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Egypt’s Meteorological Authority warns of rising heat on Monday and Tuesday
Egypt
May 9, 2026
Egypt’s Meteorological Authority warns of rising heat on Monday and Tuesday
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) released the latest weather forecast for the country, warning of a nationwide rise in temperatures.…
UAE announces Egyptian troop deployment on its soil
Egypt
May 8, 2026
UAE announces Egyptian troop deployment on its soil
The UAE on Thursday announced the first-ever deployment of Egyptian forces within its borders. This announcement came in the wake…
Egyptian national receives life sentence for fatal firebomb attack on Colorado pro-Israel rally
Egypt
May 8, 2026
Egyptian national receives life sentence for fatal firebomb attack on Colorado pro-Israel rally
A Colorado court sentenced Egyptian national Mohamed Soliman to life in prison on Thursday after he confessed to the 2025…
EgyptAir announces 50% discount on all flight tickets
Egypt
May 7, 2026
EgyptAir announces 50% discount on all flight tickets
EgyptAir has announced discounts of up to 50 percent on all its flights to various destinations worldwide, coinciding with its…
Video: MP Mostafa Bakry talks assassination of Libya’s Saif al-Islam Gaddafi and his own political status in interview
Features/Interviews
May 7, 2026
Video: MP Mostafa Bakry talks assassination of Libya’s Saif al-Islam Gaddafi and his own political status in interview
Egyptian Member of Parliament and renowned media personality Mostafa Bakry stated that the assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi earlier in…
Health Ministry approves free first natural childbirths in hospitals across Egypt
Health & Fitness
May 7, 2026
Health Ministry approves free first natural childbirths in hospitals across Egypt
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, Hossam Abdel-Ghaffar, has announced that the first natural childbirth will be…
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle heads towards Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden
Middle East
May 7, 2026
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle heads towards Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden
The French armed forces announced on Wednesday that the aircraft carrier group Charles de Gaulle is heading towards the Red…
Egypt’s net international reserves reached US$53.01 billion by end of April: CBE
Business
May 7, 2026
Egypt’s net international reserves reached US$53.01 billion by end of April: CBE
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that net international reserves reached US$ 53.01 billion at the end of April,…
After crucial talks, Trump announces an imminent agreement with Iran
Middle East
May 7, 2026
After crucial talks, Trump announces an imminent agreement with Iran
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the chances of reaching an agreement with Iran to end the war…
Christopher Nolan reveals new details about upcoming film ‘The Odyssey’
Culture
May 6, 2026
Christopher Nolan reveals new details about upcoming film ‘The Odyssey’
World-renowned director Christopher Nolan revealed new details about his highly anticipated Mythological epic film, “The Odyssey,” during his appearance on…
Cargo ship struck by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz
Middle East
May 6, 2026
Cargo ship struck by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a cargo ship was struck by an unidentified projectile in the…
US threatens to resume fighting to pressure Iran over Strait of Hormuz
Middle East
May 6, 2026
US threatens to resume fighting to pressure Iran over Strait of Hormuz
US forces confirmed on Tuesday their willingness to resume military operations against Iran if ordered to do so, with the…
Egypt sees 43% jump in tourist arrivals during first quarter of 2026
Egypt
May 5, 2026
Egypt sees 43% jump in tourist arrivals during first quarter of 2026
Egypt received approximately 5.6 million tourists during the first quarter of this year, according to Egyptian Minister of Tourism and…
Maersk announces transit of ship through Strait of Hormuz
Middle East
May 5, 2026
Maersk announces transit of ship through Strait of Hormuz
Global shipping company Maersk issued a statement regarding the transit of one of its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.…
EgyptAir suspends flights to Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi
Egypt
May 5, 2026
EgyptAir suspends flights to Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi
EgyptAir announced the temporary suspension of its flights from Cairo International Airport to Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi in the…
Sisi mourns the loss of singer Hany Shaker
Culture
May 4, 2026
Sisi mourns the loss of singer Hany Shaker
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday mourned the passing of singer Hany Shaker, who died earlier that day after…
Trump says US studied Iran’s proposal and deemed it ‘unacceptable’
Middle East
May 4, 2026
Trump says US studied Iran’s proposal and deemed it ‘unacceptable’
US President Donald Trump revealed on Sunday that Washington had studied Iran’s latest revised proposal, submitted days earlier through Pakistani…
Meteorological alert: Temperature drop and unstable weather conditions across Egypt
Egypt
May 3, 2026
Meteorological alert: Temperature drop and unstable weather conditions across Egypt
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has issued a warning regarding a significant shift in weather patterns. Temperatures are expected to…
Photos – Greener, faster, stronger: EgyptAir launches fleet expansion with first Boeing 737 Max
Economy
May 3, 2026
Photos – Greener, faster, stronger: EgyptAir launches fleet expansion with first Boeing 737 Max
EgyptAir has officially taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8 Max, marking a strategic milestone in the national carrier’s comprehensive…
Yehia al-Fakharany’s ‘King Lear’ announces new performance schedule
Main Slider
May 3, 2026
Yehia al-Fakharany’s ‘King Lear’ announces new performance schedule
Due to overwhelming public demand and a series of sold-out performances, the National Theater has announced a revised schedule for…