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Egypt officials review food security and economic stability
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held meetings to address food security and national economic stability. In a meeting with Minister of Supply Sherif Farouk, the Prime Minister reviewed the status of the subsidized bread system and the availability of essential commodities. The Ministry of Supply is focusing on ensuring a steady supply of flour to bakeries and maintaining strategic reserves of basic goods to stabilize markets.
Additionally, the Ministry is auditing subsidy card data to ensure aid reaches eligible citizens efficiently. The Minister also highlighted ongoing efforts to implement price reduction initiatives for various goods.
Separately, Prime Minister Madbouly met with Central Bank of Egypt Governor Hassan Abdalla to discuss economic priorities, including inflation reduction and increasing foreign currency inflows. Recent data shows a significant rise in remittances from Egyptians working abroad, which grew by 28.1% to approximately $29.7 billion between January and July 2026. July 2026 remittances alone saw a 20% year-on-year increase, reaching $4.5 billion.
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Central Bank of Egypt · Hassan Abdalla · Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade · Mostafa Madbouly · Sherif Farouk
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mostafa Madbouly met with Minister of Supply Sherif Farouk to review bread and food commodity systems. aqarlight.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Supply is working to ensure the availability of flour for bakeries and the stability of essential goods. aqarlight.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Remittances from Egyptians working abroad increased by 28.1% between January and July 2026. www.bnokonline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry is reviewing and auditing subsidy data to improve the efficiency of the support system. aqarlight.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Remittances reached approximately $29.7 billion during the January to July 2026 period. www.bnokonline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] July 2026 remittances rose by 20% to $4.5 billion compared to $3.8 billion in July 2025. www.bnokonline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Remittances from Egyptians working abroad rose by 28.1% between January and July 2026. www.bnokonline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry is reviewing and auditing subsidy card data to improve system efficiency. aqarlight.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] July 2026 remittances increased by 20% compared to July 2025, reaching $4.5 billion. www.bnokonline.com