The Middle East Observer2026-03-242026-03-242026-03-18https://dspace.id.com.eg/handle/123456789/7490Egypt Consumes EGP 1 Trillion in Petroleum Products Annually, El-Sisi Says -- Egypt’s Golden License Programme Surpasses 50 Projects as New Investments Approved -- EGX slips as Iran war jitters weigh on investor sentiment -- S&P Affirms Saudi Arabia’s A+ Rating with Stable Outlook -- Egypt’s Trade Deficit Widens to $4.9bn as Imports Outpace Exports -- Egypt Pivots to Bank IPOs as Privatisation Drive Regains Momentum -- EU Allocates €458m in Humanitarian Aid to Middle East and Egypt for 2026enOther