Cairo International Book Fair attracts high public turnout
The Cairo International Book Fair has attracted a high number of visitors since its opening on Friday. Egypt’s Minister of Culture, Ahmed Fouad Hanno, toured the 56th edition of the fair on Saturday, praising the public turnout, particularly families. The
Al-Mashat addresses global growth, inflation, gender equality at Davos 2025
Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, participated in several discussions on global growth, inflation, gender equality, and the future of development in Africa. This came during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Switzerland,
Egypt’s Tourism Minister engages with leading tour operators at Fitur 2025
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy continued his series of strategic meetings during his visit to Madrid for the 2025 International Tourism Fair (Fitur). At the Egyptian pavilion, he met with key figures from prominent tour operators, including Juan
MSMEDA to double support for project owners outside Cairo: CEO
Basel Rahmy, CEO of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA), announced that in 2025, the authority will work to significantly increase both the financial and non-financial services available to project owners across Egypt’s governorates. This effort will
Letter from Mideast: Reopening of Rafah crossing offers fragile hope to Gazans
In the 15 months covering the war in Gaza from my office in Cairo, the Rafah crossing is the farthest point I can go since the Israeli authorities do not allow international reporters into Gaza. The crossing reveals, to some
Egypt Pledges Continued Support for Somalia in New Strategic Partnership
Egypt and Somalia formally elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership on Thursday, solidifying cooperation across political, military, economic, and cultural spheres. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud signed a joint political declaration at the
Egypt’s mid-year box office showdown
As winter’s chill blankets the city, cinemas transform into battlegrounds for cinematic pre-eminence. With new releases competing for attention, each film promises a unique narrative and unforgettable moments. Directors and actors, like knights jousting for the spotlight, are all aiming
FRA forms advisory group to support oversight committee on carbon emission reduction
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has announced the formation of an advisory group to assist the Oversight and Supervision Committee for Carbon Emission Reduction Units. The group will provide expert technical advice on key areas related to the committee’s responsibilities,
Transport Ministry completes 99% of Tahya Misr 2 terminal project at Alexandria Port
The Ministry of Transport has successfully completed 99.5% of the Tahya Misr 2 multipurpose terminal project at Dekheila Port, Alexandria, including 40% of soil improvement work, dredging, and sea sand collection. Minister of Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, announced that the construction
FRA introduces new rules for securities not listed on EGX
The Board of Directors of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), led by Mohamed Farid, has issued Decision No. 303 of 2024, amending the rules for handling securities not listed on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). This decision updates the FRA’s previous