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.…

Egypt’s trade with the G20 countries climbed to US$70.4 billion in the first nine months of 2025, marking a 14.1 per cent year-on-year increase, according to new data released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics. The update comes as the G20 Summit ended in Johannesburg, where Egypt was represented by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The figures highlight expanding economic engagement between Egypt and the world’s largest economies. Egyptian exports to G20 partners reached US$15.7 billion, up 10.6…

Egypt announced a national target to generate 42 per cent of its electricity from clean and renewable sources by 2030. The goal reflects the country’s continued efforts to diversify its energy mix through large-scale investments in solar, wind and green hydrogen projects, alongside improvements in energy efficiency and modernisation of transmission and distribution networks. This is reported by Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. Speaking at the high-level roundtable “Energy Transition”, held under the chairmanship of Brazil’s President Luiz…

One of Africa’s top museums has been officially opened in Egypt, signalling the intention to tell and document the continent’s history with renewed vigour. The University of South Africa (UNISA) hosted a live screening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opening ceremony from Cairo on 1 November. Held at the UNISA main campus in Pretoria, the event was graced by high-profile dignitaries, including His Excellency Ahmad Sharief, the Ambassador of Egypt to South Africa. In her opening address, Dr Matsheliso…

Egypt has begun establishing the world’s largest date plantation. A total of 2.3 million palm trees will be planted in the Toshka and Al-Owainat regions. The launch of the project was announced by the Republic’s Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel Al-Wazir, according to Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. The project is being implemented on the instructions of the President of Egypt. As Kamel Al-Wazir emphasised, the development of the…

Egypt’s Ministry of Health said it has successfully localised the full manufacturing process of advanced cancer drugs that were previously imported. The initiative is expected to guarantee a steady domestic supply of high-quality medicines while reducing treatment costs for patients nationwide, reports Sada el-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. According to ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt had been spending about US$265 million annually on imported cancer drugs. Of this, roughly US$100–120 million came from state funding for public treatment…

Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, has announced the completion of drilling at the new Zohr-9 gas well in the Zohr field of the Mediterranean Sea. Initial results indicate the presence of a gas-bearing layer with an estimated production capacity of around 70 million cubic feet per day, reports Sada el-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. According to the minister the discovery extends the success of the Zohr field and highlights its promising potential for future development,…

Egypt ranks ninth in the world for its programmes on early detection and prevention of lung diseases. This was announced by the country’s Minister of Health, Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar, at the annual professional forum for pulmonologists, reports Middle East News Agency (MENA), a partner of TV BRICS. The new strategies are based on a shift from disease treatment to disease prediction. To achieve this, Egypt is introducing genomic analysis technologies and precision medicine – a personalised approach in which treatment is…

The Egyptian national table tennis team secured a total of 14 medals at the African Table Tennis Championships held in Tunisia. According to  Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS, the team collected 7 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze medals across various events. In the team competitions, Egypt’s men’s team clinched gold after defeating Algeria 3–1 in the final. The women’s team also took the top podium spot, beating Uganda convincingly with a 3–0 scoreline. In the men’s singles,…