Growth

Russian travel groups forecast up to 50% growth for Egypt in 2026

According to a recent report by the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR), leading Russian travel providers agree that Egypt will maintain its position in 2026 as the most sought-after outbound destination for Russian tourists. Growth projections remain positive across various economic scenarios: conservative estimates suggest an increase of 8% to 15%, while other …

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Egypt Independent January 23, 2026

Egypt’s economy achieves 5.3% growth for 1st time in three years

Egypt’s economy grew by 5.3 percent during the first quarter of the 2025-2026 fiscal year, the first time in three and a half years, thanks to improved performance in several sectors, including the Suez Canal and tourism, RT reported on Thursday. This growth was supported by expansion in several sectors, including industry, tourism, and information …

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Egypt Independent November 28, 2025

PM: Tourism key pillar of Egypt’s development, economic growth

CAIRO, Nov 18 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly asserted that the tourism sector is one of Egypt’s most vital sources for achieving development goals and driving economic growth. He stressed that the state is committed to strengthening the sector’s pivotal role, attracting greater numbers of tourists, and ensuring they enjoy a high-quality tourism experience, …

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Egypt Independent November 19, 2025

A Nobel Prize for explaining when technology leads to growth

From left: A screen shows photos of American-Israeli Joel Mokyr, France’s Philippe Aghion and Canada’s Peter Howitt during the announcement

NPR NEWS October 14, 2025

The U.S. economy rebounds to 3% growth in second quarter—but tariffs skew picture

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 3% in the second quarter of the year, marking a turnaround

NPR NEWS July 31, 2025

Egypt ranks 10th globally in Q1 2025 tourism growth

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) has released its latest report on the top-performing tourism destinations for the first quarter of 2025. Egypt secured the 10th position worldwide, boasting a 21 percent increase in tourist arrivals compared to 2024, outperforming countries like Lithuania, Palau, and South Korea. Morocco landed in ninth place with …

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Egypt Independent July 18, 2025

Agriculture Minister: Farm coding reforms spur record Egypt Agri-export growth

Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouq stated that Egypt’s agricultural exports have witnessed substantial growth in recent months, largely attributed to the ongoing implementation of farm coding reforms. These reforms aimed at ensuring enhanced traceability, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance, the minister said during a meeting with Rabih Karaky, Practice Manager for Agriculture …

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Egypt Independent June 21, 2025

China reports 5.4% GDP growth in 1st quarter, but analysts say tariffs will bite soon

China’s economic growth in the first three months was driven in part by strong industrial activity and exports. STR/AFP via

NPR NEWS April 17, 2025

November boost: 3 European markets fuel the growth of Egypt’s tourism sector

The Egyptian Cultural Tourism Marketing Committee has announced that the current winter season is witnessing an increase in charter flights from three European markets, while British tourism has returned at high rates for the first time in 11 years. Luxor has also witnessed the first gathering for agricultural tourism, indicating an increase in the average …

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Egypt Independent November 6, 2024