The Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) reviewed a package of support programs and incentives included in the 2026/2027 fiscal year budget to boost economic activity, support productive, export-oriented and tourism sectors and encourage investment and entrepreneurship, thereby increasing production and enhancing the competitiveness of the Egyptian economy.
In an infographic published on Saturday, October 10, 2026, the center explained that the budget allocates EGP 90 billion to support economic activity programs, covering several priority sectors, foremost among them industry, exports, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The infographic indicated that EGP 48 billion has been earmarked for export rebate programs and support for exporters, while EGP 6 billion will provide financing facilities for industrial and agricultural production sectors. An additional EGP 5.5 billion has been allocated to support the automotive industry and attract investments in the manufacturing of environmentally friendly vehicles and their components.
The budget also allocates EGP 6.7 billion to support the tourism sector and increase hotel capacity to accommodate more tourists, in addition to EGP 5 billion in incentives for small, medium-sized and micro enterprises, supporting business growth and expanding their contribution to economic activity.
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