The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) gained 2.1 billion pounds at the end of Tuesday's trading after the government announced it would restructure public and business sector companies, many of which are listed on the EGX.

The EGX 30 benchmark index went up 0.56 percent to close at 7,021.42 points.

The broader EGX 70 index of the leading smaller and mid cap enterprises (SME) increased by 1.75 percent to reach 383.08 points.

The all-embracing EGX 100 index rose by 0.94 percent to hit 790.58 points.