Egypt Announces Successful Launch and Insertion Into Orbit of Domestically Developed Scientific Satellite

The SPNeX spacecraft will study the Earth’s ionosphere. Photo: Alones Creative / iStock

The Egyptian Space Agency has announced the successful launch and commissioning of the scientific satellite SPNeX. The spacecraft, fully developed and assembled in Egypt, has reached its target orbit and begun transmitting telemetry data. This was reported by MENA, a partner of TV BRICS. The satellite was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in… Continue reading Egypt Announces Successful Launch and Insertion Into Orbit of Domestically Developed Scientific Satellite

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Egypt Increases Agricultural Exports to Global Markets

Food Africa exhibition and growth in agricultural exports stimulate the country's economy. Photo: luamduan / iStock

Egypt is demonstrating record growth in agricultural and food exports, according to Essam Ahmed Elnaggar, chairman of the Egypt Expo & Convention Authority. According to him, the country supplies more than 398 types of products to 167 countries, confirming the confidence of global markets in the quality and competitiveness of local products. This was reported… Continue reading Egypt Increases Agricultural Exports to Global Markets

Egypt’s National Team for People With Special Needs Wins World Karate Championship

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi congratulated the Egyptian team on the historic achievement. Photo: QunicaStudio / iStock

Egypt’s national team for people with special needs has claimed the title of the World Karate Championship, held in Cairo in 2025, following an outstanding performance that reaffirmed its continued dominance in the competition for the third year in a row. The Middle East News Agency (MENA), a media partner of TV BRICS, reported that… Continue reading Egypt’s National Team for People With Special Needs Wins World Karate Championship

Egypt Targets 7.7% GDP Contribution From AI by 2030

Country expands digital workforce, boosts cyber resilience and accelerates green-tech adoption. Photo: pcess609 / iStock

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… Continue reading Egypt Targets 7.7% GDP Contribution From AI by 2030

Egypt–G20 Trade Rises to US$70.4 Billion as Economic Ties Deepen Ahead of Johannesburg Summit

Exports, imports, and investment flows record double-digit growth in 2025. Photo: Pakin Jarerndee / iStock

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… Continue reading Egypt–G20 Trade Rises to US$70.4 Billion as Economic Ties Deepen Ahead of Johannesburg Summit

Egypt Targets 42% Clean Electricity by 2030 Through Major Renewable Energy Expansion

Africa contributes less than 4% of global emissions. Photo: Anton_Petrus / iStock

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… Continue reading Egypt Targets 42% Clean Electricity by 2030 Through Major Renewable Energy Expansion

UNISA, Egypt Forge Cultural Partnership with Grand Egyptian Museum Live Screening

GEM: The main gate of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Photo: Wikipedia

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,… Continue reading UNISA, Egypt Forge Cultural Partnership with Grand Egyptian Museum Live Screening

Egypt Establishes World’s Largest Date Plantation With 2.3 Million Trees

Development of the date industry has become a priority for the country’s economic growth and exports. Photo: Rachaphak / iStock

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… Continue reading Egypt Establishes World’s Largest Date Plantation With 2.3 Million Trees

Egypt Expands Pharmaceutical Industry with 100% Local Cancer Drug Production

Authorities expect to save millions of dollars and ensure stable access to life-saving treatments. Photo: SweetBunFactory / iStock

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… Continue reading Egypt Expands Pharmaceutical Industry with 100% Local Cancer Drug Production

Egypt Unveils Major Gas Discovery at Zohr Field

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… Continue reading Egypt Unveils Major Gas Discovery at Zohr Field

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