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CAPMAS: 18% increase in Egyptian exports to Arab countries in 2024

Sat, 17 May 2025 - 12:05 GMT

The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) announced that the value of Egyptian exports to Arab countries reached $16.2 billion in 2024, compared to $13.6 billion in 2023, marking an 18% increase.

Egypt expands Sukari Gold Mine operations as part of national mining strategy - Cabinet

Fri, 16 May 2025 - 11:30 GMT

On Thursday, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly conducted an extensive field visit to the Sukari Gold Mine in the Marsa Alam area of the Eastern Desert. During the visit, he reviewed the various stages of gold ore production. The visit came to reflect the government’s commitment to supporting and developing the mining sector and encouraging investment in this vital industry.

Egypt, Canada strengthen environmental cooperation with focus on green transition and climate action

Fri, 16 May 2025 - 11:27 GMT

Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad held a meeting with Canadian Ambassador to Egypt Louis Dumas and his accompanying delegation to discuss ongoing and future cooperation on environmental issues at both national and multilateral levels.

Egypt to partake at European-African ministerial meeting in Brussels – EU amb.

Fri, 16 May 2025 - 11:25 GMT

Head of the European Union Delegation to Egypt Angelina Eichhorst said a ministerial meeting between the EU and African Union will be held in Brussels on May 21 with the participation of Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty.

Trade turnover between Russia, Egypt hits record $9 bln in 2024, says Putin

Sat, 10 May 2025 - 09:29 GMT

Trade turnover between Russia and Egypt climbed by 30% in 2024, reaching a record of $9 billion, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, adding that it gained another 80% in the first two months of this year, TASS news agency reported.

Egyptian, Iraqi foreign ministers to hold talks in Cairo on Sunday

Sat, 03 May 2025 - 08:30 GMT

The top diplomats will discuss the distinguished ties binding the two Arab countries and how to promote them at various levels.

Egypt maintains firm stance in support of Palestinian cause: Representative at ICJ

Fri, 02 May 2025 - 04:15 GMT

Moussa stated that most of the countries presenting arguments before ICJ expressed their full support for the rights of the Palestinian people, particularly their right to self-determination.

Egypt comes second in Africa with highest GDB in 2025

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 - 11:46 GMT

A latest report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlighted the top 10 African countries with the highest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2025.

Funeral of Pope Francis attended by world leaders among thousands gathering

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 - 11:34 GMT

Around 200,000 people descended on St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican said, to mark the death of Pope Francis - the first Latin American pontiff, CNN reported.

FM affirms Egypt's keenness on boosting trade relations, investments with US

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 - 10:08 GMT

The minister's remarks were made during his meeting with Chairman of AmCham Egypt Tareq Tawfiq and his accompanying delegation.

Egypt, Germany mull ways to boost bilateral social cooperation

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 - 11:29 GMT

Social Solidarity Minister Maya Morsy has discussed with German ambassador to Egypt Jurgen Scholz and his accompanying delegation ways to cement cooperation between the ministry and the German government in different fields.

US-Iran negotiators to meet again next week after ‘constructive’ nuclear talks

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 - 10:22 GMT

The “direct communication” between President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was “very positive and constructive,” the White House said in a statement.

PM inspects ongoing development projects in the New Alamein City

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 - 09:00 GMT

The Prime Minister inspected the Marina 8 development in New Alamein on Saturday. The project spans 179 feddans, including 104 feddans for villas and chalets and 75 feddans for additional residential and service areas. The site features 243 buildings housing 917 units, along with infrastructure for roads, utilities, and landscaping.

Sisi-Macron visit to Arish 'momentous political and economic event': N. Sinai governor

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 - 10:58 GMT

The French president was keen on visiting El Arish Hospital, having a heart-to-heart conversation with the injured Palestinians and getting posted in detail on their unbearable suffering down to the last detail from the 7th of October until their admission to the hospital.

Egypt appreciates EP decision on 2nd tranche of EU's financial support package

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 - 07:15 GMT

This approval follows the successful disbursement of the first tranche of 1 billion euros in December 2024, after extensive discussions within the EU. The next steps include the European Council's approval at the ambassadorial level, followed by a series of consultations between the European Parliament, the European Council, and the European Commission, leading to the final adoption of the decision in the coming weeks.

Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to over 1,000 as rescue efforts continue

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 - 02:13 GMT

The shallow 7.7-magnitude quake struck northwest of the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar in the early afternoon on Friday, followed minutes later by a 6.7-magnitude aftershock.

Egypt, Siemens Healthineers sign MoU for radiology equipment center

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 - 03:14 GMT

The Ministry of Health signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Siemens Healthineers on Friday to launch the first center in Egypt and the Middle East for developing radiology equipment and providing the latest medical technologies.

Sudan's military take control of presidential palace

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 - 09:46 GMT

The army was conducting search operations in areas around the palace in pursuit of members of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Alarabiya news channel quoted the sources as saying.

Chinese FM: Gaza is 'inseparable part' of Palestinian territory

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 - 02:25 GMT

Speaking at a press conference held on the sidelines of a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, the Chinese foreign minister elaborated on China’s view and position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying "Changing its status by forceful means will not bring about peace, but only new chaos. We support the plan for restoring peace in Gaza initiated by Egypt and other Arab countries."

Deputy FM holds series of meetings on sidelines of meetings of Executive Council of AU

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 - 09:47 GMT

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Abu Bakr Hanafi Mahmoud held a number of bilateral meetings with the foreign ministers of Zambia, Ghana, The Gambia, Mozambique and Lesotho.

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