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Renewable Energy

Egypt accelerates renewable energy targets as UK signals expanded investment engagement

Egypt and the United Kingdom have advanced discussions on expanding cooperation in renewable energy, with Cairo reaffirming ambitious clean power targets for 2030 and 2040. The dialogue underscores Egypt’s push to attract foreign capital, localize technology, and modernize grid infrastructure to support its energy transition.

Egypt | 5 days ago

Navy

Naval Group secures five-year ISS contract extension with Egyptian Navy for seven major warships

Naval Group has extended its in-service support (ISS) agreement with the Egyptian Navy for five years, covering seven frontline vessels including a FREMM frigate, two helicopter carriers and four Gowind corvettes. The deal reinforces long-term industrial cooperation and local workforce development in Egypt.

5 days ago • Egypt

Chemicals & Fertilizers

Saipem scures Licensing and FEED mandates from Dangote Fertilizer for Six African urea complexes

Saipem has won new technology licensing and engineering contracts from Dangote Fertilizer covering six large-scale ammonia-urea complexes in Nigeria and Ethiopia. The projects, incorporating high-capacity urea units, are set to expand Africa’s fertilizer output and strengthen regional industrial integration.

5 days ago • Ethiopia;Nigeria

Agriculture & Farming

Turkana County sets up Irrigation Development Unit to strengthen food security and expand agricultural output

The Turkana County Government has announced the creation of the County Irrigation Development Unit (CIDU) to boost agricultural productivity by expanding irrigated land. The new unit, aligned with the Irrigation Act of 2019, will oversee small-scale and county-led irrigation projects

5 days ago • Kenya

Climate & ESG

World Bank approves $141 million disaster risk management support for Rwanda to boost climate resilience

The World Bank approves $141 million in disaster risk management support for Rwanda, including a Cat DDO, to strengthen climate resilience, improve infrastructure, and safeguard communities from flood

5 days ago • Rwanda

Oil & Gas

Egypt advances upstream expansion with USD 121 million oil and gas agreements across Sinai, Gulf of Suez and Western Desert

Egypt has concluded three upstream oil and gas agreements totaling more than USD 121 million in investments and signing bonuses, targeting offshore and onshore exploration in North Sinai, the Gulf of Suez, and the Western Desert. The deals reinforce efforts to attract foreign capital and expand domestic hydrocarbon output.

5 days ago • Egypt

Latest News

Transportation | 2 days ago

Frankfurt Airport and Bangalore International Airport sign MOU to deepen Europe-India air cargo integration

Frankfurt Airport and Bangalore International Airport have formalised a strategic air cargo partnership to strengthen trade flows between Europe and India. The agreement focuses on digitalisation, regulatory streamlining, and operational coordination to enhance supply chain efficiency amid shifting global market conditions.

Transportation | 2 days ago

Indian Railways approves INR 8.7 billion network upgrade to boost capacity across Rajasthan, Kerala and West Bengal

Indian Railways has cleared infrastructure projects worth approximately INR 8.72 billion spanning maintenance depots and corridor upgrades across three zones. The investments target higher passenger throughput, improved freight efficiency and reduced congestion in key rail corridors linked to ports and industrial regions.

Transportation | 3 days ago

Bengaluru Suburban Railway positions 148-km network as congestion and emissions solution

Karnataka’s 148-km Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project is expected to carry nearly 1.9 million passengers daily and significantly reduce surface congestion by integrating with Metro, rail and bus systems. The Rs.23,342 crore initiative aims to modernise urban mobility while lowering emissions and improving multimodal connectivity.

Infrastructure | 6 days ago

Ministry of National Guard issues tender for rainwater drainage network in Riyadh medical warehouses

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of National Guard - Health Affairs has launched a tender to establish a rainwater drainage network at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh. The project aims to enhance infrastructure resilience and operational efficiency across medical storage facilities, supporting continuity of healthcare services.