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…

The two sides reaffirmed their intention to expand cooperation in various fields Egypt and Russia explored the possibility of developing joint projects and launching seasonal flights during a meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, which took place on the sidelines of the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in Manila. This was reported on the Egyptian Foreign Ministry’s website. The ministers of the two countries paid particular attention to the implementation of joint economic projects. Badr…

Strong global demand and expanded market access drive Egypt’s agricultural export performance in 2026 Egypt’s agricultural exports have reached a historic milestone in 2026, with total shipments exceeding 5.8 million tonnes of agricultural products, as reported by Sada El-Balad, a TV BRICS partner. The increase comes as Egypt continues to strengthen production efficiency, improve export control systems and expand access to new destinations by meeting strict international standards for quality, food safety and agricultural inspections. Official export data showed that…

The country’s agricultural sector has recorded significant growth through modernisation, digital transformation and large-scale development projects⁠ Egypt has achieved notable progress in the development of its agricultural sector, with advances in production, exports and modern farming practices, according to Khaled Gad, spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. He noted the sector has undergone comprehensive transformation, benefiting farmers, expanding cultivated areas and strengthening the country’s agricultural capabilities, reports Sada El Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. Gad noted…

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…