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Egypt has secured $140 million in long-term syndicated financing for the first phase of a metallic silicon and silicon derivatives complex in the industrial zone of New Alamein, marking a strategic step in deepening domestic value-added manufacturing. The financing agreement was signed this week, in the presence of Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim […]
Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS) has announced plans to introduce structured monthly briefings for foreign correspondents accredited in the country, beginning in January 2026, as part of a broader strategy to deepen engagement with international media. SIS Chairman Diaa Rashwan said the initiative aligns with standing directives from President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi to expand the operational […]
Egypt’s National Railways (ENR) has operated its 43rd special train to support the voluntary return of Sudanese nationals displaced by the conflict in Sudan. The service departed Cairo, on December 29, carrying 1,028 passengers, largely families, bound for Aswan, a principal transit hub for cross-border returns. The train was scheduled to arrive in Aswan at […]
Egypt produced more than 10 million mobile devices in 2025, up sharply from 3.3 million units in 2024. The expansion reflects Egypt’s growing attractiveness to international manufacturers, with local components now accounting for more than 40 per cent of production. The remarks were made On Sunday, 28 December 2025, by Communications and Information Technology Minister, […]
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), on Thursday, 25 December, announced a 100-basis-point reduction in its key interest rates, marking its fifth rate cut this year as policymakers respond to easing inflationary pressures. In a statement, the CBE said its Monetary Policy Committee lowered the deposit rate to 20 percent, the lending rate to 21 […]
Egypt has repatriated 2,635 of its citizens from Libya since the start of 2025, the Foreign Ministry announced on Monday, December 22 as part of ongoing efforts to protect Egyptians abroad. Of those repatriated, 1,132 were from Tripoli and western Libya, and more than 1,500 from Benghazi and the eastern region. The ministry highlighted close […]
Egypt’s Armed Forces have dismissed social media claims alleging that military officers were granted unlawful privileges, describing the reports as a coordinated misinformation, drive by hostile actors abroad. In a statement issued on Sunday, 21 December, the military said the circulating documents were falsely attributed to the institution and deliberately included names of retired or […]
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan says the Pharaohs are fully prepared for their opening Africa Cup of Nations fixture against Zimbabwe on this December 22, describing the match as a strategic gateway that will shape the team’s momentum throughout the tournament. Speaking ahead of the game, Hassan stressed that the players are acutely aware of […]
Egypt and Burundi have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations and strengthening coordination on African Union (AU) priorities, following talks held in Cairo on Thursday, 18 December 2025. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Burundi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, Édouard Bizimana, congratulating him on his appointment and underscoring […]
Libya’s Ministry of Health, Al-Ghouj, said on 18 December that a high-level session in Tripoli reviewed the state of the country’s health sector and pathways for its development, alongside presentations highlighting successful Arab health experiences. According to the ministry, the agenda featured Libya’s progress in health information systems, Egypt’s experience in eliminating the hepatitis C […]