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Suez Canal Bank Strengthens Its Presence in Upper Egypt with the Opening of a New Sohag Branch

Wednesday 18 February 2026 11:05
Suez Canal Bank Strengthens Its Presence in Upper Egypt with the Opening of a New Sohag Branch

As part of its ambitious geographic expansion strategy, Suez Canal Bank has announced the opening of its latest branch in Sohag Governorate. This step aligns with the bank’s plan to expand across Upper Egypt in line with Egypt Vision 2030 and the Central Bank of Egypt’s directives to promote sustainable development and financial inclusion.

The branch opening ceremony was attended by several senior executives of Suez Canal Bank, including Tarek Salah, Head of Distribution Channels; Nour El Zini, Head of Financial Inclusion, Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility; Adel Abdel Latif, Head of Branch Network; and Ayman Barakat, Head of Commercial Distribution, alongside a number of branch leaders and representatives.

The new branch has been designed internally and externally in accordance with Suez Canal Bank’s updated corporate identity and innovation-driven vision, offering customers a more advanced and flexible banking experience. This move reflects the bank’s commitment to delivering innovative banking services and supporting development projects in economically promising governorates.

Sohag is considered one of the key economic pillars of Upper Egypt, having witnessed significant growth in infrastructure projects, industrial zones, and commercial and investment activities. The opening of the branch reinforces the bank’s role in supporting the local business community and meeting the needs of both individual and corporate customers, further positioning Suez Canal Bank as a development partner across Egypt.

The new Sohag branch offers a wide range of banking solutions, including retail banking services, SME financing programs, comprehensive corporate banking solutions, and advanced digital banking services such as internet banking, mobile banking applications, and the SCB E-Wallet.