Nasr General Contracting Company (Hassan Mohamed Allam), a subsidiary of the Holding Company for Construction and Development (HCCD), has won a contract to execute a project for the South Refineries Company, affiliated with the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, in Basra.

Minister of the Public Business Sector Mohamed Shimi met with the chairmen and executive managing directors of the holding companies to discuss the latest developments of the companies' operations

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly declared Monday, April 21st, a paid holiday for both the public and private sectors in observance of Sham El-Nessim.

The Egyptian government invested EGP 19.8 billion in public-private partnerships (PPPs) during the elapsed fiscal year (FY) 2023/2024.

Egypt's public healthcare system stands at a critical juncture, with a mix of strengths and significant challenges. While the system has made strides in expanding access to healthcare services, issues such as overcrowding, outdated equipment, and limited resources hinder its effectiveness.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that Sunday, June 30th, will be a paid holiday for the public sector on the occasion of the anniversary of the June 30th Revolution.

The Egyptian House of Representatives has approved in principle a draft law submitted by the government allowing both public and private sectors to establish, manage, operate, and develop healthcare facilities in Egypt.

Egypt's healthcare system is a complex mix of public and private providers and financing agents. Over the years, the country has taken several steps toward improving its population's health, including the implementation of health policies and increasing health spending. However, there are still key challenges that affect the healthcare sector in Egypt, notably in terms of equity and health insurance. To address these challenges, Egypt is currently reforming and restructuring its healthcare system to ensure broader insurance coverage and service affordability for all citizens.

Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait confirmed that the government is committed to improving the wages of state workers and pensioners in 2024, in line with measures aimed at improving the living conditions of citizens, alleviating the economic burdens on them, according to a statement by the Ministry of Finance.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is planning to provide up to $350 million in financing for public and private development projects in Egypt before the end of 2023.