Israeli delegation arrives in Doha for Gaza ceasefire talks
An Israeli delegation arrived in Doha on Wednesday to negotiate a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, according to Israeli media reports. Abdel Rahman Shadid, a senior Hamas leader, confirmed that a…
Egypt’s FY 2023/24 development plan hits 98.5% implementation rate
Egypt's Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat has reviewed the implementation of the fiscal year (FY) 2023/24 economic and social development plan with the Economic Committee…
Opinion | Ukraine at a Crossroad: Zelensky’s High-Stakes Appeal to Europe
As the war drags on, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appears increasingly adrift, clinging unquestioningly to directives from European leaders. With Donald Trump’s return to the White House signaling a shift…
Ramadan Drama: Battle between Nostalgia, Innovation—Why Does Golden Generation Still Captivate Viewers?
Every Ramadan, audiences flock to their television screens in search of compelling dramas that resonate with human emotions and profound storytelling. Despite the surge of new productions with high ratings…
IMF approves $2.5bn for Egypt, including $1.3bn for climate resilience
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $2.5bn financing package for Egypt, with approximately half to be disbursed immediately, according to statements from the IMF and the Egyptian Ministries…
Private sector now 63% of Egyptian investment, Al-Mashat says
Private sector investment now accounts for 63% of total investment in Egypt, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat has said. Al-Mashat made the announcement during a…
Al-Sisi reviews preparations for Grand Egyptian Museum opening ceremony
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has reviewed preparations for the Grand Egyptian Museum's (GEM) opening ceremony, scheduled for July 2025. Al-Sisi met on Wednesday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister…
Mountain View targets EGP 150bn in sales in 2025
Mountain View for Development and Real Estate Investment has set an ambitious target of EGP 150bn in sales for 2025 while planning EGP 50bn in investments, including EGP 18bn allocated…
Egypt’s engineering industries exports surge 42% in January 2025
The Engineering Export Council of Egypt (EECE), led by Sherif El-Sayyad, announced that engineering exports increased by 42% in January 2025, reaching $526.2m compared to $371.4m in January 2024. El-Sayyad…
Renewable energy dominates Egypt’s new investment strategy
Egypt is prioritising renewable energy in its new investment plan to become a regional energy hub, officials announced after a meeting between Planning Minister Rania al-Mashat and Electricity Minister Mahmoud…