Egypt, Saudi Arabia discuss strengthening pharmaceutical cooperation
Chairperson of the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) Ali Ghamrawy has held a bilateral meeting with President of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) Hisham Aljadhey on the sidelines of…
President Al-Sisi closely follows up on Egypt–Saudi Arabia power interconnection project: Esmat
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat said that the Egypt–Saudi Arabia electricity interconnection project is receiving significant attention and direct follow-up from President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, given its…
Al-Sisi reviews final preparations for Grand Egyptian Museum opening
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed on Saturday the ongoing preparations for the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum, scheduled for November 1, according to a statement by the Presidency.…
Iran and Russia conduct 80% of trade in local currencies, says official
More than 80 per cent of trade between Iran and Russia is now conducted using their national currencies, the rial and the rouble, a senior business official has said. The…
Iran’s Mount Taftan volcano shows signs of activity after 710,000 years
An Iranian volcano, long considered extinct for 710,000 years, has begun to show signs of activity, rising by nine centimetres between July 2023 and May 2024, a partner of the…
Traditional Egyptian neighbourhoods in TV drama: From cultural beacon to fading identity
Over the past four decades, Egyptian television drama has undergone a profound transformation in the way it depicts the hāra — the traditional Egyptian neighbourhoods. Once portrayed by Naguib Mahfouz…
Omar Hisham announces launch of Egyptian junior and ladies’ golf with 100 players from 15 nations
The 2025 Egyptian Open International Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies will see nearly 100 players from 15 countries compete for an unprecedented prize pool of nearly EGP 1m, the…
Suez Canal signs $2bn first-phase deal to build petrochemical complex in Ain Sokhna
Osama Rabie, Chairperson of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), witnessed on Wednesday the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between the SCA and Anchorage Investments to establish a major industrial…
Egypt calls for stronger role of multilateral development banks in cutting financing costs: Finance Minister
Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, has said that Egypt looks forward to a stronger role for multilateral development banks and international financial institutions in reducing financing costs for member…
Egypt targets 5% growth as reforms, Gaza deal boost prospects, says Al-Mashat
Egypt's economy is on track to achieve growth of nearly 5% in the current 2025/2026 fiscal year, supported by economic reforms and the positive impact of a peace deal in…