Egypt steps up work on high-speed train network
Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel Al-Wazir has conducted an extensive inspection tour to review progress on the first line of Egypt’s High-Speed Train network. The tour covered the section stretching from 6th
Egypt explores investment opportunities with Uber, Olayan and UPL
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El Khatib held a series of high-level meetings with executives from major international firms to review investment opportunities across key sectors of the Egyptian economy. The meetings, held on the sidelines of the
Egypt, Philippines discuss expanding agricultural market access
Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk has met a high-level Philippine delegation to discuss prospects for expanding bilateral agricultural cooperation and removing barriers to agricultural exports between the two countries. The delegation was headed by Zamzamin Ampatuan, Undersecretary
Government plans EGP 2.7trn in local debt issuances in Q3 FY2025/2026
The Egyptian government intends to offer treasury bills, bonds and sukuk worth a combined EGP 2.703trn during the third quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026, according to data published by the Ministry of Finance. The planned issuances, which will be
Al-Sisi declares Egypt ‘untouchable’, draws red lines on militias, Gaza displacement
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said on Saturday that Egypt remains fully secure and immune to threats, stressing that the country’s strength lies in the unity of its institutions and the awareness of its people. “No one can threaten Egypt,”
Egypt, Japan to co-chair environmental track at UN Water Conference 2026
Egypt and Japan have secured the joint chairmanship of the third interactive dialogue track at the United Nations Water Conference 2026, titled “Water for Planet”, Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said on Saturday. The ministry said the track
Updating Egypt’s agriculture law is urgent amid water scarcity and climate change: Experts
Mohamed El‑Sebaei, former deputy head of the Senate’s Agriculture and Irrigation Committee, said updating Egypt’s Agriculture Law is no longer optional but an urgent necessity imposed by current challenges. Speaking during a workshop reviewing the legislative impact assessment of
Government approves measures to boost tourism investment
Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Tourism Development Authority (TDA) to review the authority’s work agenda, assess the progress of tourism development projects, and discuss ways to
Egypt private sector investment grows 73% as ministers seek expanded EBRD support
Egypt’s private sector investment grew by 73% over the past year and continued to rise by 48% in the first quarter of the current year, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib said during meetings with the European Bank
Global protectionist policies offer Africa industrial investment opportunities, Egypt’s Al-Mashat says
Global protectionist policies are creating opportunities for African nations to attract industrial investment by encouraging companies to reshore activities to the continent, Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation said on Wednesday. Speaking at the launch of the