No. Under Article 17 of Egypt's Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 151 of 2020), it is prohibited to send any electronic communication for direct marketing purposes unless the sender has first obtained your prior consent. This covers emails, SMS messages, and other electronic channels used for promotional purposes. The law applies to any business operating in Egypt that contacts you digitally.
Article 18 further outlines the obligations marketers must follow: the marketing purpose must be specified and clear, and senders must not disclose your contact details to third parties for marketing purposes. Importantly, you must be given a straightforward and free way to opt out of receiving further communications at any time. If you withdraw consent, the sender must stop contacting you.
As an expat, if you are receiving unwanted marketing messages from Egyptian businesses, you are legally entitled to demand they stop and to report persistent violations to the Personal Data Protection Center. Practical tip: When providing your phone number or email to a shop, restaurant, or service in Egypt, ask specifically whether your details will be used for marketing. A business that signs you up for promotions without asking is likely in breach of Articles 17 and 18 of the law.
This is general legal information, not legal advice. For advice on your specific situation, consult a lawyer licensed in Egypt.