Al-Mashat, Šuica discuss Egypt-EU economic ties
Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, has met with Dubravka Šuica, the EU Commissioner for Mediterranean Affairs, to discuss future economic relations between Egypt and…
Cairo hosts Arab summit on Gaza reconstruction
Egypt will host an extraordinary Arab summit in Cairo on Tuesday to discuss developments in the Gaza Strip, with a focus on reconstruction and the establishment of an independent Palestinian…
Egypt, EU sgn €90m funding deal for food security
Egypt and the European Commission have signed a €90m concessional funding agreement to strengthen their strategic partnership in the field of food security. The agreement, signed by the Minister of…
Egypt discusses measures to curb smuggling, protect local manufacturers
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting Monday to address efforts to combat smuggling and the influx of illicit goods flooding Egyptian markets. The meeting aimed to review ongoing…
Egypt’s banking sector sees $37.8bn surge in net foreign assets over one year
Egypt’s banking sector, encompassing both the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and commercial banks, has experienced a dramatic recovery in net foreign assets (NFA) over the past year. The sector’s…
Egyptian medical convoy provides dental care for 154 Palestinian patients in North Sinai
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced that a specialized medical convoy continues to operate across Sheikh Zuweid Central Hospital, Arish General Hospital, and Bir al-Abd Model Hospital, offering essential…
CI Capital and Compass Launch C3 Focusing on EGX-Listed Equities
CI Capital Holding (CICH.CA), the leading diversified financial services group and Compass Capital for Financial Investments S.A.E., Egypt’s leading alternative investment manager, announced today the launch of Egypt’s first onshore…
Gazans suffer heightened anxiety as ceasefire talks stall during Ramadan
Xinhua —Amid widespread devastation and family losses, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip welcomed this year's holy month of Ramadan with heavy hearts and weary bodies, following 15 months of Israeli…
‘America First’ policies threaten US-Africa ties under Trump: African Narratives
A new research paper by the African Narratives think tank suggests that US-Africa relations could significantly cool during Donald Trump’s second term as president, contrasting sharply with the approach taken…
Islamic banking in Egypt increases to EGP 1.14trn in 2024
The Islamic banking sector in Egypt reached EGP 1.14trn in 2024, representing approximately 5% of the total banking market, according to Mohamed El-Beltagy, Chairperson of the Egyptian Islamic Finance Association…
