The International Monetary Fund revealed that Egypt faces a financing gap of about USD 5.8 billion in 2025/2026, compared with USD 11.4 billion in the 2024/2025 fiscal year.
According to the IMF, the Egyptian government has secured confirmed financing commitments to cover its needs during the twelve months ending January 2026, including one billion euros obtained from the European Union in December, as part of a total financing package of five billion euros.
The report noted the Gulf states’ commitment not to withdraw official deposits totaling USD 18.3 billion at the Central Bank of Egypt until the end of the Extended Fund Facility program in October 2026, unless the funds are used to purchase assets, with the proceeds of such operations remaining within foreign‑exchange reserves.
Source (Al Arabiya.Net Website, Edited)
