From shield to showcase: Egypt’s military envoys briefed on 2026 economic ‘turning point’
In a room filled with the nation’s newly designated military attachés, the talk was not of ballistics or borders, but of textiles, tech hubs, and the price of global trade. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development and
Egypt intensifies tax, customs support for tourism sector through joint committees
Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority, said the Ministry of Finance and the Authority are giving special attention to the tourism sector, describing it as a vital contributor to national income that receives targeted support to help
Egypt completes restoration of 43 historical agreements, 13 maps for Foreign Ministry archive
Egypt’s Culture Minister Ahmed Fouad Hano has delivered 13 maps, 22 documents, and 43 historical agreements to Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty following their restoration by the National Library and Archives. The handover represents the completion of the first and second
Egyptian cabinet approves tougher traffic law penalties to improve road safety
At its 72nd meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, the Egyptian Cabinet approved a package of key decisions spanning traffic regulation, healthcare, infrastructure development, vocational training, and economic reform. The Cabinet endorsed amendments to Traffic Law No. 66 of
Egypt launches Sharm El-Sheikh sustainable development strategy to advance green transition
Egypt’s Acting Minister of Environment Manal Awad on Wednesday announced the official launch of the Sharm El-Sheikh Sustainable Development Strategy (SESSDS), aimed at supporting the Red Sea resort city’s transition into a green, resilient and sustainable destination. The strategy was
Egypt’s Agricultural Research Centre ranks second in 2025 regional Scimago table
Egypt’s Agricultural Research Centre has secured second place in the Middle East and North Africa in the 2025 Scimago regional rankings for research centres, the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation said on Wednesday. The announcement was made during a
Health Ministry, Veterinarians’ Syndicate discuss training, law amendments, veterinary drugs
Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, met with Magdy Hassan, head of the General Syndicate of Veterinarians, to discuss several shared priorities, including professional training, proposed amendments to the veterinary practice law, and challenges facing the veterinary
Egypt’s engineering exports reach record $5.9bn for first time
Egypt’s engineering exports maintained strong momentum in 2025, reaching a record $5.93bn during the first 11 months of the year—the highest level ever recorded—according to the Engineering Export Council of Egypt (EEC). The council said engineering exports grew by 13.9%
Egypt’s Planning Minister commends outgoing South Korean Ambassador as cooperation portfolio hits $1.3bn
South Korea’s concessional financing portfolio in Egypt reached $1.3bn in 2025, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat said on Wednesday. The figure was disclosed during a meeting between Al-Mashat and the outgoing South Korean Ambassador to
Egypt, FAO discuss new climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture projects
Egypt’s Acting Minister of Environment, Manal Awad, met officials from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to discuss expanding cooperation and launching new projects focused on climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture and ecosystem protection, the environment ministry