Egypt reforms: digital, finance, Sinai investment

Timeline

1. 5 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Egypt PM Mustafa Madbouly advances water infrastructure and smart city transport in Alamein

   Egypt's PM Mustafa Madbouly reviewed water‑service projects and signed an agreement to launch a smart‑transport company for new cities in Alamein.

2. 20 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Egypt's PM Madbouly unveils Sinai investment push and national export drive

   Egyptian PM Madbouly reviewed Sinai investment incentives and launched a national export initiative, including an Investor Services Center and a digital platform for trade investigations.

3. 21 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Egypt Higher Education Minister Chairs Private Institutes Council

   Egypt's higher‑education minister led a council meeting on private institutes, urging curriculum updates, quality accreditation, digital upgrades and industry ties; 182 institutes serve over 900,000 students.

4. 22 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Egyptian PM moves to clear New Urban Communities Authority's financial ties with National Bank

   Egyptian PM Mustafa Madbouly met housing, finance and central‑bank officials to expedite clearing of New Urban Communities Authority's financial ties and unpaid dues with the National Bank of Egypt and other mo

5. 22 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Egyptian PM Madbouly pushes Sisi’s digital transformation plan

   Egyptian PM Mustafa Madbouly led a cabinet meeting to implement President Sisi’s mandate for a broader digital transformation aimed at safeguarding public funds and boosting state efficiency.

6. 25 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Egypt's Cabinet Approves Major Infrastructure and Economic Projects

   Egypt's cabinet, led by Mustafa Madbouly, approved projects on electrical cable production, 300 new bakeries, agricultural research merger, power grid upgrades, logistics hub at Toshka, and other economic moves

7. 27 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Egyptian PM Madbouly expands World Bank ties, workers' protection

   Egyptian PM Mustafa Madbouly met World Bank leaders to expand cooperation in key sectors and chaired a cabinet meeting to extend social insurance to informal workers, freelancers and Egyptians abroad.

8. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Egyptian Prime Minister Reviews Progress on Ras Al Hikmah Development with UAE Partner

   Egypt's PM Mustafa Madbouly and UAE's Jassim Al Zabi reviewed the Ras Al Hikmah city project, confirming it stays on schedule and planning a near‑term site visit.

9. about 1 month ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Egypt launches free 'Atmen' internet safety services for children

   Egypt's telecom regulator and Ministry of Communications introduced free 'Atmen' and 'Atmen on the Other' mobile internet filters for children, blocking unsuitable content and social media, with easy activation

10. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Egypt launches 'Child SIM' service to protect children online

    Egypt's telecom regulator launched the free 'Child SIM' service on 1 July 2026, letting parents apply two levels of online protection to existing child phone lines via all four carriers.

11. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Egyptian MPs call for speedy landline rollout and capped internet prices

    Egyptian parliamentary committee urges rapid landline connections in Minya and caps internet bundles at 150 £, with free access to government and educational sites.

12. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Egyptian Parliament advances tax, health insurance reforms and Beni Hawa metro study

    Egypt's parliament reviewed tax and health insurance law reforms, international agreements, oil‑gas licensing, and approved a technical study for the Beni Hawa metro project.

13. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Egyptian Parliament committee probes telecom service gaps and internet pricing

    Egypt’s parliamentary telecom committee reviewed requests to extend landline, fiber and mobile services and to regulate internet‑package pricing across underserved regions.

14. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly reviews Qalyubia development projects and marks Foreign Ministry centennial

    PM Mustafa Madbouly reviewed Qalyubia's nearly finished development projects and attended the Egyptian Foreign Ministry's 200‑year celebration, opening a new museum.

15. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Egypt’s Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly unveils new budget and admin restructuring

    Egypt’s PM Mustafa Madbouly announced a new budget to boost services and a $3.1 bn Cairo project, while outlining an admin reform to improve efficiency, cut overlaps and keep all staff.

16. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Egyptian Parliament holds intensive committee meetings on subsidies and key reforms

    Egyptian Parliament’s committees meet this week to debate subsidies, cash transfers, electricity, fertiliser shortages, tax law changes and health and education reforms.

17. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Egyptian Parliament debates education reforms amid student and faculty concerns

    Egyptian MPs Freedy Al‑Bayadi and Mustafa Bakri demand policy changes on religious‑education grading and university professor salaries, citing student pressure and brain‑drain risks.

18. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli tours Beheira, spotlighting gas sites and Idko park

    PM Mustafa Madbouli toured Beheira, inspecting Idko International Park, emphasizing strategic gas sites Rashid Petroleum and Idko LNG, and promoting heritage and youth initiatives.

19. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Egyptian Prime Minister Inspects Alexandria Metro Phase and Bir Masoud Coastal Revamp

    Egypt’s PM Mustafa Madbouly inspected Alexandria’s metro phase—now 47% built—with 20 stations, and the Bir Masoud coastal redevelopment, adding sea‑front terraces and tourism facilities.

20. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Egypt PM Mustafa Madbouly details support reforms and transparency push

    Egypt’s PM Mustafa Madbouly outlined reforms to improve cash subsidies, digital targeting of social aid, and transparency, while promoting a new Suez logistics hub and confirming no new IMF program is needed.

21. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Egyptian Social Solidarity Minister Maya Morsi meets MPs to discuss welfare programmes

    Egypt’s Social Solidarity Minister Maya Morsi met MPs to review constituent requests, a Grameen‑Bank‑style financial scheme, and child‑welfare initiatives.