A total of 182 companies were founded with an issued capital of EGP 666 million in the period between November 22 and 26, Investment Minister Ashraf Salman said on Sunday.

An average of 37 companies was established daily in the described period, according to a statement issued by the General Authority for Investment.

The companies operate in the sectors of agriculture, industry, tourism, services, communication and information technology, construction and finance, it said.