Zohran Mamdani elected New York City’s first Muslim mayor in historic win
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democratic Socialist, has been elected mayor of New York City, making history as the first Muslim to hold the position. Mamdani, who served three terms as…
Al-Sisi holds talks with Kyrgyz president in first-ever official visit to Egypt
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with his Kyrgyz counterpart, Sadyr Japarov, in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and ways to strengthen economic ties, in the first…
Egypt’s cabinet approves automatic registration for universal health insurance
Egypt's cabinet on Wednesday approved a decision to automatically register vulnerable citizens in the country's universal health insurance system, removing the need for them to take any action to benefit…
‘Royalty on the Nile’: Grand Ball of Monte-Carlo comes to Cairo
Cairo’s historic Abdeen Palace will host the Grand Ball of Monte-Carlo for the first time on November 8, bringing one of the world’s most prestigious royal galas to the heart…
Famine, renewed violence deepen Sudan’s humanitarian catastrophe
Sudan is plunging deeper into a humanitarian disaster as widespread famine, escalating violence, and mass displacement continue to ravage the country. With millions of civilians stranded in besieged cities and…
NBE grants Ora Developers Egypt EGP 3bn long-term financing for Solana West project
The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) has signed a long-term financing agreement worth EGP 3bn with Ora Developers Egypt to help fund part of the investment cost for Solana West,…
Egypt launches new cancer pharmaceuticals sector to boost drug industry localization
Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar announced on Tuesday the launch of the new Eva Pharma Oncology and Hematology Division, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to localize…
GCF approves $50m for climate-tech investments in Egypt
Egypt’s Acting Environment Minister, Manal Awad, announced that the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has approved $50m for climate-tech investments in Egypt. This funding is part of the Novastar Investment…
SCZONE signs agreement with S. Korea’s H&L for ready-made garments factory in West Qantara with $12m investment
The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) signed on Tuesday a contract with H&L Egypt Apparel, a subsidiary of South Korea’s H&L Group, to establish a ready-made and sports garments factory…
Egypt, Lebanon sign MoUs to enhance economic, development cooperation
Egypt and Lebanon have signed several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in economic and development policy-making, including two MoUs with Egypt's Ministry of Planning and…