Egypt raises $6bn from 19 state exit deals amid regional war, PM says

Egypt has raised approximately $6bn through the execution of 19 full and partial state exit deals, achieving 48% of its $12.2bn target under the government’s offering programme up to June 2025, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly told parliament on Tuesday. The announcement comes as Egypt navigates the severe economic fallout from…

Oil and gas prices surge as Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz

Oil and European natural gas prices surged after Tehran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz and fired on vessels following the US Navy’s seizure of an Iranian ship, halting all shipping traffic through the vital energy corridor. The turbulent weekend escalation saw Tehran re-impose restrictions on the waterway on Saturday, reversing…

Keller Williams expands into Egypt with master franchise agreement

Keller Williams Realty (KW), one of the world’s largest real estate franchise networks by agent count, has announced its entry into the Egyptian market as part of its ongoing international expansion strategy. The company has awarded a master franchise in Egypt to a partnership between RED, co-founded by Khalid Bahig…

Egypt signs MoU to localise desalination membrane manufacturing

Egypt has taken a further step towards strengthening its water infrastructure and industrial base, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop, build, and operate a factory for producing seawater desalination membranes using reverse osmosis technology. The agreement was signed under the auspices of Randa El-Menshawy, Minister of Housing, Utilities…