Iran climbs to 4th spot in Intangible Cultural Heritage rankings
Iran has risen to fourth place in the global ranking of Intangible Cultural Heritage, marking its highest position to date, according to Ali Darabi, the country's Deputy Minister of Cultural…
New non-invasive blood sugar test developed in China
Researchers in Shanghai have developed a non-invasive method for monitoring blood glucose levels that does not require puncturing the skin. The new method allows individuals to measure their blood sugar…
Iran to unveil anti-cancer vaccine in summer 2025
Iran plans to unveil a new anti-cancer vaccine in the summer of 2025, according to the institute established under the supervision of the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.…
Dubai parks, recreation areas draw Over 31 million visitors in 2024
Dubai's urban parks and recreation areas welcomed more than 31 million visitors in 2024, a seven per cent increase compared to the previous year, according to the emirate's municipality. Emirates…
Trump says Ukraine war a ‘disaster,’ hints at Saudi meeting with Putin
US President Donald Trump has called the war in Ukraine "a disaster" and hinted at a potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia in the not-too-distant future.…
Al Ahly Sabbour to invest EGP 10bn in 2025
Al Ahly Sabbour Developments has reported a strong performance in 2024, surpassing its annual sales target by achieving EGP 32.5bn compared to the projected EGP 30bn. The company also delivered…
New guide to help investors understand rights, tax obligations: ETA
Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), reaffirmed the Ministry of Finance and ETA’s commitment to strengthening communication with tax professionals, economic associations, and the business community.…
CIB signs EGP 1.8bn financing agreement with CRC for Solana project in New Zayed
Commercial International Bank (CIB), Egypt’s leading private-sector bank, has signed a financing agreement with Construction and Reconstruction Engineering Co. (CRC), a Class A certified general contractor affiliated with Dorra Group,…
Gold declines as high interest rates dampen appeal
Global gold prices fell for the second consecutive day after reaching a record high, pressured by rising US Treasury yields and Federal Reserve Chairperson Jerome Powell’s hawkish stance on interest…
Egypt’s Finance Minister calls for fairer global policies to support emerging economies
Ahmed Kouchouk, Egypt’s Minister of Finance, has urged international financial institutions to adopt more balanced and supportive policies for emerging economies. He emphasized the need for expanded multilateral financing tools…
