New Investment Law

Egypt, Italy discuss boosting investment, aid programs

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 - 10:25 GMT

In a meeting with Minister of Investment Sahar Nasr, Cantini discussed areas in which Italian investors can contribute to help Egypt achieve its economic reform.

Egypt holds golden opportunities for investors: Shady Samir

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 - 07:27 GMT

Business Today Egypt conducted an interview with President of Select Group International Shady Samir.

Egypt to issue $3-4B eurobonds in Q1 of 2018: Garhy

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 - 02:58 GMT

The sale is a part of the government's plan to bridge fiscal gap at $10-12 billion in FY2017/18.

Sisi to meet U.S. firms in Washington this month: AmCham

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 - 03:37 GMT

Minister of Investment Sahar Nasr briefed American investors with legislative reforms on the business side.

Executive regulations of New Investment Law ratified

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 - 11:30 GMT

The New Investment will support Suez Canal development zone (SCZone) and provide services for investors.

Cabinet to discuss investment law’s regulations Wednesday

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 - 02:35 GMT

The executive regulations will be issued before the end of August, minister of investment said.

Government activates One Stop Shop for Egyptians abroad

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 - 11:06 GMT

The One Stop Shop protocol was inaugurated to aid Egyptians living abroad to invest domestically through a single unified ‘service window.

Industry ministry calls for IDA’s involvement in licenses

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 - 07:46 GMT

The IDA shall also be the sole entity with the right to publish inspection and accrediting certificates, the Ministry says.

Gov't to offer shares of its companies on bourse within 2 months

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 - 07:13 GMT

Sherif Ismail said on Monday that shares of the (ENPPI) will be offered on the Egyptian stock exchange within two months.

Cairo, WB discuss economic conditions ahead of September’s report

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 - 11:53 GMT

Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Sahar Nasr discussed with members of the World Bank’s delegation to Cairo.

Investment minister inspects Investors Service Center

Sun, 11 Jun 2017 - 08:13 GMT

Sahar Nasr inspected the Investors Service Center where she met with a number of investors and company representatives.

New interim executive director for GAFI named

Sat, 27 May 2017 - 10:40 GMT

Prime Minister Sherif Ismail appointed Mona Zobaa’ as acting executive director of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI).

Egypt’s business climate improving, albeit challenges remain

Wed, 17 May 2017 - 08:00 GMT

While Egypt’s business climate is seen improving, with the New Investment Law giving a sliver of hope.

New Investment Law issued in best form possible: Minister

Mon, 08 May 2017 - 01:22 GMT

Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Sahar Nasr expressed appreciation to Speaker of the House Ali Abdel Aal and other parliamentarians

Investors to receive tax exemption up to 70% from investment cost

Thu, 04 May 2017 - 07:20 GMT

Investors will now be able to receive tax exemptions at three different rates: 30 percent, 40 percent and 70 percent, of their investment cost,

Investments inside private free-trade zones reach $11B

Wed, 03 May 2017 - 07:27 GMT

Total capital invested inside Egypt’s private free-trade zones has exceeded $55 billion (996 billion EGP)

New Investment Law to be issued in May; PM

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 - 12:46 GMT

The New Investment Law will be issued in May and the government is targeting foreign direct investments to be $9.4 billion within 2016-2017, Prime Minister Sherif Ismail said at the National Youth Conference on Wednesday

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