Doaa Elsayed

Debt swaps and the devil in the details

Urban & Economy_

Egypt is moving past "quick fix" land sales like Ras El-Hekma to historic debt swaps. But is the $8B China deal a developmental win or a Sri Lanka-style risk?

Doaa Elsayed_ 11-1-2026

Debt swaps and the devil in the details

From Ras El-Hekma to Alam Al-Roum: The risks of selling land to service debt

Urban & Economy_

Egypt is leaning on megadeals like Ras El-Hekma and Alam Al-Roum to ease debt pressure. Analysts warn land sales can’t replace sustainable growth.

Doaa Elsayed_ 21-12-2025

From Ras El-Hekma to Alam Al-Roum: The risks of selling land to service debt

Egypt's debt strategy: What the first round missed and what comes next

Urban & Economy_

As Egypt prepares a new debt strategy, experts question missed targets, rising debt-service costs and reliance on short-term borrowing and external inflows.

Doaa Elsayed_ 8-12-2025

Egypt's debt strategy: What the first round missed and what comes next

Dollar drain: Egypt’s government crowds out the private sector

Urban & Economy_

Egypt’s public sector doubled its dollar borrowing from local banks, squeezing private firms and prompting fresh warnings from the IMF over rising fiscal risks.

Doaa Elsayed_ 4-8-2025

Dollar drain: Egypt’s government crowds out the private sector