Transport Ministry to reject AD Ports’ sweetened MTO for Alex Containers

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Egypt is cementing its status as the East Med’s premier energy middleman

From the Med to China:

BUT FIRST- A tip of the hat this morning to the Egyptian chief marketing officers who made Forbes Middle East’s 2026 list of most influential CMOs. May El Gammal Romany Hafez Hassan El Sada Ghada Hammouda Muna Al Ghurair Suad Merchant

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EXCLUSIVE - The Transport Ministry is set to reject AD Port’s mandatory tender offer to acquire up to 90% of Alexandria Cont ainer and Cargo Handling (ALCN) last week

The state is holding the line: late last year since 2022

FRA gives teeth to court rulings

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) launched a new system to enforce final court and arbitration rulings on unlisted securiti es held at the central depository statement

Why it matters: Last year Executive Director Marian Kaldas

The Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority (MRMIA) launched its first-ever open-sector mining expl oration bid round on 10 June statement

Here’s how it works:

IN CONTEXT- back in February raising the mining sector’s GDP contribution to 5-6% by 2030

Sisi, Trump set to meet amid regional war wind-down: Bloomberg noted invited Egypt

WEATHER- It’s another sunny day in Cairo

It’s nicer in Alexandria

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Mark your calendars for Friday: will ink US President Donald Trump

While the details of the agreement remain unclear said said

The UK, France, Germany, and Italy said they’re ready to lift sanctions on Iran

Markets reacted as expected: is on its way

Asian markets and US futures celebrated the news:

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