Thursday, May 7, 2026

Egypt and Algeria Sign Crude Oil Agreement to Strengthen Energy Security

Egypt and Algeria have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in crude oil supplies, as...

MSC Launches Strategic Europe–Gulf Trade Corridor to Bypass Hormuz Risks

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has launched a new Europe–Red Sea–Middle East express service designed to preserve cargo flows between...

Gold Prices Surge Above $4,700 as Iran Deal Optimism Lifts Bullion

Gold prices climbed sharply on 6 May 2026, reaching their highest level in a week as investors reacted to...

EGX rebounds as local buying lifts blue chips despite foreign selling

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market closed mostly higher on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, with the benchmark index recovering from...

Iran War: The Gulf Conflict Enters a Delicate Diplomatic Transition

The geopolitical landscape surrounding the US-Israel-Iran confrontation appears to be entering a delicate transitional phase, as military escalation gives...

Egypt Approves Telecom Service Price Increases of Up to 15%

CAIRO — Egypt’s National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has approved price increases on selected telecommunications and internet packages, with...

UAE, Qatar Deepen Asia Trade Ties with South Korea in Strategic Shift

Gulf economies are accelerating their strategic pivot toward Asia, as the United Arab Emirates and Qatar expand trade and...

Oil Prices Hold Near $114 as Hormuz Tensions continue to threaten Supply Lines

Oil prices remained elevated on Tuesday, holding close to $114 per barrel, as intensifying geopolitical tensions around the Strait...

ADNOC Industrial Push Aligns with UAE’s Post-OPEC Manufacturing Strategy

The United Arab Emirates is advancing a coordinated strategy to strengthen its industrial base and secure supply chains, as...

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Pharco Pharmaceuticals Plans EGP 1.5bn Investment to Expand Production and Exports

CAIRO — Pharco Pharmaceuticals is set to ramp up investments and expand its regional footprint, as the company accelerates efforts to boost production capacity...

ABB Egypt Raises Local Component Ratio to 78% Through $300m Investment Drive

CAIRO — ABB has increased the local component ratio in its electrical manufacturing operations to 78%, supported by investments exceeding $300 million over the past...

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