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In force 23 Feb 2024
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Ras El Hekma UAE mega-deal — US$35 billion agreement

The Egyptian government announced a US$35 billion investment agreement with UAE's ADQ on 23 February 2024 covering the Ras El Hekma north-coast development project. The largest single FDI transaction in Egyptian history; stabilised the EGP currency crisis and triggered IMF programme expansion. Mover-relevant indirectly: accelerated infrastructure development in the north-coast region and broader economic-reform momentum.

Who it affects: Broad macroeconomic context; foreign direct investment influx.

State Information Service ↗ · Central Bank of Egypt ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 1 Jan 2024
In force Other

New Administrative Capital continued rollout

The New Administrative Capital (NAC) — the major new government and commercial district east of Cairo — continues rollout through 2024–2026. Government ministries progressively relocating; major commercial developments include the Central Business District, Knowledge City (offshoring and tech hub), and residential districts. Mover-relevant employment context for tech and professional services.

Who it affects: Broad administrative and employment context.

State Information Service ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 28 Apr 2023
In force Other

Daylight Saving Time reintroduced

Egypt reintroduced Daylight Saving Time from April 2023 — after abolishing it in 2015. The decision reversed the 2015 policy and aligned Egypt with many other Northern Hemisphere peers. Summer: UTC+3; standard time (winter): UTC+2. Practical effect on cross-border coordination with Europe, Gulf states, and North America.

Who it affects: All residents and businesses; practical time-zone coordination.

State Information Service ↗ · verified 2026-04-19