Egypt moves ahead with specialised schools for water sector technicians
Egypt is moving forward with plans to establish specialised Water Technology Schools aimed at training technical professionals for the country’s water resources and irrigation sector, Water Resources Minister Hani Sewilam…
The Egyptian pound regains the initiative
Just a few weeks ago, most economic analyses were focused on the ability of the Egyptian pound to withstand a wave of external and domestic pressures that began with escalating…
United Bank launches green financing product for medical equipment SMEs
The United Bank has launched a Green Financing Product for Medical Equipment targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), marking the culmination of a strategic partnership with the German Agency for…
Suez Canal Bank explores integrated digital banking, investment services with Thunder, Visa
Suez Canal Bank is exploring opportunities to develop a more integrated digital banking and investment experience in collaboration with Thunder, Egypt’s leading digital investment platform, Visa, a global leader in…
Annual urban inflation eases to 14.6% in May as non-food price pressures moderate: CBE
Annual urban headline inflation edged down to 14.6% in May 2026 from 14.9% in April, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The slight moderation was primarily driven by…
Egypt’s Rania Al-Mashat takes oath of office as UNESCWA Executive Secretary
Rania Al-Mashat has taken the oath of office as United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). Al-Mashat assumed her…
Housing Minister reviews progress on draft law for Egyptian Real Estate Developers Federation
Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Randa El-Menshawy has reviewed the latest developments regarding the draft law establishing the Federation of Real Estate Developers, as part of the ministry’s…
Egypt, Kenya discuss boosting African vaccine, drug manufacturing
Egypt and Kenya discussed expanding cooperation in healthcare and strengthening pharmaceutical security across Africa, focusing on local manufacturing of medicines and vaccines, reducing reliance on imports, and increasing the exchange…
Egypt launches Foreign Trade Information Portal to boost exports, global market access
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the launch of Egypt’s new Foreign Trade Information Portal, developed by the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) in cooperation with the Ministry of…
Egypt, EU strengthen renewable energy partnership with €690m grid upgrade package
The European Union and Egypt have taken a major step towards deepening their strategic partnership in renewable energy through a financing package worth up to €690m aimed at modernising and…