11 h. ago The exchange of the Luxor Obelisk for a French mechanical clock

In 1830, Muhammad Ali Pasha, the governor of Egypt, issued a decree gifting the twin obelisks of the Luxor Temple to France. This gesture was intended to solidify the strategic alliance between the two nations—a partnership Ali deemed essential for his ambitious vision of propelling Egypt from its medieval roots into the modern era of … The post The exchange of the Luxor Obelisk for a French mechanical clock appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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12 h. ago FM affirms importance Egyptian government attaches to attracting more foreign direct investment

CAIRO, Jan 13 (MENA) — Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty affirmed the importance the Egyptian government attaches to empowering the private sector, attracting more foreign direct investment, and supporting foreign companies operating in Egypt. This came during a meeting held Tuesday between the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Terje Pilskog, … The post FM affirms importance Egyptian government attaches to attracting more foreign direct investment appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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14 h. ago Egypt’s government issues new decision regarding the old rent law

The Egyptian Cabinet issued a decision extending the deadline for receiving applications for the allocation of residential and non-residential units to tenants subject to the old rent law (Law #164 of 2025) for an additional three months, ending on April 12, 2026, to allow them to regularize their status. The decision comes in order to … The post Egypt’s government issues new decision regarding the old rent law appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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59 h. ago Egypt Ranks 1st in Africa in Oxford Insights Government AI Readiness Index 2025

Egypt Ranks 1st in Africa in Oxford Insights Government AI Readiness Index 2025  Scoop Empire

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3 d. ago Egypt tops Africa in Oxford Insights Government AI Readiness Index 2025, ranks 51st globally

Egypt tops Africa in Oxford Insights Government AI Readiness Index 2025, ranks 51st globally  Egypt Today

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6 d. ago Egypt finalizing framework, measures to boost entrepreneurship – PM

CAIRO, Jan 5 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the government attaches great importance to entrepreneurship, noting that a ministerial working group is overseeing the file alongside an advisory committee of experts and specialists to advance this vital sector. Madbouly added that a dedicated charter for entrepreneurship has been finalized, stressing that the government … The post Egypt finalizing framework, measures to boost entrepreneurship – PM appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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8 d. ago Egypt rent law challenge revives hope for 1.6 million households

Egypt rent law challenge revives hope for 1.6 million households  The New Arab

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8 d. ago Dana Gas receives $50m from Egyptian government with plans to boost operations

Dana Gas receives $50m from Egyptian government with plans to boost operations  thenationalnews.com

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9 d. ago Egypt Urges Restraint as Yemen Government Retakes Key Port from Separatists

Egypt Urges Restraint as Yemen Government Retakes Key Port from Separatists  Egyptian Streets

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2 w. ago Government condemns freed Egyptian activist’s ‘abhorrent’ social media posts

Government condemns freed Egyptian activist’s ‘abhorrent’ social media posts  Yahoo News UK

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2 w. ago Egypt’s Military Economy & Its Political Logic of Militarized Governance

Egypt’s Military Economy & Its Political Logic of Militarized Governance  horn review

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3 w. ago Egypt champions African leadership in global governance reform

Egypt champions African leadership in global governance reform  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

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3 w. ago Senate grants final approval to the amendment of Egypt’s electricity law

The Senate in Egypt gave its final approval on Sunday to a government-proposed bill amending certain provisions of the Electricity Law. The amendment included Article 71 of the Electricity Law, aiming to toughen penalties for the illegal tapping of electricity, as part of the state’s efforts to protect public funds and reduce losses in the … The post Senate grants final approval to the amendment of Egypt’s electricity law appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 w. ago Egypt jumps 47 places in World Bank’s Digital Government Index, ranks 22nd globally

Egypt jumps 47 places in World Bank’s Digital Government Index, ranks 22nd globally  Dailynewsegypt

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3 w. ago Egypt jumps 47 places in 2025 Digital Government Maturity Index

Egypt jumps 47 places in 2025 Digital Government Maturity Index  Egyptian Gazette

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3 w. ago Naguib Sawiris sets sights on managing three major Egyptian airports

The Chairman of Orascom Investment Holding (OIH), Naguib Sawiris, has announced his intention to compete for the management contract of the Hurghada International Airport. Sawiris revealed that OIH has recently been approached by prominent British and French firms to form a consortium, aiming to bid for the first airport the Egyptian government plans to open … The post Naguib Sawiris sets sights on managing three major Egyptian airports appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 w. ago Egypt: Madbouly reaffirms government’s focus on cutting public, external debt

Egypt: Madbouly reaffirms government’s focus on cutting public, external debt  ZAWYA

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