% of its 2019 operation... Read more
BankingFeaturedEgypt urges domestic banks to set limit on daily withdrawal and depositsInternational Finance Business DeskMarch 31, 2020March 31, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMarch 31, 2020March 31, 2020 The new limit would allow individuals to withdraw 10,000 Egyptian pounds and companies 50,000 pounds... Read more
BankingFeaturedCoronavirus: Saudi Arabia plans $13.3 bn stimulus for private sectorInternational FinanceMarch 16, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceMarch 16, 2020March 18, 2020 UAE announces its own $27.2 bn stimulus and Egypt allocates $6.4 bn... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceKenya Re to set up re-takaful unit in Egypt in 2021Pritam BordoloiMarch 13, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 13, 2020 The insurer increased its cash reserves through issuance of 2.099 billion of new shares... Read more
FeaturedFintechEgyptian fintech Khazna secures funding from Algebra VenturesPritam BordoloiMarch 12, 2020March 12, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 12, 2020March 12, 2020 The startup will provide its services to 20 mn Egyptians who have access to a mobile phone but no access to financial services... Read more
FeaturedLogisticsEgyptian logistics startup Bosta secures funding from DPDgroupPritam BordoloiFebruary 26, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 26, 2020 The funding will be used to position Bosta as a leader in the industry... Read more