Egypt plans unified digital platform to link patient records across health facilities

A proposed national digital healthcare platform would connect health facilities and integrate patients’ medical histories and health records, while incorporating artificial intelligence and telemedicine services, Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population said. Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar discussed the proposed project with representatives of MTS and Inspur after reviewing China’s…

Coastal committee approves 42 projects, permit requests across Egypt

A government committee has approved 42 of 44 projects and permit requests for activities along Egypt’s coastline, including port, power, and petroleum projects, while deferring one application and rejecting another for failing to meet the required conditions. The Higher Committee for Coastal Licensing, chaired by Water Resources and Irrigation Minister…

UAE’s E20 Investment, EDAFA Venture partner to support agricultural innovation

E20 Investment, a UAE-based investment group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with EDAFA Venture, a regional venture capital company, to explore cooperation and investment opportunities in agriculture, aquaculture, food security, and related technologies, while supporting startups developing innovative solutions for these sectors. The MoU brings together E20 Investment’s…

Egypt seeks strategic partnerships with global companies to boost manufacturing capabilities

Egypt’s Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gamblat said the ministry is committed to implementing President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s directives to strengthen international cooperation, expand partnerships with global companies, and benefit from advanced expertise and technologies to develop national manufacturing capabilities and enhance the competitiveness of Egyptian products. Gamblat…