National Bank of Egypt’s SME Financing Portfolio Reaches EGP 218 Billion in 2026

Tuesday 10 November 2026 09:40

Mohamed El-Etreby, CEO of the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), announced that the bank’s small and medium-sized enterprise financing portfolio reached EGP 218 billion in 2026, compared to EGP 195 billion in 2025 and EGP 172 billion in 2024.

SME Financing Portfolio Records Continued Growth

Speaking at the People and Banks Conference, El-Etreby explained that the increase reflects the continued expansion of the bank’s financing activities targeting small businesses, as well as its efforts to broaden access to funding for this segment.

Supporting Economic Growth and Financial Inclusion

He emphasized that NBE continues to expand its financing support for small enterprises, recognizing their role as key drivers of economic growth and job creation, while contributing to stronger domestic production and greater financial inclusion.