EGX 30 slips 0.25% as Orascom Construction posts 52% H1 revenue jump

The EGX 30 fell 0.25% to 55,276.8 points on Aug. 18, with corporate earnings driving the session's narrative. Orascom Construction reported a 52% year-on-year jump in consolidated H1 2026 revenue, while backlog reached $10.9 billion, rapporte آراب فاينانس. EFG Holding posted higher revenue as Bank NXT profit rose 33%, according to Gulf Business. Egyptian Resorts reported Q1 consolidated profit of EGP 11.4 million, d'après TradingView.