Egyptian, Saudi foreign ministers discuss Gaza, Iran in phone call
The foreign ministers of Egypt and Saudi Arabia discussed efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and de-escalate tensions between Iran and Israel during a phone call on Saturday, Egypt's…
Venezuela vows to uphold sovereignty on 214th independence anniversary
Venezuela vowed to uphold its sovereignty on the 214th anniversary of its declaration of independence, with a top diplomat in Cairo reaffirming the country's commitment to peace and resistance against…
24,000 women-led projects financed since 2020 through MSMEDA–AFD partnership
Approximately 24,000 small and micro-enterprises led by women have been financed across Egypt since 2020 under the Women’s Enterprise Support Programme, according to Basel Rahmy, CEO of the Micro, Small…
Final marine loading arm for ‘Winter’ regasification unit arrives in Cairo
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi has announced the arrival of the final marine loading arm designated for Egypt’s fourth floating regasification unit, known as “Winter”, marking a…
10 Egyptian stocks outperform gold, real estate, and savings certificates in Q2 2025
Ten stocks listed on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) posted exceptional gains during the second quarter of 2025, with share prices soaring by more than 70%—significantly outperforming traditional investment options such…
Industrial, hospitality expansions in Damietta aim to maximise value of state-owned assets: El-Shimy
Minister of Public Enterprises Sector Mohamed El-Shimy conducted an inspection visit to the Damietta Spinning and Weaving Company (Damiatex), a subsidiary of the Cotton, Spinning, Weaving and Garments Holding Company.…
Over 215,000 projects funded under Mashrouak, exceeding EGP 33bn in May: Minister
Minister of Local Development Manal Awad has reviewed a progress report on the National Project for Community, Human, and Local Development—known as Mashrouak—from its inception in 2015 through to the…
Journey through time: Discover India’s soul at National Museum in New Delhi
New Delhi – Imagine stepping through a portal that whisks you back thousands of years, then gently brings you forward through epochs of empires, artistry, and everyday life. That’s exactly…
Gaza ceasefire hopes rise amid intensifying Israeli strikes, mounting death toll
On the 638th day of the war in Gaza, Israeli air and ground operations continued across the besieged enclave, killing dozens and injuring hundreds, even as fresh signs emerged of…
Industrial Development Bank posts EGP 1.7bn in pre-provision profits for 2024
The Ordinary and Extraordinary General Assemblies of the Industrial Development Bank (IDB) have approved the bank’s standalone and consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2024, along…
