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Daily News Egypt
27-05-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt, Sweden strengthen clean energy partnership with focus on storage, grid integration
In a high-level meeting aimed at advancing energy cooperation, Egypt's Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, received Swedish Minister for Foreign Trade and International Development Cooperation, Benjamin Dousa, at the Ministry's headquarters in the New Administrative Capital. Also in attendance were Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt, Sweden's Ambassador to Cairo; Gaber Desouky, Chairperson of the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company; Mona Rizk, Chairperson of the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company; and senior officials from both governments, as well as representatives from joint Egyptian-Swedish renewable energy ventures. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral collaboration across several strategic areas, including renewable electricity generation, large-scale energy storage, grid interconnection with Europe, green hydrogen production, technology innovation, and knowledge transfer. The two sides explored ways to integrate renewable energy more effectively into Egypt's national grid, enhance grid stability, and boost the efficiency of clean energy distribution. Emphasis was placed on storage solutions to optimize the use of intermittent renewable sources such as solar and wind. Key topics included wind energy, green hydrogen projects, and hydropower. The Swedish Development Finance Institute's support in funding studies related to capacity planning and the integration of renewables was also reviewed. Notably, the discussions included updates on a planned 1,000-megawatt independent battery storage system and progress on Egypt–EU electricity interconnection initiatives. The talks also highlighted ongoing projects involving Swedish firms and explored new investment opportunities, in line with Egypt's broader energy diversification strategy. Officials underscored the importance of private sector involvement and international partnerships in achieving the country's clean energy goals. Minister Esmat praised Sweden's continued support for Egypt's national energy strategy, which aims to raise the share of renewables in the energy mix to 42% by 2030 and 65% by 2040. He acknowledged the value of Swedish technical studies in supporting capacity planning and grid modernization. He emphasized that most renewable projects in Egypt are implemented by both local and international private-sector entities, including active participation from Swedish companies in solar and wind power. Esmat also reiterated Egypt's commitment to becoming a regional energy hub through cross-border electricity interconnection, enabling the export of surplus renewable energy—especially from solar and wind—to European markets. He stressed the importance of grid upgrades and increased renewable capacity in achieving this goal. Concluding the meeting, Minister Esmat reaffirmed that electricity remains a national priority, as it underpins development across all sectors. With its abundant wind and solar resources, Egypt is well-positioned to lead in clean energy. Recent legislative reforms have been enacted to attract investment and support the country's transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon future.
Egypt Independent
20-04-2025
- Health
- Egypt Independent
Egypt, Sweden discuss boosting cooperation in healthcare domains
CAIRO, April 19 (MENA) – Chairman of the Egypt Healthcare Authority Ahmed al-Sobky conferred with Swedish Ambassador to Egypt Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt on horizons of cooperation and boosting partnership in the fields of healthcare between both sides. The meeting tackled mechanisms to implement twinship program with Karolinska Institute of Sweden, one of the most prominent international medical and academic institutions with an aim to exchange medical expertise under the umbrella of HUB program for international twinship that was launched by the authority to contribute to transferring and localizing international health examples in Egypt and benefiting from the advanced Swedish expertise in this field. During the meeting, Sobky lauded the efforts of former Swedish ambassador Håkan Emsgård to support health cooperation track between Egypt and Sweden. Sobky asserted the importance of fruitful partnership with the Swedish side in the fields of green transformation of hospitals, digital solutions, developing training programs in addition to cooperation with AstraZeneca company in supporting cancer patients and improving their treatment results. The authority aims at transferring advanced Swedish health system to Egypt via strategic partnership, Sobky said. He added that the Egyptian market has promising opportunities for investment in the sector of healthcare to support promoting Egyptian-Swedish relations within the framework of partnership between Egypt and the EU to achieve sustainable developmental and investment goals. Meanwhile, Juhlin-Dannfelt lauded Egypt's healthcare efforts, especially its humanitarian role in treating and supporting the Sudanese brethren. (MENA)
Egypt Today
19-04-2025
- Health
- Egypt Today
Egypt, Sweden discuss boosting cooperation in healthcare domains
Health Care - file CAIRO - 19 April 2025: Chairman of the Egypt Healthcare Authority Ahmed el Sobky conferred with Swedish Ambassador to Egypt Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt on horizons of cooperation and boosting partnership in the fields of healthcare between both sides. The meeting tackled mechanisms to implement twinship program with Karolinska Institute of Sweden, one of the most prominent international medical and academic institutions with an aim to exchange medical expertise under the umbrella of HUB program for international twinship that was launched by the authority to contribute to transferring and localizing international health examples in Egypt and benefiting from the advanced Swedish expertise in this field. During the meeting, Sobky lauded the efforts of former Swedish ambassador Håkan Emsgård to support health cooperation track between Egypt and Sweden. Sobky asserted the importance of fruitful partnership with the Swedish side in the fields of green transformation of hospitals, digital solutions, developing training programs in addition to cooperation with AstraZeneca company in supporting cancer patients and improving their treatment results. The authority aims at transferring advanced Swedish health system to Egypt via strategic partnership, Sobky said. He added that the Egyptian market has promising opportunities for investment in the sector of healthcare to support promoting Egyptian-Swedish relations within the framework of partnership between Egypt and the EU to achieve sustainable developmental and investment goals. Meanwhile, Juhlin-Dannfelt lauded Egypt's healthcare efforts, especially its humanitarian role in treating and supporting the Sudanese brethren.
Zawya
11-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt's 'Arab Contractors' awarded major housing contract in Equatorial Guinea
Egyptian construction giant 'Arab Contractors' has secured a new contract to undertake housing projects in Equatorial Guinea, as part of the country's national plan to build 100,000 housing units. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Egyptian Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, Sherif El-Sherbiny, and his Equatorial Guinean counterpart, Clemente Ferreiro Villarino, the Minister of State for Public Works and Urban Planning. El-Sherbiny confirmed that the projects will be executed under the direct supervision of the Egyptian Ministry of Housing. 'Arab Contractors possesses significant capabilities and has carried out a number of distinguished projects in Equatorial Guinea,' the minister said. 'We will place the agreed-upon projects under our direct supervision, and their execution phases will be visited and inspected, just as is currently done with the Tanzanian dam, which is being implemented by the Egyptian-Swedish consortium 'Arab Contractors-Swedish Electric.' We will visit it tomorrow.' El-Sherbiny added that 'Arab Contractors is working to expand its presence on the African continent to spread development and transfer expertise to our brothers in various countries where it operates.' The company aims to implement the Egyptian government's directives by contributing to infrastructure, housing, and other projects to high standards, creating job opportunities for citizens in those countries, and working alongside their Egyptian counterparts, thereby strengthening relations between Egypt and African nations. Ahmed El-Assar, Chairperson of Arab Contractors, stated, 'Arab Contractors is present in 29 countries outside Egypt. Equatorial Guinea, in the west of the continent, is one of the most prominent success stories for Arab Contractors in implementing various projects.' He added that the company's projects have created a developing environment, and achieved international standards with the vision of development in Equatorial Guinea. Arab Contractors – Equatorial Guinea Limited was established in 2003 as an Egyptian-Guinean partnership. Since its inception, the company has gained the trust of the political leadership and the Guinean government due to the quality of its work and its commitment to deadlines. As a result, the company has been awarded three presidential medals from Equatorial Guinea in 2008, 2012, and 2015. Arab Contractors has become one of the most prominent examples of the distinguished relationship between Egypt and Equatorial Guinea. The company's total work volume since its establishment up to 2024 has reached approximately €1.5bn. El-Assar pointed out that since its establishment, the company has implemented numerous projects, including: The Nguema – Copoe Road A road to reach the summit of Mount Pico, including the construction of a church and associated accommodation The construction of 1,000 housing units in Fish Town, along with service buildings, roads, and drainage, water, and electricity networks The main Sipopo Road A meeting hall and a corniche overlooking the ocean, plus a helicopter landing pad The construction of a drinking water treatment plant in Malabo, including supply and fire extinguishing networks for the city The construction of two arrival and departure halls at Malabo International Airport The construction of the King Akaliong Road The upgrade of the Mitomo-Kojo Road The construction of a camp in the Bata area The construction of a sewage treatment plant in Malabo The Azok-Akasi Road (60km long) The internal roads of the Simo area (Phase 1: 26km, Phase 2: 11.5km) in Malabo The construction of 13 buildings in the camp in Malabo The construction of a camp in Mongomo The urban development of 9 villages in Malabo and in the continental part of the country The implementation of a medium-voltage power line He confirmed that work is currently underway on projects in Malabo, including the internal roads of the Simo area (Phase 2) with a length of 11.5 km, including rainwater drainage. There are also ongoing projects to develop the general site of the Riaba farm area (Phase 5), the general site of the Alegri area (Phase 1), the construction of fences with a length of 650 metres, and the operation and maintenance of the drinking water treatment plant for the city of Malabo with a capacity of 21,000 cubic metres per day. In the continental region of Equatorial Guinea, Arab Contractors is implementing a number of projects, including the construction of the Azok-Akasi Road (60 km long), the Imbini city road and electricity project (11 km long), the internal roads for the city of Kojo and the city of Kojo2 with a total length of approximately 21 km, and the Andong-Bedu Road. El-Assar affirmed that Arab Contractors continues to expand its operations in Equatorial Guinea to achieve the vision of sustainable development in Equatorial Guinea and to strengthen bilateral relations in the field of construction and development.
Daily News Egypt
10-02-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt's 'Arab Contractors' awarded major housing contract in Equatorial Guinea
Egyptian construction giant 'Arab Contractors' has secured a new contract to undertake housing projects in Equatorial Guinea, as part of the country's national plan to build 100,000 housing units. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Egyptian Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, Sherif El-Sherbiny, and his Equatorial Guinean counterpart, Clemente Ferreiro Villarino, the Minister of State for Public Works and Urban Planning. El-Sherbiny confirmed that the projects will be executed under the direct supervision of the Egyptian Ministry of Housing. 'Arab Contractors possesses significant capabilities and has carried out a number of distinguished projects in Equatorial Guinea,' the minister said. 'We will place the agreed-upon projects under our direct supervision, and their execution phases will be visited and inspected, just as is currently done with the Tanzanian dam, which is being implemented by the Egyptian-Swedish consortium 'Arab Contractors-Swedish Electric.' We will visit it tomorrow.' El-Sherbiny added that 'Arab Contractors is working to expand its presence on the African continent to spread development and transfer expertise to our brothers in various countries where it operates.' The company aims to implement the Egyptian government's directives by contributing to infrastructure, housing, and other projects to high standards, creating job opportunities for citizens in those countries, and working alongside their Egyptian counterparts, thereby strengthening relations between Egypt and African nations. Ahmed El-Assar, Chairperson of Arab Contractors, stated, 'Arab Contractors is present in 29 countries outside Egypt. Equatorial Guinea, in the west of the continent, is one of the most prominent success stories for Arab Contractors in implementing various projects.' He added that the company's projects have created a developing environment, and achieved international standards with the vision of development in Equatorial Guinea. Arab Contractors – Equatorial Guinea Limited was established in 2003 as an Egyptian-Guinean partnership. Since its inception, the company has gained the trust of the political leadership and the Guinean government due to the quality of its work and its commitment to deadlines. As a result, the company has been awarded three presidential medals from Equatorial Guinea in 2008, 2012, and 2015. Arab Contractors has become one of the most prominent examples of the distinguished relationship between Egypt and Equatorial Guinea. The company's total work volume since its establishment up to 2024 has reached approximately €1.5bn. El-Assar pointed out that since its establishment, the company has implemented numerous projects, including: The Nguema – Copoe Road A road to reach the summit of Mount Pico, including the construction of a church and associated accommodation The construction of 1,000 housing units in Fish Town, along with service buildings, roads, and drainage, water, and electricity networks The main Sipopo Road A meeting hall and a corniche overlooking the ocean, plus a helicopter landing pad The construction of a drinking water treatment plant in Malabo, including supply and fire extinguishing networks for the city The construction of two arrival and departure halls at Malabo International Airport The construction of the King Akaliong Road The upgrade of the Mitomo-Kojo Road The construction of a camp in the Bata area The construction of a sewage treatment plant in Malabo The Azok-Akasi Road (60km long) The internal roads of the Simo area (Phase 1: 26km, Phase 2: 11.5km) in Malabo The construction of 13 buildings in the camp in Malabo The construction of a camp in Mongomo The urban development of 9 villages in Malabo and in the continental part of the country The implementation of a medium-voltage power line He confirmed that work is currently underway on projects in Malabo, including the internal roads of the Simo area (Phase 2) with a length of 11.5 km, including rainwater drainage. There are also ongoing projects to develop the general site of the Riaba farm area (Phase 5), the general site of the Alegri area (Phase 1), the construction of fences with a length of 650 metres, and the operation and maintenance of the drinking water treatment plant for the city of Malabo with a capacity of 21,000 cubic metres per day. In the continental region of Equatorial Guinea, Arab Contractors is implementing a number of projects, including the construction of the Azok-Akasi Road (60 km long), the Imbini city road and electricity project (11 km long), the internal roads for the city of Kojo and the city of Kojo2 with a total length of approximately 21 km, and the Andong-Bedu Road. El-Assar affirmed that Arab Contractors continues to expand its operations in Equatorial Guinea to achieve the vision of sustainable development in Equatorial Guinea and to strengthen bilateral relations in the field of construction and development.
