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Egyptian expatriates' remittances record $13 billion in the first quarter of 2026/2027

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Remittances from Egyptians working abroad reached about $13 billion in the first quarter of the 2026/2027 fiscal year, covering July to September 2026, according to the Central Bank of Egypt. The figure is up 20.4% from roughly $10.8 billion in the same period a year earlier.

Remittances from Egyptians working abroad, particularly in the Gulf, are one of the main sources of foreign currency for Egypt's economy.

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