14 January 2026


VAT exemptions introduced in new tax facilitation package

Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority, announced that the second package of tax facilitation measures includes a series of significant legislative amendments aimed at supporting economic activity while simplifying the tax system.

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14 January 2026


Egypt, Oman explore expanded cooperation in mining sector

Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources met with Undersecretary of Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals and Chairperson of Petroleum Development Oman, to discuss the exchange of expertise in the mining, oil and gas sectors.

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14 January 2026


Local dental industry to take center stage at AEEDC Dubai

Egypt will participate in the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai 2026), set to take place on January 19-21 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

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13 January 2026


Egypt, Japan review joint early childhood initiatives

Minister of Social Solidarity Dr. Maya Morsy discussed with a delegation of members of the Japanese House of Councillors, headed by Ambassador Iwai Fumio, Japan’s Ambassador to Egypt, ways to enhance joint cooperation between the two countries.

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13 January 2026


Egypt, Ortho House discuss advancing of orthopaedic, robotic surgery

Minister of Health Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met with executives from Ortho House to discuss expanding cooperation in the healthcare sector, with a particular focus on developing orthopaedic services and advancing the use of robotic surgery.

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13 January 2026


Agriculture Minister: Dominican Markets Open to Egyptian Citrus

As part of efforts to boost the competitiveness of Egyptian agricultural exports, the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation announced the successful negotiations between the Egyptian Agricultural Quarantine Authority and its counterpart in the Dominican Republic.

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13 January 2026


Seasonal flu vaccine available year-round, immunity builds within 2 weeks

Egypt’s state-owned vaccine producer VACSERA has said that the seasonal influenza vaccine is available throughout the year, stressing that immunity begins to develop about two weeks after vaccination.

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12 January 2026


NCCM announces integrated protection units for vulnerable children

Egypt’s National Council for Childhood and Motherhood (NCCM) will launch a “Safe Child Unit” in six governorates as an initial phase to provide integrated support for children facing physical and psychological violence.

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12 January 2026


India, Egypt strengthen pharmaceutical collaboration

A high-level Indian delegation held meetings on Sunday with key stakeholders in Egypt’s rapidly expanding pharmaceutical sector, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation and trade.

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