Al-Ahram Weekly - Economy

Hedging against power cuts

Egypt is rolling out energy‑saving measures and fast‑tracking arrears payments to foreign oil and gas partners to ease import pressures and safeguard power supplies.

Alert on pharmaceuticals

Egypt’s pharmaceuticals producers are monitoring the potential repercussions of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war on logistics across the Middle East.

Good offering at a bad time?

Safeya Mounir consults experts on whether the planned offering of Banque du Caire will attract investors

Renewed confidence from the IMF

Egypt is now eligible to receive another $2.3 billion tranche from the IMF, which approved three combined reviews under two loan programmes last week

Changing appeal of gold?

Is the recent drop in gold prices a sign that it is losing its appeal or just a pause in a longer-term rally that is changing global markets.

EU promotes Mediterranean inclusion

Ameera Fouad reports on a new EU-funded project promoting more inclusive communities across the Mediterranean

Rent classification reignites debate

Controversy over changes to the rent law has been brought to the fore with the conclusion of the Cairo governorate’s classification of districts and buildings.

On track on energy

Egypt’s ambition to be a regional energy hub is getting more tangible by the day, with the agreement of further electricity interconnection and gas export deals

Egypt’s economic vision at Davos

Egypt pitched private sector-led growth and stability to global business leaders at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos

Further rush to gold

More people are turning to gold to hedge against future uncertainties, further increasing pressure on the price of the precious metal.

Sound growth ahead

There are good reasons for the optimism on the growth of the Egyptian economy

The road towards more renewables

Growing the share of renewables in Egypt’s energy mix is achievable

Fresh Canadian investment

More Canadian businessmen are exploring new investment opportunities in Egypt

Revitalising the stock market

A host of incentives for listed companies, including a three-year tax exemption, are soon to be revealed.

The real estate market adjusts

Ahmed Abdel-Hafez gauges expert opinion on how Egypt’s real estate market will be faring this year.

Starting off on the right foot

Experts are stressing the importance of committing to the comprehensive reform of Egypt’s real economy in order to achieve lasting stability.

Egypt’s revised Economic Narrative sets ambitious targets

Egypt launches the second National Narrative for Comprehensive Development, aiming for 7.5% growth by 2030 through private investment, exports, and human capital, while redefining the state’s economic role amid execution challenges.

2025 Yearender: Capitalising on economic gains

Egypt’s economic growth in 2025 has been a pleasant surprise amid global economic uncertainty, Angus Blair, CEO of consultancy firm Signet, told Al-Ahram Weekly.

Prime outsourcing destination

Egypt’s outsourcing industry is on a clear upward trajectory, driven by a young talent pool, cost advantages, and nearly two decades of strategic investment.

Fall in chicken prices

The price of chicken has dropped due to major swings in feed costs and speculative trading practices, industry veterans tell Al-Ahram Weekly.

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