Minister of Planning, Ayady explore measures to boost Egypt’s start-up ecosystem
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Osama Saleh, Chairperson of Ayady for Investment and Development, affiliated with the National Investment Bank (NIB), to explore ways to…
Al-Sisi, Japan PM reaffirm strategic partnership, regional coordination
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed their commitment to expanding strategic ties and strengthening economic, educational, and political cooperation, Egypt’s presidency announced on Tuesday. In…
Egypt, Türkiye deepen mining, energy cooperation to attract investment, advance regional integration
Cairo / Istanbul - Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, held a series of high-level meetings with Turkish officials and leading mining and energy companies to expand…
Vantage Capital invests $45m in MIDO, a leading Egypt-based speciality paints coatings manufacturer
Vantage Capital, Africa's largest mezzanine debt fund manager, has provided $45m of mezzanine debt funding to the International Group for Modern Coatings (“MIDO”), a leading Egyptian manufacturer of speciality paints…
Finance Ministry steps up investor outreach to showcase Egypt’s economic vision
The Ministry of Finance is intensifying engagement with international investors to present Egypt’s vision for navigating current economic challenges and sustaining growth. Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, emphasized that the…
Al-Sisi, Russian aide Patrushev discuss Suez Canal industrial zone, El Dabaa nuclear plant in Cairo
Egypt and Russia are advancing cooperation on maritime navigation and major joint infrastructure ventures, including the El Dabaa nuclear power plant and a Suez Canal industrial zone, officials announced following…
Al-Sisi urges intensified diplomacy to contain regional escalation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has called for stepped-up diplomatic engagement with friendly nations to address regional crises through negotiation and peaceful means, amid mounting tensions. In a statement, the…
Tehran moves to tighten control over Hormuz as US-Iran talks falter
Tensions surrounding the future of the Strait of Hormuz have escalated after Iranian officials unveiled new legislative and military steps aimed at consolidating control over the vital shipping route, while…
Egypt, Kenya deepen health, pharmaceutical cooperation to strengthen African health security
Egypt and Kenya have explored ways to expand cooperation in healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry, as Egyptian Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar took part in the Global Health Summit Nairobi. According…
Opella appoints Murali Rao as AMET Brand and Innovation Head
Healthcare company Opella has appointed Murali Rao as its Brand and Innovation Head for the Africa, Middle East and Turkey (AMET) zone, mandating him to steer the firm's brand portfolio…