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Partial and complete closure of entrances and exits of 6th of October Bridge in Giza
Uber Egypt ordered to pay LE 10 million to Habiba al-Shamaa’s family
Government responds to reports of counterfeit money circulating in Egypt
Three days off next week following government decision on June 30 holiday
Israel violates ceasefire agreement in Lebanon
Should Egypt remove ‘marital status’ from women’s ID cards?
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PM witnesses signing of MoU for Egypt’s first wind turbine plant, 2,000-MW wind farm
CAIRO, June 24 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed on Wednesday the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU)…
FM: Egypt pushes expansion of renewable energy projects
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty stressed on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the importance of expanding…
Egypt, Poland mull expanding food security, grain trade cooperation
Egypt and Poland discussed on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, expanding cooperation in food security, agriculture and grain trade during talks…
Egypt, UAE FMs discuss regional developments
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held a phone call with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh…
Partial and complete closure of entrances and exits of 6th of October Bridge in Giza
The Giza Governorate announced a temporary partial and complete closure of some entrances and exits to the 6th of October…
Uber Egypt ordered to pay LE 10 million to Habiba al-Shamaa’s family
The Cairo Primary Court ruled on Tuesday that Uber Egypt must pay LE10 million in civil compensation to the family…
Government responds to reports of counterfeit money circulating in Egypt
The Egyptian government has categorically denied recent reports circulating about counterfeit LE 50 banknotes lacking the hologram and the signature…
Three days off next week following government decision on June 30 holiday
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a decree declaring Thursday, July 2 to be a paid public holiday for employees in…
Egyptian, Kuwaiti FMs stress need for permanent ceasefire in Gaza
CAIRO, June 22 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister…
FM describes Iraq’s stability as cornerstone of Arab national security
CAIRO, June 22 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty stressed during a meeting…
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Should Egypt remove ‘marital status’ from women’s ID cards?
Amnesty International accuses Israel of committing war crimes in southern Lebanon
In exclusive interview, Imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque discusses Gaza war, the path to peace and more
Former Somali Information Minister Zakaria Mahmoud Haji in exclusive interview discusses Iran war, Israel, Red Sea occupation, Somali unity, and more
World
World
WHO chief says Europe’s heat wave is putting health at risk
What is driving the heat across Europe this week?
North Korea jump-starts naval buildup by commissioning its largest-ever warship
Middle East
Middle East
Israel deliberately targeting children in ongoing genocide against Palestinians, UN commission finds
‘Exploding oil?!’ The Middle East is about to find out
Head of UN nuclear watchdog says it will inspect Iran nuclear sites as part of US-Iran agreement
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June 19, 2026
Egypt squad to fly directly from Canada to Seattle following New Zealand clash
Egypt national team director Ibrahim Hassan said the Pharaohs will travel directly from Vancouver to Seattle on June 22 following…
June 18, 2026
Trump vows action on Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam crisis in G7 meeting with Sisi
US President Donald Trump said during his meeting with the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi that efforts are being made…
June 17, 2026
Shatby Maternity Hospital under investigation over ‘unethical practices’
The Alexandria University has referred a Facebook post by a resident doctor alleging that female patients at the Shatby Maternity…
June 16, 2026
Salah ranks as fourth most handsome player in the 2026 World Cup
Perhaps the strength of the Egyptian international Mohamed Salah isn’t limited to his goal-scoring prowess and excellence on the football…
June 16, 2026
Where and when to watch Egypt vs New Zealand match in 2026 World Cup
The Egyptian national team following its draw with Belgium will play its next match in the 2026 World Cup against…
June 15, 2026
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…
June 14, 2026
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…
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
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…
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Industry Minister witnesses signing of strategic cooperation protocol at Cairo university
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AI could breach government and business defenses in months, US and its intelligence partners warn
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Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito converts to Islam
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Egypt’s Health Ministry reveals historic decline in birth rate
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