Oil and Gas Prices Surge After Attack on Qatar LNG Facility

Global energy markets were jolted on Wednesday after Iran carried out an attack on a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Qatar, triggering sharp increases in both oil and European natural gas prices and intensifying fears of prolonged supply disruptions. Brent crude rose 3.8% to settle at $107.38 per…

CBE announces extended bank holiday for Eid al-Fitr 2026

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the Egyptian Cabinet have officially declared a five-day paid holiday in observance of Eid al-Fitr 2026. According to an official statement released by the Central Bank of Egypt, the banking sector will observe the holiday starting Thursday, March 19, 2026, through Tuesday, March…

Egypt Eyes Lab-Grown Diamonds for Engagement Rings

A diamond purchase in Egypt is rarely just a purchase. It is an engagement milestone, a family keepsake in the making, and, for many households, one of the biggest lifestyle splurges of the year.  As a result, lab-grown diamonds are prompting a more practical question as they appear more often…

120,000 taxpayers voluntarily join simplified tax system: Finance Minister

Egypt’s Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said that the Egyptian government is maintaining direct communication with investors to tackle tax, customs, and financial challenges through practical, actionable solutions. Speaking at the annual conference of the Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises Investors, which brought together entrepreneurs from across the governorates,…