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  Egypt ranks second by nationality on Forbes Middle East’s 2026 list, with 15 Egyptian chief operating executives (CEOs) represented across banking, real estate, finance, energy, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and other major sectors. Seven Egyptian-headquartered companies also feature in the ranking, underscoring the growing regional influence of the country’s corporate…

Orascom Construction is proud to announce that it has awarded full scholarships to three outstanding Egyptian students under the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program. The students will pursue undergraduate degrees at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Chicago. This year marks the 26th consecutive cycle of the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program. Since its launch in 2000, and in partnership with…

Housing Minister Randa al-Menshawy and US Chargé d’Affaires Robert Silverman discussed on Monday, August 10, 2026, ways to expand bilateral cooperation in housing, urban development and infrastructure. The talks focused on investment opportunities in Egypt’s new cities and potential cooperation in seawater desalination, including the use of advanced technologies and…

The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has referred Egypt’s four mobile network operators to the Public Prosecution for investigation over the registration of mobile lines using citizens’ personal data without their knowledge or possession, the regulator announced. The referral follows the NTRA’s examination and inspection of user complaints over the…

Safa Abdo, an Egyptian nuclear physicist, certified nuclear security specialist, and international youth and climate trainer, has recently joined Impact Team 2050, the International Youth Advisory Council to Alexey Likhachev, Director General of ROSATOM. Impact Team 2050 brings together 13 young leaders from diverse regions and professional backgrounds who serve…

Egypt has updated its Industry Strategy 2030 by identifying five industrial groups, prioritising sectors aimed at increasing exports and integrating into global supply chains, Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem stated. The priority industries were determined based on scientific foundations, comprehensive criteria, and measurable performance indicators, Hashem said. “Without real quality,…

Egypt’s Health Ministry announced on Monday that its “100 Days of Health” campaign has provided nearly 11 million free medical services nationwide since its fourth edition began on August 1, as the government seeks to expand access to healthcare across the country.   The ministry said 10,966,291 services had been delivered during…

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has directed the government to prepare a third package of tax relief measures and approved a proposal to introduce tax sukuk aimed at reducing the state’s financing needs and lowering debt-servicing costs, according to the presidency. Al-Sisi reviewed Egypt’s fiscal and economic performance during a…

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reviewed the progress of internationally backed development projects on Monday, stressing the need for continuous monitoring to ensure they meet their economic and social targets on schedule. During the meeting, the ministers discussed the executive status and procedures for development…

The Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade is set to upgrade its gold stamping and regulatory systems by utilising the latest technologies to tighten market control and protect consumer rights, Minister Sherif Farouq stated. The minister stressed the importance of developing the stamping and inspection system, raising the efficiency of…