Netanyahu suspends release of seventh batch of Palestinian detainees
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suspended the release of the seventh batch of Palestinian detainees under the first phase of the prisoner exchange deal. He stated that the delay would remain in place “until the release of the next
Talaat Moustafa Group’s 2024 profits soar 224% to EGP 10.7bn
Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) reported a 224% surge in profits for 2024, reaching EGP 10.7bn, compared to EGP 3.3bn in 2023. This significant increase was driven by a 50% rise in revenues, which climbed to EGP 42.6bn from EGP 28.4bn
Over 2.6 million surgeries completed under waiting list initiative: Health Ministry
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has announced the successful completion of 2,606,736 surgeries under its initiative to eliminate waiting lists and prevent further backlogs in critical surgical procedures. The initiative, launched in July 2018, aims to provide timely medical
Cairo, Khartoum prioritise Sudan reconstruction, enhanced cooperation
Egypt and Sudan have pledged to enhance cooperation on Sudan’s reconstruction and regional security, following a meeting of the Political Consultation Mechanism in Cairo on February 23, 2025. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Al-Sadiq Ali
Egypt offers 2,172 industrial land plots across 22 governorates
Egypt’s Ministry of Industry and Transport has announced the offering of 13.3 million square meters of serviced industrial land through the Egypt Industrial Digital Platform. A total of 2,172 plots, spanning 22 governorates, will be made available to accelerate industrial
Egypt launches automated system for social housing reconciliation procedures
Mai Abdel Hamid, CEO of the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund (SHMFF), has announced the launch of an automated system for handling reconciliation requests related to violations of the Social Housing Law. This system will process cases documented by
Egypt’s banking sector expands sustainable finance initiatives
Egypt’s banking sector, under the leadership of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), is intensifying its commitment to sustainable finance, playing a pivotal role in achieving the country’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Vision 2030. Banks across the nation are
Public Enterprises Minister stresses role of subsidiary companies in strengthening industry
Mohamed Shimi, the Minister of Public Enterprises Sector, convened an extensive meeting with the heads of the ministry’s holding companies to assess the progress of various projects and strategic plans aimed at enhancing company development, increasing operational efficiency, and maximizing
Ethiopia at a Crossroads: Amhara Conflict Threatens National Unity, Warns African Narratives Study
A new study by African Narratives, a Pan-African non-profit research organisation, paints a concerning picture of Ethiopia under the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, arguing that his policies have significantly impacted the nation’s security, stability, unity, and overall political,
EGP 911.5bn in total financing provided by FRA-regulated entities in 2024: Chairperson
Mohamed Farid, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), unveiled key performance indicators for the non-banking financial sector, reporting that total financing granted by FRA-regulated entities reached approximately EGP 911.5bn in 2024. This marks a 2% increase from EGP 893.5bn