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Starting from Sunday, Egyptians across the country will be able to purchase bread at reduced prices from private bakeries, ranging from LE 0.5 to LE 1.5 per loaf, in accordance with government directives.
The Prime Minister revealed that a significant quantity of goods and merchandise will be released from the ports on the same day.
Previously, individuals who obtained credit cards issued on or after December 21, 2023, were required to wait a minimum of six months before engaging in foreign exchange (FX) transactions
BM’s new debit card will have a daily limit of $5,000 for purchasing outside Egypt, with a monthly cutoff of $20,000
Al Baraka Bank Egypt and EG Bank announced new restrictions on foreign currency transactions on Tuesday through their respective websites, following Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) and CIB’s new limitations released last Thursday
This is in line with the government’s efforts to attract foreign currency amid an FX shortage that has impacted several sectors
The WB’s report highlighted that the MENA region’s remittances are projected to fall by 5.3% to approximately $61 billion in 2023, following a 4.5% drop in 2022
Minister of Finance, Mohamed Maait, shared that the new value-added tax (VAT) in foreign currency does not apply to imports, mitigating some importers’ concerns over the latest amendments to the tax law
To close a projected financing gap of around $17 billion by 2026, Egypt is looking to attract fresh foreign currency, including a target of $6-8 billion by the end of FY2023/2024.
Sources stated that there is a preliminary agreement in place, which will include the renewal of existing deposits provided by the two Gulf countries that are set to expire next year
Maait revealed that the new group of Panda bonds will be worth $500 million, but did not disclose further details on a set date
The report also indicated increase in foreign currency from tourism sector; Foreign investors who entered the Egyptian market again since January 11 and a major surge in trading amounts in the interbank market, as trading amounts since January 11 recorded an increase of more than 20 times compared to the previously recorded daily amounts.
On a year-on-year basis, CBE numbers indicate a climb of 5.39% in August compared to $33.14 billion during the same month in 2022
Egypt’s Cabinet announced on Thursday keeping electricity prices unchanged, postponing a planned increase for another six months.
Egypt was ranked among the top recipients of remittances in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in 2022 according to a report by the World Bank in June
Egypt’s NIRs reached $33.14 billion in August 2022, falling from $40.9 billion recorded in February 2022 prior to the conflict
The report also highlighted the impact of a shortage of foreign currency on foreign investors, “affecting foreign investors’ ability to repatriate capital in a timely manner.”
Egypt’s net international reserves continue to recover after hitting its lowest recording in August 2022 at $33.14 billion, falling from $40.9 billion in February 2022
Egypt's NFAs deficit surged by LE 536.2 billion ($17.33 billion) month-on-month (m-o-m) in March 2023
The House of Representatives, during its plenary session on Monday, headed by Counselor Dr. Hanafi Jabali, finally approved a draft law submitted by the government regarding the daylight saving time system.
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