ICCD launches B57+ initiative to strengthen economic integration among Islamic nations
The Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) has announced the launch of the B57+ Initiative during the 2025 Business Leaders Summit in Istanbul, marking a significant step forward in economic cooperation and private-sector integration among member states of the
Egypt, Lebanon sign MoUs to enhance economic, development cooperation
Egypt and Lebanon have signed several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in economic and development policy-making, including two MoUs with Egypt’s Ministry of Planning and its affiliated Institute of National Planning (INP). The signings took
Egypt, Switzerland sign new 60m Swiss franc cooperation deal
Egypt and Switzerland have launched a new joint cooperation programme for the period 2025-2028, valued at CHF 60m ($67m), which will focus on migration, green economic development, and improved governance. The programme was launched at an event at the Ministry
Kuwaiti PM arrives in Cairo for talks to bolster economic ties
Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in a range of economic sectors, Egypt’s cabinet said in a statement. He was greeted at Cairo International Airport by
Egypt’s investment minister, British ambassador discuss strengthening economic partnership
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib held a meeting with British Ambassador to Cairo Mark Bryson-Richardson to discuss ways to enhance the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United Kingdom. The talks reviewed the progress achieved in implementing
Egypt targets 5% growth as reforms, Gaza deal boost prospects, says Al-Mashat
Egypt’s economy is on track to achieve growth of nearly 5% in the current 2025/2026 fiscal year, supported by economic reforms and the positive impact of a peace deal in Gaza, Planning and International Minister Rania Al-Mashat said on Wednesday.
GAFI leads first investment promotion mission to Indonesia
As part of Egypt’s efforts to diversify sources of foreign investment, particularly from East Asian economies, Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), led the Authority’s first-ever investment promotion mission to the Republic of
We look forward to expanding US investments in Egyptian economy: Kouchouk
Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk affirmed Egypt’s commitment to strengthening the participation and investments of American companies in the Egyptian economy amid improving macroeconomic indicators. Speaking at a meeting with the American Chamber of Commerce on the sidelines of the IMF
Egypt, IFC discuss expanding private sector financing, advancing State Ownership Policy Document
Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Hassan El-Khatib and Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Minister Rania Al-Mashat held a joint meeting with Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, on
Egypt presents ‘new economic narrative’ focused on real economy at G-24 meeting
Egypt has outlined its new economic reform programme, “Egypt’s Narrative for Economic Development,” which focuses on the real economy and empowering the private sector, its planning minister said during the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Washington. In a