ICCD launches ‘Best Entrepreneurship Models in Africa’ initiative to empower innovation, trade
The Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD), an international organisation affiliated with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the largest representative body of the private sector across the…
Egypt, World Bank explore deeper cooperation on water management, sustainability
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sweilem, met on Monday with Abdelaziz El-Mulla, Egypt’s Executive Director at the World Bank Group, to discuss ongoing collaboration and explore new…
Mountain View enters Egypt’s booming tourism sector with launch of hospitality arm
Mountain View has officially launched its dedicated hospitality division, Mountain View Hospitality, marking a strategic expansion into Egypt’s rapidly growing tourism industry. The new entity is set to manage and…
NBE partners with AgroFood to finance farmers, agricultural SMEs
The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) has signed a cooperation protocol with AgroFood—a company specialized in cotton trade and seed production—to finance farmers and small to medium-sized agricultural enterprises through…
Egypt to begin second phase of universal health insurance in Minya
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Sunday directed officials to immediately begin implementing the second phase of the country's universal health insurance system, starting with the governorate of Minya in…
Madrid trade talks focus on TikTok as US and China seek agreement
The United States is getting closer to reaching an agreement with China regarding the social media app TikTok, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday as trade talks with…
Power of Proximity: How Egyptian University Students Fall in Love with Their Schools Via Social Media Influencers
In Egypt's increasingly competitive private higher education sector, universities are turning to an unexpected source to build emotional connections with prospective students: social media influencers. A new Master's research paper…
Egypt’s MSMEDA provided EGP 57.9bn in financing over 11 years
Egypt's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA) has provided EGP 57.9bn ($1.2bn) in financing for projects over the past 11 years, creating approximately 3.4 million jobs across all…
CBE hosts inaugural meeting of African Financial Stability Report Working Group
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has hosted the first official meeting of the African Financial Stability Report Working Group, operating under the African Financial Stability Board (AFSB). Chaired by…
CBE net foreign assets climb to $10.6bn in August 2025
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that its net foreign assets (NFAs) rose to approximately $10.629bn (EGP 517.255bn) in August 2025, up from $10.491bn (EGP 511.211bn) in July. Net…
