The country is developing the high-value-added manufacturing sector The Egyptian authorities expect the country’s economy to grow by 5.2–5.4 per cent in the coming financial year. This forecast is based on the expansion of opportunities for the private sector, an improved investment climate and the economy’s ability to create new jobs. This was stated by Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Ahmed Rostom, according to Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. Rostom noted that Egypt’s gross domestic product (GDP)…

National team retains its continental championship in Uganda after an unbeaten run through the 2026 tournament Egypt has retained the African AirBadminton Team Relay title for the second consecutive year after winning the continental championship held in Uganda, as reported by MENA, a TV BRICS partner. The Egyptian national team completed a successful campaign through the group stage, semi-final and final to defend the title it first secured in 2025. Egypt delivered consistent performances throughout the competition, finishing top of its…

Official data shows expanding trade and investment links between Egypt and BRICS countries in the first half of 2026 Egypt’s trade with BRICS countries reached US$36.7 billion in the first half of 2026, up 25.5 per cent from US$29.3 billion during the same period in 2025, according to data from Egypt’s Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). The figures highlight the growing role of BRICS countries in Egypt’s international economic relations, as reported by Sada El-Balad, a TV BRICS…

South African red meat producers are set to gain access to Egypt’s sizeable consumer market, following the conclusion of bilateral negotiations governing the export of beef and other red meat products between the two countries. The breakthrough is expected to create new opportunities for South Africa’s livestock farmers and meat processors, while helping the local red meat industry diversify its export markets at a time when the sector continues to face significant animal-health challenges. According to a statement issued on…

Egypt’s Ministry of Transport has unveiled a comprehensive plan to create a new public transport system Egypt is building a 2,250-kilometre network of high-speed electrified railways, modernising its existing 10,000-kilometre railway system, and expects to achieve a combined capacity of around 4 million passengers per day on railways and high-speed trains by 2030. This was stated by Egypt’s Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir, reports Daily News Egypt, a TV BRICS partner. The first three railway lines, with a combined length of 2,000…

A specialised promotion mission is presenting Egyptian universities, study programmes and admission opportunities to Nigerian students in Lagos, Abuja and Kano Egypt has launched a specialised education promotion mission in Nigeria as part of a wider effort to expand the country’s education exports, attract more international students and strengthen academic cooperation with African countries, as reported by Sada El-Balad, a TV BRICS partner. The programme is being organised by the Egyptian General Authority for Exhibitions and Conferences in cooperation with national…

BEIJING, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — “Wherever I go on my overseas visits, what fascinates me the most are the civilisations created by people of different countries and ethnic groups,” Chinese President Xi Jinping once said. Egypt, cradle of one of the world’s most ancient civilisations, has held a special appeal for Xi. “I marvelled at the Nile, mother of the Egyptian civilisation, and was amazed by the wisdom and strength of the Egyptian people,” Xi wrote in a signed article…

The joint laboratory is supporting local solar research, technology development and renewable energy applications in Egypt The China-Egypt Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Renewable Energy is advancing solar technology research and development in Egypt. Located on Karaman Island in Sohag, southern Egypt, the facility is operated in cooperation with the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) and serves as a platform for research, testing and the development of photovoltaic technologies. This was reported by Science and Technology Daily, a…

The country’s authorities are counting on expanding manufacturing cooperation with Indian businesses Egypt is keen to attract long-term investment from India into its industrial sector, which will help to develop manufacturing, boost exports and create jobs. This was stated by Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid Saleh. He spoke at a meeting with representatives of Indian business during a visit to India to attend the 16th BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Jaipur, reports Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV…

Government launches new strategy to attract productive investment, improve business environment and strengthen economic competitiveness Egypt has become Africa’s leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) for the fourth consecutive year, recording total inflows of US$15.5 billion, according to the country’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade. This is reported by MENA, a TV BRICS partner. Speaking at the launch of the 2026 World Investment Report issued by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Investment and Foreign…