Egypt, UNDP discuss expanding green industry cooperation as solar initiative targets 1,000 MW for factories
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, held talks with Chitose Noguchi, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Egypt, and her accompanying delegation to discuss expanding cooperation in green transformation, renewable energy, and industrial capacity building. The
Egypt to host special edition of Mining Forum in September
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi announced the launch of a special edition of the Egypt Mining Forum, set for September 28-29 in the New Administrative Capital under the patronage and in the presence of President Abdel Fattah
Switzerland-Egypt trade reaches $2.3bn in 2025 as Swiss investment ranks top 10
The Swiss Chamber in Egypt (SwissCham Egypt) hosted its Annual Gala Dinner 2026 in Cairo under the theme “Two Nations, One Shared Impact – A Legacy Beyond Generations,” bringing together senior officials, diplomats, and business leaders to celebrate the expanding
AOI explores new cooperation, investment opportunities with French Chamber of Commerce
Mokhtar Abdel Latif, Chairperson of the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), held talks with Emad El Senbaty, Chairperson of the French Chamber of Commerce in Cairo, joined by representatives of the chamber’s industry committee headed by Ahmed El Assar. The
Wealth Plus Developments unveils VERS Commercial Arena in New Cairo with EGP 4bn investment
Wealth Plus Developments has launched VERS Commercial Arena, a mixed-use project in New Cairo with total investments estimated at EGP 4bn. The development brings together commercial, administrative, and medical units, designed to serve as a multi-purpose destination in a strategic
Chevron begins drilling new well at Egypt’s Narges gas field to boost production
Chevron has begun drilling a new natural gas well in the Mediterranean’s Narges field, part of a strategic push to boost Egypt’s local production and increase the US energy major’s regional output by up to 50 per cent over the
CBE expects inflation to accelerate through Q3 2026 before gradual decline towards target
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) expects annual headline inflation to accelerate through the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, driven partly by unfavourable base effects, supply-side pressures linked to ongoing regional conflict, exchange-rate movements and fiscal adjustment measures. Earlier on
Egypt champions six global health resolutions at WHO assembly
Egypt played a leading role at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, where six international health resolutions spearheaded by the country were adopted, underscoring its growing influence in shaping global health policy. Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said
Egypt’s inbound tourism climbs 15.6% in Q1 2026: Minister
Egypt recorded a 15.6% increase in inbound tourist arrivals during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy. The announcement followed Fathy’s visit to New York,
Egypt’s FRA approves licences for eight companies across non-banking financial sectors
Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, has approved licences and authorisations for eight companies to operate across a range of non-banking financial activities. The approvals aim to support the expansion of healthcare management programmes, investment funds, and