100 EGP uniform departure fee for foreigners leaving Egypt
In new amendments to the law on state financial resource development fees, aimed at developing and simplifying the mechanisms for applying a number of existing fees, addressing the need for greater clarity and harmonization of treatment principles revealed by practical implementation, and responding to the tourism sector, the Egyptian Tax Authority reported yesterday that regarding the fee levied on departure from Egyptian territory, which has been in place for years, the new amendment has standardized its value at 100 Egyptian pounds for foreigners leaving Egypt, instead of varying in some cases, thereby contributing to simplified application and uniform treatment.
At the same time, as pre-operational tests are currently underway from both sides, the relevant authorities in Egypt and Saudi Arabia are nearing the announcement of the official launch of the electricity interconnection project between the two countries, with a targeted capacity of 3,000 megawatts, which serves to enhance energy security and integration between the two nations.
The Egyptian government stated that the meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly and Central Bank Governor Hassan Abdalla confirmed the availability of a secure level of foreign currency reserves, sufficient to secure strategic needs for basic commodities.
According to a report issued by the Egyptian Plant Quarantine Authority, oranges, tangerines, and lemons topped the list of agricultural exports this year, totaling 2.3 million tons.
Nadim Elias, head of the Export Council for Printing and Packaging Industries at the Egyptian Industries Federation, stated that sector exports rose by 15% during the period from January to July 2026, reaching $620.6 million, compared to $540.2 million during the same period in 2025, an increase of $80.4 million, reflecting the sector’s continued performance improvement and its ability to expand into foreign markets.
According to the index issued by the Global Center on AI Governance, which measures countries’ readiness to establish organized policies and regulations for the development and use of artificial intelligence, Egypt topped the list of Arab countries with 41.3 points out of 100, followed by Jordan with 40.5 points, Qatar with 38.9 points, the UAE with 38.5 points, Oman with 36.2 points, Morocco with 35.6 points, and Saudi Arabia with 33.4 points. The index aims to measure the extent of countries’ readiness to develop and use AI in a safe, fair, and transparent manner, while protecting rights and enhancing accountability and sustainability.
