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Ten metres beneath the surface of the South China Sea, where sunlight is already much weaker than it is above the water, researchers attached solar cells to underwater robots and waited to see what would happen. After just two hours, the cells had not only continued operating but had generated…
One of the biggest climate threats to cocoa may not be heat alone, or even drought, but heavy rainfall arriving at the wrong stage of the tree’s development, according to a new study published in PNAS. The study found that intense rainfall during the wet season is strongly linked to cocoa yield…
The cost of a loaf of bread is shaped not only by wheat prices, but also by wars, shipping routes, and the structure of food supply chains, according to a new study published in the Future Business Journal. The study examined how geopolitical risks affected value-chain costs in the milling…
Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), said the rules and parameters governing the proposed tax sukuk, including their rate of return, are currently being finalised ahead of their planned launch as a financing instrument for taxpayers in the domestic market within weeks. Abdel…
The eighth edition of the FDC Summit is set to take place from September 22 to 24 under the auspices of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Ministry of Industry, and the Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center. The summit will bring together senior government…
Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom visited the headquarters of eFinance for Digital and Financial Investments Group, in which the National Investment Bank (NIB), affiliated with the ministry, holds a 21.8% stake. During the visit, the minister held an extensive meeting with…
A proposed national digital healthcare platform would connect health facilities and integrate patients’ medical histories and health records, while incorporating artificial intelligence and telemedicine services, Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population said. Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar…
A government committee has approved 42 of 44 projects and permit requests for activities along Egypt’s coastline, including port, power, and petroleum projects, while deferring one application and rejecting another for failing to meet the required conditions. The Higher Committee for Coastal…
E20 Investment, a UAE-based investment group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with EDAFA Venture, a regional venture capital company, to explore cooperation and investment opportunities in agriculture, aquaculture, food security, and related technologies, while supporting startups…
Egypt’s Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gamblat said the ministry is committed to implementing President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s directives to strengthen international cooperation, expand partnerships with global companies, and benefit from advanced expertise and technologies to…
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has launched the fourth edition of the FinTech Got Talent competition for university students under the FinYology initiative, organised by FinTech Egypt. The competition aims to recognise the best innovative projects and solutions in financial technology, in…
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of a contract to establish an electric battery manufacturing plant in Egypt through a partnership between Egyptian battery manufacturer BME and China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), one of the world’s largest…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said Egypt aims to increase bilateral trade with India to $12bn and attract more Indian investment in manufacturing, technology, clean energy, and the automotive industry, while separately urging Iran to help halt regional escalation and attacks on Arab…
The Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) has approved seven applications involving mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures as part of its review of economic concentration transactions. The approvals include the proposed acquisition by Indo Suez for General Trading of a 51% stake in Fanar Foods…
Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) is set to expand the international scope of Ecomondo in 2026, with the 29th edition of the green, blue and circular economy event scheduled to take place from 3 to 6 November at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy. The 2026 edition will introduce a revamped exhibition…
ABB Egypt has begun implementing a rooftop solar energy project across several of its factories in partnership with the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE), as part of efforts to reduce industrial carbon emissions and increase the use of renewable energy. The…
The Housing and Development Bank (HDB) has announced the appointment of Mohamed Gamil as Deputy CEO and Managing Director. The move reflects the bank’s strategy of attracting distinguished banking leaders with diverse expertise who can add value and contribute to achieving its objectives, while…
Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation plans to use satellite imagery to monitor weed growth and canal-cleaning needs, install new telemetry stations in Fayoum, and complete the Tagin pumping station before the 2027 peak water-demand season. Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani…
Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) Chairperson Islam Azzam received Mark Bowman, Vice President for Policy and Partnerships at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and his accompanying delegation to discuss cooperation between the bank and Egyptian institutions to support…
Egypt’s Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem met with Mark Bowman, Vice President for Policy and Partnerships at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and Jacqui Powell, the bank’s Managing Director for the Corporate Sector, along with their accompanying delegation. The…
Campaign coincides with first-phase handovers as Nour moves from development to operational stage Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG Holding) has launched its “Nour Nawaret” campaign as more than 4,000 units in the first phase of its Nour development in East Cairo enter the delivery stage, marking…
TMG CEO says major developers maintain strong collection rates, while secondary-market slowdown reflects tighter liquidity and monetary policy Hisham Talaat Moustafa, CEO and Managing Director of Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG Holding), said Egypt’s real estate market is operating at normal…
The Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS) office in Baghdad held talks with the Federation of Iraqi Businessmen on September 7, 2026, to explore ways to strengthen trade, investment, and industrial cooperation between Egypt and Iraq. The meeting was held under the directives of Mohamed Farid Saleh…
Egypt and Uzbekistan are seeking to turn their water cooperation agreement into joint projects focused on smart irrigation, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and climate adaptation, Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said. Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani…
