Egypt to pilot vocational training for girls to combat child marriage
Egypt’s National Council for Childhood and Motherhood (NCCM) will launch a pilot programme to provide girls with vocational and technical training to offer families economic alternatives to child marriage, the…
Adenia Partners to acquire majority stake in Egypt’s Parkville from Admaius
Private equity firm Adenia Partners has signed definitive agreements to acquire a majority stake in Egypt’s Parkville Pharmaceuticals from Admaius Capital Partners and the company’s founders, the parties announced on…
Egypt, China’s Mindray discuss localising medical device manufacturing, smart hospitals
Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met with a delegation from China’s Mindray, a leading global manufacturer of medical equipment, to discuss strengthening cooperation in localising medical…
South African trade mission of 15 companies visits Egypt to boost economic partnerships
A South African trade mission comprising 15 companies is visiting Egypt from 24 to 28 January as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral economic, trade and investment relations between the…
Egypt to host region’s first AI summit in 2026
Egypt is set to host “Ai Everything Middle East & Africa 2026,” the region’s first dedicated all-AI global summit and exhibition, on 11–12 February 2026 at the Egypt International Exhibition…
Healthcare Is among Egypt’s most attractive investment sectors: Health Minister
Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said on Monday that the healthcare sector ranks among the most attractive areas for investment in Egypt,…
Egypt repays $8.65bn in external debt in Q4 FY 2024/25: CBE
Egypt repaid $8.645bn in external debt—covering both principal and interest—during the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY 2024/2025, according to a report issued by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The…
Al-Sisi reviews plan to localise prosthetics industry, urges fast-tracking of industrial complex
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with senior officials on Monday to review progress on a national prosthetics project and plans to establish an integrated industrial complex for the production…
Engineering exports hit record high of $6.5bn in 2025
Egypt’s engineering exports maintained strong momentum in 2025, recording a 13% year-on-year increase to reach approximately $6.5bn, up from $5.7bn in 2024. This represents the highest export value ever achieved…
Public Enterprises Minister reviews progress of $39m chlorine granules, tablets project
Mohamed El-Shimy, Minister of Public Enterprises Sector, held an expanded meeting to review the executive status of the chlorine tablets and granules (TCCA) production project at Misr Chemical Industries Company,…