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Russia sends warship to Egypt

The Russian frigate Admiral Kasatonov, belonging to the Russian Northern Fleet, arrived at the main naval base in Alexandria in…

Egypt marks new leap in crude oil production at the Western Desert

The Egyptian petroleum sector has successfully added nearly 12,000 barrels per day (BPD) of crude oil and condensates to production…

Foreign minister receives phone calls from Pakistani, Canadian counterparts

CAIRO, June 15 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty Monday received two phone…

Egypt welcomes agreement reached between US, Iran

Egypt welcomed on Monday, June 15, 2026, the agreement reached between the US and Iran terming it as a highly…

PM stresses state efforts to unify, digitize citizen support via unified card system

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that the government is keen to unify and integrate state efforts in directing support to…

Canal of death – six people killed after car plunges into Mariouteya canal

A car overturned in Mariouteya canal in Badrashin district of Giza, on Sunday evening, killing at least six people. One…

Egypt guarantees a summer free of power cuts

The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum has confirmed that there will be no power outages or load-shedding schedules during the current…

Magdi Yacoub’s Cairo project set to become the region’s largest heart center

The visionary mission launched by pioneering surgeon Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub in Aswan is about to undergo a massive, multi-acre…

FM, Swiss counterpart discuss bilateral ties, regional developments

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty discussed boosting bilateral relations and several regional issues of…

Egypt, Morocco highlight strong bilateral ties, enhance cultural cooperation

Egyptian Ambassador to Morocco Ahmed Nehad Abdel-Latif affirmed the strength and durability of Egyptian-Moroccan relations, noting that the historical cooperation…

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June 13, 2026

Two Egyptian pilots killed in 6th of October training plane crash

The Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation announced on Friday the deaths of a pilot and an instructor following a crash…

June 12, 2026

Where and when to watch Egypt vs. Belgium match at the 2026 World Cup

The Egyptian national team, led by coach Hossam Hassan, is preparing to compete in the World Cup, currently hosted by…

June 12, 2026

Banks in Egypt to close from June 18 to 21

The Central Bank of Egypt announced that all banks operating in Egypt will be closed on Thursday, June 18 on…

June 11, 2026

Travel and immigration opportunities for Egyptians during 2026

Several countries around the world are launching new immigration and residency programs for 2026 aimed at attracting new residents –…

June 10, 2026

Making history again: 18-year-old Amina Orfi becomes youngest British Open Champion winner

Egyptian player Amina Orfi was crowned British Open Squash champion for the first time in her career on Sunday evening.…

June 7, 2026

Why Egypt’s gold prices just plunged 4.8% and what it means for your savings

The Gold and Precious Metals Division of the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI), headed by Ehab Wassef, has released its…

June 6, 2026

Anthropic files to go public in a potentially trillion-dollar debut

Anthropic on Monday said it filed plans for an initial public offering, setting it up for a share sale that…

June 6, 2026

Photos: Egypt deploys troops to Gaza as part of International Stabilization Force

The US Department of State has published photos of Egyptian military personnel joining the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza,…

June 3, 2026

Egyptian Tax Authority increases average making charges for gold and silver by 10% starting July

The Egyptian Tax Authority issued an official circular updating the average making charges for gold, silver, and platinum jewelry by…

June 2, 2026

Egypt considers exporting stray dogs to curb growing numbers

The Egyptian parliament intends to discuss a parliamentary inquiry regarding the export of stray dogs, after presenting it to a…

June 1, 2026

$500M new metro line to connect downtown to the Cairo International Airport

Egypt’s Ministry of Transport is preparing to implement the fifth phase of the third metro line, a massive project aimed…

May 31, 2026

After Eid, Egyptian employees can look forward to 2 more holidays in June

The Eid al-Adha holiday officially ends on Sunday, May 31. It lasted for six consecutive days, beginning on May 26,…

May 30, 2026

Egypt arrests male passenger for boarding women-only metro car

The Egyptian Ministry of Interior announced on Friday the arrest of several individuals involved in an incident where a men’s…

May 29, 2026

Egypt to launch digital visa-on-arrival system to end Cairo Airport lines

Egypt has initiated the trial phase of its newly upgraded digital Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) system at Cairo International Airport. The system…

May 28, 2026

Woman banned from prominent social club in 6th of October for wearing niqab

An incident in which a woman was barred from entering a prominent social club in the Sheikh Zayed district of…

May 28, 2026

Cairo named among the top 12 most beautiful cities globally for 2026

Cairo has been crowned one of the top 12 most beautiful cities in the world for 2026, securing an impressive…

May 26, 2026

Egypt confronts threats from Israel and Ethiopia, sets strict preconditions for Syria: Former Foreign Minister Mohamed al-Orabi

In a comprehensive geopolitical assessment, former Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed al-Orabi outlined the strategic imperatives governing Cairo’s current foreign policy,…

May 26, 2026