1 hour ago Egypt’s Red Sea Tourism Boom Gets a Major Boost as Minor Hotels and Soma Bay Hotel Company Unite to Launch an Exquisite Anantara Luxury Retreat

Egypt’s Red Sea Tourism Boom Gets a Major Boost as Minor Hotels and Soma Bay Hotel Company Unite to Launch an Exquisite Anantara Luxury Retreat  Travel And Tour World

Politics

2 h. ago Egypt Moves Closer to Securing $300 Million from Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Egypt Moves Closer to Securing $300 Million from Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank  Egypt Today

Economics

2 h. ago Finance Minister: Egypt open to exploring innovative financing tools

Egypt is open to leveraging international expertise to explore innovative financing tools aimed at reducing debt levels and servicing costs, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said on Sunday 27/4/2025. During his meeting with Executive Vice President of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) Hiroshi Matano on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings … The post Finance Minister: Egypt open to exploring innovative financing tools appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

3 h. ago World Bank upgrades Egypt’s FY2024/25 GDP growth forecast to 3.8%

World Bank upgrades Egypt’s FY2024/25 GDP growth forecast to 3.8%  ZAWYA

Politics

7 h. ago Yemen’s Huthi rebels allege US airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants

Dubai, United Arab Emirates AP  —  Yemen’s Huthi rebels on Monday alleged a US airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants, killing and wounding some of the 100 inmates held there. The US military had no immediate comment. The strike in Yemen’s Saada governorate, a stronghold for the Huthis, is the latest incident in the … The post Yemen’s Huthi rebels allege US airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Events

7 h. ago Egypt And Australia Unite For A Bold Future, Boosting Tourism, Trade, And Regional Peace With New Commitments On Clean Energy And Economic Cooperation

Egypt And Australia Unite For A Bold Future, Boosting Tourism, Trade, And Regional Peace With New Commitments On Clean Energy And Economic Cooperation  Travel And Tour World

Economics

8 h. ago Egypt's FRA reports $2.32bln in total financing for February 2025

Egypt's FRA reports $2.32bln in total financing for February 2025  ZAWYA

Economics

21 h. ago Real estate developers urge financial support, regulatory reforms, and global promotion to drive growth

Real estate developers urge financial support, regulatory reforms, and global promotion to drive growth  Dailynewsegypt

Politics

25 h. ago Finance min.: Gov’t seeks attracting further US investments in vital sectors

Finance min.: Gov’t seeks attracting further US investments in vital sectors  Egyptian Gazette

Economics

28 h. ago Rafah border terminal remains open from Egyptian side for 40th day in row

Rafah border crossing is still open from the Egyptian side for the 40th day in a row waiting for the arrival of injured Palestinians and patients and their companions to receive treatment while the Israeli authorities continue to close it from the Palestinian side, an official source at Rafah terminal said on Saturday 26/4/2025. Meanwhile, … The post Rafah border terminal remains open from Egyptian side for 40th day in row appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

28 h. ago Tourism delegation reviews Hajj preparations in Saudi Arabia

A delegation from Egypt’s Chamber of Tourism Companies concluded a visit to Saudi Arabia to review preparations for Egyptian pilgrims ahead of the Hajj season. The delegation held meetings with Saudi tawafa companies, including Al-Mashariq Al-Masiya and Al-Rajhi, to discuss organizational and service arrangements, covering hospitality, transport, and religious guidance for tourism pilgrims. Talks addressed … The post Tourism delegation reviews Hajj preparations in Saudi Arabia appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

29 h. ago Minister: State keen to achieve economic growth based on investments, industry localization

The state intends to achieve strategic transition for making economic growth through stimulating investments and localizing industry, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, said. The minister, who is also Egypt’s Governor at the World Bank Group, made her remarks on Saturday 26/4/2025 to comment on the group’s recently-issued report that expects … The post Minister: State keen to achieve economic growth based on investments, industry localization appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Economics

41 h. ago FRA reports EGP 118.5bn in total financing for February 2025

FRA reports EGP 118.5bn in total financing for February 2025  Dailynewsegypt

Politics

44 h. ago CIB launches enhanced internet banking platform to accelerate digital transformation

CIB launches enhanced internet banking platform to accelerate digital transformation  Dailynewsegypt

Politics

44 h. ago United Bank expands digital services, financing solutions for companies

United Bank expands digital services, financing solutions for companies  Dailynewsegypt

Economics

52 h. ago Minister: Employment rates, youth skill development among Africa’s biggest challenges

Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation and Egypt’s Governor at the World Bank Group (WBG) Rania al-Mashat said employment rates and the development of youth’s skills are among the biggest challenges facing the African continent. The minister called on the World Bank to boost its employment agenda by facilitating development across Africa and … The post Minister: Employment rates, youth skill development among Africa’s biggest challenges appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

52 h. ago Mashat in talks with EU over timeline of completing procedures related to 2nd phase of MFA program

Rania al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation and Egypt’s Governor at the World Bank, held a meeting with Elena Flores, Director General for Economic and Financial Affairs at the European Commission, in the presence of Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk. The meeting addressed the timeline for completing procedures related to the second phase … The post Mashat in talks with EU over timeline of completing procedures related to 2nd phase of MFA program appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

54 h. ago US Middle East history professor in exclusive interview criticizes Israel’s war on Gaza, discusses history of the region

As the world undergoes rapid political and economic transformations with escalating conflicts shaking the Middle East, the region has witnessed a full year of genocide in Gaza – and no clear prospect for an end. The conflict has expanded to southern Lebanon, reverberated in Yemen and Iraq, and reached Iran. The Future of the Middle … The post US Middle East history professor in exclusive interview criticizes Israel’s war on Gaza, discusses history of the region appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

3 d. ago Rise: Egypt’s digital banking evolution mirrors Nubank’s Brazilian success story

Rise: Egypt’s digital banking evolution mirrors Nubank’s Brazilian success story  Tearsheet

Politics

4 d. ago Kuwaiti investments in Egypt exceed $20B with over 1,000 companies: Investors to Sisi

Kuwaiti investments in Egypt exceed $20B with over 1,000 companies: Investors to Sisi  Egypt Today

Economics