2020-03-24
In a letter dated March 23, 2020, the Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt announces initiatives to support the tourism sector, including a 50 billion Egyptian pound fund offering 8% interest to finance companies and tourism establishments for renovation and upgrade of hotels, floating hotels, and tourist transport fleets. The letter also mentions a maximum two-year repayment period for credit facilities, with a grace period of up to six months for salary, supplier, and maintenance payments for specific tourism activities. These initiatives are subject to each client's credit study prepared by the bank.