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5 articlesEgypt launches EU partnership to overhaul technical education for industry
Egypt has joined the EU-backed AlignVET project, aiming to redesign technical and vocational education by embedding industry requirements into curricula. The initiative targets the ready-made garments and home textiles sector, with manufacturers shaping training to match real factory needs.
Egypt launches €271m digital platform to accelerate green investment
Egypt has introduced the IDEIA digital platform to streamline environmental impact assessments, aiming to reduce investment delays, enforce environmental standards, and support green industry with €271m in European and national funding.
Egypt's FRA advances roadmap for sustainability disclosure standards
Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority has presented a draft roadmap for phased implementation of IFRS sustainability disclosure standards, aiming to align national frameworks with international norms and enhance market transparency for investors.
Zliten Launches EU-Backed Fish Market and Laboratory to Boost Fisheries
Zliten has inaugurated a new fish market and experimental laboratory, part of the EU's REBUILD programme, aiming to modernise Libya's fisheries sector, strengthen supply chains, and support economic diversification beyond hydrocarbons.
Egypt plans climate action for Qena and Kafr El-Sheikh to 2035
Egypt's Ministry of Local Development and Environment is preparing climate action plans for Qena and Kafr El-Sheikh governorates through 2035, aiming to integrate adaptation and emissions-reduction projects into local development and attract international climate finance.