Al-Ahram Weekly - Egypt

The return of Samurai bonds

Safeya Mounir reports on the details of Egypt’s upcoming Samurai bond offering.

Egypt moves to rescue the Gaza agreement

Egypt has invited the Palestinian factions to an emergency meeting this week to discuss the future of Gaza.

Cairo’s beauty recognised

Cairo has been named fourth among the world’s most beautiful cities by a leading Spanish travel platform.

Strategy on phosphate resources

Egypt is seeking to maximise the value of its vast phosphate resources by striking a balance between exports and domestic industrial use.

New rules for refugees

The executive regulations of the new law governing refugees and the granting of asylum rights were issued this week

Education reforms on track

A new report suggests that Egypt’s education reforms are beginning to bear fruit, with higher school attendance, less crowded classrooms, and marked gains in literacy rates.

Assessing cash subsidies

The government’s planned transition from in-kind support to cash subsidies has sparked controversy in parliamentary and economic circles.

Agriculture on the line

According to an OECD report, mounting environmental and geopolitical risks to Egypt’s agriculture should be mitigated through comprehensive reforms.

CBE holds rates steady

The Central Bank of Egypt kept interest rates unchanged at its last meeting this month, writes Safeya Mounir

Serving the needy at Eid Al-Adha

Eid Al-Adha is a time for sharing meals rich in animal protein for many poorer families in Egypt.

War inflation hits electricity bills

Recent hikes in electricity tariffs for the services sector are aimed at narrowing the gap between spiralling generation costs and retail prices

Reform drive continues

With the US-Iran war continuing to cloud regional economic prospects, Egypt is pressing ahead on all fronts to keep its economy moving.

New Delta project inaugurated

The New Delta project, inaugurated this week, will expand Egypt’s arable land by 2.2 million feddans, create two million jobs, and is expected to double the country’s agricultural exports

New rules on billboards

CEO of the National Authority for the Regulation of Public Advertisements Iman Nabil explains new rules on roadside billboards to Amira Hisham

Pricier gas for industry

The latest increases in natural gas prices for the industrial sector are not expected to add inflationary pressures, experts tell Ahmed Abdel-Hafez

Stronger alliance with Eritrea

Egypt and Eritrea are strengthening bilateral ties in order to boost regional trade and safeguard their security and the stability of the Red Sea

Champions at home

Egyptian squash fans celebrated a historic night as two of their stars clinched the 2026 PSA World Championship

Tourism’s smooth sail to the future

Global tourism leaders sailed through the Suez Canal this week on a cruise designed to help shape the future of the tourism and travel sector.

Controversy on amendments to family law

Heated debates are expected in parliament this week on the government’s new Personal Status Law.

Steady falls in unemployment

Al-Ahram Weekly asks experts why unemployment rates have fallen consistently over the past year

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