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Egypt’s participation in international tourism exhibitions is no longer simply an opportunity to showcase its tourism assets or promote its diverse destinations. It has become part of a much broader strategic effort to strengthen Egypt’s position on the global tourism map and enhance its ability to help shape the…
On 28 October 2026, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced from Moscow, on the sidelines of the Russia–Africa Summit, that Ethiopia had received 12 Su-35 fighter jets and would subsequently take delivery of four batteries of the S-400 air defence system. He thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for…
Would possessing 12 Su-35 fighter jets and four S-400 air defence batteries be enough for Ethiopia to alter the balance of power in the Horn of Africa or the Red Sea—even if those numbers were doubled? Some may argue that Russia’s direct involvement alone would be sufficient to bring about such a shift. The reality,
Adeer International, the global investment arm of Saudi Arabia’s Sumou Holding Group, has formed a strategic alliance with Hassan Allam, MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development, and Sumou Investment to develop hospitality projects in Egypt, with planned investments of approximately $2bn. The alliance is part of…
Egypt’s Supreme Energy Council has discussed securing electricity supplies for 11 industrial projects, increasing power capacity for existing factories and establishing new substations to meet the needs of industrial facilities and additional production lines. The discussions took place during the council’s 32nd…
Egyptian Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar discussed plans with Samsung Electronics to explore the local production of medical imaging equipment, alongside upgrades to healthcare facilities and digital training infrastructure, during a visit to South Korea. The Ministry of Health said the discussions included a…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Tuesday urged the United States and Iran to show “the greatest possible flexibility” and reach a political understanding to resolve the current crisis, warning that renewed military operations could have severe humanitarian and economic consequences for the region and the…
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, received a delegation from Oman’s Financial Services Authority (FSA), headed by its Executive Vice-President, Ahmed bin Ali Al-Maamari, and comprising officials responsible for financial supervision and stability, disclosure, trading surveillance and…
Mansour Automotive Group expects to complete the construction of its new “MAC for Transport Vehicles Manufacturing” plant in 6th of October City by the first quarter of 2027, focusing on the production of electric vehicles (EVs) and their components. The timeline was outlined during a meeting between Prime Minister…
Islam Azzam, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), has issued a circular requiring non-bank financial institutions to update their customer identification and identity verification forms in line with the revised version of the Due Diligence Procedures for Customers of Financial Institutions Subject…
Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, met with Kevin McLachlan, Chevron’s Vice-President of Exploration, on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2026) to discuss the latest developments in the company’s activities in Egypt and its plans to expand…
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, said Egypt is working simultaneously to simplify domestic procedures and strengthen its international negotiating and legal capabilities to help shape more development-oriented trade rules. These efforts aim to enable Egyptian businesses to benefit from such…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi stressed the need for all parties to commit to implementing the Gaza ceasefire agreement, facilitating humanitarian aid access, and rapidly starting reconstruction during a phone call with Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Tuesday. Al-Sisi reiterated that there is no path to…
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and newly appointed Romanian Foreign Minister Dan Neculaescu discussed enhancing bilateral economic, energy, and maritime transport cooperation during a phone call on Tuesday, as the two nations mark 120 years of diplomatic ties. The call focused on developing joint cooperation…
Egypt’s Ministry of Youth and Sports has partnered with the Right to Dream academy to establish five regional development centres and launch a national programme for discovering and nurturing football talent. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk attended the signing of the cooperation…
African tax administrations must unite and adopt smart technological applications to boost domestic resources and confront international economic challenges, Egyptian Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said during the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) annual meetings. Speaking at the gathering in Cairo, Kouchouk…
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held talks with his Qatari and Iraqi counterparts on Tuesday, urging intensified diplomatic efforts and flexibility to prevent the Middle East from slipping into a broader military confrontation. In a phone call with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed…
Madinaty Golf Club will host the 13th annual World Golf Awards on November 7, marking the first time the prestigious ceremony takes place in Egypt and on the African continent. The World Golf Awards is recognized as one of the premier global organizations celebrating excellence in golf tourism and course design. The…
Egypt is accelerating construction of a 341-kilometre railway line linking Bir al-Abd, Arish and Ras El-Naqab, near Taba Airport, as part of a broader project to extend the national railway network across Sinai and support economic development in the peninsula. Transport Minister Kamel Al-Wazir inspected construction…
Shares of Banque du Caire (BDC) began trading on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) main market on Monday following a record EGP 36.37bn initial public offering (IPO), the largest in the history of the country’s capital market. The offering comprised 6,862,500,000 shares, representing 45% of the bank’s total 15,250,000,000…
Egypt and Sudan on Monday reiterated their rejection of unilateral actions in the Eastern Nile Basin, warning that Ethiopia’s management of its dam on the Blue Nile without a binding legal framework poses a continuing threat to the water security of the two downstream countries. The position was outlined in a joint…
Egypt is increasing its strategic commodity stockpiles and drafting a comprehensive plan to rationalise government spending to mitigate the potential economic impact of escalating regional geopolitical tensions. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly outlined the measures during a meeting of the Central Crisis Management…
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Cairo’s support for Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and reconstruction during a meeting with his Sudanese counterpart Mohiuddin Salem on Monday to discuss efforts to resolve the ongoing crisis. The talks took place in Cairo on the sidelines of the third round of the 2+2…
Egypt’s Housing Minister Randa El-Menshawy met with Austrian Ambassador to Cairo Georg Pöstinger and representatives of Austrian companies to discuss opportunities to expand cooperation in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. The meeting brought together executives and representatives of Austrian companies…
Egypt’s Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel Latif and a high-level Japanese delegation inspected the Egyptian-Japanese School in Obour City on Monday to monitor the integration of Japanese language instruction and interactive educational activities. The visit comes as Japanese is being…
Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Hussein Issa, highlighted the country’s promising energy investment opportunities and its ongoing efforts to cement its position as a regional energy hub during the opening of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2026) on Monday…
More than 25 years after its fossilised remains were discovered in a clay quarry in southern England, researchers have identified a new genus and species of herbivorous dinosaur that lived approximately 125 million years ago in what is now Surrey, Britain. The discovery highlights how fossils preserved in museum…
Scientists have long recognised that some songbirds produce sounds with patterns resembling human speech and music. However, the reasons behind these similarities have remained unclear. A study published in Science on 29 October has now found that speech-like and musical patterns are widespread among birds, including…
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) organised a workshop for economic journalists and media professionals to highlight the latest developments in non-banking financial activities and review recent market trends and statistics across capital markets, insurance and non-banking finance, as part of its ongoing…
Egypt plans to establish solar power plants with a combined capacity of 1,000 megawatts to supply around 7,000 factories under the “Shams El-Senaa” initiative, as the government seeks to expand renewable energy use and reduce electricity costs for industrial facilities. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed the…
Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said an updated version of the Real Estate Tax mobile application would be launched soon to make tax services more accessible to citizens, stressing that tax incentives and facilitation measures were part of an ongoing process rather than a one-off package. Speaking at the annual…
Egypt has signed a $1bn financing agreement with the World Bank under the second phase of its Development Policy Financing (DPF) programme to support economic reforms, strengthen resilience to external shocks and advance the country’s green transition. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing ceremony at…
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Sunday reviewed plans to expand the country’s education system, including the establishment of 100 technical schools in cooperation with Italy, equipping 50 schools with German support and expanding the Japanese-style school network, alongside the development of new…
Egypt’s exports of chemical industries and fertilisers rose by 34% year on year to $9.54bn in the first nine months of 2026, compared with $7.14bn in the same period last year, according to the Chemical and Fertilisers Export Council. The sector generated an additional $2.4bn in export revenues between January and…
Egypt’s Industry Minister Khaled Hashem visited the Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC) at the Arab Organization for Industrialization’s (AOI) Engine Factory in Helwan to assess its production capabilities and potential to expand the local manufacturing of industrial components, spare parts and equipment. The visit is…
Qatar’s Court of Cassation has acquitted Abdullah Al-Shaheen and other defendants in a subsidiary case arising from the dispute known as the “Egyptian Steel” case, overturning previous convictions issued in absentia and dismissing the Public Prosecution’s appeal. The court issued its final and binding ruling on…
Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat reviewed research projects aimed at using locally available raw materials to produce phosphoric acid, upgrade phosphate ore and extract potassium, alongside the development of a new technology for seawater desalination. During a field visit to the…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Sunday announced the launch of the sixth African Union commemoration of post-conflict reconstruction and development, which will be extended for the first time to a full month throughout November, while calling for increased financing for recovery programmes and projects…
Everest Properties plans to invest more than EGP 10bn in two new office developments in New Cairo, expanding its commercial real estate portfolio as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the Egyptian market. The company is preparing to begin construction of Bureau 59 and Bureau 57 after obtaining the required…
ADD Properties, a member of Sami Saad Holding, has secured a $265m syndicated financing facility from international, regional and Egyptian financial institutions to support its investment plans, including the development of a 400-room Grand Hyatt hotel overlooking the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids of Giza…
D Developments has officially launched operations in Egypt through an Egyptian-Saudi partnership, with plans to develop four projects in Obour City and an initial targeted investment portfolio of EGP 15bn. The company’s shareholder structure brings together expertise in real estate development and engineering…
The Official Egyptian Real Estate Platform aims to enable property developers, marketing companies and brokers to create professional, branded websites within five minutes, as part of a broader digital system designed to connect property listings, manage customer data and expand the international marketing of Egyptian…
MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development has introduced revised and accelerated construction schedules for projects across Mostakbal City in New Cairo, alongside contractual guarantees and financial penalties for developers failing to meet agreed deadlines. The company, master developer of Mostakbal City and MADA in…
Uptown 6 October for Development and Investment has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UK-based Fashion House Group (FHG) to develop and operate Fashion House International Outlet Egypt at Grand Uptown Mall (GUM) in New October City, with planned investments exceeding EGP 6bn. The project is…
Egypt’s real estate market recorded contractual sales of approximately EGP 1.048trn during the first nine months of 2026, covering around 64,500 residential, commercial and administrative units. Greater Cairo and the North Coast accounted for nearly three-quarters of total sales, according to a Property Intelligence…
Egypt’s Ministry of Housing has introduced a new first-come, first-served mechanism for allocating investment land to eligible local and foreign companies, allowing them to secure plots through full payment in US dollars transferred from abroad. Housing Minister Randa El-Menshawy said the mechanism will take effect…
Shell Lubricants Egypt (SLE) has agreed to supply specialised oils and fluids for BYD vehicles, including new energy vehicles (NEVs), in a partnership with MANDREAM, the sole authorised importer and distributor of the automaker in Egypt. The agreement expands Shell’s presence in the growing NEV market, allowing the…
Egypt’s exports of medicinal and aromatic plants and related products reached around $852m in 2025, Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk said on Saturday, as the government seeks to expand local processing and increase value added across the sector. Farouk made the remarks at the opening of the fifth Medicinal and…
Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar inspected upgraded departments at the Memorial Institute for Ophthalmic Research and Al-Galaa Teaching Hospital on Saturday to review renovation works, medical equipment and the quality of healthcare services. The Ministry of Health said the ophthalmic institute had received 12,085…
The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) will introduce a new mechanism, in coordination with the Egyptian Insurance Pool for Civil Liability against Construction Risks (the Decennial Insurance Pool), to simplify procedures and accelerate the issuance of building permits for industrial facilities, effective November…
Opella and the Egyptian Organization of Pharmacy, Development and Training (EOP) have launched an educational initiative to train pharmacists in managing air pollution-aggravated allergies, aiming to reach approximately 50,000 people in Egypt by the end of 2026. The organisations signed a memorandum of understanding…
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday that Gulf security was an integral part of Egypt’s national security, calling for a regional early-warning and rapid-response system to prevent crises rather than simply manage them after they erupt. Abdelatty made the remarks during…
Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met with Abdelaziz Mohammed Hamad Al Mana, Chairperson of Qatar’s Al Mana Holding Group, in Doha on the sidelines of his participation in the World Investment Forum, organised by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The meeting…
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has developed a detailed framework for an electronic system aimed at tightening oversight of petroleum product distribution and curbing illegal practices, in coordination with the Ministries of Interior and Communications and Information Technology. The initiative forms…
Banks operating in the Egyptian market will begin reviewing interest rates on their savings products and loan offerings on Sunday, following the Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) decision last Thursday to raise key interest rates by one percentage point. The increase brought the overnight deposit rate to 20%, the…
The Financial Inclusion Committee of the Federation of Egyptian Banks (FEB) has discussed ways to strengthen financial inclusion and expand access to financial and banking services, with the participation of representatives from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), the FEB, several banks, and companies and platforms…
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said its decision to raise interest rates by one percentage point was a pre-emptive measure aimed at sustaining the downward trajectory of inflation and ensuring that it reaches the target of 7% (±2 percentage points), on average, in the fourth quarter of 2027. The CBE’s Monetary Policy…
Japanese Ambassador to Egypt Iwai Fumio hosted a ceremony at his residence on 27 October to present the 2026 Commendation of Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs to Mohamed Abdel Moneim El-Sawy, founder and director of the Abdel Moneim El-Sawy Culturewheel. Announced on 1 October, the commendation recognises…
The Embassy of Mexico in Egypt inaugurated a new mural titled “When the Moon Sighs” at Al Horreya Garden in Cairo on 29 October 2026, bringing together Mexican and Egyptian artists in a celebration of cultural exchange and friendship. Héctor Ortega, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Mexico, attended the unveiling…
The Embassy of Mexico in Egypt celebrated the Day of the Dead with the opening of “Echoes of Eternity”, an artistic installation inspired by the Mexican ofrenda (altar) tradition, in which offerings are arranged to honour the memory of the departed. Visual artist Roberto Jiménez, from the Mexican state of Oaxaca…
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Beni Suef Technological University (BTU) have jointly hosted the second Technological Education Conference, reaffirming their commitment to advancing technological education and strengthening Egypt-Korea cooperation. Held as part of KOICA’s support for BTU, the…
The Embassy of Pakistan in Cairo observed Jammu and Kashmir Black Day on 27 October, commemorating nearly eight decades since Indian forces landed in Srinagar on 27 October 1947. Addressing the commemorative event, speakers from various backgrounds, including journalists, academics and students, condemned what they…
Egypt and Germany are stepping up cooperation on skilled labour mobility, vocational training and workforce development as Germany seeks to address labour shortages across several sectors, while Egyptian professionals show growing interest in accessing European job markets. The efforts were highlighted during the…
Moscow — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Egypt hopes to expand its nuclear cooperation with Moscow, including the potential for new reactors after 2030, during a meeting at the Kremlin on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa Summit. Al-Sisi reaffirmed…
Shell Lubricants Egypt and Al Ahly Football Company have renewed their strategic partnership for a further four years under the Shell Rimula brand, extending a collaboration that has lasted more than 12 years. The renewal marks a new phase in one of Shell Lubricants Egypt’s longest-running sports partnerships…
Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom presented Egypt’s development vision and efforts to attract investment and strengthen development partnerships during a panel discussion at the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Dialogue in Madrid, Spain. The session, entitled “Country Platforms in…
Egypt’s Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem inspected the facilities of Arab International Optronics (AIO), reviewing its manufacturing capabilities and technological solutions supporting infrastructure, energy and smart city projects. During the visit, Hashem toured the company’s factories and production lines…
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone calls on Tuesday with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed as Cairo intensified diplomatic contacts aimed at containing regional tensions and preventing further escalation. Abdelatty discussed…
The Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will hold its seventh scheduled meeting of the year on Thursday to decide on its key policy interest rates, a major indicator of the direction of short-term interest rates on the Egyptian pound, amid strong expectations that rates will remain unchanged…
Moscow – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi arrived in Moscow on Wednesday to lead his country’s delegation at the third Russia-Africa Summit, where Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined plans to double bilateral trade with the continent to $50 bn. Al-Sisi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Putin and…
Beyti has invested more than EGP 7bn in Egypt and has an investment plan worth EGP 8.7bn for 2025-2027, the company announced, highlighting its contribution to local manufacturing, employment and sustainable economic development. The company provides around 6,000 direct jobs and 19,000 indirect jobs, exports to more…
Nahdet El Mahrousa (NM), the first incubator for early-stage social enterprises in Egypt and the Middle East, hosted the GreenShift Summit on Tuesday, 27 October, bringing together more than 150 industry leaders, policymakers, investors, development partners and entrepreneurs to discuss how promising green businesses…
Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh Elhefny discussed opportunities for Japanese companies to participate in the development of Egyptian airports, including a programme to offer several airports to the private sector for management, operation, and development, in cooperation with the International Finance…
Egypt’s per-capita water availability has fallen to around 472 cubic metres a year, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam said, as the government expands the use of technology in water management and prepares to establish an electronic monitoring network to track saltwater intrusion along the…
Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam discussed coordinating positions and priorities on global water issues with Mediterranean Water Institute President Alain Meyssonnier ahead of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ninth Cairo Water Week…
When Nicolas Sarkozy, then president of France, visited Tangier on 23 October 2007 to promote his proposed Union for the Mediterranean, he invoked Morocco’s history of protecting Jewish communities as an example of the shared heritage that could underpin Mediterranean cooperation. “Throughout Europe, Jews were being…
Property Exit, a platform specialising in real estate investment and exit solutions, has officially launched in Egypt with the support of Gateway Financials, a consultancy firm specialising in feasibility studies, investment advisory and asset valuation. The platform aims to provide buyers, investors and property…
Jeddah – Jeddah is preparing to host the fifth edition of the Innovation-Driven Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS 2026) from 14 to 16 December 2026. The conference aims to accelerate the transition of water solutions from research and development to real-world deployment, while connecting innovators with investors…
Egypt is seeking to expand its exports to African markets by diversifying destinations, strengthening commercial partnerships and improving access for Egyptian products, Industry Minister Khaled Hashem said. Speaking at “Scaling Egypt’s Industrial Champions” forum organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt…
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate meetings in Cairo on Tuesday with UN Special Envoy on Water Retno Marsudi and European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti to discuss water security, preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference and expanded development financing in Egypt…
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Tuesday reviewed plans to raise renewable energy’s share of Egypt’s electricity mix to 45% by 2028, bringing forward and increasing the previous target of 42% by 2030. The plans also cover battery storage, green hydrogen, desalination and the local processing of black-sand minerals…
Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), on the sidelines of the 2026 World Investment Forum in Doha, Qatar. The meeting was attended by Mohamed Awad, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI)…
Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, said Egypt is working with the World Bank Group to develop an investment promotion strategy aimed at directing foreign investment towards productive activities that boost exports, expand manufacturing and strengthen links with domestic industries. Farid made the…
Egypt is studying the establishment of several industrial projects in African countries as part of efforts to strengthen regional industrial integration, expand intra-African trade and develop pharmaceutical and agro-processing value chains, Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said. Speaking at the opening of a forum…
The conflict between President Donald Trump and Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar has evolved beyond the recurring confrontation between a Republican president and one of his most outspoken critics in Congress. The latest escalation, involving a search of Omar’s Washington home followed by renewed demands from…
Israel’s elections are nearing their decisive moment. Yet the word “decisive” may be misleading, because what follows the announcement of the results could prove more difficult than the electoral process itself. The real struggle often begins the day after the votes are counted, when political parties confront the…
For decades, historians of the ancient Near East have faced an awkward problem: they know the order in which many kings ruled, cities flourished and wars were fought, but not always exactly when those events happened. The uncertainty can amount to decades or even more than a century. Now, researchers say clues…
More than two thousand years ago, cats destined to become sacred offerings were kept near the ancient Egyptian cemetery of Beni Hassan. Some appear to have fought one another. Others suffered from disease, broken bones or violent blows from humans. And at least some of the animals may not have been bred there at all,
Arab African International Bank (AAIB) has won the Banking In-House Team of the Year award at the Legal Era Middle East Law Awards 2025–2026, emerging as the only bank to receive the accolade following a highly competitive selection process for AAIB after being shortlisted alongside 14 other international financial…
For thousands of years, the recipes used by ancient Egyptian embalmers have remained partly obscured by the chemical changes that affect preserved materials over time. Now, scientists have found molecular evidence suggesting that Aloe-derived substances may have been among the ingredients used in some ancient Egyptian…
Top defence officials from Saudi Arabia,Turkey, and Pakistan met with Iranian leaders in Tehran on Monday to de-escalate the ongoing crisis between the United States and Iran and prevent further military confrontation. Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistani Army Chief Marshal Asim Munir, and…
Egypt’s parliament has authorised President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to send military reinforcements to Saudi Arabia if requested by the kingdom, approving a mandate that allows the president to take necessary measures to support and defend Saudi territory, sovereignty, and holy sites against any external aggression. The…
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discussed developments in Gaza and the West Bank, efforts to ease regional tensions, and conflicts in Sudan, Libya and the Horn of Africa during Guterres’ visit to Cairo, while also calling for reform of the United Nations and Security Council…
Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), met with Gelsomina Vigliotti, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), during her visit to Egypt to discuss areas of cooperation, future partnership plans and issues of mutual interest. During the meeting, Abdalla praised the strategic…
Egypt has been elected chair of the executive bureau of the Arab Ministerial Water Council for its current term, with Sudan selected as deputy chair, as Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam participated in a series of meetings and events during the ninth Cairo Water Week. The executive bureau comprises…
Mohamed Abou Bakr, Chairperson of the Arab Organisation for Industrialisation (AOI), received Salah Gamblat, Minister of State for Military Production, in the presence of Abdel Rahman Othman, Director General of the AOI, alongside several heads of the organisation’s factories and companies and executives from military…
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday stressed the importance of localising the manufacturing of equipment used in drinking water and sanitation projects, and enhancing partnerships with the private sector to support water security and the sustainability of services. He made the remarks while touring the…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said on Monday that Egypt’s share of Nile water must not be compromised, stressing that “water is an exclusive right for everyone and cannot be exploited for political purposes.” Speaking at the Al-Ittihadiya Palace to ministers and delegation heads participating in the 9th…
The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its development arm EIB Global, has invested $37.5m in Tanmiya Capital Fund II to expand access to growth capital for established small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Egypt. The investment was announced at a ceremony in Cairo attended by EIB Vice-President Gelsomina…
Egypt’s Ministry of Industry is developing a new “Qeema” (Value) certificate to assess the contribution of industrial products and manufacturers to the national economy and link incentives and benefits to their performance, Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said. The proposed mechanism, which has precedents in other…