Egypt's imports dropped to $9 billion in July 2025, down 2.4% from July 2024, with decreases in iron, plastics, chemicals, and wheat imports, while petroleum, natural gas, cars, and corn imports rose.

Shura Council members and MPs highlight that companies' response to offering jobs through Bahrain's national labor platform reflects community partnership and enhances employment opportunities and economic stability for citizens.

At the Gaza summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, US President Donald Trump praised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's beauty, saying he would risk his career by doing so. Meloni was the only woman participant in the summit co-chaired by Trump and Egyptian President el-Sisi.

Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Sharm El-Sheikh to provide guarantees preventing Israel from resuming war, leading to an agreement to end the Gaza conflict.

Gold prices in Egypt reached new record highs on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, with the global ounce price surpassing $4100 for the first time. The 21-carat gold gram price in Egypt hit 5510 pounds amid trade tensions between the US and China, prompting investors to seek gold as a safe haven.

French President Emmanuel Macron praised the Sharm El-Sheikh summit as real progress and a decisive step after signing an agreement on Gaza, calling for support for the Palestinian Authority and preservation of the two-state solution.

Mediators in Sharm El-Sheikh signed a document supporting President Trump's efforts to end the war and achieve lasting peace, committing to implement agreements that ensure peace, security, and stability in the region.

Alexandria's governor met with the Project Development Authority and UNDP officials to discuss supporting youth industrial projects. The authority financed over 51,000 projects worth 2.1 billion EGP since 2014, creating about 111,000 jobs.

Exhibitions and conferences have evolved from mere events to a comprehensive industry contributing significantly to national economies. Major Saudi cities are experiencing a qualitative renaissance in this vital sector, supported by Vision 2030 which integrates technology and innovation in event making.

Advisor Hussein Madkour, Head of the State Litigation Authority, congratulated President El-Sisi on signing the Gaza war-end agreement at the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit, highlighting Egypt's pivotal role in regional peace.