Egypt rolls out €271m-backed digital platform to streamline green investments
Egypt has launched an integrated digital Environmental Impact Assessment (IDEIA) system to accelerate investment procedures, transition from paper processes, and enforce environmental standards, the ministries of environment and investment announced. Minister of Local Development and Environment Ma»»»
PM Madbouly reviews steps to implement major petroleum project with Fujairah officials
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Mohammed Saeed Al Dhanhani, Director of the Fujairah Emiri Court in the United Arab Emirates, to follow up on the procedures and steps required to implement a major project in Egypt’s petroleum sector following the establishment of Fujairah Alamein Oil and G»»»
Planning Minister discusses mechanisms to support Egypt’s private sector with IFC
Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom met with Ari Naim, Regional Industry Director for North Africa and the Horn of Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), to discuss strengthening the partnership and mechanisms to support the private sector in Egypt. At the sta»»»
Vucic: NAM leaders had courage to create path of independence and cooperation
BELGRADE - At the first Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) conference, held in Belgrade in 1961, NAM leaders had the courage to create, in a time of divisions, a path of independence, dialogue and cooperation where the size of a country does not define the value of its voice, Serbian President Aleksandar V»»»
Kyrgyzstan and Egypt intend to expand economic cooperation - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister Hussein Mohamed Ahmed Eissa. The parties discussed the development of trade, investment, industrial, and cultural cooperation. They paid special attention to Egypt’s participation in the SC»»»
Elsewedy Technical Academy signs agreement with MAC to train automotive technical workers Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Elsewedy Technical Academy (STA) has signed a cooperation agreement with MAC for Mobility Manufacturing to provide electrical and mechanical training for young people and improve their prospects of employment with the automotive manufacturer, as per an emailed press release. The acade»»»
MSC reroutes Jade service via Suez Canal, Bab Al Mandab Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: MSC has rerouted its Jade shipping service back through the Suez Canal and Bab Al Mandab, passing through King Abdullah Port in Rabigh, the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced. Such a move will shorten the shipping route, accelerate the delivery of goods and commodities to market»»»
Egypt’s deputy PM joins global leaders in Bishkek for 25th anniversary SCO summit
Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Issa arrived in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek on Monday to participate in the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, representing President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Issa was received upon arrival by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Af»»»
India’s El Alamein Airshow debut highlights deepening defence ties with Egypt
India is set to make a significant appearance at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026, with the Indian Air Force’s Sarang Helicopter Display Team showcasing the country’s growing indigenous aerospace and defence capabilities in Egypt. The airshow will take place from 8-10 September at El Alame»»»
China’s Jieya to invest $67m in hygiene products manufacturing complex in Egypt’s Sokhna
Chinese company Jieya Egypt is investing $67 million to establish an integrated manufacturing complex for disposable hygiene products in the Sokhna Integrated Zone, part of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE). The project will cover 160,000 square metres and is expected to generate around 450 dir»»»
Investment minister launches second phase of ‘Egypt Exports’ initiative in Port Said
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid, Port Said Governor Ibrahim Abu Limon, and Port Said University President Sherif Youssef Saleh launched the second phase of the “Egypt Exports” initiative in Port Said, under the patronage of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and with the partici»»»
BP begins production from Fayoum 4 well in Egypt’s West Nile Delta
BP has started production from the Fayoum 4 well in Egypt’s West Nile Delta, adding new natural gas volumes to the domestic market as the company continues to invest in the region. The well is expected to produce around 80 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (mmscf/d). The start of productio»»»
Military production minister heads to Bosnia and Herzegovina to participate in First Balkan Shield 2026
Salah Gombalat, Minister of State for Military Production, is travelling today to Bosnia and Herzegovina to participate in the First Balkan Shield – Defence Industry Expo and Summit 2026, scheduled to take place in Sarajevo from 1-4 September 2026. The visit follows the directives of President Abde»»»
Egypt explores strengthening investment, trade ties with Oman
Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Chairman of Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ), to discuss strengthening investment and trade cooperation and opportunities for integration between economic, special and f»»»
Turkiye says regional defense pact not against any country
ISTANBUL: Turkiye’s top diplomat stressed Monday the regional defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia was not aimed at any particular country and open to others, including Egypt. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s remarks came after the first ministerial meeting of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreemen»»»
US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know tonight, August 31
Follow official UAE and airline updates; avoid unverified social media reports Dubai: The UAE remained on heightened alert on Monday after its air defence systems intercepted an Iranian drone over the country’s territorial waters, following renewed fighting between the United States and Iran over t»»»
Twins delivered alive after mother's death in Egypt hospital emergency
Doctors performed emergency Caesarean after detecting faint heartbeats in unborn twins Dubai: Doctors at a hospital in Egypt’s Sohag governorate delivered twins from the womb of a 26-year-old woman who had been without a heartbeat for about 20 minutes, after an ultrasound detected faint signs of li»»»
El-Sisi directs acceleration of Egypt’s airport infrastructure modernization Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has directed relevant authorities to accelerate the development of Egypt’s civil aviation system by modernizing airport infrastructure, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and security, according to a stateme»»»
Egypt’s non-bank financial sector records broad growth in H1
RIYADH: Egypt’s non-bank financial sector recorded broad-based growth in the first half of 2026, with insurance, mortgage finance, consumer lending, leasing and factoring posting annual gains, according to the Financial Regulatory Authority. Total securities issuances approved during January-June r»»»
Al Ismaelia, UNESCO and EUE Partner to Bring Youth Artists Programme to Downtown Cairo
Al Ismaelia for Real Estate Investment, UNESCO’s Regional Office for Egypt and Sudan, and European Universities in Egypt (EUE) have partnered to bring the Youth Artists Programme to Downtown Cairo, bringing together 21 emerging artists aged 17–25 from Egypt, Sudan and Palestine. The five-day progra»»»
Egypt ranks among world’s leading fertilizer producers, exporters
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said Egypt has established itself as a major global producer and exporter of fertilizers, supported by a strong industrial base, reliable energy supplies, and abundant natural resources, particularly phosphate, that are essential to fertilizer production. Hashem s»»»
Egyptian-Saudi partnership launches Prax Developments, announces first project in New Obour
Prax Developments has announced its entry into the Egyptian real estate market through an Egyptian-Saudi partnership, with plans to launch its first project in New Obour. The company is headed by Mohamed El-Refaie and was established through a partnership between Prax and Saudi-based Asas Taba Real»»»
Nile Developments launches 28th floor at Tycoon Tower in New Capital
Nile Developments has announced the launch of the 28th floor at its Tycoon Tower project in Egypt’s New Capital, targeting investors seeking premium real estate opportunities within one of the company’s flagship high-rise developments. Mohamed Taher, Chairperson of Nile Developments, said the launc»»»
Egypt ranks among major global fertilizer producers, exporters: Industry minister
Egypt’s fertilizer industry benefits from strong manufacturing capabilities, stable energy supplies and abundant natural resources, while the country is also working to increase domestic sugar production and expand exports, Industry Minister Khaled Hashem said during a visit to Suez. During his cur»»»
Egypt orders tighter electricity bill oversight, 72-hour meter replacement
Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat has directed electricity distribution companies nationwide to strengthen oversight and auditing of electricity bills, ensure accurate consumption readings, and improve mechanisms for handling customer complaints and grievances. The »»»
Egypt orders inspections of canal bridges, agricultural drains following lawmakers’ requests
Egypt’s Water Resources and Irrigation Ministry has ordered field inspections of several bridges over canals and drains to determine whether they require maintenance or replacement, as well as an agricultural drain proposed for cleaning, following requests raised by members of parliament. Water Res»»»
Egypt selected to host UN desertification conference COP18 in 2028
Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification have unanimously selected Egypt to host the 18th Conference of the Parties (COP18) in 2028, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said. The decision was adopted during the closing session of COP17, held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from August 17 t»»»
Egypt exports 172,000 tonnes of food products in one week, imports 218,000 tonnes
Egypt exported around 172,000 tonnes of food products through 3,516 consignments between August 22 and 28, 2026, while food imports reached approximately 218,000 tonnes through 1,546 consignments, according to the latest report by the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA). The exported shipments we»»»
Arab Book Award draws 835 nominations from 44 countries in fourth edition
Doha: The Arab Book Award said it had received 835 nominations across the award's two categories for its fourth edition in 2026, demonstrating the broadening scope of participation and the diversity of advanced Arab scholarly and intellectual output submitted for the award. Launched by the State of»»»
Banque Misr UAE branches to operate normally as central banks affirm coordination
Dubai: Banque Misr’s branches in the UAE will continue to conduct all their operations normally, the UAE and Egyptian central banks said on Sunday, following a US Treasury decision concerning the lender’s UAE branches. The Central Bank of the UAE and the Central Bank of Egypt affirmed their full an»»»
Syria, Egypt discuss restoring direct flights
Damascus, Aug. 30 (SANA) Syria and Egypt discussed restoring direct flights between the two countries as part of efforts to strengthen civil aviation cooperation and air connectivity. The talks brought together Omar Hosari, head of the General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport (GACA), a»»»
Labor Minister: Egypt prioritizes training to prepare workers for Arab, European markets
Labor Minister Hassan Raddad said on Sunday, August 30, 2026, that the ministry is working to remove obstacles and empower young people to enter the labor market, stressing that training is a top priority aimed at enhancing the skills of Egyptian workers and preparing them for employment in Arab an»»»
4,000-year-old tomb of Old Kingdom official found at Saqqara
Cairo: Egyptian archaeologists excavating Sector A west of the Bubasteion necropolis in Saqqara have discovered an Old Kingdom tomb belonging to a high-ranking official named Sekhentyu-Ptah, along with a complex network of interconnected burial shafts. According to a statement from Egyptian Tourism»»»
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed hails ADIHEX role in preserving UAE heritage
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, visited the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, which opened at ADNEC Abu Dhabi and runs until September 6 under the theme “Our Heritage, »»»
MSMEF Targets 10M Beneficiaries, Focuses on Productive Sectors Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egypt’s non-banking financial services (NBFS) sector plays a pivotal role in driving financial inclusion, yet micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) continue to face structural hurdles in accessing tailored capital. As macroeconomic pressures and inflation reshape the local mark»»»
More Than a Dam in Tanzania: Egypt’s Broader Africa Ambitions Arab Finance For Information Technology
Egypt’s economic engagement with Africa is undergoing a profound transformation, moving beyond traditional trade and political coordination toward strategic development partnerships anchored in infrastructure diplomacy. The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project in Tanzania epitomizes this shift. The $2»»»
CBE confirms US Treasury measures on Banque Misr limited to UAE branch Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said that measures proposed by the US Department of the Treasury concerning Banque Misr’s operations in the UAE are limited to its Dubai branch and its USD transactions with correspondent banks, according to a statement. The Financial Crimes Enforcement»»»
Egypt, Turkiye highlight need to intensify efforts to reach de-escalation in Mideast
Cairo: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, stressed the importance of intensifying efforts to achieve de-escalation in the region and restore the diplomatic track between Iran and the United States. This was in a phone call on Saturday, dur»»»
Egypt explores expanding solar power, green finance in local development plans
Egypt is considering expanding renewable energy applications, particularly solar power, and integrating energy-efficiency technologies into the agricultural, industrial and service sectors as part of efforts to reduce energy consumption and emissions, the Ministry of Local Development and Environme»»»
Nelly Kids Fashion 2026 targets over $50m in export contracts
Chairperson of Egypt’s General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC), Essam El-Naggar, inaugurated the 86th edition of Nelly Kids Fashion 2026, a specialised exhibition for children’s clothing and accessories, with around 300 factories participating and export contracts worth more than»»»
First digital system in Egypt launched to automate foster family applications
Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity has launched the first phase of an integrated digital services system to automate applications and procedures for alternative foster families and care institutions, in cooperation with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. The system, acces»»»
Egypt moves to digitise groundwater well licensing, expand solar-powered pumping
Egypt plans to roll out an electronic licensing system for groundwater wells nationwide as it seeks to strengthen oversight of groundwater use and encourage modern irrigation and solar-powered pumping, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said. Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani»»»
UAE’s Masdar and Egypt review wind, solar and battery storage projects to meet 2028 energy targets
Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat and the CEO of the UAE’s Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, reviewed the progress of large-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects as Egypt aims to increase its renewable energy share to 45%»»»
Egypt’s Prime Minister joins African heads of state in Angola to address urgent continental security reforms
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly arrived in Angola on Saturday to join African heads of state and government at an extraordinary African Union summit focused on strengthening mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution across the continent. Madbouly departed from Cairo International A»»»
Regional calm pushed by Egypt foreign minister in calls with Türkiye, Kuwait, Italy, and Norway
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a series of phone calls on Saturday with his counterparts from Türkiye, Kuwait, Italy, and Norway to push for regional de-escalation, military restraint, and a return to diplomatic negotiations between Iran and the United States. In separate talks with »»»
How climate shocks deepen food and water insecurity across the Arab world
DUBAI: Across the Arab world, climate change is increasingly being felt through shrinking water supplies, damaged crops and rising food prices. Experts warn that a region already among the world’s most water-stressed is becoming increasingly vulnerable to climate-driven hunger and humanitarian cris»»»
SCO Summit to be held in Bishkek: Who will attend the event - | 24.KG
Under the chairmanship of President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, a regular meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states and a high-level meeting in the SCO Plus format will be held on September 1, the presidential press service reported. The »»»
Egypt, Singapore discuss strengthening investment, trade ties
Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh has discussed with Singaporean Ambassador to Egypt Dominic Goh ways to strengthen investment and trade ties between the two countries and increase mutual investments, as well as opportunities for Singaporean companies to expand their busines»»»
Iran-US conflict continues to weigh on global, domestic economies: CBE
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has said the persistence of the Iran-US conflict continues to weigh on the global and domestic economies, with lingering effects on economic activity, foreign investment, and domestic inflation. The CBE added in its recently issued Monetary Policy Report (MPR) that r»»»
Syria expands business council network to 20, targets 62 to unlock trade and investment
Damascus, Aug. 29 (SANA) Syria has established 20 joint business councils with Arab and international partners and is targeting at least 62 as part of a government drive to expand trade, attract investment and open new markets for Syrian companies and products.Authorities are increasingly seeking t»»»