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Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | Feb 23, 2026

President El-Sisi Meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

President El-Sisi stressed the significant development in the brotherly relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and the importance of advancing cooperation across various fields

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Jeddah, as part of the President's brotherly visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said…

Source: Energy Capital & Power | Feb 23, 2026

African Ministers Outline Industry Priorities Ahead of African Mining Week 2026

African Mining Week will feature high-level panel discussions and project showcases, linking global investors with Africa’s mining sector priorities and lucrative investment and partnership opportunities

With the demand for critical minerals projected to quadruple by 2040 and traditional commodities such as gold reaching record highs in 2026, Africa is increasingly positioned at the center of global supply chain strategies and investment flows. The continent hosts the world’s largest reserves of platinum group metals, chrome and…

Source: UN News | Feb 18, 2026

Sudan crisis: United Nations (UN) agency launches $1.6 billion appeal to support refugees in seven countries

As the war in Sudan approaches a fourth year, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and 123 partners appealed on Tuesday for $1.6 billion to support millions of people forced to flee the country in pursuit of safety

The 2026 Sudan Regional Refugee Response Plan (RRRP) aims to deliver lifesaving assistance this year to 5.9 million people across seven neighbouring countries: the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan and Uganda. The plan will continue to prioritize aid for roughly 470,000 new refugees who are expected to cross into these countries, as well as thousands more who remain in border areas and have received only the most basic assistance. World’s largest displacement…

Source: Energy Capital & Power | Feb 17, 2026

Egypt Seeks Strengthened Continental Mining Cooperation Through African Mining Week (AMW 2026) Participation

Yasser Ramadan, Chairman of the Egyptian Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority has confirmed Egypt’s interest in participating at African Mining Week 2026, during a meeting held with Energy Capital & Power on Sunday

A delegation from Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MOPMN) met with the Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) team to discuss the country’s anticipated participation in the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW), set to take place in Cape Town later this year. Scheduled for October 14–16, 2026, at…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | Feb 16, 2026

Egypt: President El-Sisi Holds Meeting with New Governors and their Deputies

The President directed the governors to prioritize the regularization of building violations, wastewater treatment plants, drinking water and electricity, schools, and the smooth operation of studies

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a meeting with the newly appointed governors and their deputies following their swearing-in ceremony. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Local Development and Environment, Dr. Manal Awad. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said the President…

Source: Amnesty International | Feb 16, 2026

Egypt: Refugees in hiding amid crackdown involving arbitrary arrests and unlawful deportations

The Egyptian government requires all foreign nationals in the country “irregularly” to regularize their status through an Egyptian sponsor and the payment of US$1,000

In recent months, the Egyptian authorities renewed their campaign of arbitrarily detaining and unlawfully deporting refugees and asylum seekers solely on the basis of their irregular immigration status in blatant violation of the principle of non-refoulement and Egypt’s own asylum law, Amnesty International said today. Refugees or asylum seekers registered…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | Feb 15, 2026

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Prime Minister, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy

President El-Sisi gave directives to meet the energy needs of both productive and service sectors, ensuring industrial continuity, attracting new investment, and meeting citizens’ consumption needs

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Eng. Mahmoud Esmat. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the President was briefed during the meeting on the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy's plan to secure electricity supply…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | Feb 14, 2026

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

The President reviewed a new social protection package aimed at supporting the most vulnerable and low-income groups, coinciding with the advent of the holy month of Ramadan

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that the President reviewed a new social protection package aimed at supporting the most vulnerable and low-income groups, coinciding with the advent of the…

Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt | Feb 14, 2026

Egypt: Planning Minister Ahmed Rostom Reviews Annual and Medium-Term Plans, Calls for Stronger Investment Governance and Citizen-Centered Priorities

The Minister directed the swift completion of ongoing efforts to ensure operational efficiency and stressed the importance of reflecting presidential directives to the newly formed government within the draft plan

H.E. Dr. Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, convened an expanded meeting with the Ministry’s senior leadership in his first official engagement following the constitutional oath before H.E. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic. The meeting focused on reviewing priority workstreams, the draft annual plan, and the…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | Feb 11, 2026

Egypt: President El-Sisi Witnesses Swearing-in of the New Ministers

Following the swearing-in ceremony of the new Deputy Prime Minister, ministers, and deputy ministers, a commemorative photo was taken with the President in the presence of the Prime Minister

Today, at the Presidential Headquarters in Heliopolis, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi witnessed the swearing-in of the new Deputy Prime Minister, ministers, and deputy ministers, in the presence of Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly. The appointments were as follows: Dr. Hussein Mohamed Ahmed Eissa, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. Lieutenant…

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