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Regenerative circling faming with man, AI, robots and solar power
In the next wave of regenerative agriculture, the farm is no longer a grid of efficiency but a living circle—with the human spirit at its core. Instead of replacing the farmer, AI and robotics now orbit like silent companions, extending our hands...

Global blueberry production grows with higher processing demand
The global blueberry industry recorded a stage of recovery and consolidation in 2024, with volumes reaching 2.15 million metric tons (MT), up 21% from 2023, according to the International Blueberry Organization (IBO, 2025). The fresh fruit segment...

Egypt Defers LNG Import Cargoes on Weaker Demand
Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), the state-owned gas firm, has asked its LNG suppliers to delay the delivery of at least 20 cargoes that it had to receive by the end of the year, anonymous sources familiar with the plans told...

Turkish, Chinese Investments Boost Egypt’s Garment Industry As US Tariffs Reshape Global Trade

Egyptian PE Tanmiya set to onboard European LP for second fund
Credit: Thinkstock Tanmiya Capital Ventures, an Egypt-focused private equity firm that backs growth-stage mid-cap companies, is likely to secure an investment commitment from a European entity for its second outing. The fund aims to act as the...

Revolut gears up for UAE operations with promise of competitive exchange rates
UK-based FinTech Revolut, which last month received in-principle approval to launch services in the UAE, is working with the country’s Central Bank to begin operations as it continues its global expansion. Revolut is “working diligently towards a...

France delivers new Rafale F3R fighter jets to Egypt strengthening its Middle East influence
Dassault Aviation has begun delivering Egypt’s second batch of Rafale F3R multirole fighters, part of a second contract for 30 new aircraft to supplement the 24 previously received under the 2015 deal. As reported by Egypt's achievements on...

MENA Digest: Egypt's Tagaddod, Saudi's Nuxera, Qatar's EMMA Systems get funding
Credit: 123RF.com Tagaddod, an Egyptian cleantech startup, led funding activity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, securing eight-figure growth-stage funding. Other key startups that raised early-stage funding included Saudi...

UAE, Egypt sign aviation pacts
The signing ceremony capped an extensive programme that showcased the UAE’s aviation capabilities. The Egyptian delegation was given detailed briefings at ADA subsidiaries such as Royal Jet, Etihad Airways Engineering and Maximus Air, highlighting...

Egypt Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Integration as a Pillar of Sustainable Development, Says PM
Thu 09 Oct 2025 | 01:55 PM Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Thursday that Egypt firmly believes regional integration is a cornerstone of sustainable development and continues to actively participate in joint initiatives across key...

'Powerful move' could solve mystery of missing MH370 approved by aeroplane engineer
An aviation expert has revealed a "powerful move" that could finally solve the mystery of the missing flight MH370. After the heartbreaking halt in the search for the aircraft, Ismail Hamad told The Mirror: "I have a strong sense that it will be a...

Egypt expects 30% FDI growth in 2025
Egypt expects an increase of 20-30 percent in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow during 2025 as it is pursuing a drive to attract capital as part of IMF reforms. Over the past two years, FDI flow into the third largest Arab economy has ranged...

SIG, Yellow Door Energy inaugurate 2MW rooftop solar plant in Riyadh
SIG Group, in partnership with Yellow Door Energy, has inaugurated a 2-megawatt rooftop solar plant at its aseptic carton factory in the Second Industrial City in Riyadh. The inauguration of the rooftop solar plant ceremony was attended by H.E....

News Analysis: Iran out in the cold as Mideast unites in support of Gaza ceasefire
CAIRO — As the Middle East broadly welcomes a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, Iran finds itself at one of its weakest moments since its 1979 Islamic Revolution. Tehran has operated its self-described “Axis of Resistance” over several decades,...

Egypt, Kenya discuss strengthening trade, investment cooperation
Arab Finance: Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib, met with Kenya’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Lee Kinyanjui, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, as per a statement. El Khatib affirmed...

Exclusive'A night to remember': Tourism minister touts Grand Egyptian Museum opening
After years of anticipation, the Grand Egyptian Museum, only 2km from the Great Pyramids of Giza, is set to formally open its doors to the world on November 1. After years of delays, the opening ceremony, touted by Egypt's Minister of Tourism and...

Egypt: Misr Chemical Industries to pay $0.084/share cash dividends for FY2024/25
Arab Finance: Misr Chemical Industries Company (MICH) will distribute cash dividends worth EGP 4 per share for fiscal year (FY) 2024/2025 to shareholders in two installments, according to a filing sent to the Egyptian Bourse on October 9th. Worth...

Nigeria Joins Africa’s Drive For Fair Share Of Global Fashion Industry
The Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) has inaugurated a working committee for the Confederation of African Fashion (CAF), also known as Afroliganza. The committee is meant to develop a comprehensive framework for...

Secrets beneath sands: 3,000-year-old sacred island discovered under Egypt’s Karnak Temple
For centuries, the vast Karnak Temple complex near Luxor has stood as one of ancient Egypt’s most enduring mysteries. Now, new research has revealed astonishing secrets hidden deep beneath its foundations. A geoarchaeological study published in...

Is Ethiopia's GERD causing 'unprecedented' floods in Egypt?
Impacts from the flooding have so far been limited in Egypt, compared to Sudan, where dozens of people were killed and thousands of others displaced. [Getty] Egypt claims to have felt the heat from the excess water amounts released from the Grand...