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Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Randa El-Menshawy has reviewed the latest developments regarding the draft law establishing the Federation of Real Estate Developers, as part of the ministry’s broader strategy to…

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Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the launch of Egypt’s new Foreign Trade Information Portal, developed by the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) in cooperation with the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade,…

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The European Union and Egypt have taken a major step towards deepening their strategic partnership in renewable energy through a financing package worth up to €690m aimed at modernising and expanding Egypt’s electricity transmission…

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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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Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development and Chairperson of the National Investment Bank (NIB), held a meeting with Ashraf Negm, Deputy Chairperson and Managing Director of the bank, and Ahmed Saad, Chief Executive…

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The Internal Trade Development Authority (ITDA), affiliated with the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade, has announced the launch of a new system based on the use of secure documents for Commercial Registry records, alongside the…

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Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said achieving health sovereignty in Africa has become a strategic necessity rather than a choice, calling for stronger and more self-reliant healthcare systems while maintaining effective…

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By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Ebrahim Hajjaj CAIRO/GAZA, June 16 (Reuters) - An Israeli strike killed at least two Palestinians in the central Gaza Strip, health officials said, as residents of an area in the north of the enclave fled their…

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When Egypt took the lead against Belgium in their opening World Cup match on Monday, decades of doubt gave way to belief for 62-year-old Bahgat Abbas. Standing beneath the historic arcades near the Basilica in Cairo's eastern Heliopolis…

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Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off…

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Emam Ashour's first international goal gave Egypt the lead before veteran Romelu Lukaku forced an own goal to equalise.

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Emam Ashour gave Egypt the lead but it was cancelled out by an own goal from Mohamed Hany.

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The affected cable connects Syria to Egypt and is one of four cables that link to the coastal city of Tartous.

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Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk has announced the launch of the first mobile application for real estate tax services, enabling citizens to submit property tax returns, make advance payments, settle outstanding liabilities, and apply…

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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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Egypt will host the operational headquarters of the African Pool Procurement Mechanism (APPM) and formally participate in the continental initiative under two agreements signed with the Africa CDC on Monday. The memoranda of understanding…

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Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), received Fathi Zouheir Nouri, Governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia, to discuss avenues of joint cooperation between the two institutions. During the meeting, Abdalla…

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Egypt has taken another step toward becoming a regional hub for advanced automotive manufacturing after the launch of a strategic partnership between Ezz Elarab Elsewedy Investments (ESI) and global new-energy vehicle manufacturer ROX…

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Egypt and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) discussed expanding cooperation in preventive healthcare and public health, focusing on strengthening health infrastructure and improving medical waste management…

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The Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade hosted a high-level meeting to discuss the executive framework of Egypt’s foreign direct investment (FDI) strategy. The meeting reflects the state’s direction of moving from strategic planning…

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Following the collapse of the Ptolemaic dynasty, Roman documents referred to Alexandria as Alexandria ad Aegyptum —“Alexandria beside Egypt”—marking it as distinct from both the Nile Valley hinterland and other areas bearing Alexander the…

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TEHRAN – Over the past few days in late spring, reports have circulated about what took place in Cairo on disarming the Palestinian resistance in Gaza, a demand made by the occupying regime and included in parts of President Trump’s…

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By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, June 15 (Reuters) - Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza on Monday, health officials said, as mediators prepared for further ceasefire talks in Cairo to safeguard a U.S.-brokered…

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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of a protocol agreement to finance projects aimed at strengthening and upgrading Egypt’s national electricity grid to accommodate growing renewable energy capacity, as the government…

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed progress on 105 projects aimed at strengthening the national electricity grid as part of the state’s efforts to improve power stability, enhance energy efficiency, and expand the use of…

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Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and his Djiboutian counterpart Abdelkader Hussein Omar affirmed their rejection of any unilateral actions that compromise state sovereignty or regional stability during a phone call on…

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Egypt’s Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Sherif Farouk, chaired the General Assembly meeting of the Egyptian Holding Company for Silos and Storage to discuss and approve the company’s estimated budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026/27, as…

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Egypt and Libya have discussed expanding cooperation in the healthcare sector, with a particular focus on pharmaceutical supply, medical industry localisation, training programmes, and healthcare infrastructure, during a meeting between…

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Egypt’s Vaccine City and Biotechnology project is expected to attract investments worth EGP 12bn (approximately $240m) by 2030, Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said, describing the initiative as a model of…

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Egypt’s petroleum sector has increased production in the Western Desert by approximately 12,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil and condensates over the past two weeks, driven by output growth from Khalda Petroleum and the General…

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Al Ahly Pharos Investment Banking, one of Egypt’s leading investment banking firms, has announced its role as financial advisor to MNT-Halan, the region’s largest fintech ecosystem, on its latest and highly successful fundraising round.…

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Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), said the draft amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law, currently under discussion in the House of Representatives, include a number of tax incentives and measures aimed at…

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Mohamed Farid, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met with Bakhtiyor Saidov, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the ministry’s headquarters in Cairo to discuss ways to strengthen investment and trade cooperation…

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Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, has held an extensive meeting with Elkhan Polukhov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Egypt, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, advancing economic…

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Egypt has taken a significant step towards resolving longstanding financial liabilities among state entities, with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly overseeing the signing of two framework agreements worth a combined EGP 196bn to settle…

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The Egyptian Kuwaiti Real Estate Development Company has signed a partnership agreement with Grova West, a subsidiary of Hassan Allam Holding, to jointly develop a 295-feddan land parcel in the eastern expansion area of 6th of October…

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Darak Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Azur Hospitality to operate and manage two of its flagship North Coast developments—Urban Zen Crystal Alamein and Marina Eye Residence by Azur—with total investments estimated at…

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Al Aliaa Developments has entered the Egyptian real estate market, unveiling an ambitious investment plan worth EGP 100bn to be deployed over the next two years. The company’s expansion strategy centres on smart developments, international…

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Polaris Parks, a developer of integrated industrial parks in Egypt, has launched Polaris Homes, its new residential development arm, marking a strategic expansion into the real estate sector. The company unveiled its first residential…

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Egypt’s real estate developers have highlighted energy efficiency as no longer an optional feature but a fundamental component of successful real estate projects. They noted that rising utility costs and evolving buyer preferences are…

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Bassel Rahmy, CEO of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), announced that the agency injected EGP 2.2bn in financing into Menoufeya between July 2014 and April 2026. The funding supported medium, small and…

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Egypt is set to add 1,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity and 600 megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery storage to the national electricity grid in the coming months, as part of its ongoing transition toward clean energy and efforts…

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Islam Azzam, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), received a Russian delegation headed by Alexey Guznov, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Russia, in the presence of Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Deputy Chairperson of the FRA;…

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Egypt has completed the modernization of 33 railway workshops nationwide and finalized the construction of eight new maintenance facilities out of a planned total of 11, as part of the government’s comprehensive strategy to modernize the…

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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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Russian Chargé d’Affaires in Egypt Yuri Matveev said that his country has long regarded Egypt as a strategic partner, noting that the two nations share common positions on most regional and international issues. He highlighted cooperation…

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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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Daily News Egypt reviews the key performance indicators of banks operating in the Egyptian market in 2025, based on the latest report issued by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). Total Assets The CBE revealed that total assets of the…

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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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Egyptian creative agency Icon Creations has won the Best VFX Award for its work on BMW Egypt’s Ramadan campaign, receiving the honor during the Creative Industry Summit’s People’s Choice Ramadan Awards, held alongside the summit’s 2026…

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HE the Minister of State for International Co-operation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser al-Misnad held meetings yesterday with Egypt’s Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs Mohamed Abu Bakr, and Turkiye’s Deputy Minister of Foreign…

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By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Ahmed Shalaby CAIRO, June 11 (Reuters) - Israeli strikes killed three people in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, health officials said, as mediators struggled to make progress in renewed efforts to reinforce a fragile…

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Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, announced a new initiative to collaborate with start-ups in developing smart solutions aimed at enhancing government performance and improving the services provided to citizens. “We are open to…

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Egypt’s annual urban consumer price inflation eased to 14.6% in May 2026 from 14.9% in April, the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS) said in a statement on Wednesday, even as inflation on a monthly basis…

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and water resources, as well as developments in eastern DRC and…

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CI Capital, one of Egypt’s leading diversified financial services groups, has successfully completed a securitised bond issuance worth EGP 1.77bn for El Taamir Securitization Company, backed by a receivables portfolio originated by Al…

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Egypt and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have discussed expanding cooperation in water resources management, climate adaptation and capacity building during talks in Cairo between Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation,…

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Egypt has called for increased financial support for developing countries to help them address climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation, stressing that global environmental objectives cannot be achieved without adequate,…

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Some 61,000 joint-stock companies in Egypt are eligible to benefit from the advantages of listing on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), representing a promising opportunity to deepen the capital market and expand the base of listed companies,…

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Standard Chartered expects Egypt’s economic recovery to gather pace over the next two years, forecasting GDP growth to accelerate to 4.7% in FY27 as improving macroeconomic conditions and continued reform efforts strengthen the country’s…

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Egypt and Eritrea stressed that the security and management of the Red Sea remain the exclusive responsibility of its littoral states, completely rejecting any attempts by non-littoral parties to impose security arrangements or roles in…

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Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, outlined the latest developments in the updated Industrial Development Strategy 2030 during the monthly meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham), highlighting a series of…

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World record-holding Turkish free diver Şahika Ercümen marked World Oceans Day on June 8 with a symbolic dive among the coral reefs of Egypt’s Red Sea, drawing attention to the growing threats facing some of the planet’s most biodiverse…

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Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Ahmed Rostom, said the government is targeting economic growth of between 4.8% and 5.2% in fiscal year 2026/27, adopting a cautious approach amid ongoing regional instability and…

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The Gold and Precious Metals Division of the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) has announced the formation of a specialised export committee as part of efforts to support the government’s strategy of boosting industrial exports and…

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Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly convened a meeting on Tuesday to review the progress of service and development projects in New Valley Governorate, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to accelerate project implementation…

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Egypt is targeting an increase in annual exports from $48bn to $100bn by 2030 through a new strategy that includes launching an integrated digital B2B platform to connect local manufacturers and integrate them into global supply chains,…

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The Egyptian Golf Federation pavilion hosted approximately 80 strategic bilateral meetings with golf tour operators and tourism specialists from more than 30 countries during the two-day International Association of Golf Tour Operators…

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Israel pushes deeper into Gaza, killing Palestinians across the enclave.

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Turkish intelligence chief İbrahim Kalın attended talks in Cairo on efforts to advance the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, according to an Egyptian statement and Turkish security sources.

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[Daba Finance] Foras.AI invested in Efham.ai, an Arabic-language AI education platform developed by Egypt-based NixAI, as demand grows for artificial intelligence skills across the Middle East and North Africa.

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Egypt signed investment, operation, and power purchase agreements worth $420m with Alcazar Energy for the 580-megawatt (MW) Gabal El Zeit wind power plant, the government said on Monday. The agreements, signed in the presence of Prime…

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki discussed bilateral relations, developments in the Horn of Africa, the conflict in Sudan, and Red Sea security during talks held in Cairo on Tuesday. According…

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Egypt has completed the final version of its Fourth National Communication on climate change and its first Biennial Transparency Report, marking a significant step in fulfilling its international climate commitments and strengthening its…

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The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) announced on Monday the launch of futures contracts on the shares of Commercial International Bank (CIB) and Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG), with trading set to begin on 18 June. The new contracts will be…

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Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, met with Yousrey El-Sharkawi, Chairperson of the Egyptian African Businessmen’s Association (EABA), to discuss ways to strengthen industrial cooperation between Egypt and African countries and…

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Beltone Mortgage, a subsidiary of Beltone Holding, has signed a partnership agreement with Coldwell Banker Egypt to provide mortgage financing solutions for ready-to-move residential properties, aiming to simplify the home-buying process…

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Mohamed Awad, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), conducted an inspection tour of the Alexandria Investors Services Centre and the Alexandria Public Free Zone to review operational performance and assess…

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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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Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has ordered the swift finalisation of an initiative offering incentives to encourage the installation of solar panels in factories and homes, aiming to reduce pressure on the national electricity…

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Motherhood, and the unequal childcare responsibilities that follow, explain a large share of the observed gender gap in academic employment. Sofie Cairo, Ria Ivandic, Anne Sophie Lassen and Valentina Tartari … Continued The post The lack…

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By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, June 8 (Reuters) - Israeli strikes killed four Palestinians, including a child, in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials there said, as Israel's military expanded the area under its control, according to…

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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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Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has launched a national midwifery programme in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and UNICEF, as part of a presidential initiative to…

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Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, has held talks with Nexus Analytica to explore cooperation on developing the regulatory framework governing the country’s electricity market, as part of ongoing efforts…

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Egypt has officially launched the Egyptian Red Sea Initiative, a national programme designed to protect coral reef ecosystems, strengthen climate resilience, and promote sustainable tourism and green investment along the Red Sea coast. The…

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Alaa El-Zoheiry, Chairperson of the Insurance Federation of Egypt (IFE), has been elected President of the African Insurance Organisation (AIO) for the 2026-2027 term, succeeding Ethiopia. The announcement was made during the opening…

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Egypt’s non-banking financial sector, regulated by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), serves more than 60 million citizens and provided financing worth EGP 1.4trn in 2025, according to Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic…

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Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, said the government is moving forward with its state offerings programme as part of broader efforts to strengthen the role of the private sector, deepen financial markets, and…

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Belmazad.com has signed an operating agreement with the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) to digitize asset marketing and sales, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and reach through electronic public auctions. The partnership aims to…

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Illume Societies has announced the launch of its new residential development, Illume Residence, in the Sixth Settlement area of New Cairo, with planned investments estimated at EGP 4.5bn. The project was unveiled during a press conference…

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Jadeer Developments has unveiled its latest flagship project, Chapters, in the R8 district of Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, with planned investments exceeding EGP 10bn. Spanning approximately 33 feddans, Chapters will feature a…

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Egypt’s North Coast has reinforced its position as one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate markets, accounting for nearly one-third of total gated-community sales nationwide over the past two years, according to The Board…

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At least five people were killed in one attack on a police post as Hamas and other groups met mediators in Cairo.

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By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, June 7 (Reuters) - An Israeli airstrike on a Hamas-led police station in the Gaza Strip killed five Palestinians and wounded at least 16 others on Sunday, health officials said, as mediators began new efforts to…

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Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) has announced the launch of new units at its SouthMED project, offering exclusive plans that include reservation down payments starting from just 1.5% and flexible payment terms extending up to 15 years for the…

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed progress on the implementation of the country’s Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS) and approved a proposal to improve wages for employees of the Egyptian Ambulance Authority, according…

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Bassel Rahmy, Chief Executive Officer of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), announced that the agency has provided EGP 1.5bn in financing for green economy projects between July 2014 and April 2026,…

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Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, has held talks with Luca Sabbatucci, Italy’s Permanent Representative to international organisations in Paris, and Esen Altuğ, Türkiye’s Permanent Representative to the…

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The African Tourism Board (ATB) has announced the appointment of two Egyptians to its executive leadership team, with Ambassador Ramy Waheed named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Ambassador Nancy Abdelhadi named Chief Operating Officer…

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Banque du Caire has launched a new suite of savings certificates offering returns of up to 18.5%, as part of its ongoing strategy to provide flexible savings and investment solutions tailored to the needs of different customer segments…

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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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The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that domestic liquidity in the banking sector increased to EGP 15.137trn in April 2026, up from EGP 15.074trn in March, reflecting continued expansion in monetary aggregates. According to the CBE’s…

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United Bank announced strong standalone financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, recording growth across its asset base, customer deposits, lending portfolio, and profitability indicators. The bank’s total assets reached EGP…

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By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, June 6 (Reuters) - An Israeli strike killed at least seven Palestinians including two women in Gaza on Saturday, health officials said, as mediators restarted talks in Cairo with Hamas and other factions over…

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Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment, Manal Awad, and Red Sea Governor Walid El-Barqi held an extensive meeting to review the performance of the governorate’s waste management system and discuss measures to improve…

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Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inspected Cairo’s modernised public transport system on Saturday, highlighting the integration of e-ticketing and eco-friendly buses, before visiting the historical Al-Masbah Mosque restoration…

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Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) has reinforced its position as the dominant player in Egypt’s North Coast real estate market, recording EGP 130bn in sales during 2025 and capturing approximately 38% of total sales across the region over the…

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Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) is emerging as the leading force in Egypt’s North Coast real estate market, not only in terms of sales performance but also through exceptional construction progress at its flagship SouthMED development,…

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Hamas official Husam Badran, in an exclusive interview, lays out what the group is ready to do ahead of Cairo talks.

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Twenty-six Gaza patients evacuated for treatment abroad Twenty-six patients were evacuated from Gaza via the Rafah crossing with Egypt on Thursday to seek medical treatment abroad, Al Jazeera reported, citing the Palestinian Ministry of…

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CAIRO/GAZA, June 4 (Reuters) - Israeli strikes killed at least nine Palestinians, including five family members, in separate attacks in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, health officials said. Medics said Israeli planes launched strikes on four…

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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…