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The Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality (EOS), affiliated with Egypt’s Ministry of Industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tabseer to enhance regional cooperation in conformity assessment, training and environmental sustainability services. EOS Chairperson Khaled Soufi said the agreement is in line with the Ministry’s strategy to…

Egypt’s media leadership agreed on Tuesday to a new coordination framework aimed at enhancing national awareness and combating rumours, following directives from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to provide a professional discourse for all segments of society. Minister of State for Information Diaa Rashwan met with Khaled Abdel Aziz, head of…

Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar has issued a ministerial decree replacing the schedules attached to the country’s anti-drug law, implementing a recent constitutional court ruling on the legality of previous amendments.   The Health Ministry said Decree No. 44 of 2026 follows a Feb. 16 ruling by Egypt’s Supreme…

Egypt is seeking to expand intra-Arab trade and open new marketing horizons for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through enhanced bilateral cooperation, the head of the country’s SME agency said during a visit by a high-level Sudanese delegation. Basel Rahmi, Chief Executive Officer of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise…

Cairo – February 2026: Mondelēz Egypt, a leading manufacturer of snacks and confectionery, announced the signing of a strategic partnership with the Egyptian Food Bank during the holy month of Ramadan, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to enhancing the well-being of underprivileged families across Egypt. Launched in preparation for Ramadan, the…

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the government gives a top priority to restructuring economic entities during the current phase. Madbouly made the remarks in a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Eissa on Monday, February 16, 2026, to follow up on the developments on restructuring economic bodies…

Hurghada, Egypt, 17 February 2026 – Mercure Hurghada invites guests to embrace thespirit of Ramadan through meaningful Iftar and Suhoor gatherings in a warm seasidesetting. Families and friends can come together across the hotel’s dining venues to enjoyauthentic, locally inspired flavours. To Make the celebration more joyful, members of ALL…

  The UAE’s Mubadala Investment Company made an investment in Cairo-based startup Breadfast on 17 February 2026, as the rapidly growing e-grocery and delivery platform prepares for a global Initial Public Offering (IPO). Mubadala joined a USD 50 million (EGP 2 billion) pre-Series C funding round, an advanced stage of…

Egypt has signed a trilateral cooperation agreement worth $3.38m with the Government of Japan and the World Health Organization (WHO) to strengthen emergency medical services and enhance hospital preparedness amid mounting pressure on the healthcare system due to regional humanitarian crises. The agreement was witnessed by Minister of Health and…

Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development and Environment and Chair of the Supreme Committee for Public Establishments Licensing, announced revised closing hours for shops, restaurants and cafés during the holy month of Ramadan and the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, as an exception to the operating hours stipulated under the committee’s Decision…