A global exhibition showcasing Korean webtoons, K-Comics World, has opened in Egypt, marking the first stop of an international tour designed to celebrate the cultural impact of the digital comic format.
Held throughout July at the Korean Cultural (...)
In a move set to redefine digital security for banks and consumers, Mastercard has launched a cutting-edge fraud prevention service, Account Intelligence Reissuance, in the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) region. The new service aims (...)
Dalia El-Baz, Chairperson of Egypt Post, held a meeting today with Isaac N'gouan Nambayahou, CEO of La Poste de Côte d'Ivoire, in the presence of Nermeen Hassan, Head of the International Cooperation Sector at Egypt Post. The visit is part of (...)
As part of Egypt's strategy to maximise the value of its mineral wealth, the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority (EMRA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Elsewedy CAP Investments to explore, develop, and produce phosphate ore from (...)
Opella has become the first global consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp Certification after meeting the social and environmental standards set by B Lab, the non-profit organisation behind the accreditation.
The certification covers Opella's (...)
Philip Morris Misr has announced updated prices for its full range of tobacco products, including its heated tobacco lines HEETS and TEREA, as well as conventional cigarettes under the Merit, Marlboro, and L&M brands, effective from 1 July 2025.
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The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has signed a new microfinance contract worth EGP 400m with Tasaheel for Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise Finance, aiming to expand funding for micro-scale projects across (...)
Representing Egypt's President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a series of high-level diplomatic meetings on the sidelines of the 4th United Nations Conference on Financing for Development, held in Seville, Spain, (...)
At least 51 Palestinians were killed in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, including 16 people waiting for aid, as Israel's military offensive entered its 106th day. The humanitarian crisis continues to spiral, with warnings of an imminent healthcare system (...)
Talks between the foreign ministers of Egypt and Oman in Cairo on Tuesday concluded with the signing of seven agreements to enhance cooperation in areas ranging from investment and labour to regional security.
Egyptian Foreign and Emigration (...)
Egypt's Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Rania Al-Mashat, met with her new German counterpart, Reem Alabali-Radovan, on Tuesday to discuss strengthening partnership priorities, expanding development finance, and advancing (...)
The Ministry of Health and Population has signed a cooperation protocol with the Chamber of Private Healthcare Providers to implement the "Golden 1,000 Days Initiative," a national effort aimed at reducing unnecessary caesarean sections and (...)
A new dialysis filter factory in Egypt is set to begin operations this July, marking a significant step toward self-sufficiency in medical supplies. The plant, built at a cost of EGP 160m, is expected to cover 65% of the country's local demand and (...)
Spinneys, one of Egypt's largest and leading grocery retail chains, today announced the opening of its new store in the residential Al-Kawthar district of Hurghada. This marks Spinneys' third store in the city after the successful operation of its (...)
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly represented President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at the opening session of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, held in Seville, Spain, from 30 June to 3 July 2025.
The conference brought (...)
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Mohamed Farid, has issued Decree No. 138 of 2025 amending Decree No. 81 of 2023 to raise the cap on pre-disbursed consumer cash finance to EGP 50,000 per client—up from EGP 10,000. The move is (...)
Al Safy Group is investing $80m to expand its factory in 6th of October City, aiming to increase production capacity and meet rising demand for its high-tech product lines.
Global tech giant Xiaomi has chosen the facility to manufacture its (...)
Mohamed Salah El-Din Mostafa, Minister of State for Military Production, conducted an unannounced inspection tour of Helwan Casting Company (Military Factory 9) to evaluate the company's production progress and monitor the implementation of (...)
Egypt's Foreign Minister on Monday urged a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear issue and the importance of solidifying the ceasefire between Iran and Israel in a call with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the foreign (...)
The Egyptian government will not abandon tenants living under the country's long-standing "old rent" system and is working to provide alternative housing, two ministers told parliament on Monday during a debate on a proposed new law.
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Egypt's Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, has warned that climate change and desertification pose critical threats to Africa's security and stability, urging coordinated regional action and increased investment in sustainable environmental and (...)
Israeli airstrikes continued to devastate the Gaza Strip on the 105th day of renewed hostilities, leaving dozens of Palestinians dead or wounded amid escalating humanitarian concerns and growing international condemnation over what has been widely (...)
Egypt's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 4.77% in the third quarter of its fiscal year (FY) 2024/25, the highest quarterly rate in three years, driven by strong export performance and a rebound in manufacturing, the planning ministry (...)
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said on Monday that peace is not imposed by bombing or achieved through normalisation agreements rejected by the public, stressing that a just resolution for the Palestinians was the only path to stability in (...)
Egypt's Foreign Minister on Monday urged a ceasefire in Gaza and continued de-escalation between Israel and Iran during separate phone calls with senior US and Iranian officials, the foreign ministry said.
The calls, part of Egyptian efforts to (...)