Egypt’s EGAC secures EU recognition for carbon footprint verification
Egypt’s Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC), affiliated with the Ministry of Industry, has extended its international recognition from the European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA) to include carbon footprint verification under ISO 14067 standards. The expanded scope covers certification and verification bodies
Egypt’s Industrial Authority weighs licensing reforms to ease investor burden
Egypt is stepping up efforts to streamline industrial licensing and improve the investment climate, as the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) explores a new package of reforms aimed at reducing costs and accelerating procedures for manufacturers. Nahed Youssef, Head of the
Madbouly inaugurates Sinai plastics factory, reviews transport projects
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurated the National Sinai for Plastic Industries (NSPI) factory in Bir El-Abd, as part of a broader tour of development and infrastructure projects across North Sinai, underscoring the government’s commitment to accelerating economic growth in the
Egypt, Eritrea move to deepen industrial, investment cooperation
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, held talks with Hagos Gebrehiwet, Economic Adviser to the Eritrean President, and Nasr El-Din Saleh, Eritrea’s Minister of Trade and Industry, to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation in industry and joint investment. Hashem
Industry Minister issues new rules for licensing industrial activities outside designated zones
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem has issued a new decision regulating the licensing framework for establishing, managing, and operating industrial activities outside officially designated industrial zones. The decision, which will be published in the Egyptian Gazette and enters into force
Egypt’s Industry Minister discusses boosting competitiveness of handicrafts sector
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem held an expanded meeting with Mohamed El-Sewedy, Chairperson of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, and members of the Handicrafts Chamber, headed by Mohamed Sakr, to discuss mechanisms to develop Egypt’s handicrafts and heritage industries and
Egypt, Morocco sign wide-ranging cooperation deals on investment, industry and taxation
Egypt and Morocco signed a series of agreements on Monday spanning industrial cooperation, investment, and the avoidance of double taxation to strengthen bilateral relations, the Egyptian cabinet said. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his Moroccan counterpart Aziz Akhannouch witnessed
Military Production Minister explores defence industry cooperation with Junghans, Thales Egypt
Salah Gamblat, Minister of State for Military Production, held talks with Luc Mestrallet, Chairperson of Junghans, and Sherif Barakat, CEO of Thales Egypt, to discuss prospects for joint cooperation in the defence industries sector. The meeting explored opportunities for joint
IDA launches 414 ready-to-operate industrial units across 11 governorates
Industrial Development Authority (IDA) has announced the launch of 414 fully equipped industrial units for immediate delivery across 12 industrial complexes in 11 governorates, as part of the Ministry of Industry’s strategy to localise manufacturing and strengthen domestic supply chains.
Egypt targets $1bn in annual marble, granite exports
Egypt’s Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem has held a high-level meeting to discuss mechanisms to boost marble and granite exports and address challenges facing quarry operators. He affirmed the government’s strong commitment to the sector, describing marble and granite as