E1: Egypt’s record remittances & Saudi credit upgrade – All your Middle East finance in under 5 minutes!

Welcome to the very first episode of Money in Minutes – the first AI-powered daily finance podcast focused on the Middle East. Every day, we break down the most important economic and market stories across the region in under 5 minutes so you can start your day smarter.

In this episode (27 July 2025):

• Egypt’s real estate shock: New levies on Cairo-Alex Desert Road and North Coast land could drive property prices higher.

• Record-breaking remittances: Egyptian expats sent an all-time May high, boosting FX reserves and supporting the economy.

• Debt Watch: Egypt’s local debt issuances set to top EGP 2.4 trillion this quarter, with treasury bills dominating amid 27.5% interest rates.

• IPO Watch: National Printing prices its EGX IPO at EGP 21.25 per share, derisking with anchor investors.

• Saudi Economy: Fitch affirms the Kingdom’s credit rating at A+, while oil exports hit a 4-year low.

• Regional Investment: Saudi and Syrian companies sign SAR billions in agreements to rebuild infrastructure and industry.

• Markets Wrap: EGX30 rallies, Tadawul dips, BTC edges up, and Brent crude falls to USD 68.

Every episode is curated from the region’s most trusted financial sources and distilled into a clear, AI-narrated briefing designed for busy professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to understand the pulse of the Middle East economy: fast.

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