Al-Sisi calls for enhancing global competitiveness of Egyptian universities
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has called for strengthening the global competitiveness of Egyptian universities and expanding international academic partnerships as part of broader efforts to position Egypt as a regional hub for higher education, scientific research, and innovation. The
Egypt allocates EGP 90bn in new budget to boost production, exports and entrepreneurship
Egypt’s Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced that EGP 90bn has been earmarked in the 2026/2027 fiscal year budget to expand programmes supporting production, exports, and entrepreneurship. Kouchouk said the allocations include EGP 48bn for export rebate payments and EGP 7bn
Egypt signs landmark deal for first airborne mineral survey in 42 years: Petroleum ministry
Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, witnessed the signing of a contract between the Egyptian Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority (MRMIA) and Xcalibur to implement a nationwide airborne geophysical survey of mineral resources. The project will be
Madbouly, Elsewedy Electric discuss expansion plans, new investments
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Ahmed El Sewedy, President and CEO of Elsewedy Electric, to review the company’s business strategy, expansion plans, and investment projects across multiple sectors. Senior company officials also attended the meeting. Madbouly reaffirmed the government’s
Al Shroouk Scan seeks $20m to expand diagnostics network in Egypt
Egypt-based Al Shroouk Scan and Lab announced plans to secure $20m in new financing to support its expansion strategy across Cairo and other governorates. Chairperson Abdallah Mostafa said the group is preparing to expand into Cairo’s Fifth Settlement, Alexandria,
Planning minister reviews investment plan, development efforts with Menoufeya governor
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Amr El-Gharib, Governor of Menoufeya, during a field visit to review development projects under the economic and social development plan and assess efforts to enhance services in line with Egypt
Egypt, UNDP discuss expanding green industry cooperation as solar initiative targets 1,000 MW for factories
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, held talks with Chitose Noguchi, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Egypt, and her accompanying delegation to discuss expanding cooperation in green transformation, renewable energy, and industrial capacity building. The
Egypt to host special edition of Mining Forum in September
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi announced the launch of a special edition of the Egypt Mining Forum, set for September 28-29 in the New Administrative Capital under the patronage and in the presence of President Abdel Fattah
Switzerland-Egypt trade reaches $2.3bn in 2025 as Swiss investment ranks top 10
The Swiss Chamber in Egypt (SwissCham Egypt) hosted its Annual Gala Dinner 2026 in Cairo under the theme “Two Nations, One Shared Impact – A Legacy Beyond Generations,” bringing together senior officials, diplomats, and business leaders to celebrate the expanding
AOI explores new cooperation, investment opportunities with French Chamber of Commerce
Mokhtar Abdel Latif, Chairperson of the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), held talks with Emad El Senbaty, Chairperson of the French Chamber of Commerce in Cairo, joined by representatives of the chamber’s industry committee headed by Ahmed El Assar. The