EU drafts plan to accelerate green transition in response to Iran war energy shock
European Union governments are planning to accelerate the bloc's transition to clean energy to counter fossil fuel price shocks triggered by the war in Iran, according to a draft agreement…
Spain hosts Global South leaders to forge broad alliance countering Trump policies
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed 15 bilateral agreements as Spain opened a summit of approximately 12 heads of state and government…
Israel launches first strikes on Lebanon since ceasefire to isolate 55 villages
The Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes and artillery bombardments on southern Lebanon on Saturday, marking its first such operations since a 10-day ceasefire took effect, citing the need…
Egypt’s TMG launches EGP 1.4trn ‘The Spine’ project to attract global firms
Egypt's Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG) has launched a new cognitive city project, "The Spine," with investments exceeding EGP 1.4trn, aimed at contributing 1% to the country's gross domestic product…
Taipei 360° MOBILITY trade show concludes, expects over $338m in business opportunities
Taipei – A four-day 360° MOBILITY exhibition in Taipei concluded on Friday with expectations of generating more than $338m in follow-on business opportunities following 815 one-on-one procurement meetings with international…
Egypt–Saudi partnership launches EGP 2bn entertainment investment platform in Egypt
PMaestro has announced a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Safari Group, the regional franchise rights holder of global brand Chuck E. Cheese, to establish a large-scale investment and operational platform…
Startup Sync facilitates Edafa Venture’s six-figure acquisition of Cyclex to boost Egypt’s circular economy
Startup Sync, the entrepreneurship platform active in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, has successfully facilitated the acquisition of Egyptian recycling startup Cyclex by Edafa Venture, a leading venture capital firm in…
IBF & COMPANY invests in Techno Metal to strengthen industrial portfolio
IBF & COMPANY, an investment and strategic advisory firm focused on growth-stage companies, has completed a strategic equity investment in Techno Metal, an Egyptian provider of industrial storage solutions and…
FRA chief pushes responsible pricing to boost SME financing confidence
Islam Azzam, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), convened an expanded meeting with representatives of companies financing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), reinforcing the authority’s commitment to open…
Hend Sabry: ‘Manna’a’ marks my first venture into popular drama; and my boldest role yet
Following the standout success of “Manna’a” during Ramadan 2026–where it topped viewership charts and ignited wide critical and social debate–Tunisian actress Hend Sabry returns to the spotlight in a candid…
