Jay Akasie

Jay Akasie is a business and financial journalist and contributor to The Fiscal Times.

Schwerpunkte: Consultant

Egypt’s real GDP growth projected to rise to 4.7% in FY26/27 amid reform-driven recovery

Standard Chartered expected Egypt’s economic recovery to gather pace in FY2026/2027, which started at 1 July 2026, forecasting GDP growth of 4.7%.

The minister stressed that investment in technology represents an investment in the future and a key pillar in building a more competitive economy.

The forum is the first event of its kind dedicated to documenting the journey of Egypt’s New Administrative Capital.

The expansion plans come as the EGX-listed grocer reported a 47% y-o-y jump in its first-quarter net income.

Badawi said clearing the debt removed a key ⁠obstacle to new investment inflows and would support increased exploration, drilling.

Consultant Events

Intersolar Europe in Munich 23.06.2026

Watrex 23.06.2026

Big 5 Construct Egypt 23.06.2026

MENA Lighting Expo 22.08.2026

Pharmaconex 01.09.2026

Cairo Fashion & Tex 03.09.2026

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