"Egypt's trade agreements with the Arab World, Europe and Asian Pacific are a tool yet to be optimized by foreign investors whom will tap into the potential and wealth that this nation encompasses,” noted Hisham Fahmy, Executive Director of American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt. More detail

"Unfortunately, the perception of the revolution and of Egypt in the west does not reflect what we see on the ground. It is very important that companies and international investors come to Egypt and investigate for themselves," noted Mostafa Al Hassan, chairman of a private security company (Global Consolidated Contractors). More detail

The Egyptian banking sector ticked off marked growth over in the last year, with aggregated assets rising by nearly 17 percent in local currency terms during 2013, according to the country’s Central Bank. More detail

Over the past 40+ years the government of Egypt has created four export promotion units as integral components of its strategy to create jobs through international trade. More detail

El-Sisi said in the beginning of May 2014 that people “should lower their expectations for change”; Egyptians should not expect “instant democracy or rapid economic reforms.” He further argued that shared sacrifice is a necessary condition. More detail