Egypt’s parliament backs economy-focused cabinet reshuffle

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 10, 2026 at 10:03 PM

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On February 10, 2026, Egypt's parliament approved a cabinet reshuffle initiated by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, appointing 13 new ministers. The changes prioritize economic expertise, with new ministers overseeing key portfolios like planning, investment, and foreign trade, and the creation of a deputy prime minister for economic affairs. Ahmed Rostom, a World Bank economist, will head the Ministry of Planning, and Mohamed Farid Saleh will lead the Ministry of Investment. The State Ministry of Information was also restored. The reshuffle aims to address Egypt's struggling economy, impacted by austerity measures, the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and disruptions to Suez Canal revenues.

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Russia 40% Financial Regulatory Authority 50% International Monetary Fund 50% State Information Service 50% World Bank 50% Diaa Rashwan 60% Ahmed Rostom 60% Mohamed Farid Saleh 60% Randa al-Menshawi 60% Gihane Zaki 60% Abdel Fattah el-Sisi 80% Egypt ×590%

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cabinet reshuffle 100% economy 90% economic affairs 70% investment 60% foreign trade 60% economic expertise 50% suez canal 50% international monetary fund 40% austerity measures 40%

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