ecec signs MoU with Siemens Smart Infrastructure to expand Saudi cooperation

Saudi Arabia-headquartered East Consulting Engineering Company (ecec) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Siemens Smart Infrastructure to expand technical cooperation across key sectors in the Kingdom, including energy, industry, water, data centers, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) projects. The agreement was signed by Hisam Siddiqui, Chief Commercial…

Zawaya, EDIC to develop EGP 3.5bn SIA Boulevard in West Cairo

Zawaya Developments and EDIC Developments have formed a strategic partnership to develop SIA Boulevard, a mixed-use project in 6th of October City, with total investments of EGP 3.5bn. Located at Al-Najda Square, the project will include retail, office, medical, hospitality, and entertainment components. Construction and excavation works are currently underway,…

Egypt expands medical tourism strategy as revenues surpass $10m

The General Authority for Healthcare (GAH) is accelerating efforts to expand Egypt’s medical tourism sector, with international revenues rising 37% year-on-year to surpass $10m, while nearly 42,000 tourists have received treatment at the authority’s hospitals. The authority said the latest figures reflect growing demand for the advanced medical services provided…

Health Ministry performs over 3.3 million critical surgeries since July 2018

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced that 3,342,772 surgeries have been performed under the presidential initiative to end waiting lists and prevent the accumulation of new cases requiring critical surgical interventions since the initiative was launched in July 2018. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, spokesperson for the ministry, said the initiative’s…