Egypt, Switzerland discuss improving economic ties, investment opportunities
The CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), Hossam Heiba, met with the Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs, Helene Budliger Arteda, on Tuesday, to discuss…
Egypt aims to boost private sector’s role in economic activity to 65% in medium term: Finance Minister
The Finance Minister and Governor of Egypt at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Mohamed Maait, said that the private sector is the engine of economic recovery and sustainable growth…
City Farm targets $50m in sales of frozen agricultural products in American market
City Farm, an Egyptian company that specializes in exporting frozen vegetables to the US, aims to increase its sales in this market to $50m this year, a 43% growth from…
Smoking alternatives could reduce cigarette use, save lives: NCI study
A new study by the USA’s National Cancer Institute (NCI) suggests that innovative smoking alternatives could lead to a rapid decline in the use of traditional cigarettes. The study comes…
Alpha Dhabi acquires majority stake in Metito to boost water solutions
Alpha Dhabi Holding, a diversified investment company, has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in Metito Holdings, a leading provider of smart water solutions. The deal, which is subject…
Ashraf El Khatib elected as Vice Chair of CFA Institute Education Advisory Committee
Ashraf El Khatib has been elected as Vice Chair of the Education Advisory Committee (“EAC”) at CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals that sets the standards for professional…
AIIB’s investment portfolio in Egypt reaches $1.3bn with potential for over $1bn in various sectors: Maait
Egypt supports global development efforts, seeks more cooperation with AIIB: Maait
Egypt, UK discuss boosting economic cooperation in various fields
UK is largest foreign investor in Egypt with $21.5bn investment
Egypt invests trillions in infrastructure to boost economic future: Al-Sisi
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said on Monday that the state has built an advanced and sufficient infrastructure over the past years by providing the required investment funding estimated at…
Opinion| Switzerland, a reliable partner of Egypt in a changing world
Ever since the first Swiss trade representation opened its doors in 1906 in Alexandria, trade and investment have been at the forefront of Switzerland’s relationship with Egypt. Much has changed…
