Egypt steps up efforts to build business trust through tax reforms: Finance Minister
Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said the government is intensifying efforts to build trust with the business community through tangible facilitation measures, as part of a broader push to modernise Egypt’s tax system and expand the tax base. He noted
East Port Said receives largest-ever dry bulk vessel at Egyptian port
The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has announced the arrival of the vessel MV PAROSHIP at East Port Said Port, marking the largest dry bulk carrier ever to berth at an Egyptian port. The ship arrived on Sunday from Mauritania
Egypt’s gold prices jump nearly 5% in single week on global rally, FX volatility
Gold prices in Egypt posted a sharp increase over the past week, supported by rising global prices and continued fluctuations in the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar against the Egyptian pound. The price of 21-karat gold, the most actively
Military Production Ministry targets energy efficiency without disrupting output
Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gomaa has chaired a meeting with the boards of directors of companies and units affiliated with the ministry to review financial performance for the period from January 1 to March 31, 2026, and
Cairo adopts dynamic Nile water management to meet rising demand
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said on Sunday that the country is managing its Nile water resources through a dynamic system based on real-time monitoring and hydrological forecasting to address rising demand during peak periods. In
Egypt, Jordan step up cooperation to support SMEs, boost trade
Egypt’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has held a series of meetings with the Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO), bringing together officials from both sides alongside representatives of key ministries and entities, including the General Authority for
Egypt receives 510,000 tonnes of food imports in one week, Russia leads suppliers
Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) has reported a steady inflow of food imports during the final week of March and early April, alongside intensified monitoring measures to ensure product safety and protect consumer health. According to the NFSA’s General
Egypt moves to close Obour landfill, convert site into green park
Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment said on Sunday it has begun implementing a plan to close and rehabilitate the Obour landfill east of Cairo, with part of the site set to be transformed into a green park following
Egypt targets 5 million tonnes of local wheat as strategic reserves reach six-month level
Egypt is targeting the procurement of 5 million tonnes of domestic wheat during the current harvest season as part of a broader strategy to strengthen food security, Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sherif Farouk said on Sunday. The minister stated
Madbouly tours Benha Investment Zone to drive industrial growth, boost exports
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly conducted an extensive inspection tour on Saturday of several industrial facilities in the Benha Investment Zone, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to support local investment, enhance industrial production, and expand exports. The visit