Japanese firms explore expansion in Egypt’s infrastructure sector after Cairo forum
Japanese companies are looking to expand their footprint in Egypt’s infrastructure sector following high-level discussions at the first Egyptian-Japanese Dialogue Forum on Infrastructure Quality, held in Cairo. The forum was organised by the Egypt-Japan Business Council in cooperation with Japan’s
Market awaits impact of 1% rate cut on savings, loans, and government debt
The Egyptian market is awaiting banks’ return to work on Sunday to assess how lenders will adjust interest rates on savings products and loan facilities following the decision by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to cut key rates by
Egypt to transfer 40 state companies to sovereign fund and list 20 on stock exchange
Egypt is preparing 60 state-owned companies for either transfer to its sovereign wealth fund or listing on the stock exchange, the head of the government’s state-owned enterprises unit said on Wednesday. Hashem El Sayed, assistant to the prime minister and
Egypt’s SCZONE signs $13m deals for food, fertiliser projects in Sokhna
Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) signed two contracts on Wednesday for industrial projects in the Sokhna Industrial Zone worth a combined $13m (EGP 609m) to manufacture food products and fertilisers. Waleed Gamal El-Din, Chairperson of the SCZONE, oversaw the
Strong expectations of 1-2% cut in EGP interest rates at CBE’s first meeting of 2026
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is set to hold its first regular meeting of 2026 on Thursday to decide the fate of key policy rates – the main indicator of the short-term direction
Egypt explores healthcare cooperation with Türkiye at global health event in Dubai
Egypt’s Healthcare Authority Chairperson Ahmed El-Sobky discussed prospects for expanded healthcare cooperation with Türkiye during a visit to the Turkish pavilion at the World Health Expo (WHX 2026) in Dubai, as part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral ties. According
Egypt, Kuwait discuss strengthening tourism cooperation
Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathi, met with Kuwait’s Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology, Omar Saud Al-Omar – who also serves as Acting Minister of Information and Culture and Chair of the UN Tourism Regional
Al-Sisi oversees swearing-in of new ministers following cabinet reshuffle
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Wednesday oversaw the swearing-in of a deputy prime minister, several ministers and deputy ministers following a cabinet reshuffle, according to a presidential statement. The reshuffle included the appointment of Hussein Eissa as Deputy Prime
Ramadan drama marathon: Generational clash ignites 2026 season
The Ramadan 2026 drama season is shaping up to be one of the most fiercely competitive in recent years, with television screens transforming into open arenas where established stars and emerging talents collide in a race driven by strong ideas,
FRA mandates consumer finance firms to insure clients against death, permanent disability
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has mandated companies operating in the consumer finance sector to provide insurance coverage for their clients, in a move aimed at strengthening protection for users of non-banking financial services, supporting financial and social stability, and