Universal Health Insurance approves key governance, financial, and technical measures
The Universal Health Insurance Authority (UHIA) held its 100th board meeting, during which members approved a series of regulatory, financial, and technical measures aimed at strengthening institutional governance, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of Egypt’s health insurance
Algeria’s Condor enters Egyptian market, plans local manufacturing
Algeria’s Condor Group has officially launched its brand in the Egyptian market, marking a new phase in its regional expansion strategy focused on investment, partnerships, and local manufacturing, rather than exports alone. The announcement was made during a high-level event
Silver drops 4.6% in Egypt amid global sell-off triggered by margin hikes: Safe Haven Hub
Silver prices in Egypt declined by 4.6% last week, tracking a sharp global downturn of nearly 9% per ounce, according to a report by Safe Haven Hub. The sell-off followed a decision by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) to raise
Port Said health facilities record 362,662 medical services throughout 2025
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population provided 362,662 medical services through hospitals and health facilities in Port Said governorate between January and December 2025, the ministry announced in a statement. The services were delivered under the directives of Khaled Abdel
Madbouly inspects Luxor healthcare facilities as Universal Insurance expands in Upper Egypt
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly conducted an extensive field tour of healthcare facilities affiliated with Egypt’s Healthcare Authority (EHA) in Luxor, as part of ongoing efforts to monitor the implementation of the Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS) and evaluate progress in
ETA begins receiving 2025 tax returns, announces expanded support measures
Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), announced that the Authority began receiving tax returns for the 2025 tax year as of 1 January, in line with directives from Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk. The move aims
Gold slips at start of 2026 as thin liquidity triggers profit-taking: Gold Bullion
Gold prices retreated in the first trading sessions of 2026, pulling back from recent record highs amid thin market liquidity and profit-taking, according to an analysis by Gold Bullion. Spot gold declined 4.4% over the past week, falling to a
Textile, spinning industry development project receives strong political support: El-Shimy
Mohamed El-Shimy, Minister of Public Enterprises Sector, said that the national project to develop the textile and spinning industry is receiving strong support and close attention from the political leadership, noting its pivotal role in strengthening national industry and boosting
Finance Ministry to offer eight T-bill, bond tenders worth EGP 190bn this week
The Ministry of Finance announced that it will offer eight treasury bill and bond tenders this week with a combined value of EGP 190bn, as part of its ongoing financing plan. The offerings include four treasury bill tenders worth EGP
Ministry of Agriculture issues 1,165 project licences in December 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, through the Livestock and Poultry Development Sector, announced that it issued approximately 1,165 operating licences in December 2025. The licences included both renewals and first-time approvals for projects related to livestock production, feed