The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on its landmark $100 million loan agreement with the National Bank of Egypt (NBE). 

This transaction aims to channel essential resources to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), with a strong emphasis on supporting youth-led initiatives and women entrepreneurs. By empowering these segments of the private sector, the deal strengthens Egypt’s economic resilience and fosters inclusive growth nationwide.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on its USD 20 million (EUR 18 million) loan agreement to ALEXBANK, part of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group’s International Banks Division.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on all Egyptian law aspects in relation to the USD 20 million loan granted to Credit Agricole Egypt. The loan is provided for the purpose of assisting in green economy investments and financing sub-loan loans to Credit Agricole Egypt’s clients.

EBRD on all Egyptian law aspects in relation to the USD 20 million loan granted to Credit Agricole Egypt. The loan is provided for the purpose of assisting in green economy investments and financing sub-loan loans to Credit Agricole Egypt’s clients.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) on all Egyptian law aspects in relation to a loan granted to the Arab Republic of Egypt acting through the Central Bank of Egypt and the Egyptian National Railway as beneficiary. The financing is provided for the purpose of upgrading the 119 KM Tanta-El Mansoura-Damietta railway line.

The project scope includes the upgrading of the double-track section Tanta-El Mansoura (54 km), the doubling of the single-track section El Mansoura-Damietta (65 km) and the re-signaling of the whole Tanta-El Mansoura-Damietta railway line including the purchase of railway maintenance machines to be used on the Egyptian railway network, including the Tanta-El Mansoura-Damietta line.

EBRD and Council of the European Union in Egypt on a significant €10.6 million financing deal to support GoBus Transportation in launching Egypt’s first inter-city electric bus fleet.

This transaction, supported by the SEMED Multi-Donor Account, represents a major step forward in promoting sustainable mobility across Egypt’s governorates. The introduction of the new electric buses will offer passengers cleaner, quieter, and safer travel options, leading to reduced emissions and establishing a model for eco-friendly infrastructure in the region.

Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) on a USD 25mln loan to Mediterraneo which will support ongoing growth of the company. Proceeds will be used for financing working capital needs and capital expenditure required for the construction of their new processing facility and distribution center in Egypt, which will be focusing on staple commodities.

EBRD on its first $25 million green financing package with Egypt’s Suez Canal Bank (SCB). This transaction will expand green trade finance and enhance private-sector access to climate-linked loans – supporting MSMEs and households investing in climate adaptation and mitigation technologies as well as strengthen Egypt’s financial ecosystem and advance inclusive, climate-resilient development.

EBRD on Egypt’s first sustainability-linked loan, a landmark US$100 million facility extended to Banque Misr. 

This financing will enable Banque Misr to make more financing available to local women-led or owned micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), as well as to low-income individuals for affordable housing.

EBRD in respect of Egypt’s first green hydrogen facility in the Suez Canal Economic Zone and the first fully integrated green hydrogen plant in Africa.

This transaction involved a USD 80 million loan from the EBRD to  Egypt Green which is owned built and operated by Fertiglobe, Scatec ASA, Orascom Construction and the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Egypt.

Once the facility is fully operational and at full capacity, it will deliver up to 15,000 tons of green hydrogen and save 130,000 of CO2 emissions yearly. The green hydrogen is intended to be used as feedstock for the production of green ammonia both for local use and export. This is a major step towards the decarbonization of Egypt’s carbon- intensive  industries and illustrates the importance that the Egyptian Government gives to significantly reducing carbon emissions.

The National Egyptian Railway Industries Company (NERIC) in relation to the EGP 5,000,000,000 syndicated financing granted by the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), Commercial International Bank (CIB Egypt), and Arab African International Bank (AAIB). The NERIC factory in East Port Said, covering 300,000 square meters across three phases, will produce various railway rolling stock, including metro, monorail, and high-speed trains. 

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the British International Investment (BII), on matters of Egyptian Law in relation to the issuance of Egypt’s first and Africa’s largest Sustainable Development Bond Program amounting to U$500 million by AAIB.

Giza systems on all Egyptian law aspects in relation to the Sharia compliant financing granted from Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and other participating banks. The purpose of the deal is to finance the borrower’s working capital needs and refinancing the borrower’s existing short-term loans, overdrafts, factoring, and leasing facilities.

EBRD as lender’s local counsel, on all Egyptian law aspects in relation to (a) a tier II loan of up to USD 150 million granted to the Commercial International Bank (Egypt) CIB S.A.E; (b) the regulatory framework applicable to subordinated loans in Egypt and, in particular, the legal and regulatory requirements for Tier 2 capital treatment and the restrictions on lenders’ right under a Tier 2 loan; (c) The validity of a use of proceeds clause in a Tier 2 loan; and (d)The applicable bail in regime of a Tier 2 loan.

IFC on the financing of Edita including conducting a limited due diligence on Edita and its subsidiaries in Egypt, reviewing a draft of the loan agreement and the guarantee agreements prepared by IFC, advising on local issues, and issuing an opinion confirming that the transaction documents are valid and enforceable in Egypt.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) on matters of Egyptian law in relation to the EUR15mn Investment Grant Agreement and the EUR16,876mn Grant Agreement (the “Grant Agreements”) granted to the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Ministry of Housing Utilities and Urban Communities, the Holding Company for Water and Kafr El-Sheikh Water Supply and Sanitation Company for technical assistance and investment in infrastructure through the wastewater treatment project in Kafr El-Sheikh governorate.

IFC on its potential subscription in Egypt’s first regulated green bonds’ issuance by CIB.

EBRD as lender’s local counsel, in relation to the USD12mn loan for the development of a new hotel in West Cairo, serving the Grand Egyptian Museum and Great Giza Pyramids. The loan is to Al Dau Al Haram for Hotels Operations SAE, a company established in Egypt to develop and operate the Hyatt Regency hotel within the Pyramids Heights Business Park in West Cairo. The company is part of the Al Dau Development group of companies active in the hospitality sector in Egypt and the UK.

Banque Misr on matters of Egypt law in relation to the Revolving Credit agreement and issuing bank agreement concluded with EBRD.