On his first working day, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Dr. Mohamed Farid, Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority, and Dr. Islam Ezzam, Chairman of the Egyptian Stock Exchange, in the presence of Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk. The meeting focused on the government’s full support for developing the Egyptian capital market as a key tool for economic growth, increasing investment rates, and enhancing private sector participation. Dr. Farid emphasized ongoing close coordination between the authority and the stock exchange to ensure market stability and develop its role in financing companies and providing diverse investment solutions, with a focus on market integrity, transparency, and financial technology. Dr. Ezzam stated that the stock exchange will proceed on two parallel tracks: deepening the market by introducing new financial products such as derivatives, and activating the market maker mechanism to provide greater opportunities for investors and enhance market efficiency and competitiveness.

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk mentioned studying incentives for large-scale listings to encourage companies to list and trade, thus increasing market depth and reflecting the state’s seriousness in expanding ownership and attracting more local and foreign investments.