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Egypt has condemned attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, reaffirming its full solidarity with both countries and rejecting any actions that violate the sovereignty of Gulf states or threaten regional security and stability. In a statement…

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Egypt has disbursed EGP 42bn in early June pension payments to 10.2 million beneficiaries ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday, following the official nationwide launch of its comprehensive digital social insurance system. Major General Gamal…

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Egypt’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market continues to demonstrate resilience and long-term investor confidence despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the region, according to the Middle East M&A Market Analysis Q1 2026 released…

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The Economic Concentration Review Committee at the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) has approved eight acquisition and investment transactions across a range of sectors, underscoring continued merger and acquisition activity involving…

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Egypt has received fresh international recognition for the rapid development of its civil aviation sector and its growing ability to host major global aviation events, following the successful organization of the 38th IATA Ground Handling…

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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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Egypt and Mauritania have explored opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation in healthcare, with discussions focusing on medical training, pharmaceutical collaboration, preventive healthcare and medical tourism during a meeting between…

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Egypt’s trade deficit widened by 48.8% year-on-year to $4.6bn in March 2026, compared with $3.1bn in the same month of 2025, according to the latest Monthly Foreign Trade Data bulletin issued by Egypt’s Central Agency for Public…

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Ahmed Rostom, Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Andreas Schaal, Director for Global Relations and Cooperation at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), to discuss strengthening…

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Omar Radwan, Chairperson of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), announced that one of the Exchange’s top priorities—developed in coordination with the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA)—is the implementation of a comprehensive plan to…

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Mohamed Farid, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met with Ethiopis Tafara, Regional Vice-President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and his accompanying delegation to review the ministry’s…

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Rights group PEN America says Douma's 'case embodies part of an escalating crackdown on writers in Egypt'.

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Egypt and Turkey are moving to deepen energy cooperation as Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts Gulf energy flows, increasing the significance of Eastern Mediterranean energy infrastructure.

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CAIRO, June 3 (Reuters) - Israeli strikes killed three Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, health officials said, and the Palestinian militant group Hamas said an end to such attacks was crucial to further talks on safeguarding a…

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By Enas Alashray and Patricia Zengerle CAIRO/WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - Gulf hostilities flared again on Wednesday, with an Iranian missile attack damaging Kuwait's airport and the U.S. military carrying out strikes near the Strait 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 is studying a comprehensive plan to develop the Blue Hole diving site within the Abu Galum Protected Area in South Sinai while safeguarding its fragile marine ecosystem, according to the Ministry of Local Development and Environment.…

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Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, said a new package of customs facilitation measures marks a further step towards simplifying procedures for the business community and reducing administrative burdens on economic operators,…

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Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, and Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Sherif Farouk, inaugurated the 14th edition of Food Ingredients Africa (Fi Africa) and ProPak MENA 2026, the region’s leading trade exhibitions for…

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Partnerships and innovation are fundamental pillars for building an Africa that is more inclusive of persons with disabilities, Eman Karim, General Supervisor of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), stated during the…

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Alexandria has completed 173 developmental projects under the “Decent Life” presidential initiative and processed 93.32% of building reconciliation requests, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed during a meeting on Tuesday.…

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Egypt will adopt a “Greening Cairo” project aimed at converting evacuated urban spaces into green areas to increase the per capita share of green spaces, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Tuesday. Speaking during a meeting at…

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Mohammed Taha al-Ahmed previously served in the Syrian Salvation Government led by the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, while Egypt is one of the strongest opponents of Islamism in the region.

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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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CAIRO, June 2 (Reuters) - Israeli fire killed at least three Palestinians in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Gaza health officials said. Medics said at least one person was killed and four were wounded when an Israeli…

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Egypt’s Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced that fiscal year 2026/2027 will witness the implementation of a series of tax, customs, and property facilitation packages aimed at easing obligations and reducing burdens on citizens…

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Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a high-level meeting to review proposals for establishing a global logistics distribution hub within the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), as part of Egypt’s strategy to attract foreign…

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Raafat Hindi, Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, said the government is targeting outsourcing exports of $6bn this year, up from approximately $5.2bn in 2024, as part of efforts to strengthen Egypt’s position as…

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Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a high-level meeting Monday to review measures aimed at strengthening oversight and enforcement across food production factories nationwide, as part of broader efforts to enhance food safety…

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Majid Al Futtaim has commenced the first phase of construction works for JUNCTION, its mixed-use business park development in West Cairo, with enabling works valued at approximately EGP 500m. The initial phase will focus on delivering the…

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The growing momentum behind proposals to establish a unified body to regulate and represent Egypt’s real estate developers could mark a turning point for the sector, according to Savills Egypt, which believes such a framework would…

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Egypt is advancing strategic energy and mining partnerships with Turkey and Azerbaijan, highlighted by Turkish firm OZ Mining launching gold exploration studies in the Egyptian Eastern Desert and the activation of a long-term oil and gas…

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Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) has launched a new payment plan for its SouthMed project on Egypt’s North Coast, offering a limited number of fully finished chalets with a 1.5% down payment and an instalment period of up to 15 years. The…

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Cairo's East Nile monorail opened to passengers this month as a flagship of Egypt's infrastructure ambitions.

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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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Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced a major archaeological discovery at the Panhesy Tomb site in the Matariya district of Ain Shams, unveiling new evidence of funerary practices and daily life in the ancient…

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Egypt’s Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced that EGP 90bn has been earmarked in the 2026/2027 fiscal year budget to expand programmes supporting production, exports, and entrepreneurship. Kouchouk said the allocations include EGP…

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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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Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued a new decision reducing the fees charged by Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR) for all participants operating within digital platforms dedicated to investment…

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CAIRO, May 31 (Reuters) - An Israeli airstrike killed at least two Palestinians and wounded 12 on Sunday at a Gaza cafe that was packed with people celebrating public holidays, health officials said. There was no immediate Israeli comment.…

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An Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) has uncovered a series of significant discoveries at the ancient site of Ihnasya (Heracleopolis Magna) in Beni Suef, offering fresh insights into the city’s…

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Egypt’s Health Ministry announced it will launch a nationwide “Newborn Care Pathway” programme through primary healthcare units and centres starting June 1, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen maternal and child health services. The…

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Madinet Masr announced its standalone financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, reporting resilient profitability, strong cash generation, and accelerated project deliveries despite a normalization in market demand following…

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Egypt’s presidential Housing for All Egyptians initiative is approaching a landmark milestone of one million affordable housing units, further cementing its status as the largest housing programme for low- and middle-income citizens in the…

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Egypt’s real estate market entered a more measured phase of growth in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, as the sector adjusted following several years of rapid expansion fuelled by aggressive project launches, flexible payment schemes, and…

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Omar Radwan, Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), said Egypt’s capital market is entering a new phase of growth and expansion, supported by the government’s IPO programme, an increase in listed companies, wider market tools, and…

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Egypt races to salvage Gaza ceasefire as Israeli attacks and displacement threats push deal to the brink of collapse.

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By Dawoud Abu Alkas , Haseeb Alwazeer and Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA/CAIRO, May 29 (Reuters) - Hamas said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration that his country would expand its area of control in Gaza was a…

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By Rami Ayyub, Nidal al-Mughrabi and Jana Choukeir JERUSALEM/CAIRO, May 27 (Reuters) - Israel said on Wednesday it had killed Hamas's newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza, days after it killed his predecessor, while intensifying…

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Cairo's new monorail slices across the city skyline, running above the familiar chaos of blaring horns and ageing buses' exhaust fumes that mark rush hour below. The $4.5 billion monorail, opened this month, is among Egypt's most prominent…

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Pope Leo XIV has called for stronger global safeguards to ensure artificial intelligence remains “human-centred” and does not come to dominate humanity, warning that technological power should not automatically translate into authority…

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CAIRO/GAZA, May 25 (Reuters) - An Israeli airstrike on a tent in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday killed two people including a six-year-old girl and wounded 17 other people, including children, Palestinian health officials said. Medics…

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Mohamed Salah could not bring himself to walk away. Twenty minutes after the final whistle had heralded the end of his Liverpool career, the Egypt international stood before the Kop and basked in the acclaim of his supporters. Nine years,…

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A small boat believed to be part of the Global Sumud Flotilla that was carrying aid for Gaza has washed ashore in Egypt

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To avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the hajj praying in Mecca's Grand Mosque and retreated to the comfort of an air-conditioned hotel room to perform her daytime prayers.…

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Mokhtar Abdel Latif, Chairperson of the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), held talks with Emad El Senbaty, Chairperson of the French Chamber of Commerce in Cairo, joined by representatives of the chamber’s industry committee…

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The Swiss Chamber in Egypt (SwissCham Egypt) hosted its Annual Gala Dinner 2026 in Cairo under the theme “Two Nations, One Shared Impact – A Legacy Beyond Generations,” bringing together senior officials, diplomats, and business leaders to…

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Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi announced the launch of a special edition of the Egypt Mining Forum, set for September 28-29 in the New Administrative Capital under the patronage and in the presence of President…

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Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, held talks with Chitose Noguchi, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Egypt, and her accompanying delegation to discuss expanding cooperation in green…

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Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Amr El-Gharib, Governor of Menoufeya, during a field visit to review development projects under the economic and social development plan and assess efforts to enhance…

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Egypt-based Al Shroouk Scan and Lab announced plans to secure $20m in new financing to support its expansion strategy across Cairo and other governorates. Chairperson Abdallah Mostafa said the group is preparing to expand into Cairo’s…

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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Ahmed El Sewedy, President and CEO of Elsewedy Electric, to review the company’s business strategy, expansion plans, and investment projects across multiple sectors. Senior company officials also…

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Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, witnessed the signing of a contract between the Egyptian Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority (MRMIA) and Xcalibur to implement a nationwide airborne geophysical…

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More than 4,000 years before sourdough starters became a global trend during lockdown, Aish Shamsi — ‘sun bread’ — had already been masterfully refined in Upper Egypt. There, it continues to be prepared through inherited fermentation…

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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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New Event Developments has announced the launch of its latest residential project, LAYAL Residence, in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, as part of its continued expansion in the country’s real estate market and ongoing investment in new…

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Winvestor Developments has announced the launch of its new residential project, Aurevia Community, in the Sixth Settlement area of New Cairo, as part of the company’s broader expansion strategy in the Egyptian real estate market. The…

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Coldwell Banker Commercial Advantage, Edafa Venture, and Prime Group Egypt have jointly launched PropTech Hub, a new investment and development platform designed to support real estate technology startups in Egypt and the wider region.…

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The Egyptian government is moving forward with a comprehensive plan to regulate the country’s real estate market through a new legislative framework aimed at strengthening governance, preventing project delays, protecting buyers, and…

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By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Mahmoud Issa CAIRO/GAZA, May 24 (Reuters) - An Israeli airstrike on an apartment in a refugee camp in central Gaza on Sunday left three people dead, including a six-month-old child, health officials said. Medics…

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The world heavyweight champion is pushed by the former Dutch kickboxer to 11 rounds in Egypt.

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Heavyweight boxing king Oleksandr Usyk retained his titles after a dramatic and controversial stoppage victory over kick-boxer Rico Verhoeven with a second left of the 11th round in Egypt on Saturday. In the shadow of the Great Pyramid of…

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For more than 4,600 years, the Great Pyramid of Giza has stood almost unchanged on the edge of the Egyptian desert. A new scientific study suggests that its extraordinary resilience may stem not only from its immense size, but also from a…

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Salah Gombalat, Minister of State for Military Production, held a meeting with chairpersons of affiliated companies and units to review progress on ongoing projects, assess implementation rates, and monitor development plans across…

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Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, has approved licences and authorisations for eight companies to operate across a range of non-banking financial activities. The approvals aim to support the expansion of…

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Egypt played a leading role at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, where six international health resolutions spearheaded by the country were adopted, underscoring its growing influence in shaping global health policy. Health…

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The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) expects annual headline inflation to accelerate through the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, driven partly by unfavourable base effects, supply-side pressures linked to ongoing regional conflict, exchange-rate…

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Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, convened a high-level meeting with Ashraf Negm, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the National Investment Bank (NIB); Osama Saleh, Chairperson of Ayady for Investment and…

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Banque Misr has announced the launch of a dedicated financing programme for residential solar panel systems, offering flexible repayment terms and competitive benefits tailored to different customer segments, as part of its commitment to…

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Mastercard has announced a new partnership with Commercial International Bank (CIB) to strengthen digital payments innovation and broaden access to financial solutions in the Egyptian market. Under the collaboration, Mastercard will…

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Banks and mortgage companies participating in the Affordable Housing Initiative have provided financing worth EGP 73.09bn to more than 583,700 clients until August 2024. According to a report from the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance…

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Housing and Development Bank (HDB) delivered robust financial and operational performance during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, supported by the effective execution of its ambitious 2025-2030 strategy. The results were reflected in growth…

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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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Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Ethiopis Tafara, International Finance Corporation (IFC) Vice President for Africa, to discuss practical steps to strengthen bilateral cooperation and review progress on…

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French commission advises against deporting Egyptian-Palestinian activist Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Fri, 05/22/2026 - 08:49 Ramy Shaath hails 'embarrassing' ruling for French government against removal from country, which does not…

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[Nile Post] The government of Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to offering scholarship opportunities to Ugandan students as part of efforts to strengthen the long-standing bilateral cooperation between the two countries, particularly in…

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By Will Dunham May 21 (Reuters) - If ever there were a structure built to stand the test of time, it surely would be the Great Pyramid of Giza, a transcendent monument to human imagination and ambition. Since being erected during the Old…

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The remark came days after a new maritime cooperation agreement between Cairo and Asmara.

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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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One of One Developments has announced the opening of its new headquarters, marking a strategic step to support operational growth and upcoming projects in New Cairo, Sheikh Zayed, and coastal destinations. During the launch event, attended…

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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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Versatile Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed is a significant omission from the 27-man preliminary squad.

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QatarEnergy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Egypt and ExxonMobil to study enabling the potential development and commercialisation of gas discoveries in Cyprus through Egypt’s existing gas and LNG…

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Egyptian Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said local pharmaceutical manufacturing is essential for building resilient healthcare supply chains and reducing vulnerability to global crises. Speaking at a healthcare supply chain event…

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Egypt has launched a unified digital environmental data registry for industrial facilities to support green transformation and help factories comply with international environmental requirements. In a statement, the Ministry of Local…

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Egypt has reaffirmed its access to international capital markets despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty, issuing $1bn in social and development bonds in what the government described as the first sovereign issuance of its kind in the…

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CAIRO, May 20 (Reuters) - Iran is seeking to establish a mechanism with Oman to ensure sustainable security in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told state TV on Wednesday. He said Iran was ready…

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Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly described the New Delta Project as a major integrated national initiative that reflects the state’s commitment to strengthening food security and reshaping Egypt’s agricultural landscape. Madbouly…

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Odyssey Gallery inaugurated two new exhibitions by artists Wael Hamdan and Abdel Moein Saleh on May 10, in an evening attended by a distinguished gathering of artists and prominent figures from Cairo’s cultural scene, reinforcing the…

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Thousands of Palestinian patients remain stranded in Gaza awaiting treatment abroad The Palestinian health ministry in Gaza said only 29 patients requiring treatment abroad were able to leave through the Rafah crossing with Egypt on…

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Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, discussed expanding healthcare cooperation and exchanging expertise with his counterparts from Burkina Faso and Lebanon on the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly in…

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor Hassan Abdalla to review inflation trends, foreign currency reserves, and overall economic performance amid ongoing regional geopolitical tensions.…

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Egypt targets the implementation of a plan to transition from in-kind to cash subsidies by the end of 2026, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Eissa said on Tuesday. Speaking at the annual meeting of the American Chamber of…

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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is celebrating five decades of partnership with Egypt’s private sector, during which it has invested and mobilized more than $10bn across nearly 300 projects since 1976. According to IFC, these…

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Egypt aims to become one of the top five players globally across seven shortlisted industrial sectors by 2035 through deep integration into global supply chains, the country’s industry minister announced during an event marking 50 years of…

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Annual urban headline inflation slowed to 14.9% in April 2026, down from 15.2% in March, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), which attributed the moderation primarily to easing non-food inflation despite a rebound in food price…

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Egypt is exploring the establishment of small and medium-sized factories within villages as part of the new “Productive Villages” initiative, designed to harness local resources and create jobs. The pilot phase will be rolled out in two…

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Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, held talks with his Algerian counterpart, Yacine Oualid, on strengthening bilateral cooperation and translating the longstanding fraternal ties between the two countries…

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Egypt as free of trachoma, making it the seventh country in the Eastern Mediterranean region to eliminate the disease, one of the world’s leading preventable causes of blindness.…

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Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid, met with Haitham El Maayergi, executive vice-president of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), alongside senior bank officials, to discuss opportunities for expanding…

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MAGRABI Retail has signed an agreement to acquire a 51% stake in Baraka Optics Group, one of Egypt’s leading optical retail chains. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Egyptian Competition…

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PRE Group announced the completion and full delivery of its Hadaba residential project in 6th of October City, while continuing construction works at Ivoire West in Sheikh Zayed City. The company said it is progressing with phased…

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Egypt is intensifying efforts to position itself as a leading global golf tourism destination through the participation of the Egyptian Golf Federation (EGF) and the Egyptian Tourism Authority (ETA) in the IAGTO European Convention (IEC)…

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A gunman opened fire in the street in southern Egypt and killed eight people on Monday, before police forces killed him, security services said.

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Edita Food Industries has reported a strong start to 2026, posting significant growth in revenues and profitability during the first quarter, supported by rising demand, strong volume growth, and improved operational efficiency. The…

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Egypt has successfully opened new agricultural export markets in Peru, Panama and Mexico for oranges, grapes and strawberry seedlings, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk announced. The move comes in line with…

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Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, has approved updated licensing requirements for cosmetics factories, aligning national regulations with the international ISO 22716 standard for Good Manufacturing Practices. The ministry said…

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Kamel Al-Wazir, Egypt’s Minister of Transport, witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the financing, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Borg El Arab dry port and logistics zone in Borg El Arab…

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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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The World Health Organization has honoured Egyptian physician Heba El Sewedy, founder and chair of the Ahl Masr Foundation and Burn Hospital, with the Director-General’s Award in recognition of her pioneering contributions to burn care.…

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Egypt is advancing an initiative to produce 200 megawatts of solar energy for state-owned industrial facilities as part of a broader drive to implement structural reforms and secure the financial sustainability of state assets. The…

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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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Legacy Hotels has announced a strategic partnership with world-renowned architectural firm Robert Trent Jones II (RTJ II) to redevelop the golf course at the Mena House, Cairo. The hotel is a property of the Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG).…

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Egypt is developing a unified, integrated cash-based social protection programme that categorises beneficiaries into tiers based on income, allowing for dynamic movement into and out of the system as living conditions change, Prime…

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The Egyptian government will launch a national campaign to sterilise and vaccinate stray dogs in response to a significant rise in public complaints, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced. During a Board of Governors meeting, Madbouly…

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has reviewed plans to accelerate renewable energy development as the country works toward raising clean energy’s share of its power mix to 45% by 2028, the presidency announced. In a meeting with…

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Egypt will host the 2027 World Junior Artistic Gymnastics Championships for men and women in Cairo after an official contract was signed in Sharm El-Sheikh, attended by Minister of Youth and Sports Gohar Nabil. International Gymnastics…

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Cairo International Airport passenger traffic rose 37% to 31m in 2025 as the facility prepares to launch a comprehensive new mobile application for travellers by the end of May, the chairperson of the Holding Company for Airports said.…

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Ollin Mortgage Finance, a subsidiary of GlobalCorp, has finalized its second mortgage securitization bond issuance worth EGP 3.31bn, following approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA). The issuance was executed under the…

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The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has launched the “Egyptian Cotton Festival” initiative in cooperation with Cairo Governorate and in collaboration with the Egyptian Marketing Studies Foundation, aiming to…

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Egypt and Rwanda discussed expanding cooperation in water resources, including rainwater harvesting projects, groundwater exploration and technical capacity building, during the second meeting of the joint steering committee overseeing…

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Egypt has welcomed the implementation of the second phase of a $1bn development policy financing programme with the World Bank and is looking forward to launching a third phase, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Sunday. The…

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Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Almud Weitz, Regional Director for Infrastructure in the Middle East and North Africa at the World Bank Group, to discuss strengthening cooperation and advancing shared…

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Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk to review the ministry’s ongoing efforts and preparations to secure food supplies and maintain market stability ahead of Eid Al-Adha.…

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi inaugurated the New Delta agricultural project in Giza on Sunday as part of the government’s broader strategy to expand cultivated land, enhance food security and support agricultural production.…

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Egypt’s Minister of State for Military Production, Salah Gamblat, witnessed the signing of a cooperation protocol between the National Authority for Military Production and Barox, the Turkish company specialising in hyperbaric oxygen…

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Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Akram El Gohary, head of the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS), to review final preparations and the latest developments related to the…

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Egypt is advancing efforts to develop a more sustainable aviation sector through investments in green hydrogen and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh El Hefny said during the Egypt Green Hydrogen Forum 2026.…

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Africa-focused private equity firm Development Partners International (DPI) plans to increase its investments in Egypt and is exploring potential project partnerships with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, the Ministry of Investment and Foreign…

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Ahmed Shams, CEO of Mazaya Construction, said the company has achieved significant construction progress across its projects in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, with completion rates reaching nearly 70% on some developments. The update…

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France moves to deport prominent Palestinian-Egyptian activist over criticism of Israel Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Sun, 05/17/2026 - 15:19 Ramy Shaath was released from arbitrary detention in Egypt in 2022 following lobbying efforts by…

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TAMADON Developments has signed a strategic partnership with hospitality management company Mynt, marking its entry into hospitality real estate investment in Egypt. Under the agreement, Mynt Hospitality will oversee operations across…

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Alkan Real Estate has announced Citadel Plaza, a landmark mixed-use development overlooking the Citadel of Saladin, designed to support Egypt’s efforts to revitalize Historic Cairo. Developed in coordination with the National Committee for…

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HIG Development has unveiled Barah Residence, its latest residential project in Hadayek October, West Cairo, with total investments estimated at EGP 3bn. The launch event was attended by business leaders, clients, and real estate sector…

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Marsoum Developments has announced its entry into Egypt’s real estate market with planned investments exceeding EGP 20bn, unveiling its first project in Alexandria’s Smouha district. The launch marks the beginning of a broader expansion…

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Dar Al Alamia Developments has commenced construction on Acasa Alma, a residential community in the Sixth Settlement area of New Cairo, with total investments estimated at EGP 7bn. Spanning 16 feddans, the project features townhouses,…

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Egypt’s real estate market has the potential to evolve from a strong domestic sector into an exportable investment product amid global geopolitical and economic shifts, according to Ahmed El Sayed, Chairperson of Golden View Developments.…

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Makkah Developments has announced a strategic partnership with Golden Tulip, part of Louvre Hotels Group, to provide hospitality and operational services within the Rowaq residential project in Sheikh Zayed City. The agreement includes…

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ElTawkeel.com, in partnership with Kasrawy Group, a leader in Egypt’s automotive industry, has officially launched Egypt’s first fully integrated digital e-commerce platform for new vehicles, introducing a unified customer journey that…

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Algeria's USM Alger beat Egypt's Zamalek to win CAF Cup.

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Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment has warned of deteriorating air quality as dust-laden winds are forecast to affect several parts of the country on May 17 and 18. In a statement, the ministry said its air pollution…

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Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly conducted an extensive inspection tour across Cairo on Saturday to review projects aimed at revitalising historic districts and landmarks, as part of a broader government strategy to restore the…

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has directed the comprehensive documentation and optimal use of the country’s endowment properties to enhance their contribution to the national economy, the presidency said. During discussions at…

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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inspected a series of heritage restoration, urban redevelopment and transport improvement projects across Cairo’s historic districts on Saturday, as part of the government’s broader strategy to revitalise…

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Rasha Abdel Aal, head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), announced the issuance of new executive instructions establishing a unified and comprehensive framework for all tax authority units responsible for handling value-added tax (VAT)…

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Egypt’s Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem reaffirmed Cairo’s commitment to deepening industrial and technological cooperation with Russia and countries of the Islamic world during the Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2026 in Tatarstan.…

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Hussein Eissa, Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, said ongoing coordination and integration among members of the ministerial entrepreneurship group are aimed at ensuring the effective implementation of the objectives of…

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Saib Bank announced its financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, posting profits before provisions and taxes of EGP 835.8m, with net profit reaching EGP 222m in March. The bank’s total operating income stood at EGP 7.013bn,…

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Akef El Maghraby, CEO and Managing Director of Suez Canal Bank, said the bank is continuing its growth trajectory and reinforcing its position among Egypt’s leading banks, supported by a strong financial standing and robust profitability…

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Banque du Caire reported strong financial performance during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with net profit after tax rising 16% year-on-year to EGP 4bn, compared with EGP 3.4bn in the corresponding period of 2025. The bank’s pre-tax…

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Banks and companies participating in Egypt’s low- and middle-income mortgage finance initiative injected EGP 104.622bn in financing through April 2026, benefiting approximately 701,917 clients, according to data released by the Social…

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Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor Hassan Abdalla and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) President and Chairperson George Elombi have held a press briefing at the CBE headquarters ahead of the 33rd Afreximbank Annual Meetings…

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Egypt and Eritrea signed a maritime transport cooperation agreement on Saturday to launch a shipping line connecting their ports, as Cairo declared that the security of the Red Sea remains the exclusive responsibility of its littoral…

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The tombs of Amenhotep-Rabuia and his son Samut have been opened to the public for the first time since they were rediscovered in 2015.

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By Sayed Sheasha LUXOR, Egypt, May 14 (Reuters) - Egyptian authorities on Thursday unveiled two restored ancient tombs on the West Bank of Luxor that date back to the New Kingdom and contain scenes of daily life and funerary rituals. The…

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Egypt’s cabinet has approved a draft law establishing the “Takaful Fund to Support the Egyptian Family,” a state-backed entity designed to execute unpaid alimony and child support judgments, including school fees, and to provide financial…

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The government confirmed its commitment to list several Armed Forces-affiliated companies on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), including National Company for the Sale and Distribution of Petroleum Products (Wataniya), Silo Foods, ChillOut, and…

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni held talks in Entebbe to strengthen bilateral cooperation and coordinate on pressing regional issues, including Sudan, Libya, and the Palestinian territories.…

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The Egypt Healthcare Authority has provided over 330,000 mental health, support, counselling, and referral services within 227 primary care facilities across the first-phase governorates of the Universal Health Insurance system. The…

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Buyers of state-managed Eid Al-Adha sacrificial meat vouchers will be able to pay in instalments over six months, following two cooperation protocols signed between the Ministry of Awqaf, Banque Misr, and the National Bank of Egypt. The…

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The Egyptian cabinet, led by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, approved decrees defining the specific portfolios of newly appointed deputy ministers, centralising the state’s oversight of foreign debt, international grants, and massive…

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Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad mandated the prompt submission of detailed technical and environmental studies for proposed private sector ecotourism developments in Sharm El-Sheikh’s Peace Park and the Ras…

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Mohamed Awad, Chief Executive Officer of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), held a meeting with officials from the authority’s Central Administration for Information Systems and Digital Transformation to review…

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Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid said Egypt’s monetary policy has become one of the country’s main competitive advantages for attracting investors, following the government’s handling of recent economic challenges.…

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Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed on Wednesday the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Egypt’s petroleum sector and France’s TotalEnergies to cooperate on natural gas exploration activities across a large…

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By Nidal al-Mughrabi, Maayan Lubell and Dawoud Abu Alkas CAIRO/JERUSALEM/GAZA, May 13 (Reuters) - Israel has escalated its attacks in Gaza in the five weeks since halting its joint bombing with the U.S. in Iran, redirecting its fire back…

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Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG) has achieved sales exceeding EGP 30bn for its “The Spine” project within 15 days of its official launch. The figure represents more than 65% of the targeted sales for the project’s first year, an…

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Egypt’s Health Ministry highlighted the importance of investing in nursing staff and expanding training programs during celebrations marking International Nurses Day, held under the slogan “Supporting nurses saves lives.” Health Minister…

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Rayz Developments, the real estate arm of AlShams for Contracting and Engineering Works, has officially entered Egypt’s real estate market with the launch of its first mixed-use project, BRX, in New Cairo. The development reflects the…

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Egypt’s Nasser Social Bank has drafted a budget of EGP 44.7bn for the fiscal year (FY) 2026/27, an increase from the revised EGP 43.8bn for FY 2025/26, as the institution aims to expand social protection programmes and microfinance. The…

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The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, has issued its first report on the performance of investment funds operating in the Egyptian market during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, revealing strong growth that…

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Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem held talks with a delegation from Gürok Group to discuss the company’s plans to establish a new industrial project in Egypt specialising in glass tableware manufacturing for export markets. During the…

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World Bank Global Director for Governance Arturo Herrera Gutierrez underscored the importance of measuring state assets in Egypt’s public finance management, noting that governments often emphasize financial flows, such as revenues, taxes,…