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The panel discussion “Learning as a Future Equity” took center stage at L&D Hub 2026, organized by The Trainer, bringing together prominent business, L&D, and HR leaders to explore the growing importance of learning and development as a…

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Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday opened the fifth edition of the Africa Health Exhibition and Conference (Africa Health ExCon 2026), where Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya warned of severe continental risks from…

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The European Union (EU) has unveiled an ambitious new initiative aimed at accelerating the green energy transition across the Mediterranean region, with plans to mobilise up to €25bn in investments by 2035. The initiative, known as the…

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Egypt is preparing to launch its universal health insurance system in Minya, home to around seven million residents, making it the first governorate to join the programme’s second phase, Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel…

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Two hundred and fifty companies and more than 70 career counsellors will gather at the Grand Egyptian Museum on June 19 for the “Start 2026” youth employment and training summit, Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy announced.…

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Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, said the philosophy underpinning Egypt’s economic and social development plan for fiscal year 2026/27 and the medium-term development strategy through 2029/30 is based on…

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Dacian Cioloș, former Prime Minister of Romania, ex-European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, and current candidate for Secretary-General of La Francophonie, has concluded a five-day official visit to Egypt, underscoring…

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On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Manuel de Falla, one of the most universal figures in Spanish music, the Embassy of Spain in Egypt presents the concert Alla Spagnola. This performance features the renowned Spanish…

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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting Wednesday at the Government Headquarters in the New Administrative Capital to review ongoing efforts to maximize the utilization of companies and factories affiliated with the Ministry of…

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The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development has unveiled the key features of Egypt’s Economic and Social Development Plan for fiscal year (FY) 2026/27, as well as the medium-term development framework covering the period from FY…

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Egypt’s Rania Al-Mashat officially assumed her duties as United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) on Tuesday, announcing plans to launch a coalition of…

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For Romania and Egypt, the Francophonie has never been only about language. It has also been about modernisation and inspiration for a better future. Our countries share many meaningful experiences. Among them, the French language and…

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has called for strengthening the global competitiveness of Egyptian universities and expanding international academic partnerships as part of broader efforts to position Egypt as a regional hub for…

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Wealth Plus Developments has launched VERS Commercial Arena, a mixed-use project in New Cairo with total investments estimated at EGP 4bn. The development brings together commercial, administrative, and medical units, designed to serve as…

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Egypt plans to increase hotel capacity in the Nazlet El-Semman area adjacent to the Giza Pyramids from roughly 5,000 rooms to between 15,000 and 20,000 rooms, a development expected to attract 2 million to 3 million additional tourists,…

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Macron once campaigned for Ramy Shaath's freedom. Now he wants to deport him Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Thu, 05/21/2026 - 09:49 The Palestinian-Egyptian academic and organiser faces deportation from France over his Gaza activism…

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African universities must urgently overhaul any form of institutional systems that hinder women’s rise to leadership, rather than merely focusing on expanding access for them, experts warned at a high-level webinar commemorating…

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Islam Azzam, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), said the authority views promoting financial literacy among young people and university students as a strategic investment in the future of the non-banking financial…

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As Egypt marks the bicentennial of its first modern educational mission to Europe in 1826, a new era of creative expression is emerging. For decades, the national conversation leaned heavily on nostalgia, conjuring up images of…

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The Romanian government, through cybersecurity firm Bitdefender, has provided a financial contribution to fund computer equipment for Senghor University’s newly inaugurated campus in Borg El Arab, Egypt, the Embassy of Romania in Cairo…

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between Egypt and France while underscoring the importance of supporting stability and…

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The value of trade exchange between Egypt and France increased to $2.96bn in 2025, up from $2.94bn in 2024, reflecting annual growth of 1%, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). The figures were…

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Egypt is targeting an economic growth rate of 5.4% and total investments of EGP 3.7trn for the upcoming fiscal year (FY) 2026/27, the Minister of Planning and Economic Development announced on Sunday. Presenting the economic and social…

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President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has directed the government to reinforce strategic commodity reserves, intensify anti-inflation measures, and expand spending on healthcare, education, and social protection during a meeting with Prime…

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Egypt’s Ministry of Health has launched new clinics under the presidential “Your Health is Happiness” initiative to expand mental health services and further integrate psychological care into the public healthcare system. Speaking at the…

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Egypt’s Defence Minister Ashraf Salem Zaher oversaw the main phase of the “Badr 2026” tactical military exercise, conducted by a unit of the Third Field Army with live ammunition, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain combat readiness.…

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Egypt’s unemployment rate fell to 6.3% in 2025, down from 6.6% the previous year, supported by effective economic reforms as the country’s workforce expanded to 34.15m, Planning and Economic Development Minister Ahmed Rostom said. The…

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Healthcare company Opella has appointed Murali Rao as its Brand and Innovation Head for the Africa, Middle East and Turkey (AMET) zone, mandating him to steer the firm’s brand portfolio and innovation roadmap. Rao, who joined the company…

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Palestinians head to the polls for first time since Gaza war Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Sat, 04/25/2026 - 13:12 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and in Gaza's Deir al-Balah vote in municipal elections Palestinian President Mahmoud…

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Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said EGP 80bn has been allocated in the fiscal year (FY) 2026/2027 budget to programmes aimed at supporting and stimulating production, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and exports of goods and services. The…

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Egypt marked Earth Day 2026 on Wednesday under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” as part of ongoing efforts to raise environmental awareness and accelerate the transition to clean energy, the Ministry of Local Development and Environment…

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Arts & Culture When Egyptians made blue A pot of Egyptian blue pigment pellets. Photos by Grace DuVal Anna Lamb Harvard Staff Writer April 13, 2026 4 min read Art Museums workshop explores 1st synthesized pigment, examines its legacy The…

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Olusola Oyewole Secretary General of the Association of African Universities Africa’s higher education sector is expanding at an unprecedented pace. However, beyond increasing access, the real challenge lies in ensuring quality,…

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lara Wade Director of Communications Mobile: (813) 833-1498 lwade@aasa.org Alexandria, Va. – March 26, 2026 — A significantly higher percentage of superintendents reported declining economic conditions this…

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lara Wade Director of Communications Mobile: (813) 833-1498 lwade@aasa.org Alexandria, Va. (Jan. 21, 2026) – AASA, The School Superintendents Association, and National PTA are pleased to announce the winner…