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Planning Ministry holds first session of ‘Business Clinic’ to support start-ups, address operational challenges

The Egypt Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre, affiliated with the National Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development, held the first session of the “Business Clinic” initiative, which operates under the umbrella of the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, in coordination with the ministries of Finance, Investment and Foreign Trade, and…

Egypt discusses deepening investment, trade cooperation with France

Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid, held an extensive meeting with a French diplomatic delegation that included Éric Chevallier, the French Ambassador to Cairo; Pascal Furth, Economic Counsellor and Head of the Economic Department at the French Embassy in Cairo; and Antoine Wellenbohrer, Head of Infrastructure, Environment…

Egypt moves ahead with specialised schools for water sector technicians

Egypt is moving forward with plans to establish specialised Water Technology Schools aimed at training technical professionals for the country’s water resources and irrigation sector, Water Resources Minister Hani Sewilam announced. Sewilam chaired a meeting to review the implementation of a cooperation protocol signed with the Ministry of Education and…

The Egyptian pound regains the initiative

Just a few weeks ago, most economic analyses were focused on the ability of the Egyptian pound to withstand a wave of external and domestic pressures that began with escalating geopolitical tensions in the region, rising oil prices, and the exit of some foreign investors from local debt instruments, alongside…

United Bank launches green financing product for medical equipment SMEs

The United Bank has launched a Green Financing Product for Medical Equipment targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), marking the culmination of a strategic partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and IPC Consulting. The initiative reflects the bank’s commitment to advancing sustainable finance and supporting the efforts…

PM: Government submits business, tax reform bills to parliament

The government submitted seven legislative amendments to parliament aiming at improving the business climate through customs and tax incentives, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Speaking at the launch of Egypt’s Foreign Trade Information Portal, Madbouly said the government hoped the House of Representatives would approve the…