Egypt advances aviation strategy with expansion, sustainability, digital transformation
Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Sameh El-Hefny, outlined a comprehensive strategy to modernise the aviation sector and enhance its global competitiveness during a meeting with the tourism and aviation committee of the House of Representatives. Discussions covered a range of
Egypt marks Earth Day 2026, highlights progress toward green economy
Egypt marked Earth Day 2026 on Wednesday under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” as part of ongoing efforts to raise environmental awareness and accelerate the transition to clean energy, the Ministry of Local Development and Environment said. In a statement,
Egypt maintains malaria-free status for second year, tests 58,000 samples
Egypt has confirmed it remains malaria-free for a second consecutive year, the Ministry of Health announced on World Malaria Day, underscoring continued surveillance and prevention efforts. In a statement, the ministry said Egypt is the 10th country globally to receive
Pharco launches EGP 500m eye drops production line with annual capacity of 20 million packs
Pharco Pharmaceuticals has inaugurated a new specialized production line for ophthalmic (eye) drops at its Amreya City facility in Alexandria, with total investments exceeding EGP 500m. Nearly EGP 300m was allocated to the new line, which reflects Egypt’s growing pharmaceutical
Huawei, AIS partner to localize grid-forming battery storage manufacturing in Egypt
Huawei and AIS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop local manufacturing of Grid-Forming Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Egypt. This strategic alliance represents a pivotal step toward strengthening Egypt’s renewable energy infrastructure, supporting national goals
Egypt targets 5.4% growth in FY2026/27, rising to 6.8% by 2030: Planning Minister
Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom told parliament’s plenary session that Egypt’s economy is projected to grow by 5.4% by the end of the fiscal year (FY) 2026/2027, rising to 6.8% by the end of the medium-term plan
EGP 80bn allocated in FY2026/27 budget to boost production, exports: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said EGP 80bn has been allocated in the fiscal year (FY) 2026/2027 budget to programmes aimed at supporting and stimulating production, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and exports of goods and services. The allocation includes EGP 48bn for export
Trump signals possible talks with Iran amid conflicting messages
US President Donald Trump said renewed talks with Iran were “possible” in the near term, even as conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran cloud prospects for a new negotiating round. Pakistani sources suggested potential positive developments could emerge within 36
Egypt warns regional escalation must not derail phase two of Trump’s Gaza plan
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty warned that the current regional escalation must not divert international attention from completing the second phase of US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza, including the deployment of an international stabilisation force. The foreign minister
Opinion | Is Germany losing confidence? A Hertie School perspective
Hertie School in Berlin holds a special place in my academic journey, not only as a leading institution examining Germany’s political, social, and human dynamics, but also as a formative personal experience. My time there, and my continued engagement with