Daikin expands presence in Egypt with new headquarters
Daikin, a global leader in high-quality air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, has officially inaugurated its new headquarters in New Cairo City, Egypt. Strategically located in Marakez District 5, the upgraded facility
Hamas confirms release of delayed batch of Palestinian detainees on Thursday
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) has announced that the release of the seventh batch of Palestinian detainees will take place on Thursday, alongside the handover of the bodies of four Israeli hostages. Hamas stated that the exchange will follow newly
Egypt, China FMs discuss strengthening bilateral relations, regional issues
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, held a phone call with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations and the latest developments in the Middle East. According to a statement from Ministry of Foreign
Egypt inks deal for first local ultrasound device factory
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, oversaw the signing of a cooperation protocol to establish Egypt’s first ultrasound device manufacturing facility. The initiative is a partnership between Tatweer Medical Industries and leading Chinese medical
Egypt, Germany discuss strengthening cooperation on water management
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sweilem, met on Wednesday with Mario Sander, Head of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, to explore ways to enhance bilateral
Trump’s Gaza policy fuels discord, damages peace prospects
A new report by African Narratives finds that US President Donald Trump’s highly individualistic and often controversial approach to foreign policy, particularly concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, fueled domestic division and complicated the already fragile Middle East peace process. The African
PwC experts highlight key tax policy changes, compliance trends in Egypt
PwC Middle East successfully concluded its annual Tax and Legal Roadshow in Egypt on 13 February 2025, bringing together senior Tax Authority officials, industry experts, and business leaders to discuss the country’s evolving tax landscape. The seminar provided a platform
Gaza ceasefire tops agenda as Abdelatty meets with US congressional leaders
Egyptian Foreign and Immigration Minister Badr Abdelatty met with prominent members of the US Congress on Monday, to discuss the Gaza ceasefire, broader Middle East peace efforts, and bilateral relations. In a series of meetings in Washington, Abdelatty met with
Amre Moussa calls for unified Arab voice amidst Gaza crisis
Amre Moussa, a venerable statesman in both Egyptian and Arab diplomacy, the Chair of the Constituent Assembly which drafted the Egyptian Constitution, Egypt’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs and former Secretary-General of the Arab League, has called for a unified
CBE hosts Financial Stability Board’s RCG MENA Meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), co-chair of the Regional Consultative Group for the Middle East and North Africa (RCG MENA), hosted the Financial Stability Board’s (FSB) RCG MENA Meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh on January 29-30, 2025. The event was