President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi called on global telecoms group Orange to increase its investments in Egypt. He said the Egyptian market offered promising opportunities for growth and expansion.

The president made the remarks during a meeting on Sunday with Christel Heydemann, Chief Executive Officer of Orange Group. Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hendy attended the meeting, alongside Orange Middle East and Africa CEO Yasser Shaker, and Orange Egypt CEO Hisham Mehran, Presidency Spokesman Ambassador Mohamed el-Shennawy said.

PM, CBE Governor review economic priorities

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met Central Bank Governor Hassan Abdalla on Sunday to review key economic developments and mechanisms to support financial and monetary stability.

Israeli minister calls for Gaza-style war in West Bank

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for Israel to launch a war in the occupied West Bank similar to its offensive in the Gaza Strip, according to the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth.

Egypt to host key African meetings in Alamein

Egypt is stepping up preparations to host three major African events in New Alamein from October 2 to 4, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said.

Defence minister: NCO instructors key pillar of Armed Forces

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defence and Military Production Lieutenant General Ashraf Salem Zaher said non-commissioned officer (NCO) instructors are a key pillar of Egypt’s Armed Forces. He stressed their vital role in protecting national security and shaping the character of soldiers.

Finance minister highlights support for start-ups at Techne Summit

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said dialogue with start-ups and entrepreneurs serves as a source of inspiration for policymakers and helps drive innovation and development. He also stressed that exchanging views with business partners contributes to designing systems that are more efficient and better suited to Egypt’s realities.

Luxor balloon flights carry 890 tourists on World Tourism Day

Luxor’s hot air balloon airport on the west bank witnessed the operation of 41 balloon flights on Sunday, carrying more than 890 tourists of various nationalities.

Egypt Mining Forum to boost investment, exploration opportunities

The fifth edition of the Egypt Mining Forum 2025 will kick off in the New Capital on Monday, September 28, under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

The two-day forum will feature the announcement of the results of Egypt’s first mineral exploration tender under an open-block system, alongside discussions on investment opportunities.