Upper Egypt

The Arab African International Bank (AAIB) has formalized a cooperation protocol with the Baheya Foundation for Early Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer. The partnership aims to support Baheya Hospital …

Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development, met with a World Bank delegation to discuss current and future cooperation on local development and decentralization efforts in Egypt’s Upper Egypt region. …

The Aswan Bootcamp Series is a new initiative aimed at empowering Upper Egypt’s entrepreneurs and supporting the region’s tech growth. Launched at the Creativa Innovation Hub in Aswan, the series …

In an ambitious effort to position Egypt as a global startup hub, the Egyptian government is set to introduce a strategic startup charter in the first quarter of 2025. Announced …

Egypt’s ambitious Hayat Kaima “Decent Life” initiative, aimed at addressing rural poverty and bridging development gaps across the country, is now 85.5% complete in its first phase. According to a …

Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, recently attended the closing ceremony of a four-year program designed to uplift girls in Upper Egypt. This initiative, implemented by the Egypt Foundation …

The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has allocated a substantial EGP 25.6 billion in funding to projects in Upper Egypt over the past decade, with EGP 1.7 …

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi officially inaugurated Bashteel Railway Station on October 12, 2024. Located in Giza, this new station is set to be a major hub for passengers traveling to and …

MSMEDA has recently allocated 49% of all financing for medium, small, and micro projects to women, 49% to Upper Egypt, and 48% to individuals aged 40 and younger. Basil Rahmy, …

Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity and Ministry of Local Development are collaborating to localize silk production in Upper Egypt.  Minister Nevine al-Qabaj and Minister Hisham Amena discussed this ambtious plan …