News
09 April 2018

IsDB to pump $3bn into Egypt developmental projects

Region:
Middle East & Africa

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is set to lend $3 billion to support a number of developmental projects in Egypt between 2018 and 2020. It will also invest in developmental projects in Sinai in the field of water desalination, as well as create a $500 million fund to support small and medium-sized projects.

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