- Egypt is the first recipient in North Africa and the second largest recipient in Africa after Nigeria of Foreign Direct Investment, namely accounting for $13.2 billion, which equals 45 % of FDI in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) Region. Click here for more details
- With introduction of the new tax law and the liberalization of the economy, the highest tax rate in Egypt for individuals and companies is only 20%. Also certain industrial sectors are even exempted from taxes on revenues and profits. Click here for more details
- Egypt was awarded the title "Top Reformer of the Year" in the World Bank's Doing Business Report 2008, making it a popular investment target. Click here for more details
- In the fiscal year 2007/08 GDP rose about 7.2%, mostly contributed by tourism, IT, construction, industry and transportation. Click here for more details
- Unique strategic location provides excellent access to the markets in Europe, the Arabian World, Africa and India. Click here for more details
- Holding a major role in the production of Arabic media, in addition to the rapid development in internet access and mobile networking, Egypt has an immense potential to be the driving force in information technology in the region. Click here for more details
- Egyptian real estate is indeed the most lucrative investment due to inexpensive land and construction prizes and also as tourism guarantees continuous real estate demand in addition to the demand for private use. Click here for more details
- Amid the international economic crisis, Egypt's economy remains unaffected due to the strong liquidity of its banks as compared to the US and Europe. Click here for more details
- In spite of tragic terror attacks in the past, Egypt has always managed to stabilize its economy quite quickly. Despite the Dahab and Sharm El Sheikh bombings, FDI doubled from 2006 to 2008. Click here for more details
- Political stability and low crime rate. Egypt's stable political climate and low crime rate (Cairo is one of the world's safest big cities) make it an attractive foreign direct investment (FDI) destination in a region that otherwise tends to be quite volatile. Click here for more details