Minister of Health Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said on Tuesday the success of the healthcare system should be measured not by spending levels but by tangible results for citizens.
Speaking during a session on citizen health on the second day of the Egypt Forum 2026 titled: “A Look at Today, a Vision for Tomorrow,” Abdel Ghaffar said around 5.8 million Egyptians were infected with hepatitis C before 2014.
Egypt plans 39 new cities by 2050, says PM
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said New Cairo is now home to 3 million people, while 6th of October City has a population of 2 million.
Speaking during a session on urban development on the 2nd day of Egypt Forum 2026, Madbouly said the expansion of new cities had helped curb the growing encroachment on agricultural land and the spread of informal settlements.
Italy’s Eni to increase gas processing capacity in Egypt
Italy’s Eni will increase its gas processing capacity in Egypt’s Western Desert with its Meleiha Phase 2 project, the Italian state-controlled energy group said on Tuesday.
The company said it has launched start-up activities for the development of a new gas hub within the Merged Meleiha concession.
NIB moves to unlock value of transferred assets
The Assets Committee of Egypt’s National Investment Bank (NIB) reviewed on Tuesday the assets transferred to the bank’s ownership and discussed proposed partnership mechanisms to maximise their value and strengthen the bank’s financial position.
Egypt settles $6.1b in dues to foreign oil partners
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said Egypt has strong infrastructure that positions it to play a key role as a regional energy hub in the Mediterranean.
Speaking at the opening of the Mediterranean Offshore Conference & Exhibition (MOC 2026) in Alexandria on Tuesday, Badawi highlighted the importance of regional co-operation with countries such as Cyprus and making use of Egypt’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Idku and Damietta to connect gas resources with international markets.
Japan launches mission to Mars’ mysterious moons
A Japanese spacecraft rocketed towards Mars on Tuesday on an unprecedented quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples.
Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi missile aimed at Riyadh
The Saudi-led coalition fighting to restore legitimacy in Yemen said Tuesday that it has successfully intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militia towards Riyadh.
Earlier, the Saudi Civil Defence said it has lifted a security alert after it issued one earlier in Riyadh warning of a possible aerial threat.
Trump open to joint meeting with Xi, Putin
US President Donald Trump said he is open to three-way arms-control talks with the leaders of China and Russia as soon as next month, raising the prospect of an unprecedented meeting and a major diplomatic gambit for the US president.
Egypt wins bronze at World Rowing Championships
CAIRO — Egypt claimed bronze at the 2026 World Rowing Beach Sprint Championships in Qingdao, China.
Yassin El-Qamati and Ibrahim Mahmoud finished third in the men’s under-19 double sculls.
The Egyptian pair battled hard against some of the world’s best young rowers to reach the podium.
Bayern face Arsenal in Champions League test
BERLIN — Champions League hopefuls Bayern Munich are set for an early test of their title credentials when they host English champions Arsenal on Wednesday without in-form winger Michael Olise.
The London-born Olise, who started in Arsenal’s junior system, is suspended after picking up two yellow cards inside a minute in Bayern’s 3-3 draw with Viking last week.
Spurs end Premier League winless run
LONDON — James Maddison made a sensational return to Tottenham’s starting line-up as Roberto De Zerbi’s men beat Coventry 3-1 to claim their first Premier League win of the season.
