EIB commits $80m to RMBV North Africa Fund III, catalysing over $300m in investments
The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its development arm EIB Global, has committed $80m to the RMBV North Africa Fund III to accelerate private sector development and sustainability in Egypt, as part of a broader regional investment strategy covering North
Opinion | Finland: A State That Invested in People
Europe offers more than one model worthy of attention, and Finland stands out as a particularly revealing case. It is rarely invoked as a loud country or a traditional power, but rather as a quiet example of a state that
The $901 Billion Anchor: How a Silent Signature Locked America into Europe
Behind closed doors and away from the usual fanfare of the television cameras, President Donald Trump has formalised a military strategy that may fundamentally clash with his own “America First” instincts. By signing the $901bn National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA)
Egypt prepares major incentive packages to attract green hydrogen investments: Petroleum Minister
Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi announced that Egypt is developing a set of highly attractive incentive packages to accelerate investment in green hydrogen, as the country works to position itself as a central player in the emerging global
UN envoy calls for ‘Club of Debtors’ to tackle Africa’s financial crisis
Africa needs a coordinated “Club of Debtors” to negotiate fair restructuring terms and counter the inflated risk premiums that are strangling the continent’s development, a senior United Nations envoy said on Saturday. Speaking at the 1st Egyptian-African Economic Conference in
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
Cairo 3A to invest $150m over three years to boost production capacity
Cairo 3A, a vertically integrated agri-commodity group active in trading, manufacturing, and food processing, announced plans to invest $150m over the next three years as part of an ambitious expansion strategy to enhance its industrial production capacity. Alaa El Gamil,
EU warns China’s rare earth curbs are a ‘great risk’, weighs response
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned that China’s tightening of export restrictions on rare earth metals and battery materials poses a “great risk” to Europe and said Brussels is considering all options in response, including coordinating with
EVs At 27.1% Share In Germany — VW Group Strong
March saw plugin EVs at 27.1% share in Germany, up from 18.0% year-on-year. BEV volume increased by some 35% YoY, from a low baseline, while PHEVs grew 66%. Overall auto volume was 254,497 units, down 3.5% YoY. March’s best-selling BEV
UK EV charging provider Paua adds Milence’s high-power electric truck charging sites to its network
Paua, a UK-based EV charging network for fleets, has partnered with charging solution provider Milence. Paua will integrate Milence’s high-power charging sites for electric trucks into its network, allowing