Rania El-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, stated that the country’s GDP growth is being fueled by tangible economic activity, noting that the first quarter of […]
Egypt Reports 5.3% Economic Growth in First Quarter of FY 2025/2026
Egypt’s Ministry of Planning announced on Thursday that the country’s gross domestic product expanded by 5.3% in the first quarter of the 2025/2026 fiscal year, up from 3.5% […]
Franchise sector faces challenges amid shifting legislative and economic conditions
The franchise industry is navigating a complex landscape shaped by evolving regulations and economic pressures. A session at the #FLDC25 conference, titled “Business Implications of the Current Legislative […]
Changing Thanksgiving customs mirror evolving social and political dynamics
Thanksgiving, traditionally viewed as a unifying national holiday, increasingly reflects the broader ideological and cultural divisions within American society. The choices made around the dinner table—from menu selections […]
AI’s growing economic footprint shapes fintech and investment trends
Artificial intelligence has evolved from a supportive technology into a central engine of economic expansion, particularly in advanced economies. Spending on data centers and computing infrastructure now represents […]
How adaptive local governance can strengthen supply chain accountability
Persistent human rights abuses in global supply networks continue to challenge corporate responsibility efforts, despite years of reform initiatives. While many multinational companies pledge ethical sourcing, their oversight […]
Assessing Land Use Efficiency and Maturation in China’s Coastal Urban Centers for Sustainable Growth
Urbanization continues to shape modern societies, with its pace accelerating globally at four times the previously estimated rate (Meyfroidt et al., 2022; Winkler et al., 2021; Liu et […]
Pope Leo Warns Global Powers Over Escalating Conflicts Amid Economic and Military Rivalries
During his inaugural international journey, Pope Leo echoed prior papal concerns about a fragmented global conflict resembling a piecemeal world war, emphasizing rising tensions fueled by competition in […]
OECD Economic Surveys: Spain 2025
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released its 2025 economic review of Spain, offering an in-depth analysis of the country’s current economic landscape and policy […]
El-Mashat: Egypt Records 5.3% Economic Growth with Strong Expansion in Non-Oil Industry and Telecom in Q1 FY 2025/2026
Dr. Rania El-Mashat, Minister of Planning, announced that Egypt’s economic growth reached 5.3% in the first quarter of the 2025/2026 fiscal year—the highest rate recorded in over three […]