Egypt: source-linked stories on projects, data and official announcements. A story is listed when its record names the country; locations are never inferred. (Page 2 of 3)
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met on October 4 to review agricultural fertilizer supplies and measures to regulate distribution to farmers. The meeting included the finance, agriculture and industry ministers and officials from relevant bodies.
Data includedEgyptian Drug Authority chair Ali El-Ghamrawy and Chad’s public health minister Abdel Magid Abdel Rahim Mohamed signed an MoU to expand cooperation on pharmaceuticals, biological products and medical supplies. It was signed on October 3 alongside the African summit and forum in New Alamein.
Data includedPresident Sisi opened the inaugural Alamein–Africa Business Forum in New Alamein. The forum aims to strengthen partnerships among African governments, companies and entrepreneurs.
Data includedAt the Alamein–Africa Forum, Egypt’s investment minister and the Trade and Development Bank Group’s president discussed trade and investment financing. Talks covered Egyptian companies’ expansion into African markets.
Data includedPresident Sisi met Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. They discussed coordination on developments in the Horn of Africa and Red Sea region.
Data includedPresident Sisi discussed potential cooperation in energy, fertilizers, chemicals and cement in Egypt with Aliko Dangote, who also chairs the Africa Business Leaders Initiative.
Data includedIndustry Minister Khaled Hashem invited factories seeking to resume production to apply to the Distressed Factories Restructuring Fund. The fund was established jointly by the Central Bank and the ministry.
Data includedForty Egyptian universities were included in the Times Higher Education 2027 World University Rankings, four more than in the 2026 edition. Nine retained places among the world’s top 1,000.
Data includedPlanning Minister Ahmed Rostom and World Bank metals and minerals director Namrata Thapar discussed a framework for developing Egypt’s mining sector. A proposed roadmap would cover mineral resources and supply chains.
Data includedEgypt’s Foreign Ministry condemned the entry of hundreds of Israeli settlers into the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem. Cairo warned against attempts to change the site’s historical and legal status quo.
Data includedEgypt’s GennVax and China’s Minhai signed a partnership agreement to transfer PCV-20 pneumococcal vaccine manufacturing technology to Egypt. The Egyptian Drug Authority said the agreement is intended to localize production of priority vaccines.
Data includedThe Red Sea Ports Authority reported 14 vessel movements and 15,000 tonnes of cargo at its facilities on October 1, 2026. The ports also handled 781 trucks and 112 vehicles that day.
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