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Business
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Economy
4/16/2025 4:57:27 PM
Remittances from Egyptians working abroad surged by 81 percent in the first seven months of the 2024/2025 fiscal year (July–January), reaching approximately $20 billion, up from $11 billion in the same period of the previous fiscal year, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced on Wednesday.
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Egypt
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Urban & Transport
4/16/2025 4:48:51 PM
The Ministry of Transport has started training drivers on 10 buses in a trial run for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on Greater Cairo's Ring Road in preparation for opening the service to the public.
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Multimedia
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In Pictures
4/16/2025 4:47:50 PM
The Ministry of Transport announced Wednesday that it has launched the first phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project on Greater Cairo's Ring Road. The project involves a trial operation involving 10 buses to train drivers before opening the service to the public.
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Sports
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Omni sports
4/16/2025 4:05:03 PM
The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) proudly announced that Egypt has been selected to host the inaugural IFAF African Flag Football Championships (AFRICA FLAG 2025), which will be held in Cairo on 20-21 June.
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Egypt
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Society
4/16/2025 3:47:32 PM
Egypt will witness a gradual rise in temperature by two to four degrees across most regions starting Thursday.
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Business
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Economy
4/16/2025 2:32:10 PM
Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat outlined, during her speech before the House of Representatives, the key targets of the upcoming fiscal year's (FY2025/2026) budget plan, which will roll out on 1 July 2025.
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Egypt
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Foreign Affairs
4/16/2025 2:22:16 PM
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed on Wednesday Cairo's full support for Jordan against terrorism and extremist groups to his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Safadi.
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Business
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Economy
4/16/2025 1:03:04 PM
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is anticipated to review the key interest rates on Thursday for the second time this year, which could be a turning point in 2025's monetary policy.
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Egypt
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Foreign Affairs
4/16/2025 12:15:47 PM
Egypt said the European Union’s (EU) announcement of a three-year €1.6 billion ($1.8 billion) financial support package for Palestinian recovery meets the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.
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Al-Ahram Weekly
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Egypt
4/16/2025 10:27:00 AM
The recent surge in fuel prices is driving up the cost of Egypt’s staple foods.
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Egypt
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Foreign Affairs
4/15/2025 11:18:20 PM
Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah stressed the importance of adhering to the three-phase ceasefire agreement in Gaza, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States in January.
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Arts & Culture
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Music
4/15/2025 8:27:33 PM
Ahram Online highlights a selection of do-not-miss events this week 16-22 April in Cairo, and beyond
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Business
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Economy
4/15/2025 7:27:01 PM
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) aims to provide $2 billion in direct and indirect financing to Egypt in 2025, Ayman El-Zoghbi, Head of Intra-African Trade, Investment, and Corporate Finance at Afreximbank, said on Tuesday.
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Egypt
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Urban & Transport
4/15/2025 6:42:56 PM
Egypt has begun constructing the first phase of Alexandria's first metro system, the Alexandria Metro.
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Al-Ahram Weekly
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Entre nous
4/15/2025 4:21:54 PM
Instead of coloured eggs traditionally eaten on Sham El-Nessim, go for deviled beetroot eggs or turmeric-pickled eggs with za’atar sprinkles. These vibrant bites are not only visually stunning but are also packed with flavour, bringing a gourmet edge to a humble tradition.
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Business
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Economy
4/15/2025 3:17:59 PM
The Egyptian government has allocated EGP 150 billion for petroleum subsidies in its upcoming fiscal year's budget to stabilize the energy sector and meet citizens' needs, according to a statement by the Ministey of Finance on Tuesday.
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Egypt
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Foreign Affairs
4/15/2025 2:47:00 PM
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Kuwaiti Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah reaffirmed their categorical rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians from their land, according to a statement issued by the Egyptian presidency on Tuesday.
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Egypt
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Foreign Affairs
4/15/2025 1:26:44 PM
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s keenness to strengthen cooperation with Kuwait across all sectors, with a particular focus on economic and investment ties, a statement by the Egyptian presidency said Tuesday.
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Egypt
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Defence
4/15/2025 1:04:01 PM
The Egyptian Navy has taken delivery of three SAR-1700-class search and rescue vessels from the European Union (EU) as part of a joint cooperation initiative with the EU and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Egyptian Armed Forces Spokesperson announced on Tuesday.
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Egypt
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Society
4/15/2025 12:38:07 PM
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced on Tuesday that all banks across the country will close on Sunday and Monday, 20–21 April, in observance of Easter and the traditional spring festival of Sham El-Nessim.
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