The EGX30, Egypt's stock benchmark, has closed up 0.15 per cent, its first gain in three days.

Construction and materials and financial institutions led the climb, while telecoms, banks and travel and leisure all suffered losses. Stocks in Egyptian for Developing Building Materials increased by over 9 per cent for the second day, making it a top performer.

The broader EGX70 edged 0.39 per cent and the EGX100 0.44 per cent. Of 186 listed stocks, 83 showed gains and 90 declined.

Egyptian traders made up 57 per cent of the market and were net-sellers.