Egypt calls for global partnership on non-conventional water
Egypt's Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, called for a global partnership on non-conventional water resources and increased financing for water projects in developing countries during a preparatory…
Deputy PM rings EGX bell to launch listing of four state-owned firms
Hussein Eissa, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, rang the opening bell at the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) on Sunday to mark the temporary listing of four state-owned companies under the…
US, Iran exchange strikes as Egypt, Gulf states condemn attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait
The United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes on Sunday, deepening tensions despite ongoing efforts to preserve the ceasefire framework reached earlier this month, while Gulf states strongly condemned…
Al-Sisi reviews localisation of shipbuilding, Suez Canal fleet projects
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed plans to expand domestic shipbuilding capabilities and develop the Suez Canal Authority's maritime fleet, calling for greater localisation of marine vessel manufacturing to meet…
EGP 500m financing approved for 372 beneficiaries under National Veal Project: Agriculture minister
Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, announced that the board of the National Veal Project has approved new financing worth EGP 499.415m for 372 beneficiaries, including small-scale breeders…
Egypt pushes cooperation with Afreximbank on entrepreneurship
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Haythham El Maayergi, Executive Vice President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), to discuss advancing bilateral cooperation and supporting Egypt’s…
Environmental impact of barge sinking in Lake Nasser remains limited: Irrigation ministry
Egypt's Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said preliminary water quality tests showed the environmental impact of a barge sinking at the East High Dam Port on Lake Nasser was…
Egypt’s Al Mokhtabar installs fully automated haematology line at central laboratory
Egyptian diagnostics provider Al Mokhtabar has launched a fully automated Sysmex Blood Science Track haematology line at its central Mega Lab facility, automating 100% of its haematology laboratory processes. The…
Egypt puts freelancers at core of offshoring push
Egypt is sharpening its push into the global offshoring market, placing digital freelancers at the centre of a broader strategy to scale cross-border digital services and expand export-driven growth, as…
Egypt’s cosmetics market exceeds $900m in 2025, driven by strong demand
Egypt's cosmetics and personal care market generated more than $900m in revenue in 2025, with projections indicating that it will expand to $1.57bn by 2032, reflecting sustained annual growth of…