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Daily News Egypt
29-05-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt, US partner to launch global pharmaceutical manufacturing, export venture
Egypt has signed a major joint venture agreement with US-based Dawah Pharma to manufacture and export pharmaceutical products and nutritional supplements to global markets, with a strategic focus on North America and Europe. The deal marks a significant milestone in Egypt's push to expand its pharmaceutical exports and attract foreign investment to its health sector. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing ceremony, which took place in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Public Enterprise Sector Mohamed El-Shimy, Head of the Egyptian Drug Authority Ali El-Ghamrawy, and Hisham Setit, Head of the Unified Procurement Authority for Medical Supplies and Technology. The agreement was signed by Ashraf El-Khouly, Executive Managing Director of the Egyptian Holding Company for Pharmaceuticals—affiliated with the Ministry of Public Enterprise Sector—and Hossam Abdel Maksoud, Chairman of Dawah Pharma. Prime Minister Madbouly said the agreement reflects Egypt's broader strategy to enhance national industries, with the pharmaceutical sector identified as a key priority. He described the partnership as a strong vote of confidence in the quality and potential of Egyptian manufacturing, particularly in the medical field. Minister El-Shimy emphasized that the partnership follows major investments to modernize the holding company's infrastructure, upgrade production lines, and align operations with international Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). He described the venture as a pivotal step in Egypt's plan to boost pharmaceutical exports, strengthen international collaboration, and increase foreign direct investment. Under the agreement, the new joint venture will manufacture and export a wide range of products including ampoules, nutritional supplements, sterile injections, ophthalmic preparations, and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The first phase will focus on exporting six pre-approved dietary supplements to the US market—an unprecedented move for the Holding Company for Pharmaceuticals, after meeting all relevant international regulatory and quality benchmarks. The venture will leverage state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies for a diverse range of dosage forms including syrups, tablets, ampoules, pre-filled syringes, and transdermal patches. This is expected to accelerate global market entry for Egyptian-made products and support long-term growth for the company and its subsidiaries. El-Shimy affirmed that the new company will comply with the most stringent international regulations, particularly those set by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA), to ensure the competitiveness of Egyptian products in North America, Europe, and emerging markets in Africa and Asia. As per the terms of the agreement, the Egyptian Holding Company for Pharmaceuticals will hold a 40% stake in the joint venture, while Dawah Pharma will own 60%. The partnership will also spearhead efforts to open new international markets for Egyptian pharmaceutical exports, solidifying Egypt's position as a regional hub for high-quality medical manufacturing.
Egypt Today
25-05-2025
- Health
- Egypt Today
Government launches implementation phase of Egyptian Genome Project by handover of athletes' data
Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population CAIRO – 26 May 2025: Egypt launched the implementation phase of the Egyptian Genome Project on Sunday with the handover of athletes' genome data ( aka Gene-Next) . The athletes' genome handover ceremony was attended by Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population; Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports; and Dr. Awad Tag El-Din, Advisor to the President for Health and Prevention Affairs, besides other officials. Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar emphasized the crucial role of the Egyptian Genome Project in advancing both athletic excellence and public health. He noted that the more extensively Egyptian genomes are analyzed, the greater the potential to design targeted health programs and reduce disease prevalence. Highlighting the government's commitment, Abdel Ghaffar stated that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's directives and the broader state vision prioritize science as the cornerstone of national progress and people as the core of development. He affirmed full state support for this national scientific endeavor, which reflects a firm belief that true human development begins with a comprehensive understanding of individuals—genetically, physically, and mentally—to unlock their full potential. In his remarks, Dr. Ayman Ashour expressed pride in the project, describing it as the first of its kind in Africa and the Middle East, with an investment of EGP 2 billion. He characterized it as a major leap forward for scientific and medical research in Egypt. The project, which began in 2021, is overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education and the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology. It brings together a coalition of 15 universities, research institutions, NGOs, and four ministries, with implementation led by the Center for Medical Research and Regenerative Medicine.
Zawya
20-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
UNDP notes improvement in Egypt's human development index score
Arab Finance: The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) highlighted in its 2025 Human Development Report an improvement in Egypt's indicators, according to a statement by the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation. The country's Human Development Index (HDI) score rose from 0.751 in 2022 to 0.754 in 2023, the report showed. The report classified Egypt among the high human development tier, with the global average performance index increasing by 0.004 points from 0.752 in 2022 to 0.756 in 2023. Although Egypt's score was slightly lower than the global average of 0.756 and below the average of "high human development" countries, which is 0.777, it exceeded both the average score of developing nations (0.712) and the average of Arab countries (0.719). Commenting on the report, planning minister Rania Al-Mashat said that Egypt's ranking reflects the government's efforts over the past years across different sectors. She added that the state is working to implement several programs, initiatives, and projects that are expected to positively impact human development indicators. These include the National Project for Development of the Egyptian Family (NPDEF) and the Comprehensive Health Insurance Program, as well as efforts to empower women and the continuous development of the communications and information technology (CIT) sector. © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Egypt Independent
16-05-2025
- Health
- Egypt Independent
Sisi contemplates including AI as a mandatory subject in Egypt's schools
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered the government to study the possibility of including artificial intelligence as a mandatory subject in school curricula. This came during Sisi's meeting on Wednesday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar. Presidential Spokesperson Mohamed al-Shennawy explained that the Minister of Health also reviewed the steps taken to develop an integrated digital health system in line with Egypt's Vision 2030, with the aim of improving the quality of healthcare, facilitating access to services, and increasing operational efficiency. This system includes the creation of electronic health records, the application of artificial intelligence technologies, the establishment of a national platform for exchanging health information, and the strengthening of international partnerships to ensure the sustainability of the state's digital transformation.
Al Etihad
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Family remains key to social cohesion: Abdullah bin Zayed
15 May 2025 12:11 ABU DHABI (WAM)His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Chairman of the Education, Human Development, and Community Development Council, affirmed that the UAE remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting families as the cornerstone of cohesive societies and a key pillar of sustainable the International Day of Families, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed noted that this year's observance holds particular significance with the recent establishment of the Ministry of Family. This important development reflects the UAE's strategic vision of placing the family at the centre of national priorities, further underscoring its role as a driving force for social and economic Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed added, 'Since its founding, the UAE has firmly believed that empowering families is essential to empowering society. Guided by this conviction, the nation has developed an integrated framework across the social, educational, healthcare, and housing sectors to strengthen family stability and support their educational, social, and economic roles.'The UAE, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed noted, believes that human development begins within the family, through the strong bonds that unite its members and the supportive structures that surround them with care, respect, and empowerment. This highlights the need for collaboration between families and all sectors of society, fostering shared responsibility to nurture confident, ambitious generations who can actively contribute to the nation's development and future progress.
