Egypt launches 3rd Climate Leaders programme
Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development announced on Saturday that Minister Manal Awad, who is also serving as acting environment minister, has launched the third edition of the “Climate Leaders” programme, which aims to support youth-driven environmental projects and strengthen women’s
UN envoy calls for ‘Club of Debtors’ to tackle Africa’s financial crisis
Africa needs a coordinated “Club of Debtors” to negotiate fair restructuring terms and counter the inflated risk premiums that are strangling the continent’s development, a senior United Nations envoy said on Saturday. Speaking at the 1st Egyptian-African Economic Conference in
Government introduces new deadlines, incentives for delayed industrial projects
The Ministry of Industry has announced a new package of extensions and facilitations for delayed industrial projects that have exceeded their prescribed implementation timelines. The decision reflects the Ministry’s commitment to supporting manufacturers, enabling stalled yet serious projects to resume
Next phase to see deeper African market integration, new financial instruments: EGX chair
Islam Azzam, Chairperson of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), said the coming phase will witness deeper cooperation among African markets, alongside the introduction of new financial instruments and strengthened frameworks for transparency and disclosure. These steps, he noted, are expected to
Egyptian delegation engages Qatari firms to advance investment, partnership opportunities
An Egyptian delegation headed by Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), and Ghada Nour, Deputy Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade for Investment Promotion and Government Offerings, held a series of high-level meetings
Egypt remains priority as Africa50 expands infrastructure investments across continent: Alami
Rabat – Egypt continues to be one of Africa50’s top priority markets, according to Imane Alami, Director of Fund Raising and Investor Relations at the pan-African infrastructure investor and asset manager. Speaking on the sidelines of the Africa Investment Forum,
Africa must reverse colonial infrastructure models to unite: Former Egypt PM
Africa must dismantle the legacy of colonial infrastructure designed for resource extraction and replace it with networks that foster internal unity, former Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab said on Saturday. Speaking at the 1st Egyptian-African Economic Conference in Cairo, Mahlab
Egypt Tax Authority Standardises VAT Treatment for Exported Services, Issues Guidance
The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) has issued Executive Instructions No. (45) for the year 2025 regarding the mechanism for taxpayers to deal with exported services, according to a statement from the office of ETA head Rasha Abdel Aal. The move
Egypt Tax Authority Standardises VAT Treatment for Exported Services, Issues Guidance
The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) has issued Executive Instructions No. (45) for the year 2025 regarding the mechanism for taxpayers to deal with exported services, according to a statement from the office of ETA head Rasha Abdel Aal. The move
GAFI, Qatar Chamber discuss investment opportunities in Egyptian market
Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), and Ghada Nour, Assistant Minister for Investment and Foreign Trade, met with Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani, Chairman of the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and