ECLAC Forum in Chile to Assess Latin America and Caribbean’s Progress on Sustainable Development Goals
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is hosting a high-level forum at its headquarters in Santiago, Chile, from 31 March to 4 April. The forum aims to evaluate the region’s progress towards achieving the United Nations’
Vietnam and Belarus Commit to Strengthening Economic Cooperation
Vietnam and Belarus have pledged to strengthen their economic ties, with a particular focus on trade, industry, and science and technology. The commitment was made during the 16th session of their Intergovernmental Committee. Vietnamese Trade Minister Nguyen Hong Dien and
EU approves €4bn loan for Egypt
The European Parliament has approved the second tranche, worth €4bn, of the European Union’s (EU) Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) package for Egypt. The announcement was made by the Egyptian Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, and International Cooperation in a statement
Sindbad Submarines Investigates Hurghada Accident that Killed 6
Sindbad Submarines has launched an investigation into an accident involving one of its submarines in Hurghada on the morning of 27 March 2025, in which six people died. The company expressed its condolences to the families of the victims and
Egypt to Host Africa’s First AI Healthcare Conference at Africa Health ExCon 2025
Egypt is set to host the first-ever African conference dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in healthcare during the highly anticipated 4th Africa Health ExCon, taking place from June 24 to 27, 2025, at Al Manara International Conference Center in
Egypt approves record 2025/26 budget with focus on growth, social investment
The Egyptian cabinet, led by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, has approved the draft budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year and referred it to Parliament for discussion and final approval. The new budget reflects record spending and a continued commitment to
Egypt, Tajikistan strengthen health cooperation, pharmaceutical partnerships
Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, met with Tajikistan’s Ambassador to Egypt, Parviz Mirzazoda, to explore opportunities for enhancing bilateral health cooperation and expanding partnerships in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. Abdel Ghaffar
Chinese Deli Group plans major industrial complex in 10th of Ramadan City
Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, met with a delegation from China’s Deli Group, a leading manufacturer of tools and equipment, to discuss the company’s plans to establish a large-scale industrial complex
N Gage Consulting, GAFI sign MoU to boost investment in Egypt
Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), and Sherif Fahmy, CEO of N Gage Consulting, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in promoting investment in Egypt. The agreement formalizes the
Egypt accelerates pharmaceutical industry development in state-owned companies
Mohamed El-Shimy, Minister of Public Enterprises, and Ali El-Ghamrawy, Chairperson of the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), conducted an extensive field visit to subsidiaries of the Holding Company for Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, and Medical Supplies. The tour covered Arabian Drug Company (ADCO),