Egypt and India have set an ambitious target to increase bilateral trade from $4.2bn in 2024 to $12bn over the next five years. This goal was outlined during a meeting between Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Hassan El-Khatib,...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Daily News Egypt
Egypt has launched its National Integrated Financing Strategy (E-INFS) to help meet its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, speaking at the launch event on Tuesday, emphasised the importance of shared solutions to address pressing development...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Daily News Egypt
Egyptian Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, met with UK Trade Envoy to Egypt, Yasmin Qureshi, and British Ambassador to Cairo, Gareth Bayley, on Tuesday to discuss strengthening bilateral healthcare cooperation and providing ongoing medical and humanitarian aid...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Daily News Egypt
Special Group for Trade and Investment has entered a strategic partnership with Mint Real Estate Asset Management, a subsidiary of Al Ahly Sabbour, to oversee the full scope of asset management for its real estate portfolio and upcoming developments. The...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Daily News Egypt
Egypt has recorded a primary surplus of EGP 330bn for the first half (H1) of the fiscal year 2024/25, marking its highest surplus to date, according to Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk. This achievement reflects strong financial performance, bolstered by...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Daily News Egypt
At the 2024 General Assembly meeting of the Chamber of Food Industries, Chairperson Ashraf El Gazayerli announced that the food sector achieved a remarkable 21% increase in exports last year, surpassing $10bn. This milestone marks an unprecedented achievement for the...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Daily News Egypt
Housing and Development Properties (HDP), the real estate arm of the Housing and Development Bank, has signed a construction contract with Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) to carry out the construction work for the residential units of the Square One Exclusive...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Daily News Egypt
Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, and Sherif Farouk, Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, have reviewed the progress of implementing the presidential directive designed to provide additional financial support to 10 million vulnerable families registered on ration cards. With a...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Daily News Egypt
The Financial Regulatory Authority’s (FRA) fintech committee has approved the integration of financial technology into the operations of three brokerage firms, marking a significant milestone for Egypt’s non-banking financial sector. Telda Securities, Beltone Securities, and Thndr Securities have been granted...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Daily News Egypt
The draft of Syria’s temporary constitutional declaration, recently signed by interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, has sparked widespread debate among the nation’s political and social factions. The provisions of this constitution have faced sharp criticism, particularly concerning the president’s extensive powers....
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Daily News Egypt
The Cairo University has achieved a new medical milestone, after the Emergency and Reception Hospital at Kasr El-Ainy Hospital successfully performed a complex 11-hour surgery to transplant the amputated hand of a 20-year-old patient.The operation, the second of its kind...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Egypt Independent
As the world undergoes rapid political and economic transformations with escalating conflicts shaking the Middle East, the region has witnessed a full year of genocide in Gaza – and no clear prospect for an end.The conflict has expanded to southern...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Egypt Independent
CNN — Google announced a $32 billion deal on Tuesday to buy rapidly growing cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion. It will be the tech giant’s biggest-ever acquisition.The all-cash takeover of privately held Wiz represents a big bet by Google...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Egypt Independent
CNN — The high-stakes call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin expected on Tuesday comes as the White House insists it is closing in on a temporary ceasefire deal to pause the war between Russia and Ukraine.But...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Egypt Independent
Abed Rahim Khatib/Anadolu/Getty ImagesThe death toll from Israel’s renewed strikes in Gaza has reached 404, the health ministry in the enclave said, adding that several people remain trapped under the rubble.Another 562 people have been injured, the health ministry said.Gaza...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Egypt Independent
Moiz Salhi/Anadolu/Getty ImagesA former Israeli hostage negotiator who once acted as a channel to Hamas said Israel’s renewed strikes on Gaza show US President Donald Trump’s failure to live up to his promise to end the war there.Trump is “doing...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Egypt Independent
Israel does not wish to complete the first phase of the ceasefire agreement and move to the second phase, practically ending the war.Its position has been solidified by the Trump administration’s absolute support, which calls for the eradication of Hamas...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Egypt Independent
Egypt presented its comprehensive plan for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip to 100 ambassadors and representatives of embassies and international organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasizing the existence of essential requirements for the plan’s success.These requirements include:...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Egypt Independent
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi praised actor Sameh Hussein’s online program “Qatayef,” which airs during Ramadan across social media.President Sisi joked with the actor during an Iftar party organized by the Armed Forces at a major hotel in Cairo on...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Egypt Independent
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that owing to regional tensions Egypt is incurring monthly losses estimated at approximately US$800 million in Suez Canal revenues.During the annual Iftar banquet of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Sisi said that Egypt has been...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Egypt Independent
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) predicts hot weather during the day across most parts of the country on Tuesday, with moderate temperatures along the northern coasts.Temperatures will be relatively cold at night and early morning across most parts of the...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Egypt Independent
Consul-General of Egypt in Hong Kong Baher Sheweikhi praised the development of bilateral trade and economic ties over the past period.The Egyptian consul-general in Hong Kong said on Monday 17/3/2025, that Hutchison Port Holdings, headquartered in Hong Kong has pumped...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Egypt Independent
CAIRO, March 16 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reaffirmed the importance of continuous development in state institutions, particularly in reform and rehabilitation, to support sustainable development and social security.During his visit to the Police Academy, where he was welcomed...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Egypt Independent
CAIRO, March 16 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said no one can harm Egypt, especially with the cohesion of the internal front.The president added the state does its utmost to provide a decent life for citizens, emphasizing the importance...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Egypt Independent
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that Egypt is moving at a steady, stable, and well-thought-out pace in all fields.Egypt has been going through tiring times over the past 15 years, Sisi added during an annual Ramadan Iftar (Sunset breakfast) banquet...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Egypt Independent
Hong Kong CNN — One nationalist influencer called it “truly gratifying.” Another said he was laughing his head off. And a state-media editorial hailed the demise of what it called the “lie factory.”Chinese nationalists and state media could hardly contain...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Egypt Independent
CNN — The most chilling aspect of a new White House claim of boundless executive power is not whether officials ignored a judge’s order to halt deportations of Venezuelan gang members.It’s that some senior Trump administration aides seem not to...
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Published on: 2025-03-18
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Egypt Independent
IRSC for renewable energy solutions, a leading developer of sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy, has signed a significant 30-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Arabian Cement Company (ACC), one of Egypt’s prominent cement producers. This agreement marks a major step...
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Published on: 2025-03-17
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Daily News Egypt
AliExpress, the global online retail marketplace, has announced a major expansion in its payment options for shoppers across Africa, including Egypt, South Africa, Algeria, Ethiopia, Morocco, and Tanzania. This initiative, launched in March, aims to provide a more seamless and...
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Published on: 2025-03-17
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Daily News Egypt
A royal tomb dating back 3,500 years has been discovered in Upper Egypt (southern Egypt), the Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Ministry announced on Sunday. According to a ministry statement, a joint Egyptian-American archaeological team from the University of Pennsylvania unearthed...
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Published on: 2025-03-17
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Daily News Egypt
During a recent session of the Senate chaired by Abdel Wahab Abdel Razek, Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy provided an update on Egypt’s social protection programmes, which are aimed at supporting vulnerable families across the country. These programmes are...
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Published on: 2025-03-17
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Daily News Egypt
Three Palestinians were killed and several others wounded on Monday in a drone strike carried out by the Israeli military in central Gaza, despite a ceasefire agreement. According to local sources, the Gaza Ministry of Health confirmed that the airstrike...
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Published on: 2025-03-17
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Daily News Egypt
Mohamed El-Shimy, Minister of Public Enterprises Sector, convened a meeting with the heads of companies under the Holding Company for Tourism and Hotels to review the latest developments in ongoing projects, financial performance indicators, and efforts related to technical, financial,...
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Published on: 2025-03-17
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Daily News Egypt
Alaa Farouk, Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, met with Elena Panova, the UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt, to discuss expanding cooperation between the Ministry of Agriculture and UN agencies involved in the agricultural sector. The meeting, which was...
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Published on: 2025-03-17
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Daily News Egypt
Giza Governor Adel El-Naggar and Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), met to discuss strategies for promoting investment opportunities along the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road and in the Bahariya Oasis. They agreed to feature...
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Published on: 2025-03-17
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Daily News Egypt
Hassan El-Khatib, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met with a delegation from India’s Lulu Group, including Najmuddin Ibrahim Kutty, CEO of Fair Exports (India) Pvt Ltd; Rakesh Ravi, the company’s Commercial Manager and Director; and Hussein Sherif, Senior...
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Published on: 2025-03-17
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Daily News Egypt
Egypt is set to participate in 26 projects within the first phase of the INTERREG NEXT MED cross-border cooperation programme for the Mediterranean Basin, after national coordination efforts led by the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation.The programme,...
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Published on: 2025-03-17
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Daily News Egypt
CNN — In President Donald Trump’s first White House term, public confidence in his handling of the economy was always among his greatest strengths. But in the early days of his second term, public views about his economic performance have...
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Published on: 2025-03-17
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Egypt Independent
CNN — The Trump administration is tightening its grip on efforts to quash pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses, even as a protest over the detention of activist Mahmoud Khalil flared at the president’s New York City residence and resistance efforts...
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Published on: 2025-03-17
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Egypt Independent
A new CNN series “Twitter: Breaking the Bird” follows the insider story behind the meteoric rise and eventual sale of the revolutionary app featuring the voices of the founders themselves. The four-part series airs on Sundays at 10pm ET/PT from...
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Published on: 2025-03-17
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Egypt Independent
