Israeli escalation in Lebanon threatens ceasefire as international pressure grows for renewed talks
Tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border escalated sharply on Tuesday as Israeli military operations continued in southern Lebanon and both Israel and Hezbollah exchanged threats, prompting intensified international diplomatic efforts to…
Planning Ministry unveils FY 2026/27 development plan targeting EGP 3.7trn in investments
The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development has unveiled the key features of Egypt’s Economic and Social Development Plan for fiscal year (FY) 2026/27, as well as the medium-term development…
Egypt studies sustainable development plan for Blue Hole diving site in South Sinai
Egypt is studying a comprehensive plan to develop the Blue Hole diving site within the Abu Galum Protected Area in South Sinai while safeguarding its fragile marine ecosystem, according to…
New customs facilitation measures to boost trade, investment, and logistics efficiency: Finance minister
Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, said a new package of customs facilitation measures marks a further step towards simplifying procedures for the business community and reducing administrative burdens on…
Egypt’s banking sector net foreign assets rise to $22.9bn in April 2026
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that net foreign assets (NFAs) in Egypt’s banking sector rose to approximately $22.903bn, equivalent to EGP 1.229trn, in April 2026, up from $21.320bn,…
Industry, supply ministers inaugurate Fi Africa, ProPak MENA 2026
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, and Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Sherif Farouk, inaugurated the 14th edition of Food Ingredients Africa (Fi Africa) and ProPak MENA 2026, the…
First phase of Africa assistive technology report launched as Egypt urges inclusive innovation at conference
Partnerships and innovation are fundamental pillars for building an Africa that is more inclusive of persons with disabilities, Eman Karim, General Supervisor of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities…
Alexandria reports 93% completion of ‘Decent Life’ rural projects and building reconciliation requests
Alexandria has completed 173 developmental projects under the "Decent Life" presidential initiative and processed 93.32% of building reconciliation requests, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed during a meeting on Tuesday.…
Egypt to launch ‘Greening Cairo’ to convert evacuated urban spaces as city restores historical centre
Egypt will adopt a "Greening Cairo" project aimed at converting evacuated urban spaces into green areas to increase the per capita share of green spaces, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced…
Opinion | Capital Authoritarianism in the United States: How Power Reshapes Modern Media
Stephen Colbert’s famous late-night show on CBS has officially come to an end. While CBS publicly framed the decision in terms of ratings and creative direction, the timing immediately ignited…
