In a strategic move aimed at developing Egypt’s non-banking financial sector and promoting digital transformation, the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved the establishment of the country’s first digital platform for investing in real estate fund units. The initiative was proposed by Azimut Egypt, Invest-Gate reports.

The platform represents a pioneering step in the Egyptian market, introducing innovative digital solutions that allow individuals to invest in shared ownership of real estate assets through investment certificates offered via licensed digital platforms.

This initiative follows the FRA Board of Directors’ Resolution No. 125 of 2025, which established the first regulations governing the creation and operation of digital platforms for real estate fund investments, ensuring investor protection while supporting sector stability and growth.

The FRA is currently reviewing the prospectus for the first digital issuance of the “Halan – Azimut” Real Estate Fund, which is set to be launched via the new platform, marking Egypt’s first fully digital real estate investment fund.

The fund’s board includes a diverse mix of financial institutions and real estate developers: Monir Nakhla, and Khaled Saqr representing MNT Tech Holding, Ahmed Abu El Saad representing Azimut Egypt, and independent members Hassan Allam, Hala El-Hadidi, Nora Mashhour, and Mohamed Alawi.

The launch of such platforms aligns with the FRA’s ongoing efforts to expand financial, investment, and insurance inclusion, providing accessible investment products through modern digital tools that reflect global trends and meet the needs of various investor segments.

The authority also aims to create a safe, transparent, and efficient investment environment, regulating all digital platforms dedicated to real estate investment, requiring existing platforms to comply with the new rules, and enabling real estate developers to present their projects through professionally managed real estate investment funds on licensed platforms.

In this context, the FRA has held a series of meetings with leaders in the real estate development sector and electronic platforms engaged in selling property shares to the public. These discussions focused on regulatory guidance, licensing requirements, and fostering a collaborative approach that balances technological innovation with regulatory discipline in Egypt’s non-banking financial sector.