Day: May 2, 2026

Egypt’s Ministry of Health has launched new clinics under the presidential “Your Health is Happiness” initiative to expand mental health services and further integrate psychological care into the public healthcare system. Speaking at the launch event, held in partnership with Viatris Egypt, Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said mental health…

Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has announced a new natural gas discovery in the Nile Delta, with an estimated production capacity of around 50 million cubic feet per day (mcf/d). The discovery follows the successful drilling of the Nidoco N-2 exploratory well within a concession area operated by…

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said the government repaid $6.442bn in external debt service, covering both interest and principal, during the first quarter (Q1) of the 2025/2026 fiscal year, compared with $7.952bn in the same period of 2024/2025. In a recent report, the bank said the total includes $2.078bn…

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) is stepping up cooperation with universities to equip young people with the skills needed to launch their own businesses, as part of broader efforts to promote a culture of entrepreneurship and self-employment. Bassel Rahmy, MSMEDA’s Chief Executive, affirmed the agency’s ongoing coordination…

The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) Chairperson, Ali El Ghamrawy, met with Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt, Ambassador of Sweden to Egypt, to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing a strategic partnership in the pharmaceutical sector. The meeting also followed up on the outcomes of the recent official visit by Sweden’s Minister…

Egypt has signed an agreement to renew its hosting of the Middle East regional office of the International Civil Aviation Organization, reaffirming its long-standing role as a key hub for aviation cooperation in the region. Following the signing, ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar praised Egypt’s active support for the…

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, has issued Decision No. 54 of 2026, setting out the conditions, rules, and procedures for the registration and practice of risk assessment experts, as well as inspection and loss assessment activities. The move forms part of the authority’s efforts to complete…

Egypt’s Ministry of Health has discussed plans with the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria to establish a new hospital attached to the Patriarchate’s headquarters in Alexandria, as part of efforts to expand healthcare services and strengthen community partnerships. In a statement, the ministry said Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met…