Egypt, OECD discuss progress on country programme, potential membership
Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, met with Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen, Deputy Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), during his first visit to Egypt. The meeting focused on the close partnership
Madbouly highlights significance of COP29 in reaffirming commitment to climate pledge ‘implementation’
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly emphasized the significance of the Baku Climate Change Conference, which is taking place amid regional and international crises, including wars, as well as increasing and unpredictable climate-related events. These challenges have led to significant economic
Madinaty Golf Club hosts international golf tournament to fight polio (Video)
Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) hosted an international golf tournament at Madinaty Golf Club in collaboration with Rotary Club Cairo Golf Madinaty, as part of the company’s commitment to social responsibility. The tournament, which attracted over 60 amateur and professional golfers
Sanofi’s Gaucher initiative marks 25 years of rare disease care in Egypt
Sanofi, through its philanthropic organisation Foundation S, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Gaucher Initiative, a cornerstone of its Rare Humanitarian Program, in partnership with Project HOPE. The program, which began in 1999, has provided life-saving treatment to patients
UK reveals plan to cut 81% of emissions by 2035, Global Witness raises concerns
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a new emissions reduction target at the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, vowing to lead the UK in cutting greenhouse gas emissions. The UK will now aim for an 81% cut in its emissions
Faith leaders call for climate finance rooted in justice, accountability at COP29
Faith leaders and advocates gathered at a COP29 side event, “Beyond Numbers: A Dialogue on the New Collective Quantified Goal from Faith and Ethical Perspectives,” to call for a climate finance model rooted in justice and accountability. The event, hosted
Financial gap for SDGs in MEASA widens to $5trn annually
The financial gap needed to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Middle East, Africa, and Southern Asia (MEASA) region by 2030 has expanded to nearly $5trn annually, according to the third annual report from the Transition
Egypt explores retail bond market to boost financial inclusion
The Egyptian Ministry of Finance has hosted the Annual Retail Bond Conference in collaboration with the World Bank, drawing renowned experts from various countries to explore innovative solutions and best practices in the retail bond market. The conference highlighted the
Military Production, Agriculture Ministers discuss progress on joint projects
Egypt’s Minister of State for Military Production Mohamed Salah El-Din Mostafa has met Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk to review the ongoing collaboration between the two ministries, aimed at implementing a range of projects that benefit Egyptian
CI Capital opens subscription for Egypt’s first sector-focused equity fund
CI Capital Asset Management has announced that subscriptions to the CI Assets Management Sector Investment Fund, Egypt’s first multi-sector equity fund, will open Monday, for a two-month subscription period. The fund targets investments in equities of companies listed on the