Suez Canal Bank forms committee to review Islamic services, products
Suez Canal Bank has formed a new committee to develop its services and products that are compatible with the principles of Islamic Sharia. The Fatwa Committee comprises Abbas Shoman, former…
NBE, Ebdaa sign cooperation protocol to support national industries
The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) signed a cooperation protocol with the National Initiative for Industrial Development (Ebdaa). The protocol aims to provide financial, technical, and logistical support to enhance…
Egypt, Sudan reiterate rejections for so-called CFA on Nile waters
Egypt and Sudan have reiterated their rejection of the so-called "Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA)" for the Nile Basin, stating that the agreement contravenes established international law and is not binding…
Microfinance exceeds EGP 93bn in June 2024: Zulficar
Mona Zulficar, Chairperson of the Egyptian Federation for Financing Medium, Small, and Micro Projects, said that microfinance grew by about 19% during the year, exceeding EGP 93bn with 4.5 million…
Banks, mortgage finance companies pump EGP 75.6bn into low-income initiative in September
Banks and finance companies participating in the mortgage finance initiative for low-income people pumped financing worth EGP 75.62bn to more than 594,380 customers until September 2024. A Mortgage Finance Fund…
Cairo Opera House hosts grand opening of Arab Music Festival, Conference
Cairo's vibrant cultural scene is alive with music as the 32nd Arab Music Festival and Conference, a testament to the rich heritage of the Arab world, kicks off on Friday.…
Downtown Cairo hosts 4th edition of CIAD Art Festival
Downtown Cairo is awash in vibrant contemporary art, as the fourth edition of the Cairo International Art District (CIAD) festival unfolds from October 10-30. Curated by Culturvator- Art D’Egypte, the…
Egypt reaffirms support for Palestinian Authority in meeting with Fatah delegation
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, reaffirmed support for Palestinian authority as he met with a delegation from the Fatah movement on Saturday. The delegation was led by Mahmoud Aloul Fatah’s…
Egypt’s Foreign Minister discusses Lebanon, Gaza with Qatari counterpart
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, held a phone call with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, on Saturday to discuss the situation in Lebanon and…
SCO Summit to promote regional cooperation, trade: Pakistan’s Tarar
Pakistan's Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar has said that the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit will be a platform to promote regional cooperation,…
