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Fitch report highlights Egypt's strong investment appeal and green transition efforts
via Egypt Today4 min read
Egypt has secured the third-place ranking in the Middle East and North Africa for investment openness, according to a Fitch Solutions report titled "Analysis of Egypt's Openness to Investment." The study, highlighted by the Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center, places Cairo 27th globally out of 202 markets. The International Monetary Fund projects that Egypt’s flexible exchange rate will attract significant Foreign Direct Investment over the short to medium term. The report attributes this momentum to a dynamic economy, strategic geographic location, competitive labor costs, and a large domestic market. Egypt aims to attract $60 billion in FDI between 2026 and 2030, a goal Fitch deems attainable given consistent annual inflows of $9 billion to $11 billion. Egypt holds the largest FDI stock in North Africa, trailing only Saudi Arabia and the UAE in the broader region. The "Golden License," introduced in May 2022, is a key part of Egypt’s investment strategy, allowing investors to gain approval for land acquisition, construction, and operation within 20 working days. The 2017 Investment Law, bolstered by 2023 amendments, offers tax exemptions, specialized areas like Free Zones and Investment Zones, and support for technological zones. Special Economic Zones, such as the Suez Canal Economic Zone, provide "one-stop-shop" regulatory services and reduced foreign ownership restrictions. Egypt is also diversifying its portfolio by leveraging natural and coastal assets, w
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