IFC, Kazyon strengthen partnership to boost Morocco’s food retail sector
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is expanding its partnership with Kazyon Group to support the development of Morocco’s discount grocery retail sector. This initiative aims to improve access to quality food and create tens of thousands of jobs, particularly for
Minister of Supply discusses retail sector development with Panda
Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk held an extensive meeting with Panda Retail Company, a leading player in the retail sector, to explore avenues for foreign investment and bolster Egypt’s food distribution system. The discussions focused on enhancing
Egypt’s Suez Canal explores food security partnership with China’s FAMSUN
Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Chairperson Osama Rabie recently met with Chen Zhengjun, President of China’s FAMSUN, to discuss potential collaboration in food security. The talks centered on forming a strategic partnership as part of the SCA’s broader development initiatives, leveraging
Egypt’s food exports reach 230k tonnes in one week: NFSA
The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) has reported a significant increase in food exports, with 6,200 shipments totaling approximately 230,000 tonnes in the past week. This represents an increase of 33,000 tonnes compared to the previous week, with 1,685 exporting
Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority outlines progress on 2023-2026 strategy
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Tarek El-Hoby, head of the National Food Safety Authority, to review the progress made in implementing the authority’s strategic plan for 2023-2026. The meeting, held today, focused on the plan’s objectives, which aim
SCZONE signs $38m deals for food, textile plants
The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has secured $38m in investments for two new projects in the Qantara West Industrial Zone. Waleid Gamal El-Din, Chairperson of the SCZONE, signed the contracts on Sunday at the authority’s headquarters in the New
Food Industries Chamber discusses challenges in meat, poultry processing sector
Egypt’s Chamber of Food Industries held a regular meeting for the meat and poultry processing division to discuss the challenges facing the sector and to study the issuance of standard specifications for new products. The meeting discussed a proposal
Egypt’s President emphasises food security in meeting on agricultural development – Dailynewsegypt
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Wednesday met with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and other high-ranking officials to review ongoing efforts focused on Egypt’s key agricultural projects. The discussions centred on providing necessary utilities and services for initiatives in the
El Gouna, Egypt: The hidden winter sun resort you didn’t know existed – until now
Getting there was very easy. You can fly straight into Hurghada from pretty much anywhere in the UK. then *top tip* pre-organise a transfer with your hotel. I found Hurghada airport extremely stressful so do plan ahead to make sure you can
Hurghada, Egypt: A Local Guide For First-Timers
Hurghada, having spent the first hundred years of its life as a sleepy little fishing village on the Red Sea, is now one of the most popular beach and diving destinations in the Middle East -- and for good reason.