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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El-Sisi directs acceleration of Haya Karima Phase 1, preparation for Phase 2
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi directed officials on Tuesday to speed up the completion of remaining projects under the first phase of the presidential Haya Karima initiative, remove all obstacles, and ensure sufficient funding to deliver services to citizens as quickly as possible.
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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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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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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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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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After defeating Ivory Coast, Egypt readies to face Senegal
Egypt secured a semi-final berth in the Africa Cup of Nations against Senegal after defeating Ivory Coast 3-2 in their quarter-final match on Saturday evening.
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Egypt’s healthcare sector shows measurable progress
For years, Egypt’s healthcare system has been one of the most debated public service sectors, often assessed through the lens of pressure, resource gaps, and rising demand.
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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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