Egypt needs 450k housing units annually to meet population growth: Minister
Egypt requires approximately 450,000 new housing units each year to accommodate the growing demand driven by population growth, according to Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny. During a recent meeting with representatives from the Coordination Committee of
Egypt’s remittances hit $23.7bn in 10M 2024, marking 45.3% growth
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) reported that remittances from Egyptians working abroad reached $23.7bn during the period from January to October 2024, representing a 45.3% increase compared to $16.3bn during the same period in 2023. This significant growth is
Egyptian Foreign Ministry aims to improve consular services for expatriates
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration, Badr Abdelatty, has met with the ministry’s consular division to review progress on improving consular services for Egyptian citizens living abroad. The meeting focused on streamlining procedures and implementing digital solutions. Ambassador Tamim
Banks in Egypt report EGP 426.911bn in net profits for 9M 2024
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced that banks operating in the Egyptian market achieved net profits of EGP 426.911bn in the first nine months of 2024. According to the latest report from the CBE, the total net return
“500500” Hospital project to enhance cancer care, says Egyptian PM
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly convened a meeting on Tuesday to review the progress of the new National Cancer Institute in Sheikh Zayed, known as the “500500 Hospital.” The Prime Minister emphasised the hospital’s critical role in enhancing cancer treatment
Deputy FM participates in 51st Annual Conference of Association of Egyptian American Scholars
Nabil Habashi, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in the 51st Annual Conference of the Association of Egyptian American Scholars, held in the New Administrative Capital on Sunday. At the conference’s opening, Habashi delivered a speech on behalf of Minister
Egypt’s ARECO, Sweden’s Sunshine Pro sign contract for solar panel manufacturing project
A significant partnership aimed at boosting Egypt’s renewable energy sector was solidified on Tuesday with the signing of a contract for the establishment of a solar panel manufacturing plant. The agreement, signed at the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) headquarters,
Egyptian Prime Minister reviews electricity sector project progress
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly convened a meeting Tuesday to assess the progress of several key projects within the electricity sector. The meeting included Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Essmat, Deputy Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Sabah
Suez Canal Economic Zone secures $64bn in green hydrogen investments
The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has attracted $64bn in green hydrogen investments through 12 framework agreements, according to SCZONE Chairperson Waleid Gamal El-Din. This was announced during a meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday, where ongoing
Ministers of Housing, Environment discuss collaborative efforts on waste management, infrastructure
Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, and Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, met to discuss ongoing cooperation between their ministries, focusing on waste management and related environmental initiatives. El-Sherbiny emphasized the ministry’s priorities, including maximizing the benefits