CIT showcases its solutions at 2nd International Manufacturing Convention & Exhibition
The Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications (CIT) participated in the second edition of the Annual International Manufacturing Convention and Exhibition (IMCE), which was held under the patronage of President…
Bupa Global expands services in Egypt to meet growing demand for preventive healthcare
Bupa Global, a leading international private medical insurance provider, has announced an expanded range of services and products in Egypt through Bupa Egypt Insurance. This move marks a significant step…
Tax amendments increase cigarette prices by 12% annually
The House of Representatives passed amendments to the value-added tax on cigarettes Sunday, resulting in an increase of at least 12% in the official prices of cigarettes. The amendments expanded…
Tax-free car import initiative for Egyptian expats extended for another 3 months: Immigration Ministry
The Ministry of Immigration announced on Monday that the tax-free car import initiative for Egyptian expats has been extended for another 3 months, following the approval of President Abdel Fattah…
Egypt’s foreign trade reaches $85.662bn in 9M 2023: CBE
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) reported that the total volume of foreign trade between Egypt and other countries from July 2022 to March 2023 was about $85.662bn, consisting of…
COP28 Presidency, IRENA, GRA call for tripling renewable power by 2030 to keep 1.5 °C within reach
The COP28 Presidency, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) launched a joint report on Monday, titled "Tripling Renewable Power and Doubling Energy Efficiency by…
European Commission Director-General for Environment visits Cairo
The Director-General for the Environment of the European Commission, Florika Fink-Hooijer, is visiting Cairo from 29 to 31 October 2023 to strengthen European Union–Egypt cooperation on environmental issues. During her…
How Middle East conflict could affect global commodity markets
Impact limited so far but energy-market turmoil could intensify food insecurity
Egypt discusses water cooperation with EU, Africa during CWW
Hani Sweilam, Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Monday met with Marie Mathieu, the Advisor to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). They discussed the cooperation between the ministry…
Egypt’s President meets with government officials to discuss efforts to protect agricultural land
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Interior Minister Mahmoud Tawfik, Agriculture and Land Reclamation Minister Elsayed El-Kosair, and Local Development Minister General Hisham Amna, as…