Egypt studies sustainable development plan for Blue Hole diving site in South Sinai
Egypt is studying a comprehensive plan to develop the Blue Hole diving site within the Abu Galum Protected Area in South Sinai while safeguarding its fragile marine ecosystem, according to the Ministry of Local Development and Environment. Minister of Local
Planning Ministry unveils FY 2026/27 development plan targeting EGP 3.7trn in investments
The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development has unveiled the key features of Egypt’s Economic and Social Development Plan for fiscal year (FY) 2026/27, as well as the medium-term development framework covering the period from FY 2026/27 to FY 2029/30.
First phase of Africa assistive technology report launched as Egypt urges inclusive innovation at conference
Partnerships and innovation are fundamental pillars for building an Africa that is more inclusive of persons with disabilities, Eman Karim, General Supervisor of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), stated during the “Inclusive Africa 2026” conference, which saw
Egypt advocates deeper Africa-Korea partnerships to drive sustainable development
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Monday that the partnership between South Korea and Africa could serve as a model for development cooperation based on mutual benefit, calling for broader collaboration in infrastructure, industrialisation, technology transfer, energy, food security,
Egypt studies global logistics hub in SCZONE to strengthen trade, supply chain position
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a high-level meeting to review proposals for establishing a global logistics distribution hub within the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), as part of Egypt’s strategy to attract foreign direct investment and reinforce its position
Next fiscal year to see rollout of tax, customs, and property facilitation packages: Finance minister
Egypt’s Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced that fiscal year 2026/2027 will witness the implementation of a series of tax, customs, and property facilitation packages aimed at easing obligations and reducing burdens on citizens and investors, while supporting economic activity
FRA cuts MCDR fees to boost digital real estate investment platforms
Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued a new decision reducing the fees charged by Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR) for all participants operating within digital platforms dedicated to investment in real estate investment fund certificates. The
Opinion | A Francophonie of Opportunities: Building Together for the Future
For Romania and Egypt, the Francophonie has never been only about language. It has also been about modernisation and inspiration for a better future. Our countries share many meaningful experiences. Among them, the French language and culture played a significant role in
Communications minister reviews Concentrix Egypt expansion plans, digital skills cooperation
Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hindi, held talks with Amr Sobhy, Chairperson of Concentrix Egypt, to discuss the company’s expansion plans in the Egyptian market, efforts to create new employment opportunities, and prospects for strengthening cooperation in
Egypt condemns Israeli incursion into Southern Lebanon as regional tensions escalate
Egypt on Sunday strongly condemned Israel’s expansion of ground operations in southern Lebanon, describing the Israeli army’s crossing of the Litani River and advance into areas north of the river as a “complete violation of Lebanese sovereignty” and an attempt