Month: July 2026

Egypt is preparing to open a new irrigation museum in the New Administrative Capital to showcase the country’s long history of water management and engineering achievements, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said. In a ministry statement, Sewilam said the museum will serve as a cultural and scientific…

Elevator and escalator manufacturer KONE and Egyptian industrial manufacturing company Arab International Optronics (AIO) have signed a strategic letter of intent to collaborate on smart mobility and sustainable infrastructure projects in Egypt. The signing ceremony was attended by Egypt’s Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem and Finland’s Ambassador to Egypt Riikka…

Abu Marawat Gold Mines Company is targeting the start of commercial production in 2026, a move expected to boost Egypt’s gold output, attract further mining investments, create direct and indirect job opportunities and support economic and social development plans in the Red Sea and Qena governorates. In a statement issued…

Egypt has significantly expanded its wastewater treatment infrastructure over the past decade, increasing the number of treatment plants from 385 before 2014 to around 621 in  June 2026, according to the Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities. The expansion included the construction of 236 new wastewater treatment plants, including…

Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, chaired the 17th meeting of the Egyptian Drug Authority’s (EDA) board on Monday to review strategic measures aimed at strengthening the pharmaceutical sector, expanding domestic production and enhancing the country’s regulatory capabilities. The meeting was attended by Minister of Investment and…

Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) and Enterprise Singapore have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral investment cooperation and foster new business partnerships, as Egypt seeks to diversify its sources of foreign direct investment (FDI) and attract high-value projects. The discussions took place between Mohamed Awad, CEO of…

Egypt’s Sokhna Port has officially commenced commercial operations at basins 3, 5, and 6, alongside the opening of the Trans Cargo general cargo terminal, the Ministry of Transport announced. The start of operations at the Trans Cargo terminal was marked by the arrival of its first vessel, the CHIPOLBROK SUN.…