Egypt’s FRA, consumer finance firms expand unified database to combat cash monetisation
Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and representatives from 48 consumer finance companies have expanded a unified central database to combat widespread fraud and cash monetisation, aiming to proactively detect threats, reduce financial losses, and protect the interests of beneficiaries. Enhancing
Egyptian medical mission provides 645 healthcare services to Hajj pilgrims
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced that the Egyptian medical mission accompanying this year’s Hajj pilgrimage had provided 645 healthcare services to Egyptian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia since their arrival through 8 May, confirming that no infectious diseases had
Egypt-France trade exchange edges up to $2.96bn in 2025: CAPMAS
The value of trade exchange between Egypt and France increased to $2.96bn in 2025, up from $2.94bn in 2024, reflecting annual growth of 1%, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). The figures were released in
Al-Sisi, Macron reaffirm strategic partnership, support regional stability
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between Egypt and France while underscoring the importance of supporting stability and de-escalation efforts across the Middle East. The remarks came during
Egypt’s environment ministry marks World Migratory Bird Day
Egypt has reaffirmed the importance of protecting migratory birds and preserving their natural migration routes as the country marked World Migratory Bird Day, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Local Development and Environment. This year’s event is
“Enty El Aham” Expands Women’s Health and FGM Awareness Across Egypt
What began as a maternal health awareness initiative inside the maternity wards of Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital has evolved into a wider grassroots movement dedicated to women’s health, awareness, and the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM) in Egypt. The “Enty
Egypt urges global cooperation to secure water resources at Istanbul forum
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, warned that global water challenges are intensifying under the combined pressures of climate change and rapid population growth, calling for stronger international cooperation to secure water resources. According to the ministry,
FRA chief highlights strong potential to advance Egypt’s arbitration framework
Islam Azzam, Chairperson of Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), said the country holds significant potential to further develop its arbitration framework, particularly as the authority expands the use of financial technology (FinTech) across non-banking financial activities in line with Law No.
Egypt’s economy demonstrates resilience amid successive global shocks
Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Ahmed Rostom, said the national economy has withstood five major external shocks over the past six years, each of which could have triggered a severe downturn, yet continued to deliver positive performance indicators.
Industry minister engages Pharma Chamber to drive sector growth, boost exports
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, held an extensive meeting with the Chamber of Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics and Medical Supplies Industries to discuss key challenges facing the sector and explore measures to strengthen its performance and export potential in the coming