The Egyptian Federation for Financing Medium, Small, & Micro Projects (MSMEF) announced that microfinance portfolios have surpassed EGP 101bn in the second quarter of 2025, benefiting more than 4.1 million clients across the country. Hala Abu Elsaad, Chairperson of the MSMEF, said the achievement underscores the sector’s resilience and developmental role despite ongoing economic challenges. Corporate financing portfolios also expanded by 16%, exceeding EGP 42bn and serving about 1.8 million clients. Direct financing balances—up to EGP 266,000—amounted to EGP 36.1bn by June 2025, serving 671,000 clients, in addition to indirect financing extended to microfinance associations and companies. Medium enterprise financing also recorded exceptional growth, with a 130% increase during the comparison period, reaching EGP 20.7bn by June 2025 and serving 14,500 clients—an 81% rise year-on-year.