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Egypt Expands Mediterranean Energy Hub as $24.9bn Import Bill Tests Resilience

Gas agreements with Cyprus, new upstream investments, renewable electricity contracts and cross-border power links are expanding Egypt's regional energy...

Can AI Turn Egypt’s Cultural Influence into a Global Export Industry?

Egypt’s artistic heritage offers a powerful competitive advantage, but capturing its economic value will require stronger intellectual-property protection, investment,...

Cairo Film Festival’s 50th Anniversary Puts Egypt’s Cinematic Heritage in Focus

The Cairo International Film Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary from November 11 to 20, 2026, with 145 films...

EGX Recovery Narrows to Blue Chips as Foreign Selling Persists

Egypt's benchmark EGX30 rose 1.52% to 52,273.34 points on Thursday, extending its recovery for a second consecutive session as...

Egypt–Saudi Energy Pact Targets Petrochemicals, Industrial Investment and Supply Security

Egypt and Saudi Arabia have signed an energy cooperation agreement aimed at expanding petroleum trade, strengthening supply security and...

Telecom Egypt Wins North Africa Speed Award Amid Major Fibre Expansion

Telecom Egypt has been named North Africa’s fastest fixed broadband provider for the first half of 2026 by global...

UAE’s 2027 Budget Reveals Spending Shift Behind 64% Investment Cut

The UAE Cabinet approved a AED90.1 billion ($24.5 billion) federal budget for 2027 on 12 October, setting out how...

Oman’s Border Markets Could Bridge Supply Gaps Across Three Gulf Economies

Oman has authorised three duty-free markets at its borders with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, creating an...

Qatar’s $60.7bn Investment Strategy Faces Critical Choices Over Industrial Priorities

Qatari business leaders call for manufacturing and private investment as energy disruptions expose the case for a wider industrial...

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