Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara    US Senate clears over $3b in arms sales to Qatar, UAE    China urges adherence to trade truce with US    Air India jet crashes after takeoff    Egypt's EDA joins high-level Africa-Europe medicines regulatory talks    Egypt leads MENA in Wind Power Capacity in '24    Egypt, Lebanon discuss water, irrigation cooperation    Egypt discusses urgent population, development plan with WB    France's growth outlook dips    Gold prices edge higher as markets await key US inflation data, trade clarity    In Oslo, Egypt calls for Palestinian statehood, supports US-Iran nuclear dialogue    Egypt pursues stronger agricultural investment across Africa    Egypt's Irrigation Minister urges scientific cooperation to tackle water scarcity    Egypt reaffirms commitment to ocean conservation at UN conference    External debt of budget sector falls by $2bn in 10 months: Finance Minister    Egypt sets rules for foreign delegations visiting Gaza border    123 Palestinians killed in 24hrs as UN experts accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza    Egypt boosts higher education ties under 24/25 strategy    Egypt reaffirms support for global plastics treaty at UN Oceans Summit    Egypt unveils 10-year investment plan for healthcare sector    Egypt, Serbia explore cultural cooperation in heritage, tourism    Egypt discovers three New Kingdom tombs in Luxor's Dra' Abu El-Naga    Egypt launches "Memory of the City" app to document urban history    New Alamein City to host Egypt International Sculpture Symposium, "ART SPACE"    Palm Hills Squash Open debuts with 48 international stars, $250,000 prize pool    Egypt unearths rare Coptic-era structure in Asyut    Egypt's Democratic Generation Party Evaluates 84 Candidates Ahead of Parliamentary Vote    On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt    Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Cabinet approves establishment of national medical tourism council to boost healthcare sector    Egypt's PM follows up on Julius Nyerere dam project in Tanzania    Egypt's FM inspects Julius Nyerere Dam project in Tanzania    Egypt's FM praises ties with Tanzania    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    A minute of silence for Egyptian sports    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    

Articles of the author Aya El Sayed
Egypt leads MENA in Wind Power Capacity in '24
Egypt is spearheading the renewable energy shift in the Middle East and North Africa, having topped the region in wind power generation capacity in 2024, the Egyptian Cabinet reported, citing the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Egyptian pound dips vs. USD in morning trade
The Egyptian pound (EGP) edged lower against the US dollar (USD) in early trading on Thursday, June 12, 2025, across most local banks. Bank Buy Sell National Bank of Egypt (NBE) 49.46 49.56 Banque Misr 49.46 49.56 Arab African International (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Egypt, Lebanon discuss water, irrigation cooperation
Egypt's Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam met with Lebanese Minister of Energy and Water Joseph Saddi on the sidelines of a high-level celebration in Paris marking 50 years since the launch of UNESCO's International (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
France's growth outlook dips
France's economy is now expected to grow by only 0.6 per cent in 2025, down from a previous forecast of 0.7 per cent, the Bank of France said on Wednesday, citing weaker foreign demand amid ongoing US trade tensions, according to Reuters. The (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
UK housing market slows on tax changes, trade worries
UK's housing market cooled further in May as buyer demand weakened following a hike in property transaction taxes and growing concern over global trade tensions, according to Reuters citing a survey released by the Royal Institution of Chartered (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Egypt discusses urgent population, development plan with WB
Egypt's Deputy Health Minister Abla Al-Alfi on Thursday held an extended meeting with provincial health directors and World Bank representatives to review implementation mechanisms for the Urgent Plan for Population and Development, as per a Cabinet (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Egyptian pound dips vs dollar in early trade
The Egyptian pound (EGP) weakened against the US dollar (USD) in early trading on Wednesday, 11 June 2025, across most banks. Bank Buy Sell National Bank of Egypt (NBE) 49.49 49.59 Banque Misr 49.49 49.59 Arab African International Bank 49.48 (...)

11 - 06 - 2025
Egypt approves 1st P2P green energy contracts with EBRD
Egypt approved its first private-to-private (P2P) green energy contracts, allowing four renewable energy projects totalling 400 MW to supply electricity directly to industrial consumers—marking a major shift in the country's energy market. The pilot (...)

11 - 06 - 2025
Egypt remains committed to global environmental efforts – minister
Egypt remains committed to multilateral environmental cooperation and national efforts to protect natural resources, Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad said, highlighting the country's upcoming hosting of COP24 of the Barcelona Convention. Her (...)

11 - 06 - 2025
EU-Russia trade collapses amid sanctions push
Germany's imports of goods from Russia dropped by 95 per cent between 2021 and 2024, while exports to Russia fell by 72 per cent, Reuters reported citing the federal statistics office (Destatis), reflecting the impact of sanctions following Russia's (...)

11 - 06 - 2025
German fusion startup raises €130m for stellarator project
Munich-based Proxima Fusion has raised €130 million in Europe's largest-ever private investment round for nuclear fusion, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing the company. The round was led by Cherry Ventures and Balderton Capital. The (...)

11 - 06 - 2025
Swedish Polestar to tap French market with premium EV lineup
Swedish premium electric vehicle maker Polestar will begin delivering cars in France this year, aiming to make it one of its top three European markets, the company's France managing director Stéphane Le Guével told Reuters. The move comes as (...)

11 - 06 - 2025
Egypt, Japan deepen healthcare collaboration under PCC project
Egypt's General Authority for Healthcare Accreditation and Regulation (GAHAR) Chairman Ahmed Taha met with a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in support of the Universal Health (...)

11 - 06 - 2025
Egypt moves to integrate medical services for public sector workers
Egypt Healthcare Authority (EHA) signed a cooperation protocol with the Medical Services Company, a subsidiary of the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC), to enhance access to quality healthcare for electricity sector employees. The (...)

11 - 06 - 2025
Egypt, S. Arabia discuss agricultural trade, investment
Egypt's Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Mustafa Al-Sayyad met with his Saudi counterpart on the sidelines of the GreenTech exhibition currently underway in Amsterdam to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in (...)

11 - 06 - 2025
ECB rate cut to keep inflation on track – Lane
The European Central Bank's latest interest rate cut will support inflation returning to the 2 per cent target after a temporary dip, ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane said on Wednesday. "This cut helps ensure that the projected negative inflation (...)

11 - 06 - 2025
Sterling slips ahead of UK spending review
Sterling edged lower against the dollar on Wednesday, falling 0.2 per cent to $1.3472, as markets awaited British finance minister Rachel Reeves' multi-year spending review. The pound also weakened slightly against the euro, which rose 0.1 per cent (...)

11 - 06 - 2025
EGP moves up against US dollar at Wednesday's close
The Egyptian pound edged up slightly against the US dollar on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, according to figures released by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The CBE quoted an average buying rate of EGP 49.4431 to the dollar and a selling rate of EGP (...)

11 - 06 - 2025
Egypt's EHA partner with Entlaq to advance health sector digitalisation
Egypt Healthcare Authority (EHA) signed a memorandum of understanding with Entlaq, a consultancy and strategic studies firm, marking a key step in advancing digital transformation and innovation in Egypt's health sector and strengthening its global (...)

04 - 06 - 2025
S&P Global: European sectors show weak growth in May
European sectors showed weak performance in May, with only seven of 19 monitored industries recording business growth—the lowest since July 2024, according to the latest S&P Global Europe Sector PMI. Manufacturing segments faced renewed (...)

04 - 06 - 2025
Microsoft offers free AI cybersecurity to European govt.
Microsoft announced on Wednesday it is providing a free cybersecurity programme to European governments aimed at strengthening their defences against cyber threats, including those supported by artificial intelligence (AI). The programme comes amid (...)

04 - 06 - 2025
EGP stable versus USD in early trade
The Egyptian pound (EGP) held steady against the US dollar (USD) in early trading on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, across most banks. Bank Buy Sell National Bank of Egypt (NBE) 49.62 49.72 Banque Misr 49.62 49.72 Arab African International Bank (...)

04 - 06 - 2025
UK's Reeves approves $21b for transport outside London
UK's finance minister Rachel Reeves will confirm a £15.6 billion ($21.1 billion) investment in transport projects outside London later on Wednesday, aiming to address years of under-investment in regional infrastructure. The funding, announced in (...)

04 - 06 - 2025
S&P Global: Russia's services sector grows in May
Russia's services sector expanded at a faster pace in May, driven by stronger demand and new business inflows, according to S&P Global's latest PMI survey. The Services Business Activity Index rose to 52.2 from 50.1 in April, signalling the sharpest (...)

04 - 06 - 2025
EU lists 13 overseas strategic raw material projects
The European Commission adopted its first list of 13 Strategic Projects on critical raw materials outside the EU, aiming to diversify supply sources and boost economic security, the Commission announced on Wednesday. These projects, located in (...)

04 - 06 - 2025
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