Arab Puppetry Forum concludes in Cairo following multi-year hiatus
The return of the Arab Puppetry and Dolls Forum to Cairo after a multi-year hiatus confirms Egypt’s position as a hub for arts and cultural awareness, Culture Minister Ahmed Fouad…
Egypt, Japan to co-chair environmental track at UN Water Conference 2026
Egypt and Japan have secured the joint chairmanship of the third interactive dialogue track at the United Nations Water Conference 2026, titled “Water for Planet”, Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources…
Protecting coastal waters remains a national priority, says Egypt’s acting Environment Minister
Egypt is continuing the implementation of monitoring and follow-up programmes for coastal water quality across its shores to assess the environmental status of the water, the Ministry of Environment said…
Iran warns of ‘total war’ as US carrier strike group nears Middle East
Iran warned on Friday it would treat any military strike as "total war" and has placed its armed forces on high alert as a US carrier strike group and thousands…
Africa FDI drops one-third in 2025 despite Egypt’s resilience as top host: UNCTAD
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) rose 14% to an estimated $1.6trn in 2025, though growth was concentrated in developed economies while Africa saw inflows plummet by approximately one-third. Egypt maintained…
NBE’s corporate finance, syndicated loans portfolio reaches around EGP 4.8trn in 2025
The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) continues to consolidate its position as Egypt’s largest financial institution in terms of the size of its corporate finance and syndicated loans portfolio, recording…
NSB launches ‘Sanad’ savings certificate with 18% annual return
Nasser Social Bank (NSB) has announced the launch of a new one-year “Sanad” savings certificate, offering an annual return of 18% paid yearly, or 17% paid monthly, as part of…
United Bank launches Doctors’ Financing Product to support healthcare sector
The United Bank has announced the launch of a dedicated Doctors’ Financing Product aimed at supporting physicians and strengthening the healthcare system by helping to establish and expand clinics and…
Updating Egypt’s agriculture law is urgent amid water scarcity and climate change: Experts
Mohamed El‑Sebaei, former deputy head of the Senate’s Agriculture and Irrigation Committee, said updating Egypt’s Agriculture Law is no longer optional but an urgent necessity imposed by current challenges. …
Finland’s Ruuska wins Egypt Golf Series opener with 10-under-par final round
Finnish golfer Lauri Ruuska won the Egypt Golf Series – New Giza title after carding an exceptional final round of 10-under-par 62 to finish one stroke ahead of the field…