News
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Egypt’s economy achieves 5.3% growth for 1st time in three years
Egypt records 5.3% GDP growth in Q1 2025/26, the strongest in 3 years, driven by industry, tourism & ICT.
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Pakistan and Egypt Revitalize Ties: A Strategic Partnership
Egypt and Pakistan revive trade & business ties; new business council, 500‑firm whitelist, renewed investment cooperation.
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ABE chair meets Beheira, Daqahleya governors to advance agricultural development
State bank meets with the Beheira & Dakahlia governors to advance agri-investment, mechanization & rural development.
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Congo–Egypt Chamber of Commerce chief urges Egyptian investors to enter Africa without hesitation
The Congo‑Egypt Chamber of Commerce urges Egyptian investors to enter Africa without hesitation, as there are opportunities across sectors.
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In partnership with Blu EV, VOO App Launches Egypt’s First Eco-Friendly Electric Delivery Motorcycle Fleet
VOO App partners with Blu EV to launch Egypt’s first electric‑motorcycle delivery fleet; greener last‑mile logistics begins.
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Mantrac signs partnership with Pickalbatros to boost energy efficiency across tourist resorts
Mantrac & Pickalbatros sign to boost energy efficiency and maintain resort generators across major tourist resorts.
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Al-Ahram Hebdo launches Egyptian-African Economic Conference with call to deepen continental integration
Egypt‑Africa economic initiative launched; push for continental trade, value chains, and deeper investment links across Africa.
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Egypt’s Social Insurance Authority to increase contribution wages by up to 2,200 LE in 2026
Social Insurance Authority set to raise contribution wages in 2026; insurable wage band shifts up, pension base changes
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Egypt’s GDP grows by 5.3% in Q1 FY 2025/2026
Egypt's GDP accelerates to 5.3% in Q1 FY2025/26, the highest quarterly performance in over three years, per the Ministry of Planning announcement.
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Horizon Egypt, NUCA signs land agreement for $881mln New Cairo hotel project
Horizon Egypt Developments plans commercial hotel project in New Cairo with total investments exceeding EGP 42B ($881M) following NUCA land agreement.
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China’s CJN to invest $1 B in 905,000 m² phosphate chemicals complex in Sokhna 360
Chinese industrial giant CJN signs agreement with Elsewedy to establish a fully integrated $1B phosphate chemicals complex in Sokhna Industrial Zone.
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Egyptian businesses seek to expand investments in Saudi Arabia over 5 years
An HSBC report shows 90% of Egyptian businesses expect to increase trade with Saudi Arabia over next five years, signaling strong bilateral momentum.
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Brazilian companies join Egypt trade fair
Eight Brazilian companies join Food Africa 2025 via the Halal do Brasil project. Brazil-Egypt trade reached $3.9B in 2024, up 71.9% year-over-year.
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Egypt targets 7.7% GDP contribution from AI by 2030
Egypt targets a 7.7% GDP contribution from AI by 2030, investing $416M in infrastructure and training 30,000 specialists with a cybersecurity focus.
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Egypt Tax Authority Standardises VAT Treatment for Exported Services, Issues Guidance
Egyptian Tax Authority issues Executive Instructions standardizing VAT treatment for exported services at zero rate with comprehensive guidance manual
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Egypt sees 1.3 mln new jobseekers annually as economy creates only 500k jobs
The World Bank reports Egypt faces an employment gap with 1.3M youth entering labor market annually while only 500,000 jobs are created per year.
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Egypt hosts largest Economic Forum of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean
Egypt hosts the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean Economic Forum with 42 Euro-Mediterranean countries on November 28-29.
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Standard Chartered, AUC Venture Lab graduate 1st cohort of Egypt’s Women in Tech programme
Standard Chartered, AUC Venture Lab, and Village Capital graduate first Women in Tech programme cohort under bank's Futuremakers initiative in Egypt.
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Australia returns 17 rare Pharaonic artefacts to Egypt
This reflects the depth of cultural cooperation and Australia’s steadfast commitment to combating the illegal trafficking of antiquities.
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Giza Governorate begins voluntary swap of Tuk-tuks for Qute cars
Participation is optional, with tuk-tuk owners applying for the swap through designated channels.