foreign direct investment

Saved from default in 2024, Egypt's macroeconomic policies and central bank flexibility have helped steady the ship amid the fallout of Israel's war on Gaza and the US war on Iran

A wave of Gulf investment aims to transform the northern coast into a year-round economy that can attract foreign direct investment (FDI)

Tourist numbers are rising again, hotels and land are cheap, and new flight routes are opening new markets. Egypt's premier Red Sea resort could be in for a makeover

As the country seeks more direct investment, a period of overbuilding and weak domestic demand means that there are plenty of assets to choose from, but are prices inflated?

Scrapping foreign ownership caps and qualifying criteria will bring in more capital, with markets reacting positively to the latest reforms that build towards a more open country

With seasonal rainfall easing pressure on agriculture and nearly 20 million international tourists visiting the country, there are reasons for optimism, but youth unemployment remains a big problem

Debt is colossal but there are promising indicators, not least in inflation, legal reforms, the sale of government assets, and monetary stability. Will these green shoots be allowed to grow and bloom?

Whether in cinema or heritage, there are dozens of big cultural projects that investors are interested in, as the sector increasingly contributes towards growth and development.

Despite ambitious plans and government support, the sector still lacks the necessary infrastructure and capital to become an export hub that supplies high-quality vehicles abroad

The country has the chance to change direction, open up, and win the investment that would transform its natural and human resources into the economic engine needed. It just needs the will.