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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…

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…

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…

A recognition highlighting the bank’s leadership in delivering innovative Islamic banking solutions and enhancing the customer experience. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB-Egypt) has been named “Best Islamic Bank in Egypt 2026” by the International Union of Arab Bankers for the second consecutive year, reaffirming the bank’s leading position in…

Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Issa affirmed the Egyptian government’s keenness to develop cooperation with Thailand across various sectors, especially economic, industrial, educational, and cultural fields, noting that the state prioritizes attracting foreign investment by enhancing business competitiveness and offering necessary incentives to support investor expansion. This came…

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has launched the fourth edition of the FinTech Got Talent competition for university students under the FinYology initiative, organised by FinTech Egypt. The competition aims to recognise the best innovative projects and solutions in financial technology, in collaboration with the Federation of Egyptian Banks…

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of a contract to establish an electric battery manufacturing plant in Egypt through a partnership between Egyptian battery manufacturer BME and China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), one of the world’s largest electric battery manufacturers. The agreement was signed by Maged…

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said Egypt aims to increase bilateral trade with India to $12bn and attract more Indian investment in manufacturing, technology, clean energy, and the automotive industry, while separately urging Iran to help halt regional escalation and attacks on Arab states. Al-Sisi made the remarks during meetings…

The Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) has approved seven applications involving mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures as part of its review of economic concentration transactions. The approvals include the proposed acquisition by Indo Suez for General Trading of a 51% stake in Fanar Foods. The authority also approved the indirect acquisition…