Egypt, World Bank discuss investment strategy, growth plans

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom had talks on Thursday, April 30, 2026, with representatives of the World Bank (WB) on means of strengthening partnerships in support of the country’s ongoing economic reform efforts, the development of a foreign direct investment strategy, and new initiatives planned under the…

Al-Sisi pushes broader educational partnership with Hiroshima University

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi discussed expanding cooperation in education and technology with Hiroshima University President Mitsuo Ochi, underscoring the growing educational partnership between Egypt and Japan. According to the Egyptian presidency, Al-Sisi expressed appreciation for Egypt’s strong bilateral relations with Japan and praised the ongoing collaboration with Hiroshima University…

Contact Financial Holding appoints Manal Abdel Razek as chairperson

Contact Financial Holding announced on Wednesday the appointment of Manal Abdel Razek as Chairperson of its Board of Directors, effective 28 April, succeeding Hazem Moussa. Abdel Razek brings more than three decades of leadership experience across Egypt’s financial services sector, as well as the public and private spheres. She currently…

Egypt eyes broader partnership with IsDB: Planning Minister

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development and Egypt’s Governor at the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB), held talks with Nour El-Din Mabrouk, Director of the Bank’s Regional Hub in Cairo, and his delegation to explore frameworks for future cooperation between Egypt and the Group. Opening the meeting, Rostom…