Egypt finalises preparations to host 2,000 athletes for African university games in August
Egypt has completed logistical preparations to host 2,000 athletes from 25 countries for the 12th Federation of Africa University Sports (FASU) Games this August, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced. The Cairo 2026 games, scheduled for August
Egypt, Rwanda explore joint water projects, capacity building
Egypt and Rwanda discussed expanding cooperation in water resources, including rainwater harvesting projects, groundwater exploration and technical capacity building, during the second meeting of the joint steering committee overseeing bilateral water cooperation. In a statement, Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources
Egypt launches initiative to support cotton-based SMEs, strengthen production clusters
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has launched the “Egyptian Cotton Festival” initiative in cooperation with Cairo Governorate and in collaboration with the Egyptian Marketing Studies Foundation, aiming to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and
GlobalCorp secures Egypt’s largest mortgage securitization at EGP 3.31bn
Ollin Mortgage Finance, a subsidiary of GlobalCorp, has finalized its second mortgage securitization bond issuance worth EGP 3.31bn, following approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA). The issuance was executed under the company’s third securitization program and structured across three
VIE Communities debuts in Egypt with EGP 150bn New Cairo projects
VIE Communities, a newly formed Egyptian-Emirati real estate alliance, has officially launched in Egypt with plans to develop two landmark projects in New Cairo, representing combined investments exceeding EGP 150bn. The partnership brings together Future of Egypt for Investment and
ElTawkeel.com and Kasrawy Group Launch Egypt’s First Fully Integrated Automotive E-Commerce Platform
ElTawkeel.com, in partnership with Kasrawy Group, a leader in Egypt’s automotive industry, has officially launched Egypt’s first fully integrated digital e-commerce platform for new vehicles, introducing a unified customer journey that enables users to reserve, purchase, finance, and insure vehicles
Egypt introduces unified VAT refund system to accelerate procedures, improve efficiency: ETA head
Rasha Abdel Aal, head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), announced the issuance of new executive instructions establishing a unified and comprehensive framework for all tax authority units responsible for handling value-added tax (VAT) refunds. She said the move is
Madbouly inspects heritage restoration, urban redevelopment projects across Historic Cairo
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inspected a series of heritage restoration, urban redevelopment and transport improvement projects across Cairo’s historic districts on Saturday, as part of the government’s broader strategy to revitalise the capital’s historic and Khedivial areas. The tour began
Egypt’s Al- Sisi directs mapping, development of state endowments to attract new investments
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has directed the comprehensive documentation and optimal use of the country’s endowment properties to enhance their contribution to the national economy, the presidency said. During discussions at the Strategic Command in the New Administrative Capital,
Madbouly inspects Downtown Cairo revival projects, launches ‘Art Street’ initiative
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly conducted an extensive inspection tour across Cairo on Saturday to review projects aimed at revitalising historic districts and landmarks, as part of a broader government strategy to restore the architectural identity of Khedival and historic



