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ACWA Power’s Egypt solar project secures $123m financing

The project already has equity bridge loans of $14m from the EBRD and $45m from the APICORP

Air Cairo (Image: Sourced from Air Cairo website)

Air Cairo to start direct flights to Dubai from Sharm El Sheikh

The twice-weekly flights will operate from Dubai World Central airport every Thursday and Monday

Egypt

Egypt inflation surges to highest since July 2017 on food prices

On a monthly basis, prices grew 2.7 per cent, compared with 6.5 per cent in February

IsDB - bank signs off on $403m

Islamic Development Bank approves three projects valued at $403m

The bank signed off on EUR318m ($344.5m) towards the financing of Phase I of the Electric Express Train Project in Egypt

Borouge building material

Borouge supplies materials worth $26.5m to mega projects in MEA

The company’s materials contribute to reducing carbon emissions generated during the manufacturing process of the pipes and their operational lifespan

AD Ports partners with Egypt’s SCZone

AD Ports, Suez Canal Economic Zone partner to develop projects in Egypt

The ports operator will develop projects in the ports of East Port Said, West Port Said and Al Areesh

World Bank Egypt

World Bank approves five-year plan to support Egypt development

The framework’s projects will be supported with $7bn in lending, comprising of $1bn a year from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

GMG's new Africa HQ in District 5, Cairo

UAE’s GMG opens new office in District 5, Cairo

By 2025, GMG aims to double its global workforce through acquisitions, developing fresh concepts and entering new geographies

EgyptAir

EgyptAir takes delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A321neo

The A321neo brings 20 per cent reduction in fuel consumption and emissions per seat

UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain sign industrial deals worth $2bn

UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain sign industrial deals worth $2bn

The agreements were signed at the third Higher Committee meeting of the Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development, held in Amman on February 26

Emirates NBD arranges Egypt sukuk

Emirates NBD arranges Egypt’s $1.5bn sukuk

Emirates NBD said that the sukuk received strong appetite from regional and global emerging market investors

Emirates to increase flights on Dubai-Cairo route

Emirates to increase flights on Dubai-Cairo route

The Egyptian capital will be served with 28 weekly flights, starting October 29

Air Arabia reports 70% rise in 2022 net profit

Air Arabia reports 70% rise in 2022 net profit

The airline served more than 12.8 million passengers in 2022 from its seven hubs across the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, Armenia, and Pakistan

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC Distribution reports 22% rise in net profit for 2022

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Distribution reports 22% rise in net profit for 2022

The ADX-listed company reported a 15 per cent year-on-year growth in EBITDA, totalling Dhs3.52bn in 2022

Dana gas

Dana Gas reports 53% rise in adjusted net profit for 2022

Revenue rose 17 per cent to reach $529m last year, compared to $452m in 2021

Gameball

Adtech platform Gameball raises $3.5m for international expansion

Founded by Egyptian entrepreneurs, the platform enables omnichannel retailers to have a 360–degree view across all customer touchpoints

ADIB increases ownership in ADIB Egypt

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank raises stake in ADIB Egypt

The bank’s ownership in the Egyptian unit has risen to 52.607 per cent

Dubai International Chamber launches offices in Egypt, two more countries

Dubai International Chamber launches offices in Egypt, two more countries

The new openings bring the number of Dubai International Chamber’s representative offices around the world to 15

Atos

Atos opens new Global Delivery Center in Cairo

The company signed an agreement with the Egypt’s Information Technology Industry Development Agency to expand operations in the country

Sideup

Egypt’s Sideup raises $1.2m to grow its e-commerce platform

The startup will launch Saudi Arabia operations with investment in a new office and local hiring

Agthia completes acquisition of majority stake in Auf Group

Agthia completes acquisition of majority stake in Egypt’s Auf Group

Agthia has acquired 60 per cent of the Auf Group, with the Egyptian company’s founders retaining a 30 per cent stake

Amea Egypt

UAE’s Amea Power completes $1.1bn renewable energy deal in Egypt

The company will build, own and operate the 500MW solar PV plant and 500MW wind farm in the country

Cop27

Will it be business as usual after COP27?

COP27 and COP28, being held in Egypt and the UAE respectively, place the Middle East at the centre in efforts against climate change. Here’s what the region can contribute towards building sustainable future

sustainability

Framing sustainability success will help create impact where it matters most

From ESG reporting and finance to climate risk assessment, business leaders must recognise sustainability as a core element of their business strategy and plan accordingly

UAE President to attend COP27 in Egypt

The conference will welcome world leaders, heads of government, and representatives of international bodies and civil societies

Climate activists and world leaders head to Egypt for COP27

COP27 begins, world leaders arrive in Egypt

With more than 2000 speakers and over 40,000 participants, the event will oversee leaders and activists share ideas, solutions and innovative projects for climate action

sustainable waste management in Egypt

Sharjah’s BEEAH Group, Green Planet partner to advance sustainable waste management in Egypt

The two entities will implement waste management strategies that align with Egypt’s sustainability agenda

Carrefour Egypt partners with Merge to provide sign language interpretation

Carrefour Egypt stores will offer sign language interpretation

Carrefour has partnered with Merge, an IT company to launch simultaneous sign language interpretation in its stores

Egypt post

Egypt Post signs agreement with SAP to establish an integrated system for cloud solutions

The agreement will allow Egypt Post to study, analyse and develop current business cycles in a practical way

AD Ports Group

Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group completes first international acquisition

The group acquired a 70 per cent equity stake in two Egypt-based maritime companies – Transmar International Shipping Company and Transcargo International