HDB’s net profit rises 56% to EGP 17.2bn in 2025
Reaffirming its sustainable growth trajectory and strengthening its position within Egypt’s banking sector, the Housing and Development Bank (HDB) concluded 2025 with robust financial and operational results. The performance reflects…
Middle East Braces for Impact as US-Iran Diplomacy Hits Deadlock
When Omani mediators entered a secure room in Muscat earlier this month, they carried a single envelope containing a fresh proposal from Washington regarding Iran’s ballistic missile programme. Across the…
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee Backs “Greater Israel” Expansion to “Whole Middle East”
Sitting across from commentator Tucker Carlson, United States Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee was presented with a map defined not by the 1967 borders, but by the ancient boundaries of…
AAIB funds Upper Egypt’s 1st AI-powered integrated radiotherapy system
Arab African International Bank (AAIB) has signed an agreement with Siemens Healthineers to provide Assiut University Hospitals with Upper Egypt’s first integrated artificial intelligence-powered radiotherapy system, the bank announced on…
Opinion | Forecasting Uncertainty: Diplomacy, Deterrence, and the Limits of Political Prediction in the Iran–Israel Crisis
At the very least, if we analyze the situation without speculating about intentions or disregarding the overwhelming evidence before us, U.S. President Donald Trump appears determined to continue pursuing a…
Egypt, Canada deepen healthcare cooperation with focus on digital health, oncology
Ahmed Elsobky, Chairperson of the Egypt Healthcare Authority, met with Ulric Shannon, Ambassador of Canada to Egypt, to explore prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation across multiple healthcare sectors. The meeting…
Egypt showcases 15 garment companies at MAGIC Show in Las Vegas
Apparel Export Council of Egypt (AEC) is organising the participation of 15 Egyptian companies in the upcoming MAGIC Show in Las Vegas, as part of efforts to strengthen Egypt’s presence…
Pilot rollout of universal health insurance set for Minya to expand coverage
Egypt is preparing for the pilot implementation of its universal health insurance system in Minya as part of the second phase of the nationwide initiative aimed at broadening healthcare coverage…
BDS Hubs deliver over one million non-financial services under CBE’s NilePreneurs initiative
The Business Development Services (BDS) Hubs, operating under the Central Bank of Egypt’s NilePreneurs initiative, have delivered more than 1.16 million non-financial and advisory services to date. These services have…
FRA approves establishment, licensing of six companies under its supervision
The Committee for Establishing and Licensing Companies regulated by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and their branches has approved the incorporation and licensing of six entities to undertake activities falling…