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Egypt to issue $2 billion in international bonds during 2025-2026 fiscal year
Omar Khairat, Wael Jassar, and Medhat Saleh to perform at Cairo Opera House’s Valentine’s Day festival
Cairo Metro begins preparations for Ramadan
Photos: Yasmina al-Abd steals the show at Paris Fashion Week
Fire claims lives of mother, two children in their apartment in Giza
Individuals begin passage through Rafah crossing between Egypt and Palestine
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President Sisi receives Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
CAIRO, Feb. 4 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will receive Wednesday Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The two presidents…
PM: Upper Egypt development top priority under Egypt Vision 2030
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that the State gives high priority to developing Upper Egypt governorates as part of Egypt…
PM reviews private sector role in social housing initiative
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the government headquarters in the New Administrative…
Egypt, Sudan discuss developments in Sudan
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty discussed during his meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with…
Cairo Metro begins preparations for Ramadan
Special preparations are underway for operating the Cairo Metro during Ramadan, including extending operating hours on all lines and adding…
Fire claims lives of mother, two children in their apartment in Giza
A tragic incident struck the village of Manshiyat al-Qanater in Giza on Wednesday after a woman and her two children…
PM reviews executive situation of projects to protect shores
CAIRO, Feb 2 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi directed close follow-up of shore protection…
Egyptian, Saudi FMs stress importance of containing tensions, preventing escalation in region
CAIRO, Feb 3 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince…
Cairo University expands academic cooperation with African countries
Cairo University President Dr. Mohamed Sami Abdel Sadek met on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with a delegation from Egypt’s Ministry…
Individuals begin passage through Rafah crossing between Egypt and Palestine
The Rafah border crossing began operating in both directions on Monday morning for the passage of individuals between Egypt and…
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Global gold prices retreat from historic peaks amid natural market correction
‘Road to the Stars’: exclusive live interview held with Russian cosmonaut high above the Pyramids
US–China friction intensifies following Maduro’s abduction
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson in exclusive interview hails Egypt’s efforts in Gaza
World
World
One year on from dismantling of USAID, study projects that global aid cuts could lead to 9.4 million deaths by 2030
China reveals its plan to challenge the US dollar for dominance. Could it ever work?
Fifteen migrants die after boat collides with Greek coast guard vessel off Chios, coast guard says
Middle East
Middle East
Grieving Iranians cowed into silence beside the graves of protesters
Son of Libya’s late dictator Gadhafi shot dead by gunmen, political team says
US carrier shoots down Iranian drone as tensions escalate and diplomatic talks hit a snag
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January 30, 2026
Egypt to bring the legacy of King Tutankhamun to the operatic stage
Renowned Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass has announced the release of a new book alongside a series of artistic productions inspired…
January 29, 2026
Life sentence for husband of Egyptian judo star Dina Alaa in fatal triple-shot killing
The Alexandria Criminal Court sentenced a man to life imprisonment on Tuesday for the premeditated murder of his wife, professional…
January 29, 2026
Egyptian Parliament to review proposals for ‘unlimited internet’ amid rising data demands
Maha Abdel Nasser, Deputy Chair of the Communications and Information Technology Committee in the House of Representatives, has addressed widespread…
January 28, 2026
Egypt among the top 10 tourist destinations for 2026: Association of British Travel Agents
Egypt has been included in the list of the top ten global tourist destinations recommended for visiting in 2026 for…
January 28, 2026
Giza court sentences man to death for killing mother and 3 children
Giza Criminal Court sentenced “Ahmed A,” 39, owner of a veterinary supplies shop, to death by hanging on Tuesday for…
January 21, 2026
Parliamentary inquiry raised over cancelling customs exemption for Egyptian expat phones
Two members of the Egyptian House of Representatives submitted a parliamentary question and an inquiry regarding the cancellation of the…
January 21, 2026
Trump questions US funding for Ethiopia’s Nile dam: ‘I don’t know why’ we paid
US President Donald Trump said that Ethiopia built a dam on the Nile River funded by the US, adding that…
January 19, 2026
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam must pay compensation to Egypt and Sudan: Minister
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sweilem, on Sunday demanded that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) pay compensation…
January 16, 2026
Egypt among 75 nations subject to new US visa suspension
The US Department of State has issued a decision to suspend the issuance of immigrant visas for citizens of 75…
January 15, 2026
Egypt’s Education Minister faces potential imprisonment and removal from office
The New Cairo Summary Court is scheduled to hear a criminal lawsuit on May 13 filed against Minister of Education Mohamed…
January 15, 2026
Death penalty handed to abductor for horrific assault of minor
The Public Prosecution has called for the execution of a defendant known as Mohamed al-King following a violent assault on…
January 12, 2026
Egypt enacts new plan to contain stray dog crisis
The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation announced a plan to establish 12 shelters for stray dogs in 12 governorates…
January 11, 2026
EgyptAir plans expansion in 2026 to 85 destinations
EgyptAir has unveiled its new plan for 2026, which includes expanding its network and opening new direct international routes. This…
January 8, 2026
Egypt achieves historic tourism surge with 19 million visitors in 2025
Egyptian tourism recorded an unprecedented historic surge in 2025, welcoming approximately 19 million tourists. This represents a 21 percent growth…
January 5, 2026
Egypt to phase out departure card system at airports: Minister
Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Sameh al-Hefny, announced that the paper departure card system for departing passengers at Egyptian airports…
January 3, 2026
Here is the maximum daily cash deposit limit for banks and ATMs in Egypt
The National Bank of Egypt website recently announced an increase in the daily cash deposit limit via ATMs for debit…
January 3, 2026
Egypt considers exporting stray dogs abroad for adoption
With concerns of rising stray dog populations in Egypt, one proposed solution involves exporting the animals outside of the country…
January 1, 2026
Prison sentences issued after fatal Red Sea submarine sinking leads to 6 tourist deaths
The Hurghada Misdemeanor Court in Egypt has issued prison sentences and fines over the sinking of a “Sindband” submarine back…
January 1, 2026
Egypt extends free 96-hour transit visa and Luxor-Aswan entry facilities until 2027
The Egyptian Cabinet on Wednesday decided to approve a request by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities to extend the…
December 31, 2025
Egypt comments on Saudi-UAE dispute in Yemen
Egypt announced that it is closely monitoring recent developments in Yemen and is conducting intensive, round-the-clock contacts at the highest levels…
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Egypt to issue $2 billion in international bonds during 2025-2026 fiscal year
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Omar Khairat, Wael Jassar, and Medhat Saleh to perform at Cairo Opera House’s Valentine’s Day festival
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Photos: Yasmina al-Abd steals the show at Paris Fashion Week
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