Partnerships
Egypt has opened the EGP 3.5 billion Cleopatra Hospital Tagamoa (Sky) in East Cairo as part of a strategic shift to leverage private sector expertise in state-owned medical facilities, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Tuesday. The facility, owned by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources but equipped and managed by the Cleopatra Hospitals Group, serves as a flagship model for the state's public-private partnership programme.
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Egypt's Minister of Public Enterprises Sector, Mohamed El-Shimy, met with representatives from textile and garment industry chambers to strengthen cooperation with companies under the Holding Company for Cotton, Spinning, and Weaving. The meeting focused on expanding private sector partnerships to support local manufacturing, add value, and boost Egyptian exports to global markets.
Ethiopian Airlines has leased two new ATR 72-600 turboprops to Air Congo, the flag carrier of the Democratic Republic of Congo, in which it holds a 49 percent stake. The aircraft, fitted with the latest engines, are set to begin operations in February 2026, introducing this model to the DRC for the first time. The deal was announced at the Dubai Airshow.
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The governments of Laikipia and Garissa counties have entered into an intergovernmental agreement with Kenya's Ministry of Education to streamline the issuance of bursaries and scholarships. Signed on May 8, 2025, the deal aims to enhance transparency and equitable access to education. This follows similar partnerships in other counties amid calls for centralized distribution.