Egypt, EU coordinate on 2026-2027 development grants as growth surpasses 5%
Egypt’s economic growth rate exceeded 5% during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Minister Rania Al-Mashat said. The announcement followed the disbursement of a €1bn tranche in January 2026 under the European
EU to disburse €1bn to Egypt on Thursday under Macro-Financial Assistance mechanism
Egypt is scheduled to receive a €1bn disbursement from the European Union this coming Thursday under the Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) budget support mechanism, according to Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat. The payment follows the government’s
EU to disburse €1bn to Egypt as Al-Sisi, Kallas reaffirm strategic partnership
The European Union will disburse €1bn in macro-financial assistance to Egypt to support its economy and reform agenda, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said, stressing that Egypt “is and will remain a strategic partner”
European canned peaches enter Egyptian market at Cairo B2B industry event
European canned peaches were formally introduced to the Egyptian market during a business-to-business industry event held in Cairo on Tuesday, bringing together representatives from the hospitality sector, food importers, and distributors. The event was organised as part of the PeachTheGreatMENA
Egypt’s ready-made garments exports surge to $2.8bn in 2025, up 22% year-on-year
Egypt’s ready-made garments sector has seen remarkable growth in exports, reaching $2.8bn in the first 10 months of 2025, a 22% increase from $2.3bn during the same period last year. The achievement was highlighted in the Apparel Export Council of
Egypt, EU launch Research, Innovation Week to mark 20 years of cooperation
Egypt and the European Union inaugurated the “Egypt–EU Research and Innovation Week” on Sunday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their science and technology cooperation agreement, with senior ministers and EU officials highlighting the role of research partnerships in addressing
Egypt, Angola discuss strengthening ties, preparations for 2025 Africa–EU Summit in Luanda
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call on Wednesday with his Angolan counterpart, Tete Antonio, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations, regional developments, and preparations for the 2025 Africa–European Union summit in Luanda, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Kremlin holds out hope for Putin-Trump summit but warns against Western ‘war rhetoric’
The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia remains hopeful that a summit can be held between President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, but stressed that such a high-stakes meeting requires thorough preparation and the right conditions to
Egypt, Russia, EU coordinate on Gaza peace implementation, Sudan crisis
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Friday held separate phone calls with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, and the European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, to discuss the implementation of the Gaza peace deal and the escalating crisis in
Egypt’s solar panel production to begin by early 2026 with up to 90% local component: GAFI
Egypt will begin solar panel production in early 2026 with a local component rate of up to 90%, according to Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI). Heiba said the move marks a significant