The country accelerates solar and wind capacity while advancing regional grid links and local energy innovation⁠ The Cabinet of Ministers Media Centre highlighted Egypt’s continued leadership in renewable energy generation, reflecting the state’s strategic commitment to sustainable development. This information was reported by Sada el-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. Egypt’s National Integrated and Sustainable Energy Strategy focuses on expanding renewables and reducing fossil fuel dependence through large-scale solar and wind projects, battery storage initiatives, and cross-border electricity connections. According…

New nationwide initiatives aim to convert agricultural and animal waste into energy, fertiliser and jobs Manal Awad, Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to expanding biogas production as part of a wider strategy to advance the green economy and optimise the use of agricultural and animal waste, according to Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS.  The minister emphasised that scaling up biogas technology would enable the generation of electricity and clean energy…

Newly identified Umm Arak Plateau reveals 10,000 years of human activity and artistic expression Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered a previously unknown archaeological site in South Sinai, revealing an exceptional collection of rock art and material remains spanning nearly 10,000 years of human history. The discovery was made by an Egyptian mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities during survey and documentation work in the Sinai Peninsula. The newly identified site, known as the Umm Arak Plateau, is located around five…

Sector records steady annual growth, reinforcing its role in the country’s non-oil export strategy Egypt’s exports of chemical products and fertilisers demonstrated solid expansion in 2025, exceeding US$9.4 billion, according to official figures from the Export Council for Chemical Industries and Fertilisers. The results underline the sector’s growing contribution to the country’s external trade and industrial development agenda, reports Daily News Egypt, a TV BRICS partner.  Data released by the council show that total exports reached around US$9.43 billion between…

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Hassan El-Khatib, highlighted the country’s ability to capitalise on emerging AI technologies, particularly in the renewable energy sector. He pointed to Egypt’s solar power potential in the Western Desert, estimated at 700–1,000 gigawatts, as a key area for technological and economic growth. During a seminar hosted by the Information and Design Support Center of the Cabinet of Ministers, Hassan El-Khatib, noted that “70 per cent of global data passes through submarine cables across Egypt,…

Work has begun in Egypt on the creation of the country’s first large-scale gold refining plant. This was announced by the Chairperson of the Gold and Precious Ores Division of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, Ehab Wassef. The facility will comply with international standards and will refine mined gold to the highest, 24-carat purity, Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS, reports. The project is being implemented by decision of the country’s Supreme Gold Committee, established with the support of…

Egypt plans to increase annual tourist arrivals to 30 million following a record 19 million visitors last year, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said at a government meeting focused on easing entry procedures and improving the quality of services for tourists. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. According to Mostafa Madbouly, Egypt now has a solid foundation to reach its long-term tourism targets. “We currently have an increase in numbers; last year we reached an…

Egypt’s agricultural exports have reached about 8.8 million tonnes this year, up by nearly 750,000 tonnes compared to the same period last year, according to Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. According to the report, citrus fruits remained Egypt’s top export, with shipments exceeding 2 million tonnes. Fresh potatoes ranked second at around 1.3 million tonnes, followed by sweet potatoes with about 328,000 tonnes. Beans, both fresh and dried, reached…

Egypt booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Benin 3-1 after extra time on Monday at the Grand Stade d’Agadir, following a Round of 16 encounter that remained finely balanced for long periods. Well organised and fearless, the Cheetahs caused the Pharaohs serious problems in the first half. Solid defensively and dangerous on the counter-attack, Benin relied on the energy of the likes of Jodel Dossou, while goalkeeper Dandjinou produced several crucial saves.…

Egypt expects artificial intelligence to generate 7.7 per cent of its GDP by 2030, according to national projections based on government reports and official data. The forecast reflects the country’s drive to build a modern digital economy supported by skilled professionals and resilient technological infrastructure. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. Current estimates place the value of Egypt’s AI market at around US$490 million in 2025, up from approximately US$420 million two years earlier.…