Pakistan PM praises armed forces on Operation Swift Retort 6th anniversary
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has lauded the Pakistan Armed Forces for their courage, bravery, professionalism, and spirit of sacrifice on the sixth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort. In a statement released on Wednesday, the prime minister commemorated the
Hamas confirms release of delayed batch of Palestinian detainees on Thursday
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) has announced that the release of the seventh batch of Palestinian detainees will take place on Thursday, alongside the handover of the bodies of four Israeli hostages. Hamas stated that the exchange will follow newly
Health Ministry signs two cooperation protocols to enhance healthcare in Upper Egypt
Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, oversaw the signing of two cooperation protocols between the Ministry of Health and Population and the Upper Egypt Development Authority. The agreements align with the state’s initiative, “New
5,633 projects completed in Upper Egypt with over EGP 27bn investments: Local Development Minister
Minister of Local Development Manal Awad met with a delegation from the World Bank, including Ellen Olafsen, Senior Specialist in Private Sector Engagement, and Zeeshan Kareem, Senior Urban Specialist, alongside other bank representatives. Also attending were Hisham El-Helbawy, Assistant Minister
Egypt unveils EGP 200bn social safety net ahead of Ramadan
The Egyptian government has launched a social support package valued at EGP 200bn to assist citizens facing rising prices. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced the measures on Wednesday, stating that the package will be implemented during Ramadan and the upcoming
Egypt closes bidding on 13 oil, gas exploration areas, attracting $700m in investments
As part of its ongoing efforts to attract and expand investments in exploration, production, and development, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources closed bidding for 13 exploration and production areas, with offers totaling more than $700m in expected investments.
Said Zater Assumes New Strategic Role at Contact Financial Holding
Said Zater has stepped down as CEO of Contact Financial Holding to take on a new role as Vice Chairman of the Board and Board Advisor. This transition marks the culmination of his 24-year leadership journey, during which he played
Egypt, Kazakhstan discuss expanding flights, air cargo cooperation
Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Samah Hefni, met with Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Cairo, Askar Zhenis, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in aviation. The meeting focused on increasing direct flights between the two countries to boost tourism and exploring the launch
ETA launches introductory guide to Tax Facilitation initiative
Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), has announced the release of an introductory guide for the Tax Facilitation Initiative. This guide provides a comprehensive explanation of the initiative’s provisions, eligibility criteria, and step-by-step procedures, ensuring that
CBE hosts Bank of Tanzania delegation to strengthen African financial cooperation
As part of Egypt’s commitment to deepening ties with African nations, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has welcomed a high-level delegation from the Bank of Tanzania (BOT), led by its Deputy Governor. The visit aligns with the joint cooperation