Rania Al Mashat

Egypt targets 4.5% growth rate in FY2025/2026 | PlanningMin

Sun, 18 May 2025 - 12:31 GMT

Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, presented that during the plenary session of the Senate.

Egypt and the EBRD: A Strategic Partnership Driving Private Sector Growth, Regional Leadership

Mon, 05 May 2025 - 02:33 GMT

The high-level meeting reflects the strong and evolving partnership between Egypt and the EBRD.

EBRD Investment in Egypt tops €13.8B, supporting structural reforms and renewables

Mon, 05 May 2025 - 12:55 GMT

Egypt’s structural reform efforts—particularly in renewable energy—have strengthened its investment climate and enabled access to innovative financing, says Al Mashat

Egypt Secures €262.3 Million in Strategic Deals with France, EU

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 - 11:02 GMT

The agreements span vital sectors including water treatment, sanitation, electricity, and railway infrastructure, reflecting Egypt’s commitment to sustainable development and regional cooperation.

PlanningMin anticipates Egypt-EU MoU signing of €4B to be held in H2 of 2025

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 - 12:14 GMT

This financing is a segment of a larger €7.4 billion agreement made between Egypt and the EU in March of last year.

Planning and Energy Ministers hold talks on FY2025/2026 investment strategy

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 - 11:10 GMT

A major focus of the discussion was the vital role that electricity and renewable energy play in bolstering Egypt’s economic growth while promoting long-term sustainability across the nation.

Ukraine shares interest in Egypt as strategic grain export hub, PlanningMin highlights SCZone

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 - 03:46 GMT

Ukraine’s Minister of Agricultural Policy and Food Vitaliy Koval recently expressed the country’s interest in establishing a logistics zone in Egypt to facilitate Ukrainian exports to Africa.

Egypt kicks off negotiations with EU on latest financial package set to be finalized by summer

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 - 03:50 GMT

This funding is part of a broader €5 billion support package from the EU, with €1 billion already received by the Egyptian government in December.

EBRD’s robust investments in Egypt signifies confidence in local economy: Al Mashat

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 - 02:28 GMT

Since 2012, cooperation between the two has led to investments totaling €13.8 billion across 194 projects, with over 84 percent of these funds directed towards the private sector, according to Al Mashat.

Egypt's economy grows 3.5% in Q1 FY2024/25

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 - 09:02 GMT

The non-petroleum manufacturing sector led the way with 7.1% growth, fueled by streamlined customs processes and improved access to production inputs

AfDB agreement to support private sector development program approved by Parliament

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 - 03:50 GMT

The agreement, valued at $131 million, aims to bolster Egypt's economic diversification efforts and improve the business environment

Egypt secures $275M for Africa’s largest wind power project

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 - 10:00 GMT

The project, implemented by Suez Wind, is a private consortium jointly owned by ACWA Power and HAU Energy, with investments from EBRD, Hassan Allam Utilities, and Meridiam Africa Investments.

MOIC strengthens partnership with World Bank to boost economic growth, employment

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 - 11:29 GMT

Al-Mashat emphasized the World Bank Group’s vital role as a strategic partner in advancing Egypt’s economic priorities. She acknowledged the bank’s substantial contributions across sectors such as education, healthcare, transportation, social protection, housing, and private sector development

Agriculture contributes 12% to Egypt’s GDP, driving investments and sustainability in Upper Egypt

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 - 10:05 GMT

Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, emphasized the transformative impact of these investments during her visit to the Sustainable Agriculture Investments and Livelihoods (SAIL) project in Minya

Egypt, Japan sign $234M agreements to support fiscal policy, structural reforms

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 - 08:14 GMT

The agreements include a $230 million concessional development loan, equivalent to 35 billion Japanese yen, aimed at supporting Egypt’s budget and advancing critical structural reforms. Additionally, grants worth $4.3 million will be used to renovate the Cairo Opera House and expand agricultural mechanization, boosting public services and enhancing the livelihoods of small-scale farmers.

Al-Mashat highlights 70 years of Egyptian-Japanese cooperation, calls for deeper economic ties

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 - 12:17 GMT

In her keynote address, Minister Al-Mashat emphasized the enduring strength of Egyptian-Japanese relations and their shared commitment to addressing development challenges. “Egyptian-Japanese partnerships reflect the importance of collaborative efforts to tackle development challenges,” Al-Mashat stated, highlighting the alignment of shared visions and priorities that have driven progress across key sectors.

Egypt, FAO sign €4M cooperation protocol to enhance livestock development, address climate change

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 - 01:50 GMT

The initiative will be executed in collaboration with the General Authority for Veterinary Services and other agencies, focusing on enhancing livestock management, improving animal health, and combating antibiotic-resistant microbes

Egypt, Germany strengthen economic ties with €77.3M agreements

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 - 07:36 GMT

These projects build on a robust history of cooperation in technical education between Egypt and Germany, with total funding reaching €121.5 million to date.

Egypt to develop 10 GW of renewable energy projects by 2028 under NWFE

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 - 09:04 GMT

The program aims to boost renewable energy production, reduce reliance on thermal power plants, and support Egypt’s National Climate Change Strategy 2050.

Egypt, Poland revive economic ties with first joint committee meeting in over 30 years

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 - 12:44 GMT

The inaugural session aims to activate an updated economic cooperation agreement, replacing the one from 1964, under which 12 committee sessions were held, the last in 1993. Al-Mashat noted that the new agreement aligns with current economic needs and will foster collaboration in various areas of development and economic growth.

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