Egypt eyes broader partnership with IsDB: Planning Minister
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development and Egypt’s Governor at the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB), held talks with Nour El-Din Mabrouk, Director of the Bank’s Regional Hub in Cairo, and his delegation to explore frameworks for future
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
Planning Minister explores deeper cooperation with ILO on jobs, entrepreneurship
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Eric Oechslin, Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Office in Cairo, to discuss strengthening cooperation across key development priorities, including decent work, skills development, and support for start-ups. During
Planning Minister explores strengthening strategic partnership with World Bank
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, held talks with a World Bank mission led by Stéphane Guimbert, the Bank’s Regional Director for Egypt, Yemen, and Djibouti. The meeting was attended by senior ministry officials, alongside representatives from the
Government addresses challenges with clarity, decisiveness: Minister of Planning
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Chitose Noguchi, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Egypt, to explore opportunities for joint cooperation in energy, digital transformation, and data systems development in support of sustainable
Government advances restructuring of NIB to strengthen development role: Planning Minister
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development and Chair of the National Investment Bank (NIB), chaired a meeting of the Bank’s Board of Directors to review progress on its ongoing restructuring, aimed at strengthening its role as the government’s
Egypt launches fourth phase of smart green projects initiative
The Egyptian government on Monday launched the fourth phase of the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects (NISGP), as part of ongoing efforts to support the transition to a green economy and strengthen climate action at the local level. The
Planning, finance ministers coordinate on FY2026/27 investment plan, state budget
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, held a coordination meeting with Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, to discuss preparations for the investment plan and state budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, underscoring the integrated approach between the two
Former World Bank official Ahmed Rostom takes over Egypt’s planning ministry
Ahmed Rostom has been appointed Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, succeeding Rania Al-Mashat, as part of a new cabinet formation announced on Tuesday by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hesham Badawy. International and Financial Expertise Rostom