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Egypt declares October 8 official paid holiday for Armed Forces Day
Egypt’s Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly has declared Thursday, October 8, 2026, an official paid holiday in…
Grand Egyptian Museum draws nearly 4 million visitors since November opening
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has received about 4 million visitors since its official opening in November 2025…
Egypt extends property tax filing deadline to December 2026
Egypt has extended the deadline for filing property tax returns to the end of December 2026 and gave taxpayers six…
URGENT: Egypt, UAE renew AED 5 bln currency swap agreement for five years
The central banks of Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have renewed a currency swap agreement worth 5 billion…
Egypt, Congo seek mining partnerships to boost mineral value
Egypt and the Democratic Republic of Congo are exploring new mining partnerships focused on mineral processing,…
Egypt plans 8 phosphate projects, including $650mn complex – minister
Egypt is developing eight industrial projects to add value to its phosphate resources, including a $650 million…
Egypt receives 403 mining bids from 119 firms under new open-block system: minister
Egypt received 403 bids from 119 companies, including 14 foreign firms, for mining areas covering nearly 45,000…
Sisi pledges support for investors at Egypt Mining Forum
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said on Monday that the state was committed to ensuring the success of…
Australia-Africa Minerals and Energy Group CEO calls for deeper Egypt-Western Australia…
Australia-Africa Minerals and Energy Group (AAMEG) CEO Doug Horak called on Egypt on Monday to strengthen…
Egypt launches African forum for mining regulators AFMRA
Egypt launched an African forum for mining regulators in Cairo on Sunday, seeking to strengthen regulatory…
Egypt earmarks EGP80bn to support production, exports, startups – minister
Egypt has earmarked 80 billion Egyptian pounds ($1.5 billion) in its 2026/27 budget for programmes supporting…
Could protein drinks be the next growth opportunity?
In a market where consumer expectations are evolving faster than ever, ready-to-drink protein beverages are…
Egypt to launch short selling within weeks, regulator says
Egypt will launch short selling within weeks after completing the Centralised Lending System and finalising…
Egypt targets 5.2%-5.4% growth next fiscal year as S&P reviews credit rating
Egypt’s economy grew 5.1% in the 2025/26 fiscal year and is targeting 5.2%-5.4% growth next year as it shifts from…
Egypt’s food exports reach 185,000 tons in one week – NFSA
Egypt exported around 185,000 tons of food products in 4,130 consignments from 19 Sept. to 25, with shipments sent…
Egyptian pound at 51.70/51.80 against dollar in early trading – 27 Sept 2026
The Egyptian pound was broadly stable against the US dollar during early trading on Sunday, with exchange rates…
URGENT: Egypt’s central bank keeps key policy rates unchanged
Egypt’s central bank kept its key interest rates unchanged on Thursday, with the overnight deposit rate at 19 per…
Egypt to prioritise local resources, development spending in new budget
Egypt will prioritise developing local resources in its governorates in the new fiscal year's budget and redirect…
Egypt, World Bank advance plans for infrastructure financing guarantee mechanism
Egypt and the World Bank are in the final stages of launching a mechanism to attract private-sector investment into…
Egypt’s PM says in New York Middle East peace requires Palestinian state
Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said on Wednesday that peace in the Middle East can only be achieved through a…
Egypt’s PM meets UN chief in New York
Egypt’s Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly met on Tuesday with UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York to…
Egypt launches first locally developed industrial robot with 80% local content
Egypt has launched and delivered its first industrial robot developed locally by Egyptian engineers and technology…
Egypt, AUC sign deal on African water, climate training
Egypt’s Water Resources and Irrigation Ministry and the American University in Cairo (AUC) signed an agreement on…
Egypt’s PM attends US regional summit
Egypt’s Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly participated on Tuesday in a summit hosted by US President Donald Trump…
Egyptian pound at 51.42/51.52 against dollar at early trade – 23 Sept 2026
The Egyptian pound was broadly stable against the US dollar during early trading on Wednesday, with exchange rates…
Egypt, EIB discuss financing for grain logistics hub
Egypt and the European Investment Bank (EIB) discussed potential financing for an integrated grain logistics hub…
Egypt’s microfinance reaches 1.8 million women in Q2 – FRA chief
Women accounted for 52.8 per cent of Egypt’s microfinance beneficiaries in the second quarter of 2026, with 1.8…
Egypt’s Industrial Modernisation Centre, MCS sign deal to boost factories’ cybersecurity
Egypt’s Industrial Modernisation Centre (IMC) and Mideast Communication Systems (MCS Holding) signed a cooperation…
Egypt, NVIDIA discuss MoU on AI, skills, computing
Egypt and NVIDIA are exploring cooperation in artificial intelligence, computing, digital skills, and support for…
Egypt’s tourist arrivals rise 9% in third week of September – minister
Tourist arrivals to Egypt rose 9 per cent year-on-year in the third week of September, Tourism Minister Sherif…
Private sector regaining momentum in Egypt as investment surges – FinMin
The private sector has strongly regained momentum in Egypt, with private investment becoming the largest…
Egypt proposes Suez Canal logistics hub to Austria
Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly called on Austria on Monday to explore establishing a logistics hub in…
Egypt’s movable collateral registrations rise 11.9% to 285,015 at end-August – FRA
The number of notices registered on Egypt's movable collateral registry rose 11.9 per cent to 285,015 at the end of…
Egypt’s FRA reviews movable collateral registry after creditor feedback
Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) is reviewing services and procedures at the Egyptian Movable…
Egypt opens €3.8 mln waste stations under Kitchener Drain Depollution Project
Egypt has opened two waste transfer stations in Dakahlia and Gharbia governorates at a combined cost of €3.8…
Egypt connects 2.2 million Upper Egypt households to natural gas network
Egypt has connected more than 2.2 million household customers in Upper Egypt to the natural gas network since 2009,…
Egypt’s unemployment falls to 5.8% in Q2 as focus shifts to job quality – minister
Egypt's unemployment rate fell to 5.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, as the government shifts its focus…
Egyptian pound at 51.92/52.02 against dollar at midday – 21 Sept 2026
The Egyptian pound was little changed against the U.S. dollar in midday trading on Monday, with exchange rates…
Egypt, World Bank discuss healthcare reform, universal insurance
Egypt's Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met with a World Bank delegation on Sunday to discuss expanding…
Egypt to chair North Africa central banks group in 2028
Egypt will chair the North Africa region of the Association of African Central Banks (AACB) in 2028 after the…