Egypt’s Finance Ministry seeks to align international aid with fiscal reform priorities
Egypt is seeking to align international development support with state fiscal reform priorities to maximise the effectiveness of technical and financial aid, Deputy Finance Minister for Fiscal Policy Yasser Sobhi said on Saturday. Speaking at the third annual meeting of
Gold prices fall sharply in Egypt as global markets retreat from record highs
Gold prices in the Egyptian market fell sharply on Saturday as global rates retreated from record highs following the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next US Federal Reserve Chair. The price of 21-carat gold, the local benchmark, dropped by
Egypt assumes AU Peace and Security Council presidency in February with focus on Sudan, Somalia
Egypt will assume the presidency of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council on Feb. 1, with a primary focus on addressing the ongoing conflicts in Sudan and Somalia. The one-month presidency comes at a time of increasing security,
Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026 to feature 65 artists
Riyadh —The Diriyah Biennale Foundation has announced details of the third edition of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale, set to take place at JAX District in Riyadh from January 30 to May 2026 under the theme “In Motion.” The biennale
CBE launches first AI diploma for Egyptian banking sector
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has signed a memorandum of understanding to launch the country’s first specialised diploma in artificial intelligence (AI) for the banking sector, Governor Hassan Abdalla announced on Tuesday. The initiative, launched under the “Digital Academy”
Egypt moves to modernise real estate sector with unified regulations, digital export platform
Egypt’s real estate sector is undergoing a comprehensive transformation aimed at enhancing transparency, standardising practices, and attracting foreign investment, according to Ahmed Ibrahim, Vice Chairperson of the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) for Planning and Projects and Deputy Minister of
Egypt, US explore expanded cooperation in transport, industry
Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, held talks with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the transport and industrial sectors. During the meeting,
Egypt’s real estate market enters phase of structural correction, global repositioning
Senior executives from Egypt’s leading real estate developers say the sector is entering a new phase—one defined by structural correction, stronger fundamentals, and growing global relevance—driven by economic stabilization, rising foreign investment, tourism expansion, and evolving urban development models. Ayman
Egypt opens EGP 3.5bn Cleopatra Sky hospital under private-public partnership model
Egypt has opened the EGP 3.5bn Cleopatra Hospital Tagamoa (Sky) in East Cairo as part of a strategic shift to leverage private sector expertise in state-owned medical facilities, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Tuesday. The facility, which is owned
Egypt discusses cooperation with Finland, Germany, and Geneva Water Hub ahead of UN conference
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hany Sewilam, held a series of bilateral meetings with officials from Finland, Germany, and the Geneva Water Hub on the sidelines of a high-level preparatory meeting for the United Nations Water Conference in