Year: 2026

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has directed the government to translate the recommendations of the national media development committee into an executive action plan ahead of a major sector-wide conference scheduled for December. The directive came during a meeting convened to follow up on presidential instructions issued by Abdel Fattah…

Cairo, July 14, 2026: Ezz Elarab Star, a subsidiary of Ezz Elarab Automotive Group, has announced the inauguration of its first dedicated Mercedes-Benz used vehicles showroom. The showroom reflects the Group’s commitment to elevating the customer experience by offering an integrated mobility solution that meets the highest international standards of…

Cairo – July 13, 2026 – TikTok today announced new initiatives aimed at helping its community better identify, understand and engage with AI-generated content, reinforcing the platform’s ongoing commitment to transparency, responsible innovation and digital literacy. As artificial intelligence continues to transform the way people create and discover content, TikTok…

The Egyptian Customs Authority and the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC), signed a TIR guarantee agreement, marking a key step in implementing the UN-backed international road transport system aimed at facilitating cross-border trade. The singing ceremony was attended by Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk, Transport Minister Kamel Wazir and…

Egypt plans to replace its capital gains tax on stock market transactions with a stamp duty and cut value-added tax (VAT) on medical devices from 14 per cent to 5 per cent as part of a second package of tax facilities aimed at attracting investment and reducing burdens on businesses.…

Egypt’s exports increased by 21.1% year-on-year to $5.1bn in April 2026, up from $4.2bn in the same month of 2025, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). CAPMAS attributed the growth to higher exports across several key commodity groups, led by petroleum products, which rose by…

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, has issued a decision allowing external auditors to audit up to five investment funds simultaneously, up from the previous limit of three. Auditors wishing to audit more than five funds will be required to obtain prior approval from the FRA in…

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) will launch a specialised training programme within days to prepare state-owned companies that have been provisionally listed on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), along with their executive leadership, to meet listing and public offering requirements and adopt best practices in corporate governance, disclosure and investor relations.…

Egypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched the country’s first national feasibility study for the production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the European Union. The study’s initiation was marked by a two-day workshop opened by Minister of Civil…