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Egypt’s growing appeal as a base for international professionals — across energy, development finance, diplomacy, NGO work, and the expanding technology sector in Cairo’s New Administrative Capital — has…
Read the full brief →In a first-of-its-kind collaboration in Egypt, Beltone Mortgage Finance, Property Finder, Coldwell Banker Egypt, and Al Ahly Sabbour have joined forces to introduce an integrated “Open House” concept.…
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Alameda Healthcare Group has concluded the second edition of its annual conference, held under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Health and Population, on October 14 and 15, 2026, at Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile. More than 150 scientific sessions and broad participation from government, medical and academic leaders underscore the…
Dalia Khorshid, group chief executive and managing director of Beltone Holding, has been featured on Forbes Middle East’s “Sustainability Leaders 2026” list for the third consecutive year, ranking third in the financial services category. Khorshid is one of 14 Egyptian leaders on this year’s list, which recognises 145 executives from across the region in…
Popcorn AI Studio, the Dubai-based artificial intelligence platform transforming how films and video content are created, has announced $1 million in pre-seed funding, a significant milestone in its mission to reshape creative production. The funding was led by Emirati serial entrepreneur and investor Mohammed Bin Bouta Alharsoosi. The AI-powered creative…
Six Saudi citizens were injured and property was damaged after a projectile struck a residential area in the southern city of Najran on Sunday, the Saudi Civil Defence said. The Civil Defence in Najran responded to the incident after a projectile launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia hit a residential site, its official spokesperson said, according […] The…
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, held a phone call with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Sunday to discuss ongoing regional developments and the importance of de-escalation. In a post on X, Abdelatty said he had spoken by phone with the Saudi foreign minister about…
The Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, has announced that Egypt will launch the first phase of an advanced offshore seismic survey within two weeks, covering approximately 18,000 square kilometres of Egyptian waters in the Eastern Mediterranean. The project will use Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) technology to improve geological imaging,…
Sarah Saad Al Azhar has called for the urgent formation of a mediation committee of respected figures from Arab and Islamic countries to help end wars and conflicts in the region. In a statement issued on Sunday, Al Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed el Tayyeb urged Arab and Muslim nations to stop fighting immediately and resolve […] The post Al Azhar urges mediation…
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday expressed the public’s “anger” and “shame” over nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools that have resulted in at least 1,800 arrests. Speaking in an address to the nation, Macron said: “Those who looted will have to pay back for the damage, and those who […] The post Macron…
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Leo pledged on Sunday to slowly resume his usual activities as the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics as he greeted crowds in St. Peter’s Square during his first public event since undergoing surgery for lung cancer five days ago. The 71-year-old pontiff had an operation on Tuesday to […] The post Pope pledges…
LONDON — Noni Madueke’s late goal sealed Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday as the champions survived a scrappy display to close the gap on English Premier League leaders Manchester City. Mikel Arteta’s side were well below their best at the City Ground and did not register a shot on target until Madueke […] The post EPL: Arsenal edge past…
The Minister of Civil Aviation, Sameh El-Hefny, has met the Ambassador of Slovenia to Cairo, Sašo Podlesnik, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral co-operation in civil aviation, strengthen air connectivity and unlock new opportunities for tourism and economic growth between the two countries. The meeting, held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Civil…
LONDON — Manchester United ended a turbulent week with a frustrating 1-1 draw at Leeds on Sunday that does little to ease the pressure on beleaguered manager Michael Carrick. The Red Devils travelled to the home of their bitter rivals desperate to find a spark after just two wins in nine games in all competitions […] The post EPL: Leeds rally to deny Man…
The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) has been named the safest bank in Egypt for 2026 by US-based Global Finance magazine, maintaining the position for the sixth consecutive year in an annual assessment of financial institutions across 114 countries and territories. The recognition is part of Global Finance’s 35th annual ranking of the world’s […]
Egypt has launched an investment zone for Qatar’s Alam Al Roum project in North Coast, in a move aimed at attracting domestic and foreign investment, expanding economic activity and accelerating the development of one of the country’s major coastal destinations. The launch was attended by Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, and Randa […]
Egypt’s cultural legacy spans millennia, but the challenges facing its monuments are firmly of the present: climate change, natural disasters, conflict and the illicit trade in antiquities. The country is looking to deepen its international partnerships to confront those threats, joining the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia (ACHA) as a partner…
Egyptian farmed fish and crustaceans will be eligible for export to all 27 European Union (EU) member states starting 4 November, following Brussels approval of the country’s aquaculture monitoring plan, opening a lucrative market to Africa’s largest fish-farming nation, on 14 October by adopting Implementing Regulation 2026/2228. The approval comes as…
Egypt is planning to begin the first phase of an advanced offshore seismic survey in the Eastern Mediterranean within two weeks, covering 18,000 square kilometers (sq km), to identify new natural gas exploration prospects, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said in a ministry statement on October 18. The survey will use ocean-bottom…
Economy & FinanceEgyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone calls with his counterparts from Pakistan, Oman and Somalia on Sunday, discussing regional military escalation, diplomatic efforts to ease tensions, and developments in the Horn of Africa and Red Sea. Abdelatty received a call from Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad…
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi has stressed the importance of maximising the added value of Egypt’s mineral resources through integrated industrial projects that strengthen domestic production, expand exports and attract high-value investments. The Minister made the remarks during a meeting with Fertiglobe Chief Executive Officer…
Egypt has secured approval to export aquaculture products to all 27 European Union (EU) member states after meeting the bloc’s technical and regulatory requirements, the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade announced. The Egyptian Commercial Service, through its office in Brussels, worked with the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) and other…
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, has approved six companies to conduct a range of non-banking financial activities using financial technology (fintech), through its committee responsible for reviewing applications to use fintech. The move is part of the FRA’s ongoing efforts to expand access to non-banking financial…
Mostafa Sheikhoun, Chairperson of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), met with a Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) delegation led by Jackie Cheung, Assistant Executive Director of the Council, to discuss investment opportunities and potential partnerships in SCZONE’s industrial zones. The delegation also included Daniel Lam, Regional Director…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States wants Israel to do more to deter attacks committed by settlers in the West Bank, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday. “We’re very disturbed by those images and what we’re seeing,” Rubio said. “We’ve asked the Israelis and continue to ask them to crack down on […] The post US wants Israel to ‘crack…
PARIS — Marseille picked up a much-needed win in Ligue 1 on Sunday as they thumped Angers 5-2 to pull away from the relegation zone. Lilian Raolisoa gave Angers the lead but Marseille replied with goals before halftime from Himad Abdelli and Nouhoum Kamissoko. Amine Gouiri scored his fifth goal of the season for Marseille […] The post Marseille thrash…
WUHAN (China) — Maja Chwalinska pulled off an impressive comeback to defeat Britain’s Sonay Kartal 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 and claim the first tour-level title of her career at the Wuhan Open on Sunday. The Polish 16th seed trailed by a set and a break before she turned things around to become just the fourth player […] The post Chwalinska grabs Wuhan Open title…
The Ministry of Health and Population has held a high-level meeting with a delegation from global biopharmaceutical company Pfizer to explore opportunities for strengthening pharmaceutical security, localising critical industries and advancing healthcare cooperation in Egypt. The meeting was attended by Minister of Health and Population Khaled…
Mostafa Sheikhoun, Chairperson of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), received a high-level trade delegation from China’s Shaanxi Province, led by Jia Chenglan, Chairperson of the Shaanxi Sub-Council of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), to explore investment opportunities in SCZONE’s priority sectors for industrial…
Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, said that technology and artificial intelligence (AI) can help boost merchandise and services exports, revealing that Egypt’s non-oil merchandise exports reached $48bn in 2025. Farid attended the opening of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) trading session to mark World Investor Week, organised by the…
Fertiglobe is considering an integrated phosphate fertilizer complex in Ain Sokhna, Egypt, with investments exceeding $1.5 bn and an annual production capacity of 1.3 million tons (mmt), according to a Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources statement published on October 18. The proposed complex would produce diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer,…
Economy & FinanceEgypt is collaborating with Japan’s Kyoto Ikueikan Educational Group to transform 20 technical schools into international applied technology institutions specialising in nursing, elderly care, and information technology by the next academic year. Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel Latif met on Sunday with Hidetaka Matsuo, CEO of…
Egypt’s Ministry of Labor has launched an “Investor Facilitation Unit” to streamline regulatory procedures, with Minister Hassan Radad pledging on Sunday to resolve challenges regarding foreign work permits to encourage the expansion of Japanese businesses in the domestic market. Radad announced the measure during a meeting at the ministry’s headquarters…
Egypt has signed contracts worth approximately EGP 4.6bn to operate and maintain 11 seawater desalination plants with a combined designed capacity of 485,000 cubic metres per day, as the government seeks to improve operational efficiency and expand private sector participation in the water sector. The contracts cover plants affiliated with three drinking…
Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met Kevork Tamamyan, Armenia’s candidate for director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), to discuss his vision for the organisation and key global health priorities. The Health Ministry said Abdel Ghaffar heard Tamamyan, a specialist in haematology and paediatric oncology, outline his approach to…
Ghoneim Developments Group (GDG) has launched The One, a mixed-use development in Mokattam, Cairo, comprising retail, medical and administrative units. The project was unveiled at an event held on October 13 at the Triumph Luxury Hotel in Katameya, attended by guests and featuring a performance by Egyptian singer Tamer Hosny. Islam Ghoneim, CEO of Ghoneim…
HTG – Hometown Group has signed five cooperation protocols with specialised companies in interior design, landscaping, façade lighting, and property management and leasing. The agreements were signed with The Design Avenue, which specialises in interior design for commercial projects; Studio K, for interior design; OKOPLAN Landscaping; Archi Light, part of…
STM Investment has announced the launch of Kayan City, a mixed-use urban development spanning more than 22,000 feddans in East Cairo, featuring approximately 40,000 residential units, two hotels with a combined capacity of 1,000 rooms, and commercial, educational, healthcare and recreational facilities. Located along the extension of South 90th Street in…
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Parkin signs MoU with Modon Misr, Mwasalat Misr and Redcon to explore expansion into Egypt The market entry may create demand for parking technology, payment systems, transport integration, data services, and operating support across Technology, Transportation, Infrastructure. This is an analytical inference from the reported development, not an opportunity explicitly offered by the source. Foreign participation requirements are not yet clear.
Egyptian exporters signed 17 contracts worth an estimated $168m with Chinese importers during the “Export to China” event, as the government seeks to expand and diversify Egyptian exports to the Chinese market. This may create supply-chain, market-entry, distribution, and logistics questions for Exporters, Importers, Businesses working across Import/Export, Logistics, Agriculture. The opportunity follows closely from confirmed project or market activity, but access details are not yet complete. Foreign participation requirements are not yet clear.
Egyptian officials laid the foundation stone on Wednesday for a $658m industrial complex to produce phosphoric acid from phosphate ore at the Abu Tartour plateau in the New Valley Governorate. The project may create future demand for equipment, construction support, logistics, industrial services, and export infrastructure across Manufacturing, Construction, Logistics. The opportunity follows closely from confirmed project or market activity, but access details are not yet complete. Foreign participation requirements are not yet clear.
