A new 2-pound coin will replace worn banknotes, cutting printing costs and extending currency lifespan, aiming to improve cash circulation efficiency while introducing a more durable, updated national design

Measures to strengthen oversight and enforcement across food production factories nationwide are a key priority discussed at government level as part of broader efforts to enhance food safety and protect public health and export revenues

A plan to develop 17 urban clusters in North Sinai has been officially launched by the Prime Minister; The project includes building housing units, roads, utilities, schools and health services to resettle populations and strengthen economic development

Cairo University has been ranked the leading academic and research institution in both Egypt and Africa in the 2026 SCImago Institutions Rankings that also places it among the top 10% worldwide

Egypt aims to generate over €10 billion in fashion exports by 2031 according to AECE data; Egyptian apparel exports grew 11% year-on-year in January, with a boom to EU countries, reaching €114,4 million in the opening of 2026 (+26%)