Egypt blew a two-nil lead to go down to Argentina in Atlanta and missed out on the Quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup. Argentina rallied from two goals down to overcome the Pharaohs in the Round of 16, with Enzo Fernandez grabbing a dramatic winner. Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko had Hossam Hassan’s Pharaohs on the cusp of one of the competition’s greatest upsets at Atlanta Stadium, but late goals form Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez transformed the…

A delegation from the Brazilian Embassy in Cairo visited the headquarters of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Alexandria Brazilian companies are ready to invest in Egypt’s logistics and port infrastructure. The Arab Republic’s membership of BRICS and its geographical location provide Brazil with access to the markets of many Arab and African countries. This was stated by the Brazilian Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative of Brazil to the League of Arab States, Paulino Franco…

The authorities hope to reduce imports and strengthen the country’s export potential by manufacturing its own renewable energy equipment Egypt is set to build the country’s first wind turbine manufacturing plant, with an annual production capacity of up to 2 GW, as well as a 2,000 MW wind farm in the Northern Gulf of Suez region. This was reported by Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. The construction agreement was signed by a Chinese company specialising in advanced wind…

Bilateral trade expands by 61.7 per cent in 2025, driven by soaring exports, investment cooperation and growing economic integration Economic ties between Egypt and the United Arab Emirates reached a new milestone in 2025, with bilateral trade surging by 61.7 per cent year-on-year to US$9.7 billion, underscoring the growing strength of one of the Arab world’s most influential economic partnerships, as reported by Sada El-Balad, a TV BRICS partner. Over recent years, Egypt and the UAE have strengthened their strategic…

Africa’s largest healthcare exhibition and conference will focus on health sustainability, digital transformation and strengthening healthcare systems across the continent From 15 to 18 June 2026, Cairo will host the fifth edition of Africa Health ExCon, the largest pan-African exhibition and conference dedicated to healthcare, medical technologies, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. The event will take place at the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC) under the patronage of the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Organised by the Egyptian Authority for…

New figures place Egypt at the forefront of Africa’s electric mobility transition amid rapid growth in regional demand Egypt recorded the highest number of electric vehicle (EV) sales in Africa in 2025, strengthening its position as a leading market in the continent’s transition towards sustainable transport, according to a report highlighted by the Egyptian Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Centre. The report shows that approximately 7,900 electric vehicles were sold in Egypt during 2025, placing the country ahead of Morocco…

Egypt outlines major renewable energy expansion plan during high-level government review focused on solar, wind, and grid development Egypt has reaffirmed its strategic commitment to expanding renewable energy capacity, with the country’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reviewing plans aimed at increasing the share of clean energy in the national power mix to 45 per cent by 2028. The discussion took place during a meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat. They…

New programme aims to strengthen textile production clusters, expand exports and revive the global standing of Egyptian cotton Egypt has launched a major initiative to strengthen its cotton industry by supporting small and medium-sized enterprises operating across the country’s textile and cotton production chain, as Cairo seeks to expand exports and reinforce the international reputation of Egyptian cotton products. According to  Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS, the new “Egyptian Cotton Festival” initiative was launched by the Micro,…

Authorities launch programme to modernise state vehicle fleet and improve energy efficiency Egypt is stepping up its transition to sustainable transport as Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly instructed officials to begin preparations for introducing electric vehicles into the government fleet. According to Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS, the initiative forms part of the country’s broader strategy to modernise public transport infrastructure, improve energy efficiency, and reduce fuel consumption. During a meeting with Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk, the Egyptian…

Cairo strengthens global partnerships and infrastructure development to position itself among top global destinations Egypt has set a goal to attract 30 million tourists annually, as President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reaffirmed the country’s commitment to accelerating the development of its tourism sector. According to Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS, the announcement came during a high-level meeting in Cairo with senior officials and international representatives. El-Sisi emphasised that expanding tourism remains a national priority, with a focus on enhancing…