Egyptians’ remittances hit record $13bn in Q1 of FY2026/27

RIYADH: Remittances from Egyptians working abroad rose 20.4 percent year on year to a record $13 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026/27, official data showed. The July-September inflows increased from about $10.8 billion in the same period a year earlier, according to data released by the Central Bank of Egypt. Remittances also reached a record $38.2 billion during the first nine months of 2026, covering January to September, compared with $30.2 billion in the same period a year ear