Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Hassan El-Khatib, highlighted the country’s ability to capitalise on emerging AI technologies, particularly in the renewable energy sector. He pointed to Egypt’s solar power potential in the Western Desert, estimated at 700–1,000 gigawatts, as a key area for technological and economic growth. During a seminar hosted by the Information and Design Support Center of the Cabinet of Ministers, Hassan El-Khatib, noted that “70 per cent of global data passes through submarine cables across Egypt,…

Work has begun in Egypt on the creation of the country’s first large-scale gold refining plant. This was announced by the Chairperson of the Gold and Precious Ores Division of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, Ehab Wassef. The facility will comply with international standards and will refine mined gold to the highest, 24-carat purity, Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS, reports. The project is being implemented by decision of the country’s Supreme Gold Committee, established with the support of…

Egypt plans to increase annual tourist arrivals to 30 million following a record 19 million visitors last year, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said at a government meeting focused on easing entry procedures and improving the quality of services for tourists. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. According to Mostafa Madbouly, Egypt now has a solid foundation to reach its long-term tourism targets. “We currently have an increase in numbers; last year we reached an…

Egypt’s agricultural exports have reached about 8.8 million tonnes this year, up by nearly 750,000 tonnes compared to the same period last year, according to Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. According to the report, citrus fruits remained Egypt’s top export, with shipments exceeding 2 million tonnes. Fresh potatoes ranked second at around 1.3 million tonnes, followed by sweet potatoes with about 328,000 tonnes. Beans, both fresh and dried, reached…

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…