Egypt

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

October 28, 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.

Egypt's al-Mashat to discuss challenges at FII9 in Riyadh

October 28, 2025 Ahmed Hassan

Egypt's Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, has arrived in Saudi Arabia for the Ninth Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) Conference. Themed 'The Key to Prosperity,' the event is taking place at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center in Riyadh until October 30. Al-Mashat will address global challenges and public-private partnerships.

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

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 assumes INTOSAI presidency as INCOSAI 25 starts in Sharm El-Sheikh

Egypt, represented by the Accountability State Authority (ASA), has officially taken over the presidency of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) for a three-year term. The handover ceremony occurred during the opening of the 25th International Congress of Supreme Audit Institutions (INCOSAI 25) in Sharm El-Sheikh under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. The event was attended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, several ministers, and senior officials.

Cbe governor attends future leaders graduation at ebi

October 29, 2025 Ahmed Hassan

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 voices deep concern over developments in Sudan

Egypt has expressed deep concern over the recent developments in the brotherly Republic of Sudan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for all possible measures to achieve an immediate humanitarian truce across Sudan. It also reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to supporting Sudan in overcoming its current crisis.