Thursday, April 30, 2026

Gold Prices Caught Between Inflation Fears and Monetary Tightening

Global gold prices showed relative stability on 30 April 2026, following recent declines, as investors recalibrated expectations around US...

Wind Energy: Egypt Plans EGP 12bn Grid Link for Suez Projects

CAIRO — Egypt is preparing to launch an international tender for a major electricity transmission project to connect wind...

Alpha Smart Invests $100mn in Integrated Sokhna Industrial Complex

CAIRO — Egypt has secured a significant new industrial investment as Alpha Smart signed an agreement with the Suez...

Charles in Washington: A Royal Address Recalibrates the Transatlantic Order

By : Mahmoud Fouda Monarch’s Congress speech blends alliance repair with calibrated signals on power, policy, and global responsibility In what...

North Coast Fee Cuts Redefine Egypt’s Real Estate Investment Framework

Egypt has reduced fees on real estate partnership projects along the North Coast by nearly 50% after revising the...

EGX closes mixed as blue chips retreat amid continued foreign outflows

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market ended Tuesday, 28 April 2026 on a mixed note, with losses in large-cap stocks...

Hormuz Crisis: Gulf Leaders Reject Transit Fees and Accelerate Strategic Projects

CAIRO — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders have firmly rejected any attempt to impose transit fees on vessels passing through...

Egypt–Japan Align on Industrial Investment Opportunities

Egypt is intensifying industrial cooperation with Japan as Khaled Hashem held talks with Iwai Fumio, focusing on expanding Japanese...

Diriyah Awards $490m Museum Contract to Advance Saudi Cultural Economy

Diriyah Company has awarded a $490 million contract to a joint venture between Hassan Allam Construction Saudi L.L.C. and...

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