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Egypt’s foreign minister urges Security Council overhaul, slams Western ‘double standards’
Yeni Safak
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September 2, 2025
Egypt’s foreign minister called Tuesday called for sweeping reforms to the UN Security Council, saying its current structure no longer reflects today’s realities and perpetuates injustice against Africa, the Arab world, and Islamic countries....
Cairo Gears Up to Host Inaugural ‘Ai Everything Middle East & Africa’ in 2026
Morocco World News
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September 2, 2025
Rabat – Egypt is set to host the first-ever Ai Everything Middle East & Africa (MEA) event from February 10 to 12, 2026, bringing together global leaders, tech companies, startups, and AI experts. The event is organised by GITEX Global and hosted...
Egypt ranks 9th globally, 1st in Africa for investment with $46.1bn in FDI: GAFI CEO
Daily News Egypt
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September 2, 2025
Egypt ranked ninth globally and first in Africa among the world’s top investment destinations, attracting net inflows of $46.1bn in the 2023/2024 fiscal year, the head of the country’s investment authority said on Tuesday. Speaking at the...
Egypt’s FRA vows support for innovators as 16 projects advance in hackathon
Daily News Egypt
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September 2, 2025
Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has said that 16 Egyptian projects have qualified for the African stage of a global hackathon, with the authority’s chairperson vowing full support for entrepreneurs and innovators to develop new...
Egypt’s PM says $7.5bn Qatari investment package being activated
Daily News Egypt
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September 2, 2025
Egypt has begun activating a $7.5bn Qatari direct investment package, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Tuesday, following a recent meeting with his Qatari counterpart. Speaking at the Cabinet’s weekly meeting, Madbouly said he had discussed...
Egypt to launch national narrative for economic development on Sunday
Daily News Egypt
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September 2, 2025
Egypt will launch its “National Narrative for Economic Development” on Sunday, a comprehensive framework that will be put forward for public dialogue over the next two months, the cabinet said on Tuesday. Minister of Planning, Economic Development...
Bahrain-Egypt Business Forum in Cairo demonstrates strong economic ties and promising opportunities
Gulf Daily News Online
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Manama, Bahrain: As part of the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Bahrain-Egypt Business Forum held in Cairo, was hosted in...
OPAZ showcases investments at Pharmaconex Cairo
Oman Observer
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September 2, 2025
CAIRO: The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) has showcased investment opportunities in the pharmaceutical sector to international companies participating in the Pharmaconex 2025 exhibition, currently being held in...
Netanyahu freezes $35B gas deal with Egypt over troops in Sinai
Al Mayadeen
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September 2, 2025
Netanyahu has frozen a $35 billion gas deal with Egypt, using Cairo's energy crisis as leverage while citing allegations of Sinai tunnels and troop buildups. The Israeli daily Israel Hayom on Tuesday reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
UK Embassy in Egypt reopens following brief shutdown over diplomatic tensions
Yeni Safak
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September 2, 2025
The British Embassy reopened in Cairo on Tuesday after a 2-day closure over diplomatic tensions between Egypt and the UK. “Following engagement with the Egyptian authorities, our Travel Advice has been updated. The British Embassy remains open and...
African Trade Fair Eyes US$44 Billion in Business Deals
News Ghana
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September 3, 2025
Algeria’s capital will host thousands of business leaders next week as the continent’s largest trade exhibition opens with ambitious targets for economic integration. The fourth Intra-African Trade Fair begins September 4 in Algiers, bringing...
Left-Wing Group Featured on Zohran Mamdani's Campaign Site Releases 'WANTED' Posters Targeting NYC Business Leaders, Many of Them Jewish
The Washington Free Beacon - Virginia
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September 2, 2025
Zohran Mamdani (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) A left-wing activist group with extensive ties to Zohran Mamdani is behind a series of "WANTED" posters targeting New York City business leaders, many of whom are Jewish or supporters of Israel. New York...
Egyptian FM holds high-level talks in Slovenia, urges EU pressure on Israel
Daily News Egypt
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September 2, 2025
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar on Tuesday, praising the country’s “principled positions” in support of Palestinian rights, including its official recognition of a Palestinian state. During...
Bahraini investments in Egypt reached $450m in 2024, minister says
Daily News Egypt
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September 2, 2025
Bahraini investments in Egypt reached approximately $450m in 2024, spread across more than 237 companies, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Hassan El-Khatib, said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Egyptian–Bahraini Business Forum in...
South Korea, Egypt to deepen ties with new ‘R.I.S.E-EKO’ vision: Ambassador
Daily News Egypt
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September 2, 2025
South Korea’s ambassador to Egypt said on Tuesday that the two countries are celebrating 30 years of diplomatic relations, adding that the partnership has “reached a mature stage” and that the next phase will be guided by a vision called...
Egyptian PM praises Qatar’s interest in supporting economic partnership with his country
The Peninsula
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September 2, 2025
Cairo: Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Tuesday praised the State of Qatar’s interest in supporting aspects of economic partnership with his country, stressing the importance of continuing coordination and...
Egypt plans $2.81bn spend on electricity, renewables this year
Gulf Industry Magazine
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Egypt plans to invest EGP136.3 billion ($2.81 billion) in its electricity and renewable energy sector for the fiscal year (FY) 2025/26, a report said. According to a plan outlined by the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International...
Türkiye and Egypt’s path toward strategic synergy
Sabah
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September 2, 2025
After a decade marked by diplomatic tensions, the bilateral relations between Türkiye and Egypt have embarked on a path of normalization, driven by the mutual resolve of their respective leaders. In 2024, reciprocal visits by the heads of state to...
Knight Frank Africa industrial market report H1'25
CNBC Africa
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September 2, 2025
Africa's industrial and logistics markets are experiencing unprecedented growth, with occupancy levels for modern warehouses soaring to 83% in the first half of 2025. This marks a remarkable increase from 75% during the same period last year,...
Egypt Installs First-Ever Air Purification System Inside Great Pyramid of Khufu
Egyptian Streets
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September 2, 2025
For the first time, Egypt has installed a modern air purification system inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. The move is aimed at protecting the pyramid’s delicate inner chambers while improving the...