The Egyptian Exchange is preparing to list eight companies in 2026, most notably MNT-Halan, Bonyan, and Gourmet.

The Egyptian Exchange is preparing to welcome up to eight new listings during 2026, signaling growing momentum in the Egyptian initial public offering (IPO) market, according to reports. Leading the list of candidate companies for listing is MNT-Halan, a leading fintech firm, alongside Bonyan for Real Estate Development, and Gourmet Egypt, which specializes in the restaurant and hospitality sector.

This trend comes in the context of the Egyptian government's efforts to revitalize the capital market and expand the base of listed companies, as it seeks to attract local and foreign investors by streamlining IPO procedures. This step represents an extension of the financial reform efforts adopted by the government to support funding through capital markets as an alternative to traditional borrowing.

MNT-Halan is one of the region's most prominent fintech companies, providing lending and digital payment services to a broad segment of unbanked Egyptians. Meanwhile, Bonyan is active in the real estate development sector, while Gourmet Egypt operates a chain of premium restaurants and food outlets across several governorates.

If the eight planned IPOs are completed, the Egyptian Exchange will record one of the busiest public offering seasons in its recent history, enhancing the market's position on the regional investment map. Investors await further details regarding offering schedules and expected valuations for these companies in the coming months.

What is meant by an Initial Public Offering (IPO)?

It is the process of selling shares of a private company to the public for the first time through a stock exchange, allowing the company to raise funds directly from the market and granting investors the opportunity to own a stake in it. A company that offers its shares publicly becomes a "public joint-stock company" subject to disclosure and transparency standards.