Egypt

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%)

Recent constitutional court ruling clarifies legislative and executive authority over updating lists of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in line with constitutional principles and the rule of law, allowing revisions of schedules of anti-drug law

With Ramadan, 2026 drama season emerges as one of the richest in recent memory: 39 series are competing across major satellite channels and streaming platforms, offering audiences thrillers, dramas, comedies, romance, social narratives, supernatural sagas

2026 promises to be another year of record tourism revenues, with Russian travelers forecast to grow by 50%, being Egypt is the most sought-after outbound destination, and new Air Egypt schedules linking UK with 31 flights per week

Egypt’s National Council for Childhood and Motherhood (NCCM) will launch a “Safe Child Unit” in six governorates as an initial phase to provide integrated support for children facing physical and psychological violence

Phase two of the Bus Rapid Transit BRT project and works for Greater Cairo Ring Road development have been inspected by Ministry of Transport amid Egypt’s broader efforts to expand sustainable and environmentally friendly public transport systems

Stricter penalties have been introduced to Traffic Law for selected violations: administrative fines and additional taxes on vehicles operating without valid licenses or expired registrations and fines for speeding and improper lane usage

President Al-Sisi said the installation of the reactor pressure vessel at the first unit of the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant marks “a new and bright chapter” in Egypt’s nuclear programme, underscoring the depth of Cairo’s strategic partnership with Moscow

World leaders, including monarchs and heads of state, have attended the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza; the GEM houses over 50.000 artifacts and had been open to the public for some months before the official ceremony

The 37th Sahara 2025 Exhibition and Conference aims to support the government’s plan to raise Egyptian agricultural exports to $12bn by 2025; Egypt is the first African supplier of organic produce to EU and is now targeting Middle East and Africa