Over 2,800 Chinese firms invest $8bn in Egypt: GAFI chief

More than 2,800 Chinese companies currently operate in Egypt, with combined investments surpassing $8bn, according to Hossam Heiba, CEO of Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI). Major investors include OPPO, Haier, Jushi, Midea, TEDA, Huawei, and Brilliance Auto.   Heiba met with Wang Weizhong, Governor of China’s…

Egypt’s Al-Mashat, EU Commissioner Sikela review economic partnership, NWFE programme

Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, met with Josef Sikela, the European Commissioner for International Partnerships, during his visit to Egypt to discuss enhancing economic relations. The two officials reviewed the strategic partnership between Egypt and the European Union, focusing on sustainable development priorities, green transition efforts, cooperation within…

Al-Wazir directs authorities to enforce European charging protocol for EVs

Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, chaired the 24th meeting of the Ministerial Group for Industrial Development, attended by ministers responsible for military production, electricity, public enterprises, local development, housing, and petroleum. The meeting focused on key amendments to the National Program…

AAIB, MSMEDA sign EGP 150m agreement to boost Egypt’s SME industrial sector

The Arab African International Bank (AAIB) has signed a new financing agreement with the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), securing EGP 150m to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Egypt’s industrial and production sectors. Tamer Wahid, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of AAIB, emphasized the bank’s…

Tharwa Petroleum 2024 results approved; Minister calls for new investment arm

Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, on Monday approved the 2024 operational results of Tharwa Petroleum Company during its General Assembly meeting. During the assembly, Badawi emphasised the importance of building on Tharwa Petroleum’s recent achievements in exploration, production, and petroleum services. He called for leveraging the…

We support Egyptian Drilling Company’s international expansion, with focus on Saudi Arabia, Kuwait: Petroleum Minister

Kareem Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, has reiterated the Ministry’s support for the Egyptian Drilling Company’s (EDC) strategic expansion into international markets, particularly strengthening its footprint in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Speaking during the company’s general assembly meeting, Badawi described EDC as a leading player in both onshore…

Aman Holding reports EGP 6.4bn in 2024 revenues, raises capital to EGP 2.065bn

Aman Holding, a Raya Holding portfolio company and Egypt’s most integrated fintech group, has announced its financial results for 2024 and Q1 2025, showcasing robust performance and accelerated growth across all sectors. This success was driven by geographic expansion, technological advancement, and the delivery of digital financial solutions tailored to…