Indonesian transit fee proposal and US threats against Iranian oil ships heighten alarm over Strait of Malacca
Concerns over the vulnerability of the Strait of Malacca have escalated after Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa briefly proposed imposing transit fees mirroring Iranian actions in the Strait of…
Pentagon to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany over Iran war dispute
The United States will withdraw 5,000 military personnel from Germany within six to 12 months following a dispute over Washington's strategy in the Iran war, a decision that has prompted…
The Facility Investing for Employment launches a New Call for Proposals in Egypt
©️ KfW Bildarchiv / photothek.net The Facility Investing for Employment has launched a competition round in Egypt. Companies as well as public and non-profit organisations can apply for co-financing grants.…
Defence Minister oversees ‘Badr 2026’ live-fire drill
Egypt’s Defence Minister Ashraf Salem Zaher oversaw the main phase of the “Badr 2026” tactical military exercise, conducted by a unit of the Third Field Army with live ammunition, as…
Al-Sisi pushes broader educational partnership with Hiroshima University
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi discussed expanding cooperation in education and technology with Hiroshima University President Mitsuo Ochi, underscoring the growing educational partnership between Egypt and Japan. According to the…
Iran warns of ‘unprecedented’ response as US escalates pressure in Strait of Hormuz
Iran and the United States sharply escalated rhetoric over the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, with Tehran warning of an “unprecedented practical military response” if Washington maintains its naval blockade…
Catalyst Partners Middle East moves ahead with plan to acquire controlling stake in EIH Consulting
Catalyst Partners Middle East (CPME), Egypt’s first special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), has announced that its board has granted in-principle approval to proceed with the acquisition of a controlling stake,…
GE Vernova wins order for power plant upgrades, long-term services in Egypt
GE Vernova announced on Wednesday that it has secured an order from Middle Delta Electricity Production Company (MDEPC), an affiliate of Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC), to carry out upgrade…
Contact Financial Holding appoints Manal Abdel Razek as chairperson
Contact Financial Holding announced on Wednesday the appointment of Manal Abdel Razek as Chairperson of its Board of Directors, effective 28 April, succeeding Hazem Moussa. Abdel Razek brings more than…
Egypt eyes broader partnership with IsDB: Planning Minister
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development and Egypt’s Governor at the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB), held talks with Nour El-Din Mabrouk, Director of the Bank’s Regional Hub…