Egypt, WHO discuss enhancing pharmacovigilance systems to ensure drug, vaccine safety
Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population and Deputy Prime Minister, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, met on Saturday with representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO) to discuss ways to strengthen pharmacovigilance systems and enhance the safety of medicines and vaccines, the
Cairo set to open Grand Egyptian Museum – world’s largest showcase of ancient heritage
After more than two decades of planning and construction, Egypt is preparing to inaugurate the Grand Egyptian Museum – the world’s largest archaeological museum – in an international celebration scheduled for 1 November. The event, expected to draw world leaders
Egypt, Sudan discuss boosting health cooperation, supporting Sudan’s medical system
Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, has met with Sudanese Health Minister Haitham Ibrahim Awadallah in Cairo’s New Administrative Capital to discuss ways to strengthen health cooperation between the two countries, the Egyptian Ministry of
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.
Egypt calls for stronger role of multilateral development banks in cutting financing costs: Finance Minister
Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, has said that Egypt looks forward to a stronger role for multilateral development banks and international financial institutions in reducing financing costs for member states and the private sector. Speaking on the second day
Suez Canal signs $2bn first-phase deal to build petrochemical complex in Ain Sokhna
Osama Rabie, Chairperson of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), witnessed on Wednesday the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between the SCA and Anchorage Investments to establish a major industrial petrochemical complex on SCA-owned land in Ain Sokhna, northwest of
Traditional Egyptian neighbourhoods in TV drama: From cultural beacon to fading identity
Over the past four decades, Egyptian television drama has undergone a profound transformation in the way it depicts the hāra — the traditional Egyptian neighbourhoods. Once portrayed by Naguib Mahfouz as a microcosm of Egyptian life, the neighbourhood reflected the
Omar Hisham announces launch of Egyptian junior and ladies’ golf with 100 players from 15 nations
The 2025 Egyptian Open International Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies will see nearly 100 players from 15 countries compete for an unprecedented prize pool of nearly EGP 1m, the Egyptian Golf Federation President Omar Hisham Talaat announced at a
Egypt’s Al-Sisi in Brussels for first-ever EU-Egypt summit
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi arrived in Brussels on Tuesday for the first-ever EU-Egypt summit, a landmark meeting aimed at deepening the strategic and comprehensive partnership between the two sides. The summit, to be held on Wednesday, 22 October, is
Egypt ramps up preparations for Grand Egyptian Museum opening
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired the ninth meeting of the Governors’ Council on Tuesday to discuss key national priorities, including preparations for the Grand Egyptian Museum’s opening, the upcoming parliamentary elections, and measures to stabilize markets and improve public services