Al-Ahram Weekly - Economy

Preparing for the day after

The government is drafting a new national economic programme as it nears the end of its four-year agreement with the IMF.

Diarna exhibition: From protection to production

The Diarna handicrafts exhibition on the North Coast is helping thousands of artisans build sustainable livelihoods through products drawing on Egypt’s cultural heritage.

Shifts on sugarcane

The decline in the area planted with sugarcane need not lead to lower harvests owing to the use of new seedling techniques.

INTERVIEW: Making infrastructure more investable

Egypt can reduce the pressure on public finances while accelerating infrastructure investment through stronger legal frameworks, better risk-sharing mechanisms, and targeted investment guarantees, Olivier Pognon, CEO of the African Legal Support Facility, tells Al-Ahram Weekly.

Egyptian Exchange defies regional turmoil

Despite the geopolitical turbulence that weighed on regional exchanges during the first half of this year, the Egyptian Stock Exchange has bucked the trend

Taking action on prices

The government is preparing plans aimed at controlling inflation and stabilising prices.

Privatisation programme gains momentum

Developments in Egypt’s privatisation programme over the last two months have seen a change to a higher gear

Making the most of the crisis

There are many opportunities for the Egyptian economy should it accelerate the needed reforms despite the regional geopolitical crisis.

Real estate ownership eased for foreigners

The government is opening the doors for foreigners to own real estate in Egypt

Settling the public books

The government is restructuring the historical financial entanglements of public authorities and companies.

Explaining the real estate paradox

Experts explain why property stocks have been rising in value despite weaker sales

Expanding public investment in property

A state-backed real estate company is entering into investment partnerships with private sector developers

Future guidelines for privatisation

The government launched the second edition of its privatisation blueprint. Ahmed Abdel-Hafez looks into the details.

The new normal for the MENA economies

Experts at the 32nd Economic Research Forum annual conference offered solutions to the crises that are becoming the new normal for the MENA economies.

Higher prices for gold jewellery

Consumers will see higher prices for gold jewellery following an increase in fees earlier this month

Focus on industry

As the government sets its sights on increasing the industrial sector’s contribution to GDP, experts identify major obstacles to industrial growth.

Banking on wheat

Egypt is pressing ahead with the expansion of its strategic commodity reserves, combining new Russian infrastructure proposals with ongoing Chinese joint ventures.

New budget under debate

The repercussions of the US-Iran war have cast a shadow over discussions of Egypt’s 2026-2027 budget.;

From in-kind subsidies to cash

The government’s plan to replace subsidised goods with cash payments is continuing to raise public debate

Beyond the reform programme

After government reassurances that Egypt will not need a new programme from the IMF, questions are growing about post-agreement scenarios

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