Golden Harvest: Egypt's Mango Season in Focus Arab Finance For Information Technology
As temperatures rise each summer, the arrival of mango season becomes one of the most anticipated times of the year in Egypt. Renowned for their rich flavor, vibrant colors, and refreshing taste, mangoes are a seasonal favorite enjoyed by households across the country. Beyond their cultural and cul»»»
England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up
Los Angeles, United States: England and Portugal will aim to finish on a high as the World Cup group stages draw to a close on Saturday with the final places in the knockout rounds up for grabs. Both nations have been inconsistent in the opening rounds of the tournament, alternating between laboure»»»
African countries see SMRs as key to future nuclear development
A growing number of African countries are viewing the SMR technology as a way to expand electricity access and support long-term economic development, says analyst. What: SMRs are increasingly being seen as the future of nuclear power in Africa. Why: The rise of SMRs could help African countries cl»»»
Egypt coach optimistic about Salah
Seattle: Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he was optimistic about the health of Mohamed Salah despite the star striker's second-half exit during his country's 1-1 World Cup draw with Iran. The result meant Egypt qualified for the knock-out last-32 round at the World Cup by finishing second in Group G»»»
Egypt reach World Cup knockouts but dramatic draw with Iran denies them group top spot
DUBAI: Egypt has become the second Arab team to progress to the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup following their 1-1 draw with Iran at Seattle Stadium. The result, coupled with Belgium’s 5-1 win over New Zealand, left Egypt second in Group G with five points while Iran finished third with three po»»»
Egypt to assess Salah after he asked to be substituted, says coach
SEATTLE: Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said Mohamed Salah would be assessed after the captain asked to be substituted during Friday’s 1-1 World Cup draw with Iran, leaving his fitness uncertain ahead of the knockout phaseSalah appeared visibly frustrated as he was replaced 12 minutes into the second »»»
Trossard, De Bruyne score and Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 to advance at the World Cup
VANCOUVER: With a flurry of of goals, Belgium finally found its footing at the World Cup. Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start in the tournament to advance to the knockout round atop Group G with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night. Belgium will face »»»
England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up
LOS ANGELES: England and Portugal will aim to finish on a high as the World Cup group stages draw to a close on Saturday with the final places in the knockout rounds up for grabs. Both nations have been inconsistent in the opening rounds of the tournament, alternating between labored performances a»»»
Decision Makers Conference examines Egypt's investment outlook amid global economic shifts Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: The eighth edition of the Decision Makers conference, held at the Grand Egyptian Museum under the theme “Investment, Real Estate, and Tourism: Egypt’s Economic Growth Triangle 2026,” examined the impact of global economic and geopolitical developments on the investment landscape, with»»»
Iran have certain World Cup last-32 place snatched away
Seattle: Iran were deprived of a certain place in the World Cup knockout phase when a goal in stoppage time that would have given them a 2-1 win against Egypt was disallowed. Shoja Khalilzadeh thought he had scored the crucial winning goal as he slammed into the net after Egyptian defenders failed »»»
Belgium into World Cup last 32 with New Zealand rout
Vancouver: Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to book their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Friday, securing their first win of the tournament to finish on top of Group G in Vancouver. A double strike from Arsenal's Leandro Trossard and goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and A»»»
Egypt dominates in Global Startup Awards’ NA edition
With the highest number of total winners, Egyptian startups and influential figures secured 11 wins at this year’s North African portion of the Global Startup Awards (GSA). These startups will compete at the regional level with African finalists to be crowned in October at the GSA Africa Summit in »»»
Egypt targets $6B in outsourcing service exports by 2026 Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egypt is aiming to increase outsourcing service exports from around $5.2 billion to $6 billion by 2026 as part of broader efforts to strengthen its position as a regional and global hub for digital and business services, according to a new analysis issued by the Cabinet's Information »»»
Saudi UN envoy warns external arms suppliers are fueling war in Sudan, rejects parallel rule
NEW YORK CITY: Saudi Arabia’s envoy to the UN, Abdulaziz Alwasil, told the Security Council on Friday that there can be no military solution to the civil war in Sudan. He warned that the continued fighting in the country and arms support provided to the warring factions by other countries were wors»»»
Leading Egyptian technology and solution providers to showcase at Gitex Dubai
Sixty Egyptian IT companies are taking part in the 35th Gitex Technology Week, running from 18 to 22 October at the Dubai Convention Centre. The exhibition is an exclusive platform for the Egyptian technology and solution providers to show off their latest products and technology services under “Eg»»»
06/04/2017 Tenders
Fire Safety and Seucrity Client : Misr Aluminium Company Address : 48/50 Abd Elkhalek Tharwat Street, Cairo Tender : 1) Tender No. 22/2016/2017 for supply of cars spare pars (Afiko & Skania) Opening envelopes : 10-4-2017 2) Tender No. 23/2016/2017 for supply of internal and external rubber tyres 12»»»
SODIC expects EGP 5bn of sales
Beltone Financial expects SODIC, 6 October Development & Investment, to hit its sales target of 2016, worth EGP 5bn. SODIC’s recent implementation of Caesar project worth EGP 300m is believed to be the reason behind its sales boom, according to Beltone Finacial report. The company will also propose»»»
A Moroccan court sentences 29 prominent people in major drug trafficking and corruption case
CASABLANCA: A Moroccan court handed prison sentences to 29 people, including prominent politicians and sports and business figures, in an international drug trafficking and corruption scandal that has rocked the country. The court also ordered the defendants to pay hundreds of millions of dollars i»»»
Shura Council participates in 8th Arab Parliament conference in Cairo
Cairo: The Shura Council, is participating in the 8th Conference of the Arab Parliament and Speakers of Arab Councils and Parliaments, which will be held in Cairo, Egypt on Saturday. Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, will lead the Council's delegation to the conference.»»»
Mbappe v Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider
LOS ANGELES, USA: A mouthwatering duel between in-form goalscorers Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland will take center stage at the World Cup on Friday as France face Norway in a crucial Group I decider. Real Madrid star Mbappe and Manchester City striker Haaland have started the tournament in bliste»»»
Mbappe v Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider
Los Angeles: A mouthwatering duel between in-form goalscorers Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland will take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday as France face Norway in a crucial Group I decider. Real Madrid star Mbappe and Manchester City striker Haaland have started the tournament in blistering »»»
TMG Holding, SOKNA partner for BOSTAN cemeteries project in Egypt Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG Holding) has entered into a strategic partnership with SOKNA to provide a comprehensive, organized, and dignified cemetery experience in Egypt, according to an emailed press release. This collaboration integrates the group’s extensive experience in real esta»»»
World Cup 2026: Seattle set for Iran-Egypt match amid ‘Pride Match’ controversy
Rainbow flags are expected to flutter across Seattle's stadium on Friday when Iran meets Egypt in the World Cup Group G match as the city marks its annual Pride parade. The two countries last year asked for Pride-themed celebrations to be cancelled, a request FIFA denied. Players and officials of b»»»
Natural gas increased by 60 percent since the beginning of 2016
In a statement to Al-Ahram, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tariq Al-Mulla said that Egypt production of natural gas increased by 60 percent since the beginning of 2016, rising from 3.8 billion cubic feet per day to 5.1 billion cubic feet per day. Al Mulla added that the increase came f»»»
UAE seeks to build next generation of Emirati tax experts
Abu Dhabi: Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), has reaffirmed the Authority's commitment to increasing reliance on Emirati talent within the tax system. He said the FTA is implementing an integrated strategy to expand the pool of qualified national tax »»»
Iran and FIFA refuse to answer questions about Seattle’s World Cup vs. Egypt
SEATTLE: Before coach Amir Ghalenoei or goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand answered any questions Thursday ahead of Iran’s World Cup match with Egypt, a FIFA official spoke up. Daniel Marin, FIFA’s executive director of public relations, read a statement in light of the teams meeting in a “Pride Match” »»»
Nigeria's Daya raises $2.4mn to expand stablecoin payment network across Africa
Nigerian fintech startup Daya has raised $2.4mn in a pre-seed funding round to expand its stablecoin-powered cross-border payments platform, underscoring growing investor interest in blockchain-based payment infrastructure serving African businesses. The funding round was led by New York-based digi»»»
Iran and FIFA refuse to answer questions about Seattle’s World Cup vs. Egypt
SEATTLE: Before coach Amir Ghalenoei or goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand answered any questions Thursday ahead of Iran’s World Cup match with Egypt, a FIFA official spoke up.Daniel Marin, FIFA’s executive director of public relations, read a statement in light of the teams meeting in a “Pride Match” i»»»
Highlights from the SSF 2026 ‘Journey Film’ category
‘Lost Land’ Director: Akio Fujimoto Starring: Shomira Rias Uddin, Muhammad Shofik Rias Uddin Billed as the “first-ever Rohingya-language feature … a haunting, intimate portrait of two siblings fleeing persecution in Myanmar,” the Japanese director’s third feature film follows nine-year-old Somira a»»»
UAE Floating Hospital performs four surgeries for Gaza patients
Al Arish: The UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish in the Arab Republic of Egypt has performed four specialised surgeries for patients from the Gaza Strip under ''Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'', as part of its ongoing medical and humanitarian efforts to provide specialised treatment and healthcare to»»»
Iran’s knockout hopes on line against Egypt
Doha, Qatar: The final round of Group G fixtures sees Iran face Egypt in a match with major implications for qualification to the Round of 32. With Egypt already through, attention turns to whether Iran can secure a place in the knockout stage. The crucial match will be played on Saturday (6am, Qat»»»
Egypt-European Union ink deal
Egypt and the European Union (EU) signed last Sunday a memo of understanding to improve efficiency in water and agricultural sectors. The memo aims at offering EU’s technical and financial assistance to improve water resources management mechanism in Egypt. Water Resources Minister Hossam Moghazi, »»»
Are youth reviving tourism?
Over the past few years, one of Egypt’s main origins had been depleting, namely tourism. Being a country that is mostly popular for the diversity of its touristic destinations, Egypt typically attracted tourists all yearlong; Upper Egypt was bustling with tourists during the winter while beach dest»»»
UN envoy says Jeddah deal can still anchor future Sudan peace talks, as fears grow over El-Obeid
NEW YORK CITY: The 2023 Jeddah agreement brokered by Saudi Arabia can still serve as a foundation for future Sudan peace talks, the UN’s special envoy for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, said on Thursday, even as he voiced alarm over an intensifying offensive by the Rapid Support Forces around the city of E»»»
The World Cup is half over, with 54 of 104 matches complete, and the drama is just getting started
FLORIDA, USA: It’s halftime at the World Cup. Take a break, everyone. Wednesday marked the midpoint of the 104-match tournament — technically, just past the midpoint, with 54 matches now in the books and 50 remaining before a World Cup champion are crowned in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19»»»
Algeria, Nigeria offer biggest opportunities in Africa for low-cost methane emissions cuts, report finds
Africa's key oil and gas producers could cut methane emissions at relatively low cost using existing technologies, with Algeria and Nigeria offering the largest opportunities for reductions, according to a new report by Carbon Limits for the Clean Air Task Force (CATF). The study assessed Algeria, »»»
China’s Strategic Investment in Egypt: A $10 Billion Boost to Phosphate Fertilizer Industry
The Chinese Ambassador to Cairo, Liao Liqiang, announced an ambitious investment by a Chinese company, Asia Potash, aiming to establish a major industrial complex for phosphate fertilizer production. The initial investment of US$1.6 billion is set to expand to a total of $10 billion, targeting an i»»»
Egypt overhauls nitrogen fertilizer export levy, exempts high-grade ammonium nitrate
CAIRO: Egypt has revamped its export tax regime for nitrogen fertilizers, replacing a fixed export tax with a 10 percent ad valorem duty on all nitrogenous fertilizer exports, while exempting high-purity ammonium nitrate, according to a decision published in the Official Gazette on Thursday. The»»»
Press Review - UK report uncovers 'biggest childbirth scandal' in NHS history
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 25: UK papers discuss the Nottingham maternity care scandal. Next: is there going to be another heatwave in Europe this summer? Also: the Euclid telescope took extraordinary photos of the Milky Way. Finally, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's upcoming wedding is getting b»»»
Egypt Explores New Debt Swap Strategies
Egypt is considering innovative debt swap agreements aimed at promoting clean energy and human development. During an interview at the World Economic Forum, Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, revealed ongoing discussions with international partners to implement these swaps, though specifi»»»
Egypt, China’s SANY sign MoU for 1st wind turbine factory, 2GW project
RIYADH: Egypt and China’s SANY Group has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the country’s first wind turbine manufacturing facility and a 2-gigawatt wind power project in the North Gulf of Suez region. The agreement, inked on Egypt’s behalf by the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co. »»»
Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus more than doubles in April to $6.8bn
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus more than doubled to SR25.43 billion ($6.79 billion) in April as rising oil exports and lower imports strengthened the Kingdom’s external balance, official data showed. The surplus increased 100.8 percent from a year earlier, according to preliminary data releas»»»
Deal total signed with Global South at SPIEF likely tops $100bn
This year’s St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Russia’s premier investment conference, was considered a flop as few international companies bothered to make the trip. However, thousands of delegates flocked to the northern capital from the Global South as the third stage of Russian»»»
Elsewedy Electric Invests $200m to Build an Integrated Metals Manufacturing Hub
CAIRO — Elsewedy Electric will invest more than $200 million in three strategic industrial projects in Egypt aimed at expanding domestic production of copper and aluminium products, strengthening industrial supply chains and increasing export-oriented manufacturing as global demand for critical ind»»»
2016/2017 budget targets a 5% economic growth rate
Finance Minister: The state is committed to its main role in providing social justice and protection Egypt has a promising economy with abundance of resources and potentials The government’s economic policies, in coordination with the central bank, seek to control inflation rates gradually: Through»»»
Egyptian Banks Thrive, Brand Value Rises and Digital Banking is shaping Africa’s Future
Egypt’s banking sector has recorded an impressive 8% growth in brand value, positioning itself among Africa’s leading financial markets. According to Brand Finance’s Top 500 Banking Brands 2025 report, this growth contributes to Africa’s overall 22% rise in brand value, outperforming North America »»»
ARP to attend 8th Conference of Arab Parliament and Speakers of Arab Councils and Parliaments, June 27 in Cairo
Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - The Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) will partake in the 8th Conference of the Arab Parliament and Speakers of Arab Councils and Parliaments, due June 27 in Cairo (Egypt). The conference will discuss critical...»»»
Improving Egypt’s global mining ranking is a strategic priority to attract investment, Badawi says
mproving Egypt’s ranking in global mining investment indices is a strategic priority to boost investor confidence and attract international funding, the petroleum and mineral resources minister said. Minister Karim Badawi made the remarks during the first executive committee meeting for the Egypt M»»»
Egypt, Iran face crunch World Cup game in shadow of geopolitics
SEATTLE, USA: Egypt and Iran both go into their final group game on Friday with good chances of progress, but geopolitical tensions between Iran and co-hosts the United States loom large over the match. A first World Cup win for seven-times African champions Egypt, 92 years after their debut, put t»»»
Egypt signs MoU to establish first wind turbine factory, 2 GW wind farm in Gulf of Suez
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish Egypt’s first wind turbine manufacturing plant and develop a 2-gigawatt (GW) wind power project in the Gulf of Suez, marking a significant step towards localising renewable energy tech»»»