Madbouly chairs Egyptian cabinet's weekly meeting

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has chaired Egypt's weekly cabinet meeting in the New Administrative Capital to review government files and forum preparations.

• Madbouly presided over the meeting on Wednesday at the cabinet's headquarters in the New Administrative Capital.
• The agenda covered ministry performance reports, implementation of presidential directives, and economic, investment and service files.
• The cabinet reviewed commodity availability and preparations for hosting the Egypt 2026 forum.
• Madbouly renewed congratulations on the 53rd anniversary of the October Victory during the meeting.
• He noted President al-Sisi's Asian tour to South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
• He praised public engagement with the Egypt 2026 Forum's interactive website and reiterated the government's openness to criticism.
• Madbouly said the Egypt 2026 Forum will take place from October 19 to 24.
• He noted al-Sisi's African activity, including opening the Alamein-Africa Business Forum and a consultation summit with Eritrea, Somalia, and Sudan leaders.
• The cabinet approved the state treasury covering the entertainment tax for cultural events in the 2026/2027 season, including the Aida opera and festivals in Cairo, Alexandria, and Damanhour.
• The decision covers events held by the General Authority for the Cultural and National Center, including the Citadel International Festival and the Arabic Music Festival.