Egypt launches anti-drug awareness campaign for drivers
Egypt's anti-drug body is continuing a nationwide awareness campaign in public transport hubs to raise awareness among drivers of the dangers of drug abuse, according to a statement from the…
Egypt, Mexico discuss environmental cooperation, combating desertification
Egypt’s Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, met with Mexican Ambassador to Cairo, Leonora Rueda Gutierrez, to explore opportunities for bilateral and multilateral cooperation on key environmental issues, including desertification, climate…
Gaza truce talks stall amid famine, mounting global pressure on Israel
The ongoing Israeli offensive against the besieged Gaza Strip has killed 57,882 Palestinians and injured 138,095 since 7 October 2023, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health, which reported that…
The Old Ministries District Is Cairo’s Next Big Bet – But Only If We Get the Vision Right
With state institutions relocating to the New Administrative Capital and the government signalling its intent to repurpose the old ministries district, Downtown Cairo is at a pivotal crossroads. The question…
Al-Sisi Joins African Summit to Boost Regional Integration
President Al-Sisi is expected to outline Egypt’s efforts to strengthen the effectiveness of these mechanisms, with a particular focus on linking peace and security initiatives to broader development goals aimed…
CBE governor signs MoU with People’s Bank of China to deepen financial cooperation
In a significant move to bolster banking and financial ties between Egypt and China, Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
Egypt, Sierra Leone discuss cooperation in civil aviation
Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh El-Hefny met with Alhaji Fanday Turay, Minister of Transport and Aviation of the Republic of Sierra Leone, in line with directives from Egypt’s political leadership…
New expansion projects, public-private partnerships to modernize, localise industry: El-Shimy
Mohamed El-Shimy, Minister of Public Enterprises Sector, announced that the ministry is implementing a comprehensive plan to modernise and develop its affiliated companies through ambitious expansion projects. These initiatives aim…
Al-Wazir inaugurates glass factory, lays foundation stone for new appliance plant at Elaraby Group
Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel Al-Wazir conducted an extensive field tour that included inaugurating and inspecting several major industrial projects in Monufeya,…
Germany faces recruitment hurdles in push to rearm, eyes conscription
Germany is struggling to recruit enough soldiers for its planned rearmament in the face of growing Russian threats, a challenge complicated by a tight labour market and an aging population,…