Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has underscored the strategic importance of the energy sector as a cornerstone of Egypt’s comprehensive development, stressing that the progress achieved over the past years reflects a national journey in which challenges have been transformed into stability and preparedness for the future, under the direct and continuous guidance of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
24.6m citizens screened under presidential health initiative
The Ministry of Health and Population has announced that 24,660,107 citizens nationwide have benefited from screening services under the presidential initiative for chronic diseases and the early detection of related health conditions since its launch in September 2021.
State seeks innovative financing to support infrastructure projects
Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom said on Thursday that Egypt looks forward to leveraging Swedfund’s extensive expertise to support the Infrastructure Financing Guarantee Facility (IFGF) and mobilise additional funding for the private sector, contributing to the country’s sustainable development objectives.
Pricing Committee keeps petroleum product prices for July–Sept. period
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announces that the Automatic Pricing Committee for Petroleum Products has decided to maintain the current prices of petroleum products, with no increases or reductions, for the July–September 2026 quarter.
NTRA: Egypt retains Africa’s fastest fixed internet ranking for 5th consecutive year
The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) announces that Egypt has maintained its position as Africa’s leader in fixed internet speed for the fifth consecutive year, receiving Ookla’s Speedtest Award for the fastest fixed internet on the continent during the first half of 2026.
Houthis attack Yemen’s presidential palace
Yemen’s Houthis fired missiles at the presidential palace complex in the southern city of Aden on Thursday, killing two security guards, two government officials told Reuters.
Yemen’s prime minister and cabinet members who were at the Maashiq presidential palace complex were unharmed, Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani said, adding that the Houthis had fired five missiles at the complex.
7 sailors missing after drones hit ships off Romania
Rescuers searched on Thursday for seven missing sailors after drones struck two chemical tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast, setting them ablaze and raising fresh security concerns along a vital shipping route used by Ukraine.
Romanian President Nicusor Dan said the two ships had been struck by drones but declined to say whether Russia was responsible, while a NATO military source said the drones came from Russia.
Al Pacino to receive SAG lifetime achievement award
Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award.
The 86-year-old star of “Dog Day Afternoon”, “Scent of a Woman” and a trilogy of “Godfather” films is the 62nd actor to receive the highest honour handed out by the Screen Actors Guild -American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
