Mendy bids farewell to national team as Senegalese keeper announces international football retirement
Paris, France: Edouard Mendy, 34, the Senegal national team goalkeeper, announced through his social media handles his retirement from international football on Sunday. "Jerejef (Thank you) Senegal," Mendy posted in Wolof, the principle language of the country, above a video montage showing his gre»»»
Labour minister meets several officials in Cairo
Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met separately with Minister of Labour of Jordan Dr. Nidal Al Qatamin, Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation of Libya Eng. Ali Al Abed Al Rida, along with Regional Director for Arab States at the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Dr. Ruba Jara»»»
ABB Egypt begins 3.3 MW rooftop solar project with RCREEE
ABB Egypt has begun implementing a rooftop solar energy project across several of its factories in partnership with the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE), as part of efforts to reduce industrial carbon emissions and increase the use of renewable energy. The project»»»
Al-Sisi targets $12bn Egypt-India trade, urges Iran to halt regional escalation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said Egypt aims to increase bilateral trade with India to $12bn and attract more Indian investment in manufacturing, technology, clean energy, and the automotive industry, while separately urging Iran to help halt regional escalation and attacks on Arab state»»»
Egypt signs contract to establish EGP 2bn electric battery plant with CATL
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of a contract to establish an electric battery manufacturing plant in Egypt through a partnership between Egyptian battery manufacturer BME and China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), one of the world’s largest elect»»»
CBE launches FinTech Got Talent 2026 competition for university students
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has launched the fourth edition of the FinTech Got Talent competition for university students under the FinYology initiative, organised by FinTech Egypt. The competition aims to recognise the best innovative projects and solutions in financial technology, in collabor»»»
Minister of Labour meets several officials on sidelines of Arab Labour Conference
Cairo: Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met separately with Minister of Labour of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr. Nidal Al Qatamin, Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation of the State of Libya HE Eng. Ali Al Abed Al Rida, along with Regional Director for Arab States at the In»»»
Cityscape Egypt’s 2026 cancellation raises questions over changing real estate market priorities
The decision to replace Cityscape Egypt’s 2026 real estate exhibition with a one-day forum has raised questions over whether the move reflects a broader shift in the Egyptian property market, as developers reassess marketing spending, sales strategies, and investment priorities amid rising costs an»»»
Murtaqa Developments to launch 210-feddan residential project
Murtaqa Developments is preparing to announce a new residential project on a net area of 210 feddans along the Ismailia Road, adjacent to Misr International University (MIU), the company said. The project falls administratively within the New Sheraton and El Nozha areas of Cairo and will consist en»»»
Marsoum Developments launches The Central Gate in West Cairo
Marsoum Developments has launched The Central Gate, its second project in the Egyptian market, in Hadayek October, as the company expands its presence in West Cairo. The mixed-use project covers 80 feddans and is located directly on the Central Ring Road. It will include residential, commercial, ad»»»
More than 150 women compete in Seashore Phoenix Games
Doha: The sixth edition of the Seashore Phoenix Games 2026 is witnessing strong participation in its women’s competitions, which began today and continue until tomorrow at Aspire Ladies Hall. More than 150 female athletes are taking part in the competitions according to the media relations speciali»»»
Putin proposes BRICS insurance mechanism and grain market initiative
New Delhi, Sept. 13 (SANA) Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed creating a new insurance mechanism and a joint grain market initiative among BRICS countries, as he called for stronger economic cooperation within the grouping. Speaking at the concluding session of the 18th BRICS summit in New D»»»
Xi proposes five initiatives to strengthen BRICS cooperation
New Delhi, Sept. 13 (SANA) Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed five initiatives to strengthen BRICS cooperation in artificial intelligence, trade and investment facilitation, the digital industry, smart manufacturing and talent development. Speaking on the second day of the 18th BRICS Summit in N»»»
Iran’s Pezeshkian Urges Greater BRICS Role in Prohibition on Use of Force
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on the BRICS group of emerging economies to play a “more effective” role in defending national sovereignty and upholding the principle of non-use of force at the current critical time. Addressing the 18th BRICS Plus Summit, Pezeshkian warned that the effec»»»
IWG: Egypt's Urban Expansion is Driving the Next Wave of Flexible Offices Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: As Egypt's business landscape continues to adapt to changing workplace patterns, rising real estate costs, and the growing demand for greater operational flexibility, flexible workspaces are becoming an increasingly important component of the country's commercial real estate market. E»»»
From Overcrowded Classrooms to AI: Egypt’s EdTech Sector Enters a New Era Arab Finance For Information Technology
Egypt’s EdTech sector is increasingly becoming a structural pillar of national reform rather than a niche supplement. With crowded classrooms, outmoded curricula, and persistent skills mismatches, EdTech is emerging as a solution to systemic challenges and as an investment magnet. Market expansion,»»»
Egypt qualifies 7 consortia for Hurghada Airport PPP tender Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egypt has advanced the tender process for the management, operation, and development of Hurghada International Airport under a public-private partnership (PPP), according to a statement from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The ministry also announced that 10 consortia submitted applic»»»
Qatar takes part in 65th GCC Council of Labour Ministers coordination meeting
QNA Cairo Qatar on Saturday participated in the 65th Coordination Meeting of the Council of Labour Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states as part of consultation and coordination on the subjects addressed in Arab and international meetings relevant to the labour sector. Minister of »»»
BRICS leaders adopt New Delhi Declaration calling for UN Security Council overhaul and local currency trade
BRICS leaders adopted the consensus “New Delhi Declaration” on Saturday, calling for a structural update of the United Nations Security Council and an increased reliance on local currencies for intra-bloc trade instead of the US dollar. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the agreement of»»»
Al-Sisi calls for expanded concessional BRICS financing, says Egypt seeks presidency
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi called on BRICS leaders to expand access to innovative and concessional financing and strengthen the New Development Bank, while saying Egypt was looking to assume the group’s presidency in the near future. Speaking at a closed session of the BRICS summit in N»»»
Al-Sisi calls Sudan’s unity ‘red line’, urges progress on second phase of Gaza deal
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said Sudan’s security, sovereignty, stability, and unity were a “red line” for Egypt, while calling for progress on the second phase of the agreement to end the war in Gaza and sufficient humanitarian aid to reach the enclave. Al-Sisi made the remarks during s»»»
Egyptian PM highlights Kafr El Sheikh’s development as first phase of ‘Decent Life’ initiative concludes
Egypt has completed all first-phase projects of the “Decent Life” presidential initiative in Kafr El Sheikh and has commenced second-phase projects, primarily focusing on sanitation in other districts, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Saturday. Speaking in televised remarks at the concl»»»
FRA comprehensively updates real estate valuation standards after 11 years
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued the second edition of the Egyptian Real Estate Valuation Standards, more than 11 years after the first edition, in a new step aimed at improving the efficiency of non-bank financial markets and enhancing the quality and reliability of valuation wo»»»
Egypt, Uzbekistan explore cooperation opportunities in smart irrigation, water management
Egypt and Uzbekistan are seeking to turn their water cooperation agreement into joint projects focused on smart irrigation, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and climate adaptation, Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said. Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani »»»
Egypt’s trade with BRICS countries rises to $36.7bn in H1 2026
Egypt’s trade with BRICS countries rose to $36.7bn in the first half (H1) of 2026, compared with $29.3bn during the same period of 2025, an increase of $7.4bn, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). The Indian capital hosted the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit u»»»
Egypt, Iraq business groups discuss expanding trade, industrial cooperation
The Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS) office in Baghdad held talks with the Federation of Iraqi Businessmen on September 7, 2026, to explore ways to strengthen trade, investment, and industrial cooperation between Egypt and Iraq. The meeting was held under the directives of Mohamed Farid Saleh, Min»»»
