Egypt

Construction & Real Estate

Egypt's Palm Hills Developments, EFG Hermes close E£2bn securitised bond

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

Leading Egyptian real estate developer Palm Hills Developments (PHD) has joined hands with top investment bank EFG Hermes for the successful closing of an E£2.015 billion securitised bond issuance. The transaction represents the first issuance under PHD’s newly approved E£30 billion securitization program.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

AD Ports gets $115m funding to advance Safaga terminal in Egypt

Tue, 03 Feb 2026

AD Ports Group has finalised a $115 million project funding facility to support the development of the Noatum Ports - Safaga Terminal in Egypt, thus reinforcing the Group’s long-term commitment to expanding critical port and logistics infrastructure across its focus international markets.

Finance & Capital Market

IMF allows Egypt to access $2.3bn new financing

Thu, 26 Feb 2026

The International Monetary Fund has paved the way for about $2.3 billion in fresh financing for Egypt following the completion of the fifth and sixth reviews of Egypt’s economic reform programme and the first review under its Resilience and Sustainability Facility.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oil production begins at Egypt’s Belayim Marine 133

Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum announced the start of crude production from the Belayim Marine 133 well in the Gulf of Suez, initially producing about 1,500 barrels per day, marking the first result of Eni’s new investment programme.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Winter in Egypt: warm weather, Red Sea luxury & cultural wonders

Sun, 22 Feb 2026

When much of the world is wrapped in winter, Egypt enjoys one of its most pleasant travel seasons. Winter brings mild temperatures, clear days, and ideal sightseeing conditions, making it the perfect time to explore both the country’s legendary heritage and its sun-soaked coastlines.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

IHG signs Hotel Indigo Cairo New Administrative Capital in Egypt

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Jadeer Group to open the 140-room Hotel Indigo Cairo New Administrative Capital in 2033, expanding its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in Egypt’s New Capital.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Rove Hotels expands into Egypt

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

Rove Hotels, the UAE-born contemporary lifestyle brand and a joint venture between Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding, has announced its entry into Egypt with the signing of Rove Sheikh Zayed City, in partnership with El Sayyad Group. The agreement is executed through El Sayyad Group’s dedicated hotels investment subsidiary, El Sayyad for Hotels & Resorts.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Mandarin Oriental expands in Egypt with two hotels, Nile cruise

Wed, 11 Feb 2026

Mandarin Oriental will expand in Egypt with two renovated hotels in Luxor and Aswan and its first luxury Nile river cruise. The hotels and cruise will offer refined accommodations, dining, wellness, and cultural experiences, providing an immersive journey through Egypt’s heritage.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

The Bench launches Future Hospitality Summit Egypt

Wed, 11 Feb 2026

The Bench has announced the launch of Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Egypt, taking place November 10-11, 2026, at Sofitel Downtown Cairo Nile. Under the theme ‘Where Heritage Inspires Investment’, FHS Egypt will convene owners, investors, operators, developers and government leaders to explore the next chapter of hospitality and real estate development in Egypt.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Accor expands in Egypt with Swissôtel Cairo West

Wed, 11 Feb 2026

Accor has signed an agreement for Swissôtel Cairo West, a mixed-use development in partnership with Saoud Urban Development, marking a step in the Group’s expansion in Egypt. Located in West Cairo, a rapidly developing district, the project addresses rising demand for integrated hospitality, branded residences, and destination-led developments.