The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Banque du Caire (BDC), one of Egypt’s most prominent banks, have inked a new partnership to enhance support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, with a specific focus on empowering women entrepreneurs. The EBRD will provide a US$50 million (€46 million) financing package […]
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Egypt Boosts Skill Development with New Technical Schools
The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, in collaboration with Eni and local entities, signed significant cooperation agreements to establish new Applied Technical Schools in Damietta and Marsa Matrouh governorates. These schools, operated
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UAE to Invest $35 Billion in Ras El-Hekma in Landmark
In a groundbreaking move set to redefine Egypt’s coastal landscape, ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, is spearheading a USD 35 billion investment in the Ras El-Hekma region. The project has been described
Mazghouny & Co has provided legal counsel to Scatec, a Norwegian renewable energy developer, in its collaboration with Misr Aluminium Company (EgyptAlum). The agreement, inked on February 20, 2024, focuses on the development of a groundbreaking 1GW
Giza Systems, a prominent technology solutions provider, has successfully secured financing totaling USD 84 million for a Murabaha facility and EGP 2.82 billion for a Mudharaba facility. These funds are structured to support the expansion initiatives of
With Mike Sosso (pictured), BP’s EVP Legal at the helm, the global company is set to make substantial investments in Egypt’s development and exploration activities, with plans to inject USD1.5 billion into the
Egypt’s merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape witnessed a significant decline in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to the latest report by global law firm Baker McKenzie. The report, based on LSEG
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EFG Hermes Facilitates Kazyon’s Landmark Acquisition of Dukan
EFG Hermes announced the successful conclusion of a merger and acquisition (M&A) deal for Kazyon, a prominent MENA-based discount retailer. In this transaction, Kazyon acquired a 50% stake in Dukan, the sole discount retailer
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Dreny and Partners Facilitates Major Commercial Paper Issuance
Dreny and Partners, led by Iman Raouf, Partner and Director of Capital Markets and Financial Services, has played a pivotal role in the third issuance of commercial paper by “Global Corp for Financial Services”, valued
Ibrachy Legal Consultancy (I&P) has acted as legal advisor for Bank of China in facilitating receivables finance for Huawei’s phase IV project with Egypt Telecom. The firm assisted in drafting and reviewing
