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Egypt's Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk ordered emergency food aid and logistical support for approximately 750 families in Kalabsha village, Aswan Governorate, including food, poultry, and water system repairs.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi congratulated EgyptAir for winning the 'World's Most Improved Airline' award for 2026 from Skytrax, propelling the carrier into the global Top 50.
Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim has emerged as a key player for Barcelona, scoring four goals in five preseason games and impressing with his physical presence and goal-scoring ability.
Egypt air show spotlights drones and military hardware
Egypt is hosting the El Alamein International Air Show, featuring a wide array of military aircraft, drones, and defense equipment from various international exhibitors.
Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death
Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others have been sentenced to death in a major drug manufacturing and trafficking case by a court in Cairo.
African Women's Volleyball: A new era of competition
African women's volleyball is experiencing a significant expansion, with more countries participating and a shifting hierarchy, as evidenced by Egypt's victory at the 2026 African Women’s Volleyball Championship in Nairobi.
President Xi Jinping, in an article for Egyptian media, highlighted the historical ties and future cooperation between China and Egypt, stressing the importance of 'staying true to the original aspiration and keeping the mission firmly in mind' for bilateral relations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Egypt to meet with Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, with discussions focusing on investments and the repercussions of the Middle East war and US sanctions on global economy and diplomacy. Both countries, partners of Iran, seek to strengthen …
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Cairo, marking Xi's first visit in a decade, amidst shifting Middle East alliances and US pressure on Iran.
Osinbajo, African lawyers seek accountability from tech firms over risks to children
Former Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and African legal experts have called for greater accountability from technology companies regarding digital products that expose children to online harm.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt aims to transform economic ties from trade and infrastructure to industrial investment, addressing a significant trade imbalance.
The US Treasury has imposed restrictions on Bank Misr's UAE branches, cutting their access to dollar services due to alleged $1.8 billion in transactions with Iran-linked entities. This move is part of a broader US campaign to economically isolate Iran.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Egypt, marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations and deepening economic, military, and diplomatic ties described as "the best in history." The visit aims to strengthen cooperation on regional crises and allows Egypt …
A British-Egyptian woman, Eman el-Shazly, has been arrested in Cairo, with lawyers claiming it's an attempt to silence her sister, Mona, a UK-based critic of the Egyptian government. The UK Foreign Office has been asked to intervene for her release.
In Egypt, a Facebook Page About SpongeBob's Universe Becomes a Hub for Criticizing the Government
A Facebook page initially created for humorous complaints about SpongeBob's fictional Bikini Bottom evolved into a popular platform for criticizing the Egyptian government, leading to accusations of sedition and threats to state security from pro-government media.
Egypt welcomed the US's decision to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, which will contribute to achieving stability in Syria and enhancing economic recovery and reconstruction.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and visit Kyrgyzstan and Egypt from August 30 to September 3.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to attend the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Bishkek and conduct state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt from August 30 to September 3.
A bus crash in Egypt's Matrouh province has left 9 people dead and 8 injured. The incident occurred when a minibus collided with a microbus on a new highway.
Egypt is experiencing a new heat wave, with temperatures peaking from Tuesday until Thursday. The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) expects temperatures to continue rising until the end of this week.
Egypt has established a private free zone for the Fujairah Alamein Oil and Gas Company in New Alamein, a Mediterranean city, to store and trade crude oil and petroleum products. The zone will cover approximately 738,000 square meters and will host facilities specialising …
Egypt's Foreign Affairs Minister Badr Abdelatty and Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk met to enhance economic diplomacy, aiming to attract investment and boost exports through diplomatic missions abroad.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Sudanese Finance Minister Gibril Ibrahim to discuss expanding economic cooperation and supporting Sudan's reconstruction efforts. Talks focused on financial policies, increasing trade and investment, and rehabilitating inf…
Egypt's stock market has maintained its emerging market status after a review by S&P DJI. The decision comes after a consultation period with investors and market participants. The market has undergone significant reforms, including the introduction of a new market index …
Egypt exported 208,000 tons of food products in one week, shipped by 1,410 companies and covering 758 food products, according to the National Food Safety Authority.
Iran and Egypt's foreign ministers discussed regional developments and efforts to reduce tensions in a phone call. They reviewed the current state of the region and efforts to prepare the ground for de-escalation and a return to the diplomatic path.
Chinese Air Force aircraft and personnel have successfully completed an intercontinental deployment to an Egyptian Air Force base for the "Civilization Eagle-2026" joint training exercise.
Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar condemned recent Israeli strikes in Gaza, calling on Israel to comply with its ceasefire obligations and refrain from actions that could escalate tensions.
Egypt's Housing Minister Randa al-Menshawy met with UAE's Modon Holding to review the progress of the Ras el Hekma development project. The project represents an important model of Egyptian-UAE development and investment cooperation.
Egypt's Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade announced that the 'Export to China' event resulted in the signing of 17 export contracts worth an estimated $US 168 million. The contracts cover exports of various Egyptian products to the Chinese market.