# monetary policy committee (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover monetary policy committee. Page: Feed: --- ## [US prepares ‘largest financial attack ever’ as Trump claims Iran is collapsing](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/24/us-prepares-largest-financial-attack-ever-as-trump-claims-iran-is-collapsing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-prepares-largest-financial-attack-ever-as-trump-claims-iran-is-collapsing) _2026-08-24 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ The United States is preparing to launch “the largest financial attack ever mounted against an adversary,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, as President Donald Trump declared that Iran is “collapsing” hours before Washington announces a major sanctions package. Writing in the Financial Times ahead of a press conference scheduled for Monday to outline the \[…\] The post US prepares ‘largest… ## [MSMEDA partners with Startup Egypt to expand financing and technical support for startups](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/24/msmeda-partners-with-startup-egypt-to-expand-financing-and-technical-support-for-startups/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=msmeda-partners-with-startup-egypt-to-expand-financing-and-technical-support-for-startups) _2026-08-24 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Startup Egypt to support the entrepreneurship ecosystem and provide an integrated package of technical, financial, and institutional services to entrepreneurs and startups, MSMEDA CEO Mostafa Hassan announced. The agreement forms part of state efforts to support entrepreneurs and \[…\]… ## [Egyptian Agriculture Minister discusses localising pesticide production, technology transfer with China’s ICAMA](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/24/egyptian-agriculture-minister-discusses-localising-pesticide-production-technology-transfer-with-chinas-icama/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=egyptian-agriculture-minister-discusses-localising-pesticide-production-technology-transfer-with-chinas-icama) _2026-08-24 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ Egyptian Aladdin Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, received a high-level delegation from China’s Institute for the Control of Agrochemicals (ICAMA), the government authority responsible for the regulation, registration and oversight of pesticides in China. The delegation was headed by Huang Xiujie, Director of ICAMA, and included Yang Mao, Director of the General Office, \[…\]… ## [Egypt’s FRA pursues criminal charges and suspends consumer finance firm over data breach](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/24/egypts-fra-pursues-criminal-charges-and-suspends-consumer-finance-firm-over-data-breach/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=egypts-fra-pursues-criminal-charges-and-suspends-consumer-finance-firm-over-data-breach) _2026-08-24 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has initiated criminal proceedings, revoked a chief executive’s licence, and imposed a one-month ban on new contracts for a consumer finance company found to have exploited parents’ data to issue unauthorised loans for an international school. The sweeping decisions, approved by Authority Chairperson Islam Azzam, followed a four-day intensive \[…\] The post… ## [Who Benefits from Egypt’s Solar Water Stations in South Sudan?](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/24/who-benefits-from-egypts-solar-water-stations-in-south-sudan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-benefits-from-egypts-solar-water-stations-in-south-sudan) _2026-08-24 · Mohammed El-Said · Dailynewsegypt_ When water tankers fail to reach Juba Nabari, Betty Elias cannot simply turn on a household tap and wait for the supply to return. The South Sudanese mother, who lives with her five children, dug a well about four metres deep beside her home so the family would have something to rely on when poor \[…\] The post Who Benefits from Egypt’s Solar Water Stations in South Sudan? first appeared on… ## [Egypt’s supply ministry and World Food Programme launch joint plan to develop market efficiency index](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/24/egypts-supply-ministry-and-world-food-programme-launch-joint-plan-to-develop-market-efficiency-index/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=egypts-supply-ministry-and-world-food-programme-launch-joint-plan-to-develop-market-efficiency-index) _2026-08-24 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ The Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade and the World Food Programme (WFP) have agreed to a joint action plan running until July 2027 to develop a comprehensive market efficiency index and shift state market monitoring from basic observation to proactive data analysis. Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk announced that the \[…\] The post Egypt’s supply ministry and World Food… ## [South Sinai receives 826 solar-powered streetlights under Chinese grant](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/24/south-sinai-receives-826-solar-powered-streetlights-under-chinese-grant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=south-sinai-receives-826-solar-powered-streetlights-under-chinese-grant) _2026-08-24 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment has delivered 826 solar-powered streetlights to South Sinai as part of efforts to expand clean energy use and support the transition towards greener and more sustainable cities. Local Development and Environment Minister Manal Awad said the streetlights, each rated at 40 watts and standing seven metres high, \[…\] The post South Sinai receives… ## [Egypt showcases water scarcity experience at UN desertification conference in Mongolia](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/24/egypt-showcases-water-scarcity-experience-at-un-desertification-conference-in-mongolia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=egypt-showcases-water-scarcity-experience-at-un-desertification-conference-in-mongolia) _2026-08-24 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ Egypt is showcasing its experience in addressing water scarcity and climate adaptation at the high-level segment of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam participated in the opening of the high-level segment, which brings together \[…\] The post Egypt… ## [Egypt’s foreign minister urges implementation of Trump peace plan and US-Iran pact in call with French counterpart](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/24/egypts-foreign-minister-urges-implementation-of-trump-peace-plan-and-us-iran-pact-in-call-with-french-counterpart/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=egypts-foreign-minister-urges-implementation-of-trump-peace-plan-and-us-iran-pact-in-call-with-french-counterpart) _2026-08-24 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty has called for the implementation of the first and second phases of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan and the resumption of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding to de-escalate soaring regional tensions. Speaking by telephone with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot on Monday, Abdelatty \[…\] The post Egypt’s foreign… ## [Private sector secures 60% of investments as economic risk falls, Egypt finance minister tells premier](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/24/private-sector-secures-60-of-investments-as-economic-risk-falls-egypt-finance-minister-tells-premier/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=private-sector-secures-60-of-investments-as-economic-risk-falls-egypt-finance-minister-tells-premier) _2026-08-24 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ The private sector currently accounts for nearly 60% of total investments in Egypt as improving economic indicators drive international risk assessments to their lowest levels since 2014, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said on Monday. Briefing Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on the ministry’s portfolio, Kouchouk noted that recent state-led economic reforms have positively impacted investor \[…\]… ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/amvxhlNek2Uq) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [US, Iran escalate rhetoric as Washington prepares ‘harshest’ sanctions announcement](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/22/us-iran-escalate-rhetoric-as-washington-prepares-harshest-sanctions-announcement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-iran-escalate-rhetoric-as-washington-prepares-harshest-sanctions-announcement) _2026-08-22 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ The United States and Iran have escalated their rhetoric ahead of expected new American economic sanctions, which Washington describes as the “harshest in history”, amid persistent military threats and ongoing traffic disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to hold a news conference at noon on Monday in \[…\] The post US, Iran escalate rhetoric as… ## [Suez Canal restores Europe-Asia shipping services amid increased Maersk transits](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/22/suez-canal-restores-europe-asia-shipping-services-amid-increased-maersk-transits/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=suez-canal-restores-europe-asia-shipping-services-amid-increased-maersk-transits) _2026-08-22 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ The Suez Canal has successfully restored several shipping services operating on the trade route between Europe and Asia, recording a noticeable increase in daily transit rates by Maersk container vessels, Canal Authority Chairperson Osama Rabie stated on Saturday. Rabie’s comments coincided with the inaugural transit of the BANGKOK MAERSK, a 190,000-tonne container ship that \[…\] The post Suez… ## [Study raises concerns over heavy metal exposure from popular fish sold in Egypt](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/22/study-raises-concerns-over-heavy-metal-exposure-from-popular-fish-sold-in-egypt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=study-raises-concerns-over-heavy-metal-exposure-from-popular-fish-sold-in-egypt) _2026-08-22 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ For many Egyptian families, fish is a staple on the table: affordable, rich in protein and widely considered a healthier alternative to red meat. However, a new study suggests that some popular marine fish sold in Egyptian markets may also carry a hidden risk, as they can contain heavy metals that accumulate in the body \[…\] The post Study raises concerns over heavy metal exposure from popular fish… ## [Gold prices in Egypt rise 5.8% in one week](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/22/gold-prices-in-egypt-rise-5-8-in-one-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gold-prices-in-egypt-rise-5-8-in-one-week) _2026-08-22 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ Gold prices in Egypt continued their upward trend for the third consecutive week, supported by a strong rally in global gold prices and a rise in the US dollar against the Egyptian pound. According to a technical analysis by Gold Bullion, the price of 21-karat gold rose 5.8% last week, increasing from EGP 6,250 per \[…\] The post Gold prices in Egypt rise 5.8% in one week first appeared on… ## [Military production minister follows up on development plans for ammunition-manufacturing companies](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/22/military-production-minister-follows-up-on-development-plans-for-ammunition-manufacturing-companies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=military-production-minister-follows-up-on-development-plans-for-ammunition-manufacturing-companies) _2026-08-22 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ Salah Gomblat, Minister of State for Military Production, held a meeting with the chairpersons of the Ministry’s affiliated companies operating in ammunition production to review the implementation of supply contracts, developments in production and plans to upgrade manufacturing capabilities during the coming period. The Minister opened the meeting by reviewing progress on ammunition supply… ## [Egypt, Uganda explore joint tourism programmes to boost tourism flows](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/22/egypt-uganda-explore-joint-tourism-programmes-to-boost-tourism-flows/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=egypt-uganda-explore-joint-tourism-programmes-to-boost-tourism-flows) _2026-08-22 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ The Egyptian Travel Agents Association (ETAA) has held talks with a senior delegation from the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) to explore opportunities to expand tourism cooperation, develop joint tourism programmes and promote investment between Egypt and Uganda. Nader El-Beblawi, Chairperson of the ETAA, said the meeting focused on developing practical areas of cooperation between the \[…\] The post… ## [Egypt aims to reduce customs clearance time to two days: Investment minister](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/22/egypt-aims-to-reduce-customs-clearance-time-to-two-days-investment-minister/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=egypt-aims-to-reduce-customs-clearance-time-to-two-days-investment-minister) _2026-08-22 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, said the Ministry is maintaining close coordination with the Ministry of Finance, the Customs Authority and other relevant agencies to expedite the release of goods. He noted that the average customs clearance time had fallen from around 16 days in June 2024 to approximately 5.8 days, with \[…\] The post Egypt aims to reduce customs clearance… ## [Yomo secures preliminary approval for digital banking licence in Egypt](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/22/yomo-secures-preliminary-approval-for-digital-banking-licence-in-egypt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yomo-secures-preliminary-approval-for-digital-banking-licence-in-egypt) _2026-08-22 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) announced that it received preliminary approval from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to establish “yomo” as a digital bank, in line with Egypt’s digital banking framework introduced in 2023. The approval marks an important milestone in the development of Egypt’s banking sector, paving the way for a new \[…\] The post Yomo secures preliminary approval for… ## [CBE requires banks to integrate financial literacy into inclusion strategies](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/22/cbe-requires-banks-to-integrate-financial-literacy-into-inclusion-strategies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cbe-requires-banks-to-integrate-financial-literacy-into-inclusion-strategies) _2026-08-22 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has instructed banks to incorporate financial literacy into their financial inclusion strategies, expand financial awareness among citizens, and provide advisory services to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and entrepreneurs based on the customer segments targeted by each bank. In a circular issued to bank chairpersons, the CBE said \[…\] The post CBE… ## [CBE expects inflation to begin gradual decline in Q1 2027](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/22/cbe-expects-inflation-to-begin-gradual-decline-in-q1-2027/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cbe-expects-inflation-to-begin-gradual-decline-in-q1-2027) _2026-08-22 · Hossam Mounir · Dailynewsegypt_ The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) expects inflation to begin declining gradually from the first quarter (Q1) of 2027 and approach its target of 7% (±2%) during the second half of the year. The CBE said the projected downward trajectory would be supported by maintaining an appropriately restrictive monetary stance over the forecast horizon, alongside \[…\] The post CBE expects inflation to begin… ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EiRK1dlsl60B) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [A CALL TO INVESTMENT BANKS](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/21/a-call-to-investment-banks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-call-to-investment-banks) _2026-08-21 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ The Egyptian economy is improving. EGX is changing. This is increasingly looking like a paradigm shift. Egypt’s net international reserves reached an all-time high of US$56.3bn in July 2026. Remittances reached US$43.1bn in Jul–May FY2025/26, +31.2% YoY, after calendar-year 2025 had already set an all-time record of US$41.5bn. Egypt welcomed a record ~19 million tourists \[…\] The post A CALL TO… ## [AUC-led study explores turning e-waste into materials for next-generation sensors](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/19/auc-led-study-explores-turning-e-waste-into-materials-for-next-generation-sensors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=auc-led-study-explores-turning-e-waste-into-materials-for-next-generation-sensors) _2026-08-19 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ An international study led by The American University in Cairo (AUC) has found that electronic, industrial and plastic waste could serve as a valuable source of high-performance materials for next-generation sensors used in healthcare, environmental monitoring and food safety. The study, published in Nature Sensors, was led by Tamer Shoeib, Professor of Chemistry at AUC \[…\] The post AUC-led study… ## [Korra Energi secures EGP 5bn in new contracts in H1 2026](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/19/korra-energi-secures-egp-5bn-in-new-contracts-in-h1-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=korra-energi-secures-egp-5bn-in-new-contracts-in-h1-2026) _2026-08-19 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ Korra Energi secured new contracts worth EGP 5bn during the first half (H1) of 2026, up from EGP 1.1bn in the same period last year, as the company reported higher gross profit margins and an increase in adjusted net income. The company’s backlog reached approximately EGP 15.7bn by the end of H1 2026, according to \[…\] The post Korra Energi secures EGP 5bn in new contracts in H1 2026 first appeared… ## [Regulatory framework issued for short selling launch on EGX](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/19/regulatory-framework-issued-for-short-selling-launch-on-egx/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=regulatory-framework-issued-for-short-selling-launch-on-egx) _2026-08-19 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued the comprehensive regulatory framework for short selling, paving the way for the imminent activation of the mechanism on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) for the first time. FRA Chairman Dr. Islam Azzam issued Resolution No. 155 of 2026 following extensive discussions with the exchange, Misr for Central Clearing, Depository \[…\] The post Regulatory… ## [Egypt signs $168m worth of export contracts with Chinese importers](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/19/egypt-signs-168m-worth-of-export-contracts-with-chinese-importers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=egypt-signs-168m-worth-of-export-contracts-with-chinese-importers) _2026-08-19 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ Egyptian exporters signed 17 contracts worth an estimated $168m with Chinese importers during the “Export to China” event, as the government seeks to expand and diversify Egyptian exports to the Chinese market. The contracts cover exports of flax, textile yarn, leather, copper, aluminium, sugar cane and oranges, according to the Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS) under \[…\] The post Egypt signs… ## [$658m phosphoric acid complex launched in Egypt’s New Valley to boost mining exports](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/19/658m-phosphoric-acid-complex-launched-in-egypts-new-valley-to-boost-mining-exports/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=658m-phosphoric-acid-complex-launched-in-egypts-new-valley-to-boost-mining-exports) _2026-08-19 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ Egyptian officials laid the foundation stone on Wednesday for a $658m industrial complex to produce phosphoric acid from phosphate ore at the Abu Tartour plateau in the New Valley Governorate. The facility aims to produce 250,000 tonnes annually of highly concentrated commercial phosphoric acid, a key fertiliser component, targeting export via the Red Sea port \[…\] The post $658m phosphoric acid… ## [CBE to decide on EGP rates Thursday amid strong expectations of fourth consecutive hold](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/19/cbe-to-decide-on-egp-rates-thursday-amid-strong-expectations-of-fourth-consecutive-hold/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cbe-to-decide-on-egp-rates-thursday-amid-strong-expectations-of-fourth-consecutive-hold) _2026-08-19 · Hossam Mounir · Dailynewsegypt_ The Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee will hold its fifth meeting of the year on Thursday to decide on its key interest rates, a major indicator of the near-term direction of interest rates on the Egyptian pound, amid strong expectations that rates will remain unchanged for a fourth consecutive meeting. The committee \[…\] The post CBE to decide on EGP rates Thursday amid… ## [Al-Sisi reiterates Egypt’s support for Libya’s unified institutions, elections](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/19/al-sisi-reiterates-egypts-support-for-libyas-unified-institutions-elections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=al-sisi-reiterates-egypts-support-for-libyas-unified-institutions-elections) _2026-08-19 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s support for Libya’s territorial unity, the unification of its institutions and the holding of presidential and parliamentary elections during talks with Libyan National Army commander Khalifa Haftar on Wednesday. The meeting was also attended by Libyan National Army Chief of Staff Khaled Haftar, Libya Reconstruction and Development Fund… ## [US shifts strategy to ‘choke’ Iran as Trump halts talks and Gulf shipping reroutes](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/19/us-shifts-strategy-to-choke-iran-as-trump-halts-talks-and-gulf-shipping-reroutes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-shifts-strategy-to-choke-iran-as-trump-halts-talks-and-gulf-shipping-reroutes) _2026-08-19 · Daily News Egypt · Dailynewsegypt_ US President Donald Trump has instructed his top envoys to halt talks with Tehran in a strategic shift aimed at gradually “choking” Iran over time, a move that coincides with heightened risks to commercial shipping and a reported attack in the Strait of Hormuz. A US official told CNN that Trump is adopting a new \[…\] The post US shifts strategy to ‘choke’ Iran as Trump halts talks and Gulf shipping… ## [Egypt, Jordan discuss joint tourism, archaeological cooperation](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/19/egypt-jordan-discuss-joint-tourism-archaeological-cooperation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=egypt-jordan-discuss-joint-tourism-archaeological-cooperation) _2026-08-19 · Nehal Khalil · Dailynewsegypt_ Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy met with his Jordanian counterpart, Imad Al-Hajazin, and the accompanying delegation at the Grand Egyptian Museum during the Jordanian minister’s current visit to Egypt to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in tourism and antiquities. The meeting focused on proposals to develop and launch joint \[…\] The post Egypt,… ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nNlOkilLl0EA) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Al-Azhar is beacon of knowledge, moderation: Somali ambassador](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/08/19/al-azhar-is-beacon-of-knowledge-moderation-somali-ambassador/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=al-azhar-is-beacon-of-knowledge-moderation-somali-ambassador) _2026-08-19 · Nehal Khalil · Dailynewsegypt_ Ali Abdi Aware, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the League of Arab States, expressed his deep appreciation for the longstanding historical and scholarly ties between Somalia and Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, affirming that the relationship represents an outstanding model of cooperation in scholarship, religious outreach, and the promotion of \[…\] The…