Egypt targets 45% clean energy by 2028
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has reviewed plans to accelerate renewable energy development as the country works toward raising clean energy’s share of its power mix to 45% by 2028, the…
Cairo to host 2027 World Junior Artistic Gymnastics Championships
Egypt will host the 2027 World Junior Artistic Gymnastics Championships for men and women in Cairo after an official contract was signed in Sharm El-Sheikh, attended by Minister of Youth…
Cairo Airport rolls out comprehensive digital app as passenger traffic jumps 37% to 31m
Cairo International Airport passenger traffic rose 37% to 31m in 2025 as the facility prepares to launch a comprehensive new mobile application for travellers by the end of May, the…
Egypt, Japan coordinate ahead of 2026 UN Water Conference
Egypt and Japan have stepped up coordination on water and climate issues in preparation for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, including the third interactive dialogue, “Water and the Planet.”…
GlobalCorp secures Egypt’s largest mortgage securitization at EGP 3.31bn
Ollin Mortgage Finance, a subsidiary of GlobalCorp, has finalized its second mortgage securitization bond issuance worth EGP 3.31bn, following approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA). The issuance was executed…
Egypt launches initiative to support cotton-based SMEs, strengthen production clusters
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has launched the “Egyptian Cotton Festival” initiative in cooperation with Cairo Governorate and in collaboration with the Egyptian Marketing Studies Foundation,…
Egypt, Rwanda explore joint water projects, capacity building
Egypt and Rwanda discussed expanding cooperation in water resources, including rainwater harvesting projects, groundwater exploration and technical capacity building, during the second meeting of the joint steering committee overseeing bilateral…
Egypt finalises preparations to host 2,000 athletes for African university games in August
Egypt has completed logistical preparations to host 2,000 athletes from 25 countries for the 12th Federation of Africa University Sports (FASU) Games this August, the Ministry of Higher Education and…
Egypt’s Abdelatty discusses $1bn World Bank development financing, IPO programme expansion
Egypt has welcomed the implementation of the second phase of a $1bn development policy financing programme with the World Bank and is looking forward to launching a third phase, Foreign…
Trump again signals military option against Iran amid Hormuz tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump again hinted at possible renewed military escalation against Iran as tensions rise in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing diplomatic contacts and efforts…