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Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has addressed growing concerns over Egypt mobile ID fraud after some citizens found mobile phone lines registered under their names without their knowledge. The authority issued a statement on Friday after reports spread on social media. Several people said they had found phone numbers linked to their national IDs even though they did not own or use the lines. The issue gained wide attention after a court case involving university student Amr Emara. The case raised questions about how a mobile line could be registered under one person’s ID and later appear in a…
Egypt could join a new Egypt defense alliance involving Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan after several technical issues are settled, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday. Fidan said Egypt was being considered as a possible new member of the defense pact. The agreement was signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey on Friday. The Turkish foreign minister said Cairo could join the group once the remaining technical matters are resolved. He did not give a date for when Egypt could become part of the alliance. Fidan made the comments in an interview with Turkey’s state-run Anadolu news agency.…
Egypt’s Minister of State for Military Production, Salah Soliman Gambalat, has called for faster implementation of projects under the presidential “Decent Life” initiative, stressing that the program remains one of the country’s highest development priorities. The minister made the remarks during a meeting at the Ministry of Military Production headquarters in the New Administrative Capital. The session brought together chairpersons of affiliated companies responsible for implementing projects linked to the nationwide rural development initiative. The meeting focused on reviewing the current status of ongoing works, assessing completion rates, and evaluating timelines for unfinished projects. Officials also discussed measures needed to…
Egypt and Chad have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following a high-level meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Chadian President Field Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation, advancing development projects, and increasing coordination on regional and international issues. The meeting took place on August 7 and was held under directives from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Minister Abdelatty delivered a written message from President El-Sisi to President Mahamat Idriss Déby outlining ways to deepen cooperation and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations. The message emphasized the importance of continued collaboration…
Egypt’s logistics market is expected to grow strongly in the coming years as the country expands transport infrastructure, improves digital systems, and develops sustainable supply chains. The freight and logistics market is projected to rise from US$10.93 billion in 2025 to US$14.66 billion by 2031. The sector is expected to record a compound annual growth rate of 5.04% between 2026 and 2031. The forecast was highlighted in a report by the Information and Decision Support Centre, which examined the role of logistics in Egypt’s economy and the country’s efforts to create greener and more efficient supply chains. The transport and…
Egypt has resumed drilling operations at the Al Baraka oil field after a four-year pause, marking a new step in the country’s efforts to increase domestic oil production and attract energy investment. The restart follows new funding from Canadian energy company Mediterra Energy, which is partnering with the South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company (GANOPE) to revive production in the Kom Ombo concession area. Officials from Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources confirmed that drilling and well rehabilitation activities are now underway at the Upper Egypt oil field. Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi visited the site to…
Egypt has recorded more than 5.59 million participants in its national premarital health screening program since the initiative was launched in February 2023, according to the Ministry of Health and Population. The Egypt Premarital Health Screenings program operates under the presidential 100 Million Healthy Lives initiative and aims to improve public health by providing medical examinations for couples preparing for marriage. Health officials announced that 5,595,712 young men and women had completed the screening process between the program’s launch and mid-July 2026. The initiative is part of Egypt’s broader strategy to strengthen preventive healthcare services and encourage early detection of…
Egypt has secured significant European funding to strengthen its electricity transmission network as the country advances plans to expand renewable energy production and improve grid infrastructure. The Egypt Renewable Energy Grid project received support through a financial package worth up to €690 million, announced during the EU-Egypt Association Council meeting in Luxembourg. The agreement marks one of the first major projects launched under the Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership established between Egypt and the European Union in 2024. The funding package combines a €600 million loan from EIB Global with up to €90 million in grants provided by the European Commission.…
BP reported a sharp increase in earnings during the second quarter of 2026, driven by stronger energy prices, improved refining margins, and solid customer performance. The company also highlighted important progress in its Egyptian operations, including new natural gas discoveries and development projects. The BP Egypt Gas Discoveries were among the key developments highlighted in the company’s latest financial update. BP reported an underlying replacement cost (RC) profit of $5.73 billion for the second quarter, representing a 144 percent increase compared with the same period last year. Replacement cost profit is BP’s preferred measure of earnings. The metric calculates profit…
Egypt has taken another step to expand its energy sector after parliament approved a new exploration agreement for the Al-Fayrouz onshore block in North Sinai. The decision opens a new area for hydrocarbon exploration and supports the country’s efforts to increase oil and gas production. The Egypt North Sinai Exploration project was officially approved on July 22, 2025, as part of a broader package of exploration and production agreements. Lawmakers ratified four separate energy deals during the same parliamentary session, covering areas in North Sinai, the Nile Delta, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Eastern Desert. Energy officials view the approvals…