Pakistan marks 85th National Day with Cairo reception
The Pakistani embassy in Cairo hosted a reception on April 8, 2025, to commemorate Pakistan's 85th National Day. Egypt's Minister of Public Business Sector, Engineer Mohamed Shimi, served as chief…
Bahr Al-Baqar: When Israel Massacred Egyptian Children
On the morning of Wednesday, April 8, 1970, inside a modest, two-room schoolhouse in the village of Al-Salhiya, Sharqia Governorate, children in Egypt were embarking on another day of lessons.…
CBE governor meets AFI chief to discuss financial inclusion progress
Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), met with Alfred Hannig, Chief Executive Officer of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI), on 7 April, in the presence…
Israeli assault on Gaza intensifies amid deepening humanitarian crisis
The Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip has escalated at an alarming pace, entering its seventh month with a significant surge in civilian casualties and injuries. The ongoing blockade continues…
Opinion | Hello from Berlin!
I am writing this article from the German capital, Berlin, specifically at the iconic Television Tower in Alexanderplatz. It is likely that this article will be part of my upcoming…
Opinion | America’s Retreat: Can China and Russia Seize Global Leadership?
Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 and his renewed commitment to "America First" policies, his most controversial decision has been the sweeping tariffs, sparking a new…
Opinion | Egypt Unyielding: Defying Pressure and Defining Destiny
For millennia, Egypt has been a cornerstone of both regional and global affairs, with its influence remaining steadfast and undeniable. Today, as geopolitical tensions flare and shifting alliances reshape the…
No intervention in foreign exchange market; it operates freely: CBE’s Deputy Governor
Rami Aboul Naga, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), confirmed that the bank is not intervening in the foreign exchange market, stating that there is currently no…
Mashroo3k injects EGP 32.1bn to fund over 213k projects since launch
Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development, announced that the national initiative for community, human, and local development—Mashroo3k (Your Project)—has financed 213,313 projects with total investments reaching EGP 32.1bn since its…
Al Ahly Pharos advises on EGP 881.5m bond issuance for Ahli Securitization
Al Ahly Pharos Investment Banking, the investment arm of the National Bank of Egypt, has successfully concluded its advisory role in the first securitization issuance under the sixth bond programme…