Ultimately, you have to wonder what it is that Vladimir Putin says to Donald Trump when they are on the phone. A week ago, a call between the US president and his Russian counterpart seemed to be about an urgent clarification over a possible outbreak of plague in Siberia. Instead, a controversial deal to buy …
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In a central Nairobi factory, a steady stream of household, hair and skincare products rolls off the production line. HACO Industries makes around 90 products designed for African consumers. Its brands reach more than 3 million families across the continent, while raw materials are sourced from more than 500 farmers in Africa. For Mary-Ann Musangi, …
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The 29th edition of Ecomondo will take place from 3 to 6 November at the Rimini Expo Centre, bringing together international businesses, policymakers, innovators, and sustainability experts to advance the green, blue, and circular economy. The 29th edition of Ecomondo, the international exhibition dedicated to the green, blue, and circular economy, will take place from […]

Egypt will host the third edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) from 6 to 8 November 2026 at the JW Marriott Hotel in New Cairo, bringing together business leaders, investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from more than 70 countries. Held under the patronage of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, the festival will take place under the […]

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said on Wednesday, 14 October, that Egypt has no ambitions against Israel and remains committed to the bilateral peace treaty. He also revealed that the country’s 14-year fight against terrorism has cost more than EGP 120 billion. El-Sisi spoke at the 44th Educational Seminar, marking the 53rd anniversary of the October 1973 war victories. The event, titled “Nation of Heroes” was held at the Al-Safwa International Conference Center at the Egyptian Military Academy in the New Administrative Capital. Responding to recent remarks by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich concerning Sinai, el-Sisi said Egypt had fought to defend its land and recovered all of its territory. Egypt, he said, has no hidden agendas, and its priorities are protecting its borders and national security within a framework of peace and stability. He reiterated that the peace treaty governs relations between the two countries and that Egypt has no ambitions against anyone. El-Sisi also reaffirmed Egypt’s support for a two-state solution, which he described as reflecting a longstanding conviction that it offers a realistic route to a just and lasting peace. On regional security, el-Sisi said Egypt isContinue reading "Egypt’s President to Israel’s Smotrich: We Have No Hidden Agenda"
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  Egyptian university students aged 18 and above can register for 12 months of free access to Google’s AI Plus plan under a joint initiative by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Google.  Registration is open until 31 December 2026, and each student’s subscription begins on the date they sign up. The annual plan is valued at approximately EGP 3,000 (USD 57).  The initiative, titled “One Million Egyptian Students Create with Gemini,” will help students use artificial intelligence in education, research and innovation while encouraging informed and responsible use.  It also includes training programmes throughout the year to broaden access to AI tools for students at universities across Egypt and support the development of young people’s digital skills. The subscription includes access to Google’s Gemini assistant and Gemini Notebook, previously known as NotebookLM. Students can use the tools to summarize lecture notes, textbooks and other study materials, prepare for exams, and support research.  Gemini Notebook also offers research assistance and audio and interactive summaries, including summaries of books up to 200 pages. Other features include tools designed to help students understand complex questions, generate images using Google’s NanoContinue reading "Egyptian Students to Receive Free Year of Google AI Access"
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Elsewedy Electric, Egyptian integrated energy solution company, has announced that its joint venture (JV) with Chinese Sinohydro has secured a $2.2 bn engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the Rabigh 2 Independent Power Plant (IPP) expansion project in Saudi Arabia, Zawya reported on 14 October. The 2.3 GW gas-fired combined-cycle power plant will be […]
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Saudi Aramco has offered additional crude oil cargoes for spot delivery to Europe between late October and mid-November, as the state-owned oil producer continues to make supplies available to traders, three trade sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The sources said Aramco contacted traders this week to offer the additional cargoes. The report did […]
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