Egypt provides state-funded treatment for about 1.6 million citizens in H1 2025
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced on Saturday that 1,890,242 state-funded treatment decisions were issued between January and June 2025, at a total cost of EGP 13.2bn, according to…
Egypt works to revive flax industry to boost local manufacturing
Egypt is working to revive its specialised industries, with a plan to restore the prominence of flax as a strategic, high-value raw material for the textile and manufacturing sectors, the…
Voluntary return train for Sudanese refugees continues journeys from Cairo
A third free train service for Sudanese nationals voluntarily returning home from Egypt is scheduled to depart from Cairo on Sunday, Aug. 3, as part of a programme to facilitate…
Gaza bleeds under siege: Death toll soars as Israeli-imposed famine devastates children
The death toll from Israel’s ongoing assault on the Gaza Strip has now surpassed 60,000, amid mounting warnings of catastrophic famine spreading across the territory. Growing accusations charge that Israel…
Customs Authority aims to boost private sector production, investment: Chief
Ahmed Amoui, Head of the Egyptian Customs Authority, announced Saturday that the Minister of Finance has directed the Authority to build stronger partnerships with the business community to promote investment.…
Housing minister reviews Sawary project, inspects infrastructure works in New Borg El Arab
Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny has inspected the progress of utility infrastructure works for industrial land and the construction of a bridge over the high-speed…
Government places strong emphasis on maximising investment returns from state assets: El-Shimy
Mohamed El-Shimy, Minister of Public Enterprises Sector, affirmed that the government is placing strong emphasis on maximising investment returns from state-owned assets and enhancing the contribution of public sector companies…
Electricity minister directs measures to stabilise grid amid rising demand
Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat has held a meeting with leaders of the electricity sector and the heads of production, transmission, and distribution companies. The Saturday…
EBRD collaborates with Gamasa investors to strengthen SME sector
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), as part of its ongoing efforts to promote industrial development and enhance Egypt’s business environment, has held a meeting with investors from…
Energean’s floating regasification unit arrives at Aqaba Port: Petroleum Ministry
Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced on Saturday the arrival of the floating regasification unit “Energean Force” at Jordan’s Aqaba Port, ahead of its planned connection to the…