Egypt

Egypt urges ceasefire in sudan as eu denounces rsf brutality after el-fasher capture

As fighting escalates in sudan and the rapid support forces seize el-fasher—the last sudanese army stronghold in darfur—regional and international calls for action intensify amid reports of mass atrocities against civilians. Egypt reaffirmed its support for the sudanese people and pushed for a ceasefire and humanitarian truce to enable aid access. The european union strongly condemned the rsf's brutal actions, warning of an impending humanitarian catastrophe.

Cbe governor attends future leaders graduation at ebi

Hassan Abdalla, governor of the Central Bank of Egypt and chairperson of the Egyptian Banking Institute, attended the graduation ceremony for four new cohorts of the Future Leaders programme at the EBI. The event included deputy governors and board members, marking the graduation of 93 young banking professionals. Abdalla expressed pride in the programme, launched three decades ago to nurture sector talent.

Egypt launches national health tourism platform to become global medical hub by 2030

29 oktober 2025 Ahmed Hassan

Egypt's Health and Population Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar announced the launch of a National Health Tourism Platform, aiming to position the country among the top 10 global destinations for medical and wellness tourism by 2030. The announcement came during the second meeting of the National Council for Health Tourism, emphasizing efforts to boost Egypt's international healthcare reputation. The digital platform is set to debut in November, streamlining bookings for medical and wellness services.

Al-Ahram Chemicals invests $10m in Sokhna formaldehyde derivatives complex

Walid Gamal El-Din, Chairperson of the Suez Canal Economic Zone, witnessed the signing of a contract between Al-Ahram Chemicals and Resins and the Main Development Company to build an industrial complex for formaldehyde and derivatives in Sokhna Industrial Zone. The $10m investment is expected to create 150 direct jobs. Commercial operations are set to start in early 2027.

Temperatures dip as autumn settles over Egypt

The General Authority of Meteorology released an update on Egypt's weather for Thursday, indicating a general improvement in the atmosphere as autumn settles in. This is accompanied by dropping temperatures, active winds, and low clouds shielding the sun, intensifying the cooler weather. In Cairo, highs reach 28C with lows at 19C.

Egypt extends EGP 50bn hotel financing initiative by six months to boost tourism capacity

29 oktober 2025 Ahmed Hassan

The Egyptian Cabinet has approved a six-month extension of the EGP 50 billion hotel financing initiative to expand the country's hotel capacity. Ministers of Finance and Tourism announced the decision, effective from October 20, 2025. The move responds to requests from investors seeking to complete ongoing and planned tourism projects.

Egypt and Netherlands renew water MoU for coastal protection

Egypt’s Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sweilam met with Dutch Ambassador to Cairo Peter Mollema to strengthen bilateral ties in water management. The two sides renewed their Memorandum of Understanding for the Egypt-Netherlands High-Level Water Committee, focusing on water resource management and coastal protection. Preparations are underway for a new feasibility study on environmentally friendly beach nourishment techniques to safeguard Egypt’s Mediterranean coastline.

Egyptian Tax Authority issues comprehensive tax guide for contracting sector

Rasha Abdel Aal, Chairperson of the Egyptian Tax Authority, announced the release of a comprehensive explanatory guide on the tax treatment of contracting and construction services under Law No. 157 of 2025. The guide aims to boost tax awareness in the contracting sector—a key pillar of Egypt's economy—by simplifying tax concepts and procedures. It is available for viewing and download on the ETA's official website.

Israeli sources: Remains returned by Hamas not those of missing hostages

28 oktober 2025 Ahmed Hassan

Israeli sources say the remains handed over by Hamas to Israel on Monday night do not belong to any of the missing deceased hostages. Forensic examination confirmed they are not among the 13 unaccounted-for hostages in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to discuss Israel's potential response.