Suez Canal Bank signs tripartite protocol with eHealth, eAswaaq to drive healthcare digitalisation
Suez Canal Bank has signed a tripartite cooperation protocol with eHealth and eAswaaq—both affiliates of eFinance Investment Group—with the aim of supporting and developing Egypt’s healthcare sector by providing integrated…
Ahmed Fouad appointed head of SME Committee at FEB
The Federation of Egyptian Banks (FEB), chaired by Mohamed El-Etreby, has approved the appointment of Ahmed Fouad as head of its SME Committee, in a move aimed at enhancing the…
CBE explains March 2026 inflation uptick amid rising food, service costs
Annual urban headline inflation accelerated to 15.2% in March 2026, up from 13.4% in February, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The increase was driven by rising food…
US officials hold rare talks in Havana demanding sweeping reforms as Trump threatens intervention
United States and Cuban officials have held an exceptional diplomatic meeting in Havana, where an American delegation demanded significant changes to the island's economy and system of government, warning that…
EU drafts plan to accelerate green transition in response to Iran war energy shock
European Union governments are planning to accelerate the bloc's transition to clean energy to counter fossil fuel price shocks triggered by the war in Iran, according to a draft agreement…
Spain hosts Global South leaders to forge broad alliance countering Trump policies
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed 15 bilateral agreements as Spain opened a summit of approximately 12 heads of state and government…
Israel launches first strikes on Lebanon since ceasefire to isolate 55 villages
The Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes and artillery bombardments on southern Lebanon on Saturday, marking its first such operations since a 10-day ceasefire took effect, citing the need…
Egypt’s TMG launches EGP 1.4trn ‘The Spine’ project to attract global firms
Egypt's Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG) has launched a new cognitive city project, "The Spine," with investments exceeding EGP 1.4trn, aimed at contributing 1% to the country's gross domestic product…
Taipei 360° MOBILITY trade show concludes, expects over $338m in business opportunities
Taipei – A four-day 360° MOBILITY exhibition in Taipei concluded on Friday with expectations of generating more than $338m in follow-on business opportunities following 815 one-on-one procurement meetings with international…
Egypt–Saudi partnership launches EGP 2bn entertainment investment platform in Egypt
PMaestro has announced a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Safari Group, the regional franchise rights holder of global brand Chuck E. Cheese, to establish a large-scale investment and operational platform…