Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has reaffirmed the government’s full support for Accor’s expansion plans in Egypt, stressing the importance of strengthening cooperation with the French hospitality group and developing a joint roadmap for future investment in the country’s tourism sector.
Madbouly made the remarks during a meeting at the Government Headquarters in the New Administrative Capital with Accor Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sébastien Bazin.
SCZone Chairman meets Toyota Tsusho delegation to expand co-operation in automotive manufacturing
The Chairman of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), Mostafa Sheikhoun, on Wednesday met a high-level delegation from Japan’s Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC), led by the President and Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Tsusho Group, Toshimitsu Imai, at SCZone’s headquarters in Port Said to discuss strengthening co-operation and exploring new investment opportunities.
Arab, Islamic countries welcome UK ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements
The Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia welcome the decision of the United Kingdom government to ban imports of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and to introduce restrictions on services linked to such settlements.
In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the ministers view these measures as an important step towards upholding international law and promoting accountability for settlement-related activities.
Informa Markets announces launch of 38th edition of Sahara Int’l Agricultural Exhibition
Informa Markets, a leading global organiser of international events and exhibitions, has announced the launch of the 38th edition of the Sahara International Agricultural Exhibition, taking place from September 22-24, 2026 at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre.
The exhibition is held under the patronage of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam, Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem, Chief Executive Officer of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) Mohamed Awad, and Chief Executive Officer of the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA) Sherif Abdel Rahim.
Nepal turns to drones to deliver flood relief
DEVIGHAT (Reuters) – With roads and bridges destroyed and helicopters busy with search and rescue operations after last month’s devastating floods, Nepal’s army is turning to drones to deliver relief to displaced people.
Shelton stuns Alcaraz to reach US Open semis
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Ben Shelton beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(5) 6-1 6-3 1-6 7-6(10-7) in the early hours of Wednesday to reach the semi-finals of the US Open in the latest-finishing match in tournament history.
Shelton’s win sets up a match in the last four with compatriot Frances Tiafoe, boosting home hopes of a first American men’s Grand Slam champion since 2003.
Messi agrees deal to purchase Spanish second-tier side Eldense
Spanish second-division side C.D. Eldense said on Wednesday that Argentine great Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to become the club’s new owner.
The Inter Miami forward is close to completing a deal to purchase 100 per cent of the shares held by Colombian investment group TH Soluciones Group S.A.S., the current majority shareholder.
