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Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, held an extensive meeting with a number of Egyptian startup founders and entrepreneurs in the United Arab Emirates during his participation in the 15th edition of the AIM Investment Summit in the UAE. The meeting was attended by Mohamed Awad, CEO of…

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is exploring opportunities to expand investments in renewable energy, electricity grids, fertilisers, agriculture and food processing in Egypt, as Cairo seeks to broaden its financing portfolio with the lender. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met EBRD Vice President Mark Bowman on Wednesday to…

Egypt’s economy grew 5.1 percent in the 2025/2026 fiscal year, exceeding forecasts by major international financial institutions, Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom said on Wednesday September 9,2026. Rostom announced the figure during meetings with executives from major regional and international banks on the sidelines of the AIM…

Egypt’s Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem has met with senior representatives of Haier Egypt for Electrical Appliances, led by CEO Yang Linping, to review the company’s current projects and expansion plans in the Egyptian market. The company currently operates an environmentally friendly industrial complex in 10th of Ramadan City spanning…

Chinese solar technology company LONGi recorded solar module shipments of 29.93 GW during the first half of 2026, placing it among the global market leaders by shipment volume. The company has also introduced its LONGi ONE energy storage systems to the Egyptian market as it expands its portfolio beyond solar…

CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) Mohamed Awad, and CEO of Dubai Chambers Mohamed Ali Rashed Lootah discussed on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, ways to enhance economic and investment cooperation and support partnerships between Egypt and the UAE. The meeting, attended by Head of the…

Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar and healthcare data and technology company IQVIA discussed expanding cooperation in clinical trials, pharmaceutical investment and health technology, alongside a proposal to establish a national centre to support the digital transformation of healthcare. Abdel Ghaffar met with José Luis Fernández, Senior Vice President and General…

Coastal protection projects are under way in Alexandria, Damietta, Marsa Matrouh and Kafr El-Sheikh as authorities seek to protect vulnerable areas from sea-level rise and other impacts of climate change, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said. Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam reviewed ongoing projects, including the…

Around 20 Egyptian companies are preparing to participate in WorldFood Moscow 2026, scheduled to take place from 15 to 18 September, as Egypt steps up efforts to expand food exports and strengthen the presence of local products in the Russian market. Ahead of the exhibition, the Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS)…

As part of the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade’s efforts to enhance the competitiveness of Egyptian companies and improve their export readiness, a cooperation protocol has been signed between the ministry’s Foreign Trade Training Centre and the Export Development Fund to support the development of companies operating in a…