Egypt Arrests Sudanese Journalist Over Social Media Post
[IFJ] It has been a week since Attaf Mohamed Mokhtar was arrested and still no allegations against him have been made public by the Egyptian authorities.
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Egypt scrutinizes AI SpongeBob parody over national problems
A take on the hit US TV series has become an unlikely tool for Egyptians to complain about life amid strict surveillance.
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FRA mandates OTP verification for consumer, MSME finance providers within two months
Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) Chairperson Islam Azzam has issued a decision requiring companies and entities licensed to provide consumer finance and financing for medium, small, and micro enterprises to implement, within two months,
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Egypt launches 6-month price cut plan for basic goods
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has ordered governors to intensify market monitoring and enforce visible price displays as part of a newly launched six-month initiative to reduce prices on basic commodities across the country. Duri
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Tax sukuk rules being finalised ahead of launch within weeks: ETA chief
Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), said the rules and parameters governing the proposed tax sukuk, including their rate of return, are currently being finalised ahead of their planned launch as a financing instrument
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8th FDC Summit Kicks Off Next Week With Global Tech Leaders
The eighth edition of the FDC Summit is set to take place from September 22 to 24 under the auspices of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Ministry of Industry, and the Cabinet’s Information and Decision Suppor
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Planning Minister Reviews eFinance Expansion, Digital Infrastructure Role
Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom visited the headquarters of eFinance for Digital and Financial Investments Group, in which the National Investment Bank (NIB), affiliated with the ministry, holds a 21.8% stake. Dur
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Egypt to launch unified digital platform for patient records
A proposed national digital healthcare platform would connect health facilities and integrate patients’ medical histories and health records, while incorporating artificial intelligence and telemedicine services, Egypt’s Ministry of Hea
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Coastal committee approves 42 projects, permits across Egypt
A government committee has approved 42 of 44 projects and permit requests for activities along Egypt’s coastline, including port, power, and petroleum projects, while deferring one application and rejecting another for failing to meet the
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UAE's E20 Investment, EDAFA Venture Partner to Back Agri Innovation
E20 Investment, a UAE-based investment group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with EDAFA Venture, a regional venture capital company, to explore cooperation and investment opportunities in agriculture, aquaculture, food secur
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Egypt seeks global partnerships to boost manufacturing
Egypt’s Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gamblat said the ministry is committed to implementing President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s directives to strengthen international cooperation, expand partnerships with global companie
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CBE Launches FinTech Got Talent 2026 for University Students
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has launched the fourth edition of the FinTech Got Talent competition for university students under the FinYology initiative, organised by FinTech Egypt. The competition aims to recognise the best innovative
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