Interbank EGP transactions via RTGS near EGP 69trn in Q1 2025: CBE
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that the total value of interbank payments in local currency processed through the Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system reached EGP 68.991trn during the…
Egyptian banks offer fee-waived, no-minimum accounts through April for financial inclusion drive
In celebration of Arab Financial Inclusion Day, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced a nationwide initiative enabling citizens to open bank accounts free of charge and with no…
CAPHRA Calls for Independent Review of WHO’s Role in Shaping Public Health Policy
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) has called for an independent review of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) role in shaping global public health policy, citing concerns…
Private Sector’s Strategic Role in Egypt’s Economic Future Takes Spotlight at Narrative Summit 2025
Under the auspices of the Ministries of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, Investment, and Youth and Sports, the Narrative Summit 2025 commenced at Somabay with a strong emphasis on…
Egypt’s Investment Minister discusses cooperation with leading French companies
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib reaffirmed the strong and steadily growing economic relationship between Egypt and France, emphasizing that bilateral ties have deepened in recent years thanks…
Communications Minister considers new French investments with MEDEF delegation
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat held talks with a high-level delegation from the French Employers' Association (MEDEF International), led by Wouter Van Wersch, Executive Vice President of…
29 French companies explore industrial, transport investment opportunities in Egypt
Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, met with representatives of 29 leading French companies and institutions to explore new investment opportunities in…
Egypt, Sweden explore enhanced cooperation on green transition, climate action
Egypt’s Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, met with Swedish Ambassador to Cairo, Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt, to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral cooperation on green transition efforts and climate change mitigation. The…
Egypt’s Al-Mashat urges Arab economic integration at Kuwait financial meetings
Egypt's Minister of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, called for stronger Arab economic integration to address global challenges at the annual meetings of Arab financial institutions…
Egypt hands over Khartoum Process chairmanship to France at Cairo ministerial meeting
Egypt concluded the second ministerial meeting of the Khartoum Process on April 9, 2025, adopting the “Cairo Ministerial Declaration” and the “Cairo Action Plan,” a strategic document outlining the framework…