Egypt tops global shisha tobacco ‘maassel’ exports in 2024
Egypt has retained its position as the world’s largest exporter of shisha tobacco (maassel) in 2024, capturing 32% of global exports with a total value of $127.4m and an export…
Local development minister explores digital transformation of Egyptian cities with Esri
Local Development Minister Manal Awad met with Richard Budden, Director of Local Governments and Smart Cities at global GIS leader Esri, to discuss strengthening the digital capabilities of Egyptian cities…
New massacre of aid seekers in Gaza amid escalation, worsening starvation crisis
Eighty-four Palestinians, including 73 people waiting for humanitarian aid, were killed and dozens injured on Sunday after Israeli forces targeted civilians northwest of Gaza City. The attack marked the 653rd…
SCO partnership supports Egypt’s modernization, regional stability: Chinese ambassador
The Chinese Embassy in Cairo hosted a seminar on Sunday under the theme “Development and Impact of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO): Upholding the Spirit of Shanghai Cooperation and Advancing…
Al-Sisi meets US CENTCOM chief to discuss military ties, Gaza ceasefire
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Sunday in Cairo with Michael Kurilla, commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), for discussions on military cooperation and regional developments, according…
Egypt, Germany discuss strengthening cooperation and the Gaza crisis
Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly met on Sunday with Germany's new Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Reem Alabali-Radovan, to discuss deepening their bilateral partnership, with a focus on…
Lime Consumer Finance enters Egypt’s fintech market with education-focused app
Lime Consumer Finance, Egypt’s largest dedicated platform for education financing and a wholly owned subsidiary of First Abu Dhabi Bank Group in the UAE, has officially launched into Egypt’s fintech…
PM reviews MSMEDA strategy and performance, urges broader support for entrepreneurs, exporters
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting on Sunday at the government headquarters in New Alamein City to follow up on key files and activities of the Micro, Small and…
Egypt targets self-sufficiency in porcelain products with private sector support
Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel Al-Wazir conducted an inspection tour of three specialized factories in the food, building materials, and metal industries…
Egypt to prepare investment package for U.S. companies, says PM
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has directed his government to prepare a package of investment opportunities to be presented to U.S. companies, as part of efforts to strengthen economic cooperation…