Gold hits record highs amid market uncertainty, CBE purchases
Gold prices surged in local markets on Saturday, coinciding with the weekend closure of global stock exchanges. This follows an eighth consecutive week of gains, with gold rising by 1.8% amid heightened global uncertainty and strong Central Bank of Egypt’s
Egyptian Drug Authority, Sandoz discuss oncology drug localisation
The Chairperson of the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), Ali Ghamrawy, has met with a high-level delegation from Sandoz, a global pharmaceutical company, to discuss strengthening cooperation and localising the production of oncology drugs in Egypt. The Sandoz delegation was headed
Saib reports EGP 1.74bn net profits in December 2024, achieving 81% growth
Saib bank concluded 2024 with an exceptional 81% surge in net profits, reaching EGP 1.74bn compared to EGP 963m in 2023. Pre-tax profits also experienced a robust 60% increase, rising to EGP 2.54bn from EGP 1.58bn the previous year. Net
Egypt’s Housing Ministry unveils ‘Your Home in Egypt’ initiative for expats
The Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities has officially launched the Your Home in Egypt initiative, which provides Egyptian expatriates with the opportunity to purchase residential units in 12 prestigious projects across the country. This initiative, launched in collaboration
Vatican says Pope Francis’ condition remains critical
Pope Francis remains in critical condition following a severe asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high-flow oxygen therapy, according to a Vatican update released on Saturday. The Vatican stated that the pontiff’s condition remains critical and that he is “not out
Egypt, China FMs discuss strengthening bilateral relations, regional issues
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, held a phone call with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations and the latest developments in the Middle East. According to a statement from Ministry of Foreign
Hamas frees six Israeli detainees, Tel Aviv delays release of Palestinian prisoners
This morning, Saturday, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, handed over six Israeli detainees as part of the seventh batch in the first phase of the prisoner and detainee exchange process in the Gaza Strip. The detainees were
Al-Mashat says Egypt, Bahrain seek stronger economic ties
Egypt and Bahrain are keen to strengthen their economic partnership. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, attended the Egyptian-Bahraini Joint Committee meeting here and stressed the close ties between the two nations. The meeting, chaired by Ahmed Kouchouk,
HDB doubles net profits to EGP 11bn in 2024, marking 83.1% surge
The Housing and Development Bank (HDB) has reported a substantial increase in pre-tax and provisioned profits, reaching EGP 16.855bn in 2024, compared to EGP 9.444bn in 2023. This marks a rise of EGP 7.411bn or 78.5%. Net profits after tax
Egyptian Minister praises Nile Basin consultations, voices GERD concerns
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, has commended the recent ministerial decision to launch a consultative process involving seven Nile Basin countries to explore a path forward based on consensus. The countries involved are Uganda, South Sudan,