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Egypt-Finland ties advance toward strategic investment partnerships " Minister
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (201+ words) Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh said economic relations between Egypt and Finland are entering an advanced phase of cooperation based on mutual interests and a long-term development vision. In a statement on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the General…...
Planning minister: SCZONE integrated hub for trade, logistics, production
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (323+ words) Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, said that the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) is one of Egypt's key strategic assets that represent an integrated platform where trade, logistics, and production converge to serve the…...
Health minister, Pfizer discuss cooperation in oncology, hemophilia, vaccine localization
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (273+ words) Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar held, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, a meeting with representatives of Pfizer Egypt for pharmaceutical and biological products to discuss joint cooperation in vital fields contributing to improving health services, emphasizing the ministry's keenness to…...
Region's tourism sector now losing $600 million daily: Prime Minister
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (217+ words) Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced Tuesday that the region's tourism sector is now losing approximately US$600 million daily due to flight cancellations and a general decline in travel to the Middle East, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council....
Al-Azhar Grand Imam receives Finnish President
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (255+ words) Al-Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed al-Tayeb said that humanity today suffers from a chaos that is driving the world toward madness. During a meeting, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with visiting Finnish President Alexander Stubb at Al-Azhar's headquarters, the Grand Imam said that Al-Azhar…...
Everything you need to know about the NBE's 2026 Platinum triple savings certificate
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (371+ words) The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) announced a new adjustment to interest rates on its three-year Platinum Certificate " one of the most prominent savings instruments in Egypt. This move reflects the banking sector's efforts to keep pace with economic changes....
Trump says currency swap with UAE under consideration
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (198+ words) US President Donald Trump confirmed that the US is considering providing financial assistance to the UAE, indicating that a currency swap agreement between the two countries is under consideration, Reuters reported on Tuesday. In an interview with CNBC, Trump responded…...
Trump extends ceasefire with Iran until negotiations are finished
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (279+ words) US President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran until Tehran presents its proposals and negotiations are completed. Trump wrote on his Truth Social account: "Due to the sharp divisions within the Iranian government, which was to be expected,…...
Egypt Air launches advanced internet services aboard its fleet - free of charge
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (185+ words) Egypt Air announced the launch of a comprehensive package of free Wi-Fi internet services on board modern aircraft, as part of its ongoing commitment to meeting customer needs and enhancing comfort and convenience during flights. These services are available on…...
Palestinian schoolboy among two killed by Israeli settlers, amid spate of attacks on education in the West Bank
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (801+ words) Two Palestinians, among them a 14-year-old boy, have been shot and killed at a school in the occupied West Bank amid an attack by Israeli settlers, the Palestinian Health Ministry and multiple eyewitnesses said. A video from the scene shows…...