Egypt reduced energy subsidy allocations to about 120 billion pounds ($2.28 billion) in the draft budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, down from about 150 billion pounds ($2.85 billion) in the current fiscal year. According to According to the Ministry of Finance statement on Saturday, April 11. The approximately 20 percent reduction comes as part … Read more
Egypt and Russia are seeking to accelerate work on the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, stressing their commitment to keeping the project on track as part of ongoing cooperation in the field of energy between the two countries. During a meeting held in Cairo on Friday, April 10, the Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, … Read more
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly Announce From Thursday, April 9, shops and restaurants across Egypt will be allowed to remain open until 11 p.m., starting on Friday, April 10, until April 27. The decision comes as the country celebrates a period that includes the Coptic Easter and Sham El-Nessim holidays, during which the government has already … Read more
Egypt has decided to cancel the use of paper passport cards for Egyptian travelers at Cairo International Airport, effective Saturday, April 11, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday, April 7. The passport card system was proposed earlier this year as part of efforts to speed up travel procedures … Read more
Egypt is set to launch a mobile SIM card specifically for children within the next 60 days, according to A statement Written by the Minister of Communications and Information Technology on Sunday, April 5. The SIM card, which is being developed in coordination with Egypt’s four mobile operators, is designed to give parents greater control … Read more
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty warned on Sunday, April 5, that rising tensions in the Middle East could lead to a major regional crisis, as Egypt intensifies diplomatic efforts to calm the situation. Under the direction of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Abdel-Aty made a series of phone calls with regional and international officials. These … Read more
Egypt raises electricity prices for commercial customers and high-use residential consumption segments from April, Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy He said On Saturday, April 4, in a statement, he referred to the “severe and unprecedented” global energy crisis linked to the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region. Ministry Confirm The decision aims to preserve … Read more
He met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Phone call On Friday, April 3, to discuss the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, emphasizing the need for de-escalation and diplomatic solutions. According to an official statement, Sisi stressed the urgent need to reduce tensions in the Middle … Read more
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, that Egypt will do so He increases The monthly minimum wage increased to 8,000 Egyptian pounds (US$147.25) per month as of July. Madbouly He said The decision includes an increase of 1,000 pounds, and forms part of the measures that will be reflected in the … Read more
For many Egyptians, working abroad has long been a way to earn a living, support a family back home, or simply find opportunities that do not exist locally. But for some women, this path has become narrower. Egyptian Ministry of Manpower Announce On Wednesday, April 1, a new decision was issued that will restrict women’s … Read more