About 9 million students examined within the early detection campaign in primary schools
The Ministry of Health and Population announced that 8,995,602 students in various schools in the Republic have been examined, as part of the president’s initiative for early detection of diseases (anemia, obesity and dwarfism) among primary school students, since its
New e-system launched to strengthen governance, localize mobile industry in Egypt
The Ministries of Finance and Communications and Information Technology have introduced a new electronic system aimed at enhancing governance, promoting the localization of the mobile industry in Egypt, and ensuring fair competition in the telecommunications market. This initiative is designed
Egypt’s engineering industry exports exceed $5bn for first time in 2024
The Engineering Export Council of Egypt (EECE) has announced a historic milestone, reporting a 21.6% increase in engineering industry exports during the first 11 months of 2024. Exports reached an impressive $5.1bn, surpassing the $4.2bn mark achieved during the same
Egypt, USTDA to collaborate on methane emission reduction roadmap
Egypt’s Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has approved a draft presidential decree for an agreement between the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to prepare a “Roadmap for Methane Emission Reduction in Egypt.” This
Egypt receives first €1bn EU funding instalment
Egypt has received the first instalment of a €1bn funding package from the European Union, with the funds being deposited into the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) on Friday, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced. The European Commission had previously announced
Egyptian, Syrian Foreign Ministers discuss political transition in call
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani, appointed by Syria’s new rulers, spoke by telephone on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing situation in Syria. Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, the official spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign
Egypt’s GDP Growth Reaches 3.5% in Q1 FY2024/25
Egypt’s economy experienced a 3.5% growth in the first quarter (Q1) of the FY2024/25, according to the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation. This marks an increase from the 2.7% GDP growth recorded during the same quarter of
CBE extends fee exemption for digital transfers via IPN, InstaPay for 3 months
In line with Egypt’s Vision 2030 to foster digital transformation, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has issued a new set of decrees extending the exemption of fees and commissions for bank transfers made via electronic channels, including internet banking
CBE increases transaction limits for financial inclusion accounts
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced an increase in the maximum transaction limits for financial inclusion accounts, which apply to withdrawals, outgoing transfers, debit operations, and purchases. Under the new regulations, the daily transaction limit for individual accounts
Mansour Group, SAIC Motor announce $135m auto plant in Egypt
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended on Sunday the signing ceremony of a landmark agreement between Mansour Group and China’s SAIC Motor to establish a $135m automotive manufacturing plant in Egypt. The agreement includes a technical licensing deal to produce MG