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Thursday, 26 July 2018

What we’re tracking this week and beyond

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry is expected to land in Washington during the first week of August to meet with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over developments in the Middle East and US-Egypt relations.

Egypt is set to select the board of directors for its EGP 200 bn sovereign wealth fund “within days” by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, according to Finance Minister Mohamed Maait.

Our friends at the American Chambers of Commerce (AmCham) are preparing to host Finance Minister Mohamed Maait for its monthly luncheon on Monday, 30 July. You can register for the event here.

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi is set to unveil a new education strategy during the sixth edition of the National Youth Conference scheduled for 28 and 29 July. Cairo University will be hosting the conference as university students are reportedly the focus of the edition.

El Sisi is also reportedly visiting Beijing in September to attend the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.

Mo Salah fans have until 10 August to make him one of FIFA’s top three men’s footballers for 2018. Cast your ballots here.

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