Egypt’s Al Mokhtabar installs fully automated haematology line at central laboratory
Egyptian diagnostics provider Al Mokhtabar has launched a fully automated Sysmex Blood Science Track haematology line at its central Mega Lab facility, automating 100% of its haematology laboratory processes. The new equipment expands the laboratory’s haematology capacity to over 1,000
Environmental impact of barge sinking in Lake Nasser remains limited: Irrigation ministry
Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said preliminary water quality tests showed the environmental impact of a barge sinking at the East High Dam Port on Lake Nasser was limited and confined to the immediate area of the incident,
Egypt pushes cooperation with Afreximbank on entrepreneurship
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Haythham El Maayergi, Executive Vice President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), to discuss advancing bilateral cooperation and supporting Egypt’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. The meeting was attended by Amr El Abd,
EGP 500m financing approved for 372 beneficiaries under National Veal Project: Agriculture minister
Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, announced that the board of the National Veal Project has approved new financing worth EGP 499.415m for 372 beneficiaries, including small-scale breeders and young graduates, to raise and fatten 7,137 head of
Al-Sisi reviews localisation of shipbuilding, Suez Canal fleet projects
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed plans to expand domestic shipbuilding capabilities and develop the Suez Canal Authority’s maritime fleet, calling for greater localisation of marine vessel manufacturing to meet domestic demand and boost exports. According to a statement from
Deputy PM rings EGX bell to launch listing of four state-owned firms
Hussein Eissa, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, rang the opening bell at the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) on Sunday to mark the temporary listing of four state-owned companies under the government’s state ownership programme. The move underscores the state’s commitment
Egypt calls for global partnership on non-conventional water
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, called for a global partnership on non-conventional water resources and increased financing for water projects in developing countries during a preparatory meeting for the 11th World Water Forum, scheduled to be
Planning, higher education ministers discuss establishing start-up financing fund
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Abdel Aziz Konsowa, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, to discuss ways to enhance coordination in developing Egypt’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The meeting aimed to support joint efforts
Egypt’s military production ministry explores expanded partnership with SC Johnson
Salah Gombalat, Minister of State for Military Production, met with Fisk Johnson, Chairperson and CEO of SC Johnson, to discuss strengthening bilateral industrial cooperation and expanding the long-standing partnership between Egypt and the US-based company. Opening the meeting, Gombalat expressed
Egypt reviews coastal protection projects to tackle climate risks
Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has reviewed progress on coastal protection projects designed to reduce the impact of climate change on the country’s shoreline, as part of efforts to safeguard infrastructure and promote sustainable development. Water Resources Minister



