Day: January 21, 2025

Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), emphasized the Authority’s continuous efforts to enhance its digital services and provide robust support to taxpayers, particularly during the tax filing season. She outlined how the Authority is simplifying the process of filing tax returns by introducing advanced digital solutions.…

Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh El-Hefny recently outlined the ongoing efforts to modernize Egypt’s airspace, which includes the implementation of international standards aimed at attracting more air traffic and renewing radar networks. El-Hefny detailed ambitious expansion plans to increase Cairo International Airport’s capacity from 28 million to 40 million passengers…

Egypt’s Industrial Development Group (IDG) has outlined its strategy for 2025, aiming to invest EGP 3bn into developing industrial land in various regions across the country. The company plans to accelerate land development and infrastructure improvements in key areas such as 6th of October City, Alamein, and East Port Said,…

Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, highlighted the urgent need to address immediate challenges faced by manufacturers in Egypt’s industrial zones during a recent meeting. Manufacturers from the 10th of Ramadan Industrial Zone raised concerns regarding fluctuating electricity supply, prompting the minister…

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Tuesday with Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), to explore enhanced collaboration between Egypt and the IMO. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening Egypt’s engagement in the IMO’s key areas of work. Mohamed El-Shenawy, the official spokesperson for…

Egyptian Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, met with Samaila Zubairu, CEO of the African Finance Corporation (AFC), during the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss joint efforts to mobilise investments in renewable energy.   Al-Mashat, also co-chair of the Global South Network for…

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, representing President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi at the World Economic Forum (Davos 2025), witnessed the signing of a Joint Economic Committee agreement between Egypt and Switzerland on Tuesday. He also held key meetings with Yara Clean Ammonia and Volvo Group to discuss potential partnerships. The economic…