Egypt’s Supply Ministry to implement digital coding to curb waste and monitor strategic commodities
Egypt is accelerating the implementation of a digital “Track & Trace” system for essential commodities to enhance governance and secure the national food supply chain, Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sherif Farouk said on Thursday. The digital system aims to
Egypt partners with global firms to localise medical imaging technology
Egypt is expanding strategic partnerships with global technology leaders including Philips and General Electric to localise the manufacturing of medical imaging equipment and transfer advanced diagnostic technology, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said on Thursday.
The Long Goodbye: Your Definitive Guide to the Festive Season in Egypt (Dec 19 – Jan 7)
The air in Cairo has finally turned. It is that specific, crisp kind of cold that seems to descend upon the capital only in the final fortnight of the year—a signal that the humidity has broken, the summer is a
Egypt’s food industry exports surge 11% to exceed $5.8bn this year
Egypt’s food industry exports reached more than $5.8bn during the first ten months of 2024, marking an 11% increase compared to the same period last year, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development Kamel al-Wazir said on Thursday. Opening the fourth
Egyptian Foreign Ministry cites “exceptional year” for diplomatic wins in UN bodies
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday cited an “exceptional year” for Egyptian diplomacy following a series of high-profile electoral victories within United Nations bodies, headlined by a historic win for the leadership of UNESCO. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign
Al-Sisi affirms support for Sudan’s sovereignty and calls for accountability over conflict crimes
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Thursday reaffirmed Egypt’s full support for the unity and sovereignty of Sudan, calling for an end to crimes committed against the Sudanese people and the accountability of those responsible. In an expanded meeting at the
IBF & Company acquires 50% stake in Diatom CBT to drive cross-border e-commerce expansion
IBF & Company has completed the acquisition of a 50% equity stake in Diatom CBT, a cross-border technology company operating in the UAE and Egypt, in a move aimed at strengthening its portfolio of technology-driven ventures and expanding its footprint
PM says Egypt’s non-oil exports expected to reach $48-50bn this year
Egypt expects its non-oil merchandise exports to reach between $48bn and $50bn by the end of the current year, marking a 20% annual growth rate, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Wednesday. Speaking at a weekly press conference, Madbouly stated
Cabinet grants golden licenses to MAC, Deli Egypt for EGP 15.1bn in new investments
The Egyptian Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, approved a package of major decisions during its 71st meeting, underscoring efforts to localise industry, attract foreign investment, expand clean energy, and support regional development. Chief among the approvals was the
Egypt’s Abdelatty proposes hospital project, infrastructure support in Gambia
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Wednesday that Cairo plans to establish an investment hospital in Banjul staffed by Egyptian medical professionals as part of a broader effort to deepen economic and infrastructure ties with Gambia. Speaking during a