Dubai opens 16th Middle East refining and petrochemicals technology forum
ME-TECH 2026 focused on downstream efficiency, integration and digitalisation.
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
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Dubai green economy summit to put governance and finance on October agenda
The 21–22 October WGES programme will examine policy, infrastructure, business transition, food and water security.
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
Egypt seeks broader AIIB partnership for sustainable infrastructure
Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk met AIIB President Zou Jiayi on September 7. Egypt said it sought broader cooperation on climate-resilient infrastructure, green transition, regional connectivity and transport.
State Information Service — Finance Minister and AIIB meeting
Egypt’s urban inflation eases to 14.5% in August
CBE data showed annual urban headline inflation at 14.5% in August, down from 14.9% in July.
Central Bank of Egypt
BME and CATL sign Egypt battery plant agreement
Egyptian battery maker BME and China’s CATL signed a contract on September 13 to establish a battery systems plant. The first phase is planned for annual capacity of 1 gigawatt-hour and investment above EGP 2 billion, reported by SIS as about US$39 million.
State Information Service of Egypt
Egypt central bank keeps key rates unchanged
The Monetary Policy Committee kept its key rates unchanged on September 24. The overnight deposit rate remained 19%, the overnight lending rate 20%, the main operation rate 19.5%, and the discount rate 19.5%.
Central Bank of Egypt — Monetary Policy Committee
Egypt seeks applications for EGP 1 billion distressed-factory fund
A fund launched by the Central Bank and Industry Ministry has EGP 1 billion in capital; factories can register through the ministry’s Manufacturers Support Platform.
State Information Service — Industry Ministry fund application update
Egypt and EBRD discuss green industry finance and infrastructure
Egypt was selected among seven countries to benefit from up to €250 million in concessional Climate Investment Funds financing. Talks covered factory solar power, water efficiency and industrial-zone infrastructure.
State Information Service — Industry Ministry and EBRD talks
Egypt highlights ECPC–Consolis capacity and export plans
The prestressed-concrete producer reported about $20 million in investment, 816 workers and around 98% local components. Egypt’s investment minister visited the plant on September 21.
State Information Service — ECPC–Consolis factory visit
Egypt reviews staged framework for a more competitive electricity market
The electricity minister and Nexus Analytica reviewed a study of market rules and readiness that could eventually expand bilateral power contracting.
State Information Service — Electricity market framework review
CBE names winners of its 2026 FinTech Got Talent competition
FinFamily from Cairo University won first place with a financial-literacy platform for children aged 6–15. PayRamids and Pockety took second and third place.
Central Bank of Egypt — FinTech Got Talent 2026
Egyptian Cabinet report examines changing global trade policies
A September 6 Cabinet research bulletin said supply-chain resilience, energy and technology security and reduced dependence on single sources are increasingly shaping trade and investment. It highlighted local value added as a measure beyond export growth.
State Information Service — IDSC Contemporary Economic Horizons
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