Cairo Fertilizer Conference to Spotlight Food Security, Energy Costs and Supply Chain Risks
Cairo will host the 32nd Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Arab Fertilizer Association from 16 to 18 June 2026, bringing together senior executives, policymakers, technology providers and industry experts at a time when fertilizer markets are becoming increasingly central to glo»»»
EGX extends decline as broader market weakness outweighs selective foreign buying
Cairo — Egypt’s stock market extended its recent decline on Monday, 18 May 2026, with broad-based losses across major indices reflecting continued profit-taking and cautious investor sentiment following the market’s strong rally earlier this month. The benchmark EGX30 fell 0.68% to 52,007 points, a»»»
Gold Prices Ease in Egypt as Rising US Yields Weaken Bullion Appeal
Egypt’s gold market moved lower during the week between 11 and 17 May despite continued weakness in the Egyptian pound, highlighting a broader shift in investor sentiment as rising US Treasury yields and softer haven demand weighed on bullion prices. By Sunday, the gold sovereign had fallen to arou»»»
09/05/2017 Tenders
Plastic & Rubber Client : Giza Governorate Kerdasah City Center Address : Kerdasah City, Giza Tender : General tender for supply of rubber tyres for cars Tender documents : EGP150 A bid bond of EGP14,000 to be submitted Opening envelopes : 9-5 -2017 Information Technology (IT) Client : General Auth»»»
US Dollar Strength Tests Egyptian Pound as Markets Navigate Managed Adjustment Cycle
Egypt’s foreign-exchange market passed through another tense trading week between 11 and 17 May, with the US dollar again climbing above the EGP 53 threshold as investors reassessed geopolitical risk, global interest-rate expectations, and exposure to emerging-market assets. By Sunday’s close of bu»»»
ADNOC Distribution, Americana Restaurants to open 200 fast food outlets across UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt
RIYADH: Abu Dhabi-based gas company ADNOC Distribution is partnering with Americana Restaurants to expand food and beverage offerings across its service station network in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. According to a press release, up to 200 quick-service restaurants representing 12 prominent g»»»
Thndr becomes 1st Egyptian company to top Financial Times’ fastest-growing list in Africa
In an unprecedented achievement for the Egyptian fintech sector, Thndr, a leading retail investment appliation platform, has secured the top spot in the Financial Times’ ranking of the fastest-growing companies in Africa for 2026. This recognition, achieved in collaboration with the global research»»»
Gunman kills eight at busy Egypt transport hub
Cairo, Egypt: A gunman has killed eight people and injured five others in Egypt's southern Assiut province, before he was shot dead by security forces, authorities said. The shooting took place on Monday in the Abanoub area, where the assailant opened fire from a car at a busy transport hub, Egypt'»»»
Saudi budget airline flyadeal is launching flights to India for the first time
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier flyadeal will begin scheduled flights to India for the first time, launching daily non-stop services between Riyadh and Hyderabad from July 1, 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The move marks flyadeal’s – a subsidiary of natio»»»
Iran focused on fitness in Turkiye after war-enforced furlough
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said he and his staff would have their work cut out getting their squad ready for the World Cup at their training camp in Turkiye with most of the players having been out of action for the last seven weeks. The domestic Arabian Gulf Pro League season was suspended after t»»»
'Staggering' Iran toll drives up global executions to 40-year high, Amnesty says
The number of worldwide executions jumped to their highest level since 1981 in 2025, pushed in part by a "staggering" increase in Iran's use of the death penalty, according to Amnesty International on Monday. The UK-based rights group said it had confirmed the executions of at least 2,707»»»
Gunmen open fire in Egypt’s Assiut Province, leving10 dead and wounded in chaotic street shooting
Unidentified gunmen opened fire on pedestrians in the Egyptian town of Abnoub in Assiut province late on Monday, leaving 10 people dead and wounded in what witnesses described as a chaotic attack. The shooting took place near Al Central Street, where residents said armed men travelling in a black J»»»
Egypt to Launch Major IPO Initiative in 2025
Egypt’s Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has unveiled an ambitious plan to propel the nation’s economic landscape by listing 11 state-owned enterprises on the stock market by 2025. This strategic movement is a part of Egypt’s expansive Initial Public Offering (IPO) program, designed to optimize st»»»
Carrying Gaza children’s dreams to the top of the world
KATMANDU, Nepal: Climber Mostafa Salameh is carrying a kite scribbled with dreams of Gaza’s children to the summit of Mount Everest, seeking to raise awareness of the war’s toll on its youngest victims. Tucked among his expedition gear is the kite in red, black, white and green of the Palestinian f»»»
PM discusses regional security with Pakistani PM, Saudi, Egyptian FMs
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Prime Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif on Monday. Discussion during the call focused on bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them a»»»
The New Suez Canal is a national development project, not just a shipping route
Hany Alassal: “The opening of the New Suez Canal is a message to the entire world that Egypt, despite all challenges has been going through and with the will of its people, brings this historical national project to the world, which represents vast opportunities, not only for Egypt but for the whol»»»
6,600 Palestinian pilgrims to perform Hajj rituals in Makkah
LONDON: A total of 6,600 Palestinian pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia over the past weeks to perform the annual Hajj rituals in Makkah, scheduled to take place from May 24-29, the Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs said on Monday. The pilgrims have traveled through Jordan from»»»
Houthi Affirms Yemeni Readiness for Any Regional Escalation, Hails Resistance Operations in Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Houthi Affirms Yemeni Readiness for Any Regional Escalation, Hails Resistance Operations in Lebanon 18-05-2026 22:28 PM Head of Yemeni Ansa»»»
23/04/2017 Tenders
Entertainment, Media, Sports and Leisure Client : Smouha Social Sporting Club Address : Victor Amanwel Street, Smouha, Alexandria Tender : The project of developing club-house building including following works: 1) Carpentry works Tender documents : EGP1,500 A bid bond of EGP25,000 to be submitted »»»
State asset reforms and 200-megawatt solar project top Egypt-UNDP economic agenda
Egypt is advancing an initiative to produce 200 megawatts of solar energy for state-owned industrial facilities as part of a broader drive to implement structural reforms and secure the financial sustainability of state assets. The developments were outlined on Monday during discussions between Dep»»»
WHO honours Egyptian burn care pioneer Heba El Sewedy
The World Health Organization has honoured Egyptian physician Heba El Sewedy, founder and chair of the Ahl Masr Foundation and Burn Hospital, with the Director-General’s Award in recognition of her pioneering contributions to burn care. The award was presented during the opening of the 79th World H»»»
Egypt overhauls education system for 25 million students, shifting focus to skills and new Baccalaureate
Egypt is undertaking a comprehensive transformation of its education system for 25 million pre-university students, shifting the focus from enrollment metrics to skills-based learning and introducing a new Egyptian Baccalaureate, Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdellatif anno»»»
Testament to Saudi Arabia’s modern history, Hassan Yassin passes away
RIYADH: Prominent Saudi adviser Hassan bin Youssef Yassin, who lived through the reigns of all the kings and served in several advisory roles, passed away on Sunday. His life was closely connected to the modern history and development of Saudi Arabia, during which he witnessed successive Saudi king»»»
EGX Wraps Up Week with Mixed Performance Amid Major eFinance Transaction
The Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX) concluded the trading week on a mixed note, with varied performances across its indices and a significant transaction highlighting market activities on Thursday. The benchmark EGX30 dipped slightly by 0.07% to 30,610.44 points, while the Shariah-compliant EGX33 ind»»»
PM Madbouly announces tiered cash-based social protection system for Egypt
Egypt is developing a unified, integrated cash-based social protection programme that categorises beneficiaries into tiers based on income, allowing for dynamic movement into and out of the system as living conditions change, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Monday. The proposed system aims »»»
EGX opens week sharply lower as profit-taking deepens
Cairo — Egypt’s stock market began trading on Sunday, 17 May 2026 on a sharply weaker note, extending the corrective phase that has followed the market’s rally to multi-year highs earlier this month, as broad-based selling weighed across both blue-chip and smaller-cap shares. The benchmark EGX30 fe»»»
Netflix launches third ‘Women in Film’ program with Arab Fund for Arts and Culture
DUBAI: Netflix has partnered with the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture to launch the third edition of its regional Women in Film program. The initiative, titled “Women in Film III: Training Through Practice,” will provide training and mentorship opportunities to 35 participants from Saudi Arabia, the»»»
Israeli death penalty for convicted West Bank Palestinians comes into effect
DUBAI: An Israeli law pemitting the death penalty for West Bank Palestinians went into effect on Sunday, media reports said. Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth, the head of the Israeli army’s Central Command, signed the military order necessary to implement the measure in the occupied West Bank, The Times of Isra»»»
Magrabi Retail signs agreement to acquire a majority stake of leading Egyptian retailer Baraka Optics Group
MAGRABI Retail, the Middle East’s largest eyewear retailer, announces the proposed acquisition of 51per cent of the issued share capital of the Baraka Optics Group, one of the largest premium optical retail chains in Egypt. The transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals, includin»»»
Investment minister affirms commitment to improving business climate, attracting investments
The Egyptian pound dropped again against the dollar on the black market on 21 July 2016, extending its recent decline despite central bank efforts to close the gap between demand and supply in the dollar-starved economy. Egypt, which relies heavily on imports, is facing a shortage in foreign curren»»»
Prime minister, Egyptian foreign minister discuss regional developments
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad in the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr Badr Abdelatty. During the call, they reviewed the »»»
Iran’s World Cup football team leaves for Turkiye: media
TEHRAN: Iran’s national football team was headed to Turkiye on Monday to play a final friendly match and apply for visas to fly to the United States for the 2026 World Cup, Iranian media reported.The team plan to participate in the tournament despite co-host Washington having launched a war against»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Egyptian Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt. During the call, they reviewed bilate»»»
Iran's World Cup football team leaves for Turkiye: media
Tehran, Iran: Iran's national football team headed to Turkiye on Monday to play a final friendly match before flying to the United States for the 2026 World Cup, Iranian media reported. "The Iranian national football team... departed this morning for Antalya, Turkiye to play its final friendly matc»»»
International Gymnastics Federation Allows Russian Gymnasts to Compete With Their Flag and Anthem
The restrictions on Russian athletes were officially lifted during the Executive Committee meeting in Egypt. FIG updated its previous neutral-status policy, clearing the way for full national representation.This ruling applies to junior and senior athletes in all five recognized gymnastics discipli»»»
Carrying Gaza Children's Dreams to the Top of the World
Climber Mostafa Salameh is carrying a kite scribbled with dreams of Gaza's children to the summit of Mount Everest, seeking to raise awareness of the war's toll on its youngest victims. Tucked among his expedition gear is the kite in red, black, white and green of the Palestinian flag, marked with »»»
How Barakah Nuclear Power Plant made the UAE a global clean energy leader
In the heart of Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region stands the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant — one of the most strategic projects in the history of the United Arab Emirates. More than simply being the first peaceful nuclear power plant in the Arab world, Barakah represents a fundamental transformation in t»»»
Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus Strengthen Trilateral Ties for Stability and Prosperity
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis convened for the 10th summit of their tripartite cooperation mechanism last week. Their discussions culminated in a robust commitment to bolstering peace, stability, and co»»»
Egyptian Exchange Surges as Regional Investments Fuel Market Gains
Driven by a wave of regional investor enthusiasm, the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) enjoyed a robust comeback, closing with significant gains this Thursday. The influx of regional buying power added a substantial LE 14.9 billion to the market’s capitalization. Leading the charge, the benchmark EGX 40 ind»»»
‘Staggering’ Iran toll drives up global executions: Amnesty
PARIS: Iran put to death over 2,150 people last year, a “staggering” increase that pushed recorded worldwide executions to their highest level since 1981, Amnesty International said Monday. Amnesty said it had confirmed the executions of at least 2,707 people globally in 2025. Of these cases, 2,159»»»
Drone strike sparks a fire on the edge of UAE nuclear facility
A drone strike sparked a fire near the United Arab Emirates’s Barakah nuclear power plant on Sunday, authorities said, in an attack Abu Dhabi condemned as a threat to regional security. The strike highlighted the possibility of renewed war amid a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran»»»
09/04/2017 Tenders
Water & Sanitation Client : Potable Water & Sanitary Drainage Company at Menia Address : El Menia Tender : Supply of annually works 2017/2018 for water & sanitary drainage networks 1) Water Networks: – Tender No. 58 of Aladwa Maghagha Center – Tender No. 59 of Bani Mazar Center – Tender No. 60 of M»»»
BP Egypt and South Baltim
BP Egypt has announced an important new gas discovery in the Baltim South Development area in the East Nile Delta. The Baltim SW-1 well was drilled in water depth of 25 meters and reached a total depth of 3750 meters. As a result, it penetrated approximately 62 meters of net gas pay in high quality»»»
Magrabi Retail to acquire majority stake in Egypt’s Baraka Optics
Magrabi Retail, the Middle East’s largest eyewear retailer, has announced the proposed acquisition of 51 percent of the issued share capital of the Baraka Optics Group, one of the largest premium optical retail chains in Egypt. The transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals, incl»»»
EGX 30 re-faces resistance level at 7700 points
Raafat Abdel Moez, Technical analyst at Osool ESB Securities Brokerage, said that Egyptian Exchange (EGX) benchmark index EGX30 re-focuses this week on resistance level at 7700-7750 points, which is expected to hinder it from keeping moving upwards. In a statement to MEO, the analyst said that inve»»»
ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MEETS EGYPTIAN AMBASSADOR
Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Ambassador of Egypt to Qatar HE Walid ElFeky on Sunday. Both sides reviewed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries, particularly in environment and discussed a host of matters of mut»»»
Regional allies condemn drone attack on UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Plant, pledge full solidarity
A number of countries including Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant and reaffirmed full solidarity with the country. On Sunday, the State of Kuwait strongly condemned the drone attack that targeted an elect»»»
Examining the Egyptian cultural scene with Dr. Hisham Azmi
MEO had the pleasure to interview, Dr. Hisham Azmi Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Culture, to address major key points related to the Egyptian Cultural Scene. Please tell us about your career path? Well, I received my BA from the faculty of Arts Cairo university; following I travelled»»»
Saudi FM discusses regional developments with UAE, Egypt counterparts
RIYADH: Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan spoke to his counterparts from the UAE and Egypt on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During a phone call with the Emirati foreign minister, Prince Faisal and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan discussed action being taken after the at»»»
Abdullah bin Zayed holds phone calls with several Arab foreign ministers to discuss repercussions of terrorist attack on Barakah Plant perimeter
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during phone calls with a number of foreign ministers of brotherly countries the repercussions of the terrorist attack that targeted an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barak»»»