Month: May 2026

Annual urban headline inflation slowed to 14.9% in April 2026, down from 15.2% in March, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), which attributed the moderation primarily to easing non-food inflation despite a rebound in food price pressures. Annual non-food inflation declined to 20.1% in April from 21.5% in…

Egypt is exploring the establishment of small and medium-sized factories within villages as part of the new “Productive Villages” initiative, designed to harness local resources and create jobs. The pilot phase will be rolled out in two governorates in the Delta and Upper Egypt. The initiative was discussed during a…

Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, held talks with his Algerian counterpart, Yacine Oualid, on strengthening bilateral cooperation and translating the longstanding fraternal ties between the two countries into concrete economic and investment partnerships in the agricultural sector. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the…

Behind every title is a journey no one fully sees. Before being crowned Miss Egypt 2025, Sama Kamel spent years building her path through fashion, beauty, media, entrepreneurship, and self-growth. From studying international business and public relations to launching her own beauty ventures, representing global brands in Egypt Nail’d it…

West Cairo has become the most popular place for people looking for a modern and quiet lifestyle. Specifically, the areas of Sixth of October and Sheikh Zayed City are now the top spots for high-quality living. While they are right next to each other, both offer something special for families…

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Dr. Ahmed Rostom affirmed on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, that the government is targeting economic growth between 5.2 percent and 5.4 percent in the next fiscal year, supported by the continuation of economic reform measures. He noted that growth during the first half of…

Edita Food Industries has reported a strong start to 2026, posting significant growth in revenues and profitability during the first quarter, supported by rising demand, strong volume growth, and improved operational efficiency. The company announced that consolidated revenues rose by 34.7% year-on-year to EGP 5.8bn in the first quarter of…

Egypt has successfully opened new agricultural export markets in Peru, Panama and Mexico for oranges, grapes and strawberry seedlings, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk announced. The move comes in line with directives from the country’s political leadership to boost national exports and create new sources of foreign…

Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, has approved updated licensing requirements for cosmetics factories, aligning national regulations with the international ISO 22716 standard for Good Manufacturing Practices. The ministry said the move is designed to harmonize local production with global quality and safety benchmarks, giving manufacturers a one-year grace period…