Egypt operates 125 desalination plants with daily capacity of 1.31 million cubic meters
Sayed Ismail, Deputy Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, recently held a video conference with officials from the Embassy of Cyprus in Egypt and representatives from Cyprus’s water sector to explore potential areas of cooperation. During the meeting, Ismail
Egypt’s food exports reach 230k tonnes in one week: NFSA
The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) has reported a significant increase in food exports, with 6,200 shipments totaling approximately 230,000 tonnes in the past week. This represents an increase of 33,000 tonnes compared to the previous week, with 1,685 exporting
Egypt reasserts commitment to two-state solution amidst Trump’s Gaza proposal
Egypt has reiterated its unwavering commitment to a political settlement for the Palestinian issue, highlighting its central role in regional stability. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Sunday emphasising that protracted delays in resolving the conflict,
Cairo International Book Fair attracts high public turnout
The Cairo International Book Fair has attracted a high number of visitors since its opening on Friday. Egypt’s Minister of Culture, Ahmed Fouad Hanno, toured the 56th edition of the fair on Saturday, praising the public turnout, particularly families. The
Al-Mashat addresses global growth, inflation, gender equality at Davos 2025
Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, participated in several discussions on global growth, inflation, gender equality, and the future of development in Africa. This came during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Switzerland,
Egypt’s Tourism Minister engages with leading tour operators at Fitur 2025
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy continued his series of strategic meetings during his visit to Madrid for the 2025 International Tourism Fair (Fitur). At the Egyptian pavilion, he met with key figures from prominent tour operators, including Juan
MSMEDA to double support for project owners outside Cairo: CEO
Basel Rahmy, CEO of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA), announced that in 2025, the authority will work to significantly increase both the financial and non-financial services available to project owners across Egypt’s governorates. This effort will
Letter from Mideast: Reopening of Rafah crossing offers fragile hope to Gazans
In the 15 months covering the war in Gaza from my office in Cairo, the Rafah crossing is the farthest point I can go since the Israeli authorities do not allow international reporters into Gaza. The crossing reveals, to some
Egypt Pledges Continued Support for Somalia in New Strategic Partnership
Egypt and Somalia formally elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership on Thursday, solidifying cooperation across political, military, economic, and cultural spheres. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud signed a joint political declaration at the
Egypt’s mid-year box office showdown
As winter’s chill blankets the city, cinemas transform into battlegrounds for cinematic pre-eminence. With new releases competing for attention, each film promises a unique narrative and unforgettable moments. Directors and actors, like knights jousting for the spotlight, are all aiming