
Modon is looking for an EGP 35 bn syndicated loan to fund infrastructure in Wadi Yamm
PLUS: Outsourcing in Egypt continues to pick up speed as US-based firm InteLogix plans to scale up

PLUS: Outsourcing in Egypt continues to pick up speed as US-based firm InteLogix plans to scale up

“A calm nervous system makes for a clear mind, and a clear mind is a productive one”

The move was widely expected, with 50 of 51 FT-polled economists favoring a rate hike by 25 bps.

The move is part of a larger upstream push, but a significant rebound for domestic output isn’t going to materialize overnight

The artefacts date back to the pharaonic civilisation, more commonly referred to as ancient Egypt.
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.

Israel’s defence minister has pledged to remove Palestinians from the besieged Strip.

The Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group, are expanding their control of maritime corridors in the Red Sea area. Their target is their avowed enemy Saudi Arabia. But the military moves also endanger Egypt.

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince sought backing Tuesday from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi shipping and infrastructure that have helped drive a surge in global oil prices. France 24's Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi tells us more.

Prolonged league suspension due to war and falling behind Saudi spending power are weakening the sport in Iran Just three months ago, Iran was one of the biggest stories in football as Team Melli arrived at the World Cup to try to play in the US, a country that had been bombing and firing missiles at Tehran and other targets. A disallowed goal and a last-minute effort that hit the bar in the final group game against Egypt confirmed Iran’s group-stage exit – to the delight of some US officials – by the narrowest of margins. It also signalled the abrupt end of international attention. This week there was a return, however, to international action as Esteghlal and Tractor SC started out in the AFC Champions League Elite. It comes after the Persian Gulf League kicked off in mid-August, almost six months after it was postponed at the end of February, and subsequently abandoned as the war continued. Continue reading...

Good afternoon, friends, and happy almost-weekend. Today we speak with the man teaching Cairo’s boardrooms to juggle… literally. Ali El Sebai’s corporate workshops use three balls and a weaker hand to make points about delegation, resilience, and skills gaps that most traditional training can’t. We also have a thriller novel that had a compelling premise […]

HEIBCO shareholders asked to inject EGP 36 mn as the developer sets its sights on the EGX’s main board and the Saudi construction market

The pre-seed fund is putting up to USD 200k into each of the two circular-economy startups

Good morning, friends. Two stories today about markets that aren’t what they look like — and they mislead in opposite directions. One is worth far more than it appears. The other, much less. The money in Egypt’s waste was never really in question — it has moved for years on cash and trust, with nobody […]

A growing polyclinic chain has to keep strategy, workflows, people, technology, and finances moving together. The Polyclinic Executive Edge program is built for leaders and managers of polyclinic chains, covering strategic planning, operational optimization, digital transformation, workforce management, and financial sustainability. Participants apply Lean and Kaizen methodologies to improve outpatient workflows and draw on case […]

Occupancy is currently at a record high, and new licenses will depend on compliance

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Red Sea disruptions impact Egypt’s economy, with Suez Canal revenues dropping by $7bn in two years.

More than 5,000 years ago, a royal woman named Meretneith (also written as Merneith) lived in ancient Egypt. She was possibly the daughter of Djer, the third king of the First Dynasty, a period when the first kings ruled over a unified Egypt.

Emirates carried more than 8.6 million passengers during July and August 2026, performing above expectations and maintaining load factors above 75% across several regions. The airline is operating at approximately 93% of its pre-disruption capacity and reports encouraging winter bookings, particularly from South Africa, Brazil, India, Portugal, Egypt, Ghana, Colombia, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Inbound […]