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Egypt officially announces Friday, as the first day of Eid al-Fitr
Egypt mandates new closing time for malls and cafes to curb energy use
US Embassy urges citizens to depart Saudi Arabia amid regional security concerns
Egypt considers two-day remote work shift as energy rationalization measure
Global oil markets shaken following Iran’s strike on Saudi’s critical energy infrastructure
Egypt targets 100 new Mediterranean gas wells in historic exploration initiative
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Egypt officially announces Friday, as the first day of Eid al-Fitr
Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta announced on Thursday evening that Friday, March 20, 2026, will mark the first day of Eid al-Fitr…
Egypt mandates new closing time for malls and cafes to curb energy use
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that starting March 28, all restaurants, shops, cafes, and shopping malls will be required to…
Egypt considers two-day remote work shift as energy rationalization measure
As part of a broader national strategy to rationalize energy consumption and modernize the administrative state, the Egyptian government is…
FM: Egypt will continue its efforts until attacks on brotherly nations stop
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said Egypt will continue its efforts until attacks on…
PM chairs crisis committee meeting to review repercussions of regional escalation
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting of the Central Crisis Management Committee on Tuesday to follow up on the…
President Sisi greets Tunisian counterpart on Independence Day
CAIRO, March 18 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sent a cable on Wednesday to his Tunisian counterpart Kais Saied…
Egypt FM stresses need to activate joint Arab defense agreement
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has called on activating the joint Arab defense agreement, and also denied receiving any requests…
We cherish our relationship with Egypt’s churches, says Azhar Grand Sheikh
The Grand Sheikh of al-Azhar Ahmed al-Tayyeb, received a phone call from Pope Tawadros II, Pope of the Coptic Orthodox…
Unstable weather across Egypt during Eid al-Fitr, with possible rainfall and flooding
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) warned of unstable weather conditions during Eid al-Fitr, with rainfall expected across most of the…
FM, Palestinian Vice President discuss latest developments in Palestine
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty discussed on Monday, March 16, 2026, in a phone…
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Have we seen the last of the Epstein files? Lawmakers and victims want more released
Iran puts Trumpism to the test
Ali Larijani was a ‘true insider’ and the Iranian regime’s public face. His killing could prolong the war
The US is considering Hormuz naval escorts. There are risks and it could go disastrously wrong
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US Embassy urges citizens to depart Saudi Arabia amid regional security concerns
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Global oil markets shaken following Iran’s strike on Saudi’s critical energy infrastructure
Trump says US allies should take responsibility for Strait of Hormuz once Iranian regime “finished off”
Massive fire keeps USS Gerald R. Ford away from the Red Sea
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March 19, 2026
Egypt mandates new closing time for malls and cafes to curb energy use
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that starting March 28, all restaurants, shops, cafes, and shopping malls will be required to…
March 18, 2026
CBE announces extended bank holiday for Eid al-Fitr 2026
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the Egyptian Cabinet have officially declared a five-day paid holiday in observance of…
March 17, 2026
Egypt announces the date of the first day of Eid al-Fitr
The head of the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG), Taha Rabah, announced on Monday that the new…
March 16, 2026
Netanyahu may be hiding beneath Al-Aqsa Mosque, Former Egyptian Ambassador to Israel speculates
Former Egyptian Ambassador to Tel Aviv, Atef Salem, stated that mounting speculation suggests Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be…
March 16, 2026
Egypt close to producing world’s most advanced artillery systems
Egypt is close to producing one of the world’s most advanced and effective artillery systems – the 155mm/52 caliber K9A1EGY…
March 15, 2026
Rumors of deepfakes abound following viral footage of Israeli Prime Minister’s latest appearance
“Netanyahu is dead” has topped trending lists on the X platform recently, with searches for the death of Israeli Prime…
March 15, 2026
Over 1,900 Iranian attacks targeted UAE, says senior diplomatic advisor
Anwar Gargash, the Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, stated on Saturday that the United Arab Emirates has been targeted…
March 13, 2026
Egypt’s appliance prices skyrocket 200% amid currency volatility: Experts
The Egyptian Tax Experts Association has issued an urgent warning regarding the unsustainable surge in home appliance prices, noting that…
March 13, 2026
Iran strikes Israeli Ministry of Defense headquarters in Beersheba
Iranian State Television announced on Friday that the Iranian Armed Forces launched a drone strike targeting an Israeli Ministry of…
March 12, 2026
Egypt announces five-day leave for Eid al-Fitr 2026
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a decree designating the period from Thursday, March 19, to Monday, March 23, as an…
March 10, 2026
Iran offers free Strait of Hormuz passage in exchange for expelling US, Israeli diplomats
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that it will offer “free passage” through the Strait of Hormuz to…
March 10, 2026
Egypt increases fuel prices amid ‘exceptional circumstances’
Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources on Monday officially announced an adjustment to the prices of several petroleum products…
March 8, 2026
Saudi officials confirm its airspace and territory will not be used against Iran: Iranian Foreign Minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that he is in constant contact with officials in Saudi Arabia, according…
March 7, 2026
Iran strikes three US bases and giant warship to avenge 165 student deaths
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a massive escalation in its ongoing military campaign, launching a series of coordinated…
March 6, 2026
Trump praises Al Ahly SC as one of “the best teams in the world”
President Donald Trump highlighted the global reach of American soccer on Friday, specifically praising Inter Miami for their ability to…
March 6, 2026
“We are in a near-emergency state”: President Sisi
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued a stern warning to market speculators on Thursday, as the regional military escalation continues to…
March 5, 2026
Iran strikes Israeli Defense Ministry in unprecedented hypersonic missile barrage
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Wednesday evening that it had successfully targeted the Israeli Ministry of Defense…
March 4, 2026
Egypt retains safe travel status as US updates travel advisory on Tuesday
As the conflict in Iran radically reconfigures regional security, the US Department of State has designated Egypt as a notable…
March 4, 2026
US Embassy urges Americans to exit Israel via Egypt amid regional escalation
The US Embassy in Jerusalem has issued an urgent security directive advising American citizens in Israel to utilize land routes…
March 3, 2026
US orders immediate evacuation of citizens from 14 Middle Eastern countries, including Egypt
The US State Department issued an urgent directive calling for all US citizens to depart 14 Middle Eastern countries immediately.…
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Egypt targets 100 new Mediterranean gas wells in historic exploration initiative
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Japan’s investment hits $120M in Egypt amid Ramadan cultural drive
Life & Style
Iran war costing Middle East travel industry $600m a day, global body warns
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