Egypt showcases water megaprojects powering Sinai agriculture, development
Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has highlighted a series of major water projects in the Sinai Peninsula as central to boosting agricultural expansion and strengthening food security, marking Sinai Liberation Day. In a statement, Water Minister Hani Sewilam
Egypt steps up diplomacy to ease regional tensions, back US-Iran talks
Egypt has intensified diplomatic outreach with regional and international partners to support de-escalation efforts and revive negotiations between the United States and Iran, underscoring the need for political solutions, Gulf security, and the protection of global navigation routes. Egyptian Foreign
Egypt produces 1.1 million tonnes of methanol annually to meet demand, boost exports
Egypt produces around 1.1 million tonnes of methanol annually, meeting domestic industrial demand while exporting surplus volumes to global markets, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said. Speaking at the general assembly meeting of Methanex Egypt to approve
Egypt’s EGAC secures EU recognition for carbon footprint verification
Egypt’s Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC), affiliated with the Ministry of Industry, has extended its international recognition from the European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA) to include carbon footprint verification under ISO 14067 standards. The expanded scope covers certification and verification bodies
IBAG unveils new identity as ‘Rimmit’, launches strategy and money transfer app
IBAG, a leading international money transfer company, has announced the launch of its new brand identity under the name “Rimmit”, marking a strategic evolution in its journey to deliver advanced non-banking financial solutions in Egypt and globally. The rebranding coincides
12 investment zones attract EGP 66bn: Investment Ministry
The Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade has launched a promotional and awareness campaign highlighting investment zones, one of the advanced investment frameworks established under Investment Law No. 72 of 2017. The campaign aims to familiarise the business community with
Egypt advances aviation strategy with expansion, sustainability, digital transformation
Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Sameh El-Hefny, outlined a comprehensive strategy to modernise the aviation sector and enhance its global competitiveness during a meeting with the tourism and aviation committee of the House of Representatives. Discussions covered a range of
Egypt marks Earth Day 2026, highlights progress toward green economy
Egypt marked Earth Day 2026 on Wednesday under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” as part of ongoing efforts to raise environmental awareness and accelerate the transition to clean energy, the Ministry of Local Development and Environment said. In a statement,
Egypt maintains malaria-free status for second year, tests 58,000 samples
Egypt has confirmed it remains malaria-free for a second consecutive year, the Ministry of Health announced on World Malaria Day, underscoring continued surveillance and prevention efforts. In a statement, the ministry said Egypt is the 10th country globally to receive
Pharco launches EGP 500m eye drops production line with annual capacity of 20 million packs
Pharco Pharmaceuticals has inaugurated a new specialized production line for ophthalmic (eye) drops at its Amreya City facility in Alexandria, with total investments exceeding EGP 500m. Nearly EGP 300m was allocated to the new line, which reflects Egypt’s growing pharmaceutical