Ancient Euphrates once flowed into the Mediterranean, new study suggests
Millions of years before the first cities emerged in Mesopotamia, the Euphrates River followed a very different path from the one known today. Rather than flowing southeast through present-day Turkey,…
Egypt targets 4.8-5.2% economic growth in FY 2026/27, rising to 6.8% by 2030: Rostom
Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Ahmed Rostom, said the government is targeting economic growth of between 4.8% and 5.2% in fiscal year 2026/27, adopting a cautious approach amid…
Trump vows response after Iranian downing of US helicopter amid ongoing talks
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Washington would respond after Iran allegedly shot down an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, even as he maintained that…
Egypt, World Bank discuss financing for water security, climate adaptation projects
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, held talks with World Bank officials on strengthening cooperation in water management, climate adaptation, and sustainable development, as the country continues…
FEI’s Precious Metals Division establishes export committee to drive gold, jewelry exports
The Gold and Precious Metals Division of the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) has announced the formation of a specialised export committee as part of efforts to support the government’s…
Egypt launches commercial trial operations at Safaga 2 Multipurpose Terminal
Egypt’s Minister of Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, witnessed the launch of commercial trial operations at the new Safaga 2 Multipurpose Terminal, marking a significant milestone in the country’s strategy to position…
Egypt, Syria explore energy cooperation to support recovery of Syrian oil sector
Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, held talks with Syria’s Minister of Energy, Mohammad Al-Bashir, during a visit to the United States, exploring opportunities to expand bilateral…
Egypt, World Bank discuss expanding strategic cooperation on food security, rural development
Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, met with Meskerem Brhane, the World Bank’s Regional Director for Sustainable Development for the Middle East and North Africa, Afghanistan, and…
China National Tire & Rubber to invest $550m in Egypt expansion, build new Alexandria plant
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, met with senior executives from China National Tire & Rubber Corporation (CNTR), led by Chairperson Wang Jianjun, to discuss the company’s expansion plans in…
Madbouly reviews progress of development, service projects in New Valley
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly convened a meeting on Tuesday to review the progress of service and development projects in New Valley Governorate, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts…