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Iran War Costs Global Companies Over $25 Billion as Energy and Shipping Pressures Intensify

Economy MEO Research Team -
The ongoing conflict involving Iran has already imposed more than $25 billion in costs on global companies, according to...

Egypt Plans New Global Oil Exploration Bid Round in Third Quarter 2026

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Egypt is preparing to launch a new international bid round for oil exploration during the third quarter of 2026,...

“Egypt Estimates EGP 1.3 Million Cost for Residential Rooftop Solar Station”

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Egypt is accelerating efforts to expand rooftop solar adoption as part of a broader strategy to diversify the country’s...

Why Do Universities Teach Media Twice While Graduates Still Struggle to Find Their Place?

Education Mahmoud Kamel -
Duplication or Waste? The decision to establish media studies departments within faculties of arts while specialized faculties of media...

El-Sisi Reviews Inflation, Reserves and Exchange-Rate Stability Amid Regional Pressures

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President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met on Tuesday with Hassan Abdalla to review developments in Egypt’s economic performance, inflation trends,...

Cairo Fertilizer Conference to Spotlight Food Security, Energy Costs and Supply Chain Risks

Industry Insights Nagy Rashed -
Cairo will host the 32nd Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Arab Fertilizer Association from 16 to 18...

Gold Prices Ease in Egypt as Rising US Yields Weaken Bullion Appeal

Market Updates & Finance MEO Research Team -
Egypt’s gold market moved lower during the week between 11 and 17 May despite continued weakness in the Egyptian...

EGX extends decline as broader market weakness outweighs selective foreign buying

Market Updates & Finance Mona Alameddine -
Cairo — Egypt’s stock market extended its recent decline on Monday, 18 May 2026, with broad-based losses across major...

US Dollar Strength Tests Egyptian Pound as Markets Navigate Managed Adjustment Cycle

Market Updates & Finance MEO Research Team -
Egypt’s foreign-exchange market passed through another tense trading week between 11 and 17 May, with the US dollar again...
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