AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeatwave Watch: Egypt’s Meteorological Authority says extremely hot, humid conditions peak Saturday, with Greater Cairo and Lower Egypt hitting around 40°C (heat index up to 42°C) and dust plus possible light drizzle and isolated thunderstorms in parts of the south. Power & Cost of Living: Egypt approved new residential electricity tariff brackets for 2026, keeping the first 0–50 kWh bracket unchanged while raising higher brackets by about 12% on average, as the state continues subsidising roughly EGP 100bn annually. Green Spending Push: Green public investments reached about EGP 215.5bn in FY 2024/2025, led by green transport (metro and high-speed electric rail) and followed by wastewater, water infrastructure and other climate projects. Red Sea Security: Saudi-led efforts to expand maritime defense cooperation gained support from 14 countries including Egypt, aiming to protect freedom of navigation through the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb and Gulf of Aden as escort requests rise. Energy Supply Readiness: Egypt’s petroleum minister says gas and fuel supplies are secure for August after reviewing the national gas grid and contingency plans.
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