Romania backs African education with Bitdefender donation to Senghor University in Egypt
The Romanian government, through cybersecurity firm Bitdefender, has provided a financial contribution to fund computer equipment for Senghor University's newly inaugurated campus in Borg El Arab, Egypt, the Embassy of…
Al-Sisi, Macron reaffirm strategic partnership, support regional stability
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between Egypt and France while underscoring the importance of supporting stability and…
Egypt-France trade exchange edges up to $2.96bn in 2025: CAPMAS
The value of trade exchange between Egypt and France increased to $2.96bn in 2025, up from $2.94bn in 2024, reflecting annual growth of 1%, according to the Central Agency for…
Egyptian medical mission provides 645 healthcare services to Hajj pilgrims
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced that the Egyptian medical mission accompanying this year’s Hajj pilgrimage had provided 645 healthcare services to Egyptian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia since their…
US diverts 58 ships in ongoing Iran naval blockade as Trump threatens violent escalation
The United States Central Command stated on Saturday that its naval blockade on Iran continues in full, having diverted 58 commercial vessels and disabled four others since 13 April to…
Egypt’s environment ministry marks World Migratory Bird Day
Egypt has reaffirmed the importance of protecting migratory birds and preserving their natural migration routes as the country marked World Migratory Bird Day, according to a statement issued by the…
Egypt’s FRA, consumer finance firms expand unified database to combat cash monetisation
Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and representatives from 48 consumer finance companies have expanded a unified central database to combat widespread fraud and cash monetisation, aiming to proactively detect threats,…
Egyptian banking sector’s net foreign assets decline to $21.3bn in March 2026: CBE
The Egyptian banking sector’s net foreign assets (NFA) stood at $21.32bn, equivalent to EGP 1.164trn, in March 2026, down from $27.385bn, or EGP 1.313trn, recorded in February, according to a…
IDA, FEI review financing initiatives to support industrial sector growth
The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) and the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) have reviewed the implementation status of several state-backed financing initiatives aimed at supporting industrial expansion and addressing challenges…
Egypt reviews progress on 1,500 MW renewable energy projects with UAE’s AMEA Power
Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, held talks with a delegation from UAE-based AMEA Power, a subsidiary of the Al Nowais Group headed by Sheikh Hussein Al…