Over 2.6 million surgeries completed under waiting list initiative: Health Ministry
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has announced the successful completion of 2,606,736 surgeries under its initiative to eliminate waiting lists and prevent further backlogs in critical surgical procedures. The initiative, launched in July 2018, aims to provide timely medical
Cairo, Khartoum prioritise Sudan reconstruction, enhanced cooperation
Egypt and Sudan have pledged to enhance cooperation on Sudan’s reconstruction and regional security, following a meeting of the Political Consultation Mechanism in Cairo on February 23, 2025. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Al-Sadiq Ali
Egypt offers 2,172 industrial land plots across 22 governorates
Egypt’s Ministry of Industry and Transport has announced the offering of 13.3 million square meters of serviced industrial land through the Egypt Industrial Digital Platform. A total of 2,172 plots, spanning 22 governorates, will be made available to accelerate industrial
Egypt launches automated system for social housing reconciliation procedures
Mai Abdel Hamid, CEO of the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund (SHMFF), has announced the launch of an automated system for handling reconciliation requests related to violations of the Social Housing Law. This system will process cases documented by
Egypt’s banking sector expands sustainable finance initiatives
Egypt’s banking sector, under the leadership of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), is intensifying its commitment to sustainable finance, playing a pivotal role in achieving the country’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Vision 2030. Banks across the nation are
Public Enterprises Minister stresses role of subsidiary companies in strengthening industry
Mohamed Shimi, the Minister of Public Enterprises Sector, convened an extensive meeting with the heads of the ministry’s holding companies to assess the progress of various projects and strategic plans aimed at enhancing company development, increasing operational efficiency, and maximizing
EGP 911.5bn in total financing provided by FRA-regulated entities in 2024: Chairperson
Mohamed Farid, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), unveiled key performance indicators for the non-banking financial sector, reporting that total financing granted by FRA-regulated entities reached approximately EGP 911.5bn in 2024. This marks a 2% increase from EGP 893.5bn
Egyptian Drug Authority, Sandoz discuss oncology drug localisation
The Chairperson of the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), Ali Ghamrawy, has met with a high-level delegation from Sandoz, a global pharmaceutical company, to discuss strengthening cooperation and localising the production of oncology drugs in Egypt. The Sandoz delegation was headed
Egypt’s Housing Ministry unveils ‘Your Home in Egypt’ initiative for expats
The Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities has officially launched the Your Home in Egypt initiative, which provides Egyptian expatriates with the opportunity to purchase residential units in 12 prestigious projects across the country. This initiative, launched in collaboration
Egypt, China FMs discuss strengthening bilateral relations, regional issues
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, held a phone call with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations and the latest developments in the Middle East. According to a statement from Ministry of Foreign