Egypt’s foreign minister, US advisor coordinate on de-escalation in Sudan, Libya, and Horn of Africa
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the US President for Arab and African Affairs, discussed efforts to de-escalate ongoing crises in Sudan, Libya,…
CBE issues regulations governing eKYC services to support digital banking, financial inclusion
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has approved regulations governing the services of the Digital Financial Identity (DFI) Platform for identifying bank customers and electronically verifying their identities (eKYC), as…
Egypt’s investment risk rating falls to lowest level since 2014, finance minister says
International investors have lowered their assessment of investment risk in Egypt to its lowest level since 2014 in response to recent economic reforms, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said. Speaking…
Egypt forges strategic partnerships with global port operators, shipping lines: Transport minister
Transport Minister Kamel Al-Wazir said Egypt has successfully forged strategic partnerships with major global port operators, shipping lines and international operators, strengthening the ability of Egyptian ports to attract transshipment…
Iranian president defends US pact to save economy as mutual threats loom
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended a new memorandum of understanding with the United States as the "best way" for the country to overcome a state of "no war, no…
Zinox El Zenouki to begin production at new factory in mid-October
Zinox El Zenouki and Master El Zenouki, manufacturers of household cookware, are expanding their domestic customer base while preparing to begin production at a new factory in mid-October, according to…
Egypt strengthens position as regional investment, digital services hub
Egypt is strengthening its position as a regional investment and business hub as Gulf companies and international investors increasingly look to the country as a long-term base for expansion, according…
Egypt’s Supply Ministry forms joint committee to review bakers’ demands within a month
Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk has directed the urgent formation of a joint committee to evaluate the demands of bakery owners and propose executive solutions, with a…
Egypt calls for sustainable epidemic financing, stronger African role in global health
Egypt has called for sustainable and predictable financing to strengthen Africa’s preparedness for epidemics, while urging the continent to play a greater role in shaping the future of the global…
Cairo Water Week receives 122 research abstracts ahead of October conference
Egypt is stepping up preparations for the ninth Cairo Water Week, scheduled to take place from 25 to 29 October 2026 under the theme “Water as a Catalyst for Peace,…