Year: 2026

Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), has met with Abdel Aziz Qansouh, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, to discuss avenues for cooperation between the banking sector and higher education and scientific research institutions. The Monday meeting was held within the framework of the Egyptian…

Economic relations between Egypt and Sweden are entering a new phase of expansion, driven by clean energy cooperation, rising trade volumes and deeper private sector engagement, according to Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt, Ambassador of Sweden to Egypt. The ambassador described bilateral ties as “broad, strategic and steadily expanding”, particularly in sectors aligned…

Inside the wood-panelled Egypt Post office in downtown Cairo, the morning rush is no longer just for pensions or utility bills. Small-scale savers, holding dog-eared bank books and national IDs, are queuing for a direct stake in the state. “I prefer the monthly return,” says one retiree, waiting to subscribe…

CAIRO, Feb 22 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development plays a central role in shaping Egypt’s economic direction, noting that the government has finalized a post-IMF agreement national economic program based on the National Narrative for Comprehensive Development. During a meeting at…

CAIRO, EGYPT – This holy month, Safir Hotel Cairo invites you to rediscover the true spirit of Ramadan with an exquisite blend of tradition, elegance, and world-class hospitality. Experience a curated experience designed to create “unforgettable moments” for you and your loved ones. Iftar at Palms: A Global Feast with…

Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) Holding’s net profit surged 43% in 2025 to 18.2bn EGP, according to the company’s annual financial results. The profit growth followed a 46% increase in total revenues, which reached approximately 62.5bn EGP. The performance was driven by a 50% jump in real estate revenues to 36.7bn…

Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development Ahmed Rostom met with a high-level delegation from the World Bank, headed by Country Director for Egypt, Yemen and Djibouti Stéphane Guimbert, alongside the Bank’s Cairo-based team, to discuss ways to further deepen the strategic partnership between the two sides. The meeting focused on…

Egypt is finalising procedures to launch a nationwide aerial mineral survey as part of a strategy to attract new investment into gold and mineral exploration, Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi said. The announcement came during a meeting with the board of the Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority,…