Egypt’s Cabinet Media Center denied social media reports claiming an expected shortage of agricultural fertilizers during the summer season, asserting that the supply system is operating normally without disruptions.

Egypt’s Cabinet approved amendments to the executive regulations of the Mineral Resources Law, expanding licensing rules for mining activities and related operations.

Egypt’s unemployment rate fell to 6.3% in 2025 from 6.6% in 2024.

Egypt’s Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, approved the continuation of a remote work system on Sundays for all employees in entities covered under the relevant decree throughout May 2026.

Prime Minister has directed the swift rollout of an incentive initiative to encourage factories and households to switch to solar energy, as the government seeks to ease pressure from the ongoing regional and global crisis.

Egypt’s Cabinet has approved authorizing the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) to establish a new Egyptian joint-stock company, under the name “Suez Canal Dredging and Marine Works Company,” in partnership with a private sector firm specializing in public procurement and contracting.

Egypt’s Cabinet has approved two draft concession agreements for the exploration, development, and exploitation of oil and gas across several key areas, with minimum investments of around $85 million.

The Egyptian Cabinet approved extended closing hours for public shops, malls, and restaurants from April 10th to 13th during the Coptic holidays.

The Egyptian Cabinet passed the Economic and Social Development Plan for fiscal year (FY) 2026/2027, targeting overall investments of EGP 3.8 trillion.

The Egyptian Cabinet approved the state budget for the fiscal year (FY) 2026/2027, which targets a 27.6% increase in public revenues to reach EGP 4 trillion.

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired the government’s weekly meeting on Thursday, March 26th, in the New Administrative Capital, where ministers reviewed a range of domestic and regional issues, including the economic fallout from rising tensions in the region.

The Cabinet approved a $1.2 million grant agreement between the government of Egypt and the European Investment Bank (EIB) to finance consultancy services for upgrading the capacity of wastewater treatment plants in Alexandria and Damietta.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly revealed that the new minimum wage is likely to be announced along with the state budget, scheduled for release at the end of March 2026.

The cabinet approved expanding the scope of the financing facilities initiative for priority industries with the launch of its second phase.

Egypt’s cabinet has reviewed a proposed package of tax facilitation measures and reforms for fiscal year (FY) 2026/2027, as part of efforts to rebuild trust with taxpayers and improve services.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi oversaw the swearing-in ceremony of a new deputy prime minister, ministers, and deputy ministers on Tuesday, February 11th, according to a statement by the Spokesperson of the Egyptian Presidency.

The Egyptian House of Representatives held a plenary session on Tuesday, February 10th, to consider a cabinet reshuffle and to obtain the necessary constitutional approval.

The Ministry of Finance provided EGP 2.5 billion to the Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement (UPA) as part of settling various obligations owed to drug and medical supplies companies, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly noted.

The Cabinet has granted logistics company Medlog a golden license to build and operate a dry port and logistics center in the 10th of Ramadan City, according to a statement.

The Egyptian cabinet approved a request by the Ministry of Transport to contract between the Egyptian National Railways Authority (NAT) and Italian firm Arsenale for the provision, management, and operation of a luxury tourist train that will be supplied and fully funded by the Italian firm.