Egypt upgrades 33 railway workshops, completes 8 new maintenance facilities under network modernization plan
Egypt has completed the modernization of 33 railway workshops nationwide and finalized the construction of eight new maintenance facilities out of a planned total of 11, as part of the government’s comprehensive strategy to modernize the national railway network and
Egypt’s Aswan named D-8 Tourist City of the Year for 2026
Aswan has been named the “Tourist City of the Year” for 2026 by the Developing-8 (D-8) Organisation for Economic Cooperation after winning the majority of votes from member states. The Egyptian city secured the title, awarded for the second consecutive
Egypt orders expedited irrigation works, livestock grants for Aswan farmers
Egypt’s planning and agriculture ministers have ordered the immediate resolution of obstacles facing small farmers in Aswan, directing the rapid completion of irrigation projects and the distribution of livestock and poultry grants to rural households. During a field tour of
Zahi Hawass Foundation launches youth archaeology awareness campaign in Aswan
As part of efforts to promote archaeological awareness and deepen young people’s connection to Egypt’s ancient civilisation, the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Heritage and Antiquities organised an educational lecture for preparatory school students at Al Mostakbal Private School in Aswan.
Minister of Public Enterprises assesses progress of Holding Company for Tourism, Hotels
Mohamed El-Shimy, Minister of Public Enterprises Sector, convened a meeting with the heads of companies under the Holding Company for Tourism and Hotels to review the latest developments in ongoing projects, financial performance indicators, and efforts related to technical, financial,
Egypt offers 2,172 industrial land plots across 22 governorates
Egypt’s Ministry of Industry and Transport has announced the offering of 13.3 million square meters of serviced industrial land through the Egypt Industrial Digital Platform. A total of 2,172 plots, spanning 22 governorates, will be made available to accelerate industrial
Developing Tourism in Egypt: A Prescription for Existing Problems
Tourism in Egypt is a crucial economic sector that significantly supports the national economy. With its rich history and unique monuments, Egypt has become a favorite destination for millions of tourists worldwide. However, the Egyptian tourism sector faces several challenges
GIZ Egypt to begin 2nd phase of Urban Infrastructure Development Project by 2025
The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) in Egypt has celebrated the conclusion of the first phase of the “Capacity Building through Urban Infrastructure Development” project. Funded by the German government and the European Union, the project was carried out
MSMEDA injects EGP 25.6bn into Upper Egypt projects over 10 years
Egypt’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has provided EGP 25.6bn in funding to projects in Upper Egypt over the past 10 years, including EGP 1.7bn to Aswan governorate, the agency’s CEO, Basel Rahmy, said on Sunday. Rahmy
MSMEDA injects EGP 1.9bn to fund 80,000 small, micro-enterprises in Aswan over decade
Basel Rahmy, CEO of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), announced that the agency has invested EGP 1.9bn in Aswan from 1 July 2014 to the end of September 2024. This funding has supported approximately 80,000 small