Women’s health initiative records more than 71 million visits since 2019
Egypt's presidential women's health initiative has recorded more than 71.3 million visits for screening, follow-up care, and health awareness services since its launch in July 2019, the Ministry of Health…
Egypt steps up drive to attract Indian industrial investment, expand manufacturing partnerships
Egypt is stepping up efforts to attract new Indian industrial investments and expand the presence of Indian companies in its manufacturing sector, with a focus on technology transfer, increasing local…
Egypt offers 99 investment opportunities to local firms, receives 204 foreign applications
Egypt's Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities is continuing to offer a wide range of investment opportunities in new cities through the New Urban Communities Authority's (NUCA) digital platforms…
Egypt intensifies campaign to remove Nile encroachments under national river management project
Egypt has intensified efforts to remove illegal encroachments along the Nile as part of a national project aimed at protecting the river's hydraulic capacity, strengthening state control over the waterway…
FRA begins live testing of first two fintech regulatory sandbox projects
Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, has approved the launch of live testing for the first two projects under its fintech regulatory sandbox, FRA-Sandbox, marking a significant…
MIDBANK launches three-year savings certificate with returns of up to 19.65%
MIDBANK has launched the "MID Plus" savings certificate, offering individuals a secure investment option with a variable annual return of up to 19.65% paid monthly or up to 19.5% paid…
Egypt’s banking sector records EGP 15.26trn in domestic liquidity during H1 2026
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that domestic liquidity in Egypt's banking sector stood at EGP 15.261trn in June 2026, down from EGP 15.330trn in May. Data released by…
CBE instructs banks to complete company data for National Financial Inclusion Database
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has instructed banks operating in the local market to complete the core data of all companies they deal with—whether borrowers or non-borrowers—using commercial registry…
Egypt’s financial inclusion rate reaches 79%, with 56.4 million citizens holding active transaction accounts: CBE
Egypt's financial inclusion rate continued to rise, reaching 79% in June 2026, with 56.4 million citizens owning active accounts that enable them to perform financial transactions, out of a total…
Colombia shifts right as de la Espriella assumes presidency with hardline security and economic pledges
New right-wing Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn into office on Friday, vowing in his inaugural address to launch a fierce crackdown on drug trafficking, end peace talks with armed…