Egypt
Egypt bans recruitment of female workers for domestic and cafe roles abroad
April 2, 2026
Egypt bans recruitment of female workers for domestic and cafe roles abroad
Egypt’s Ministry of Labor issued new binding directives to overseas recruitment agencies through a formal letter sent by the General…
Sisi receives top Arab honor for exceptional contributions to regional peace
April 2, 2026
Sisi receives top Arab honor for exceptional contributions to regional peace
The Council of Arab Interior Ministers on Wednesday awarded Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi the “Prince Naif Medal for Arab…
Massive factory fire at Cairo’s Al-Zaitoun district leaves 9 dead
April 2, 2026
Massive factory fire at Cairo’s Al-Zaitoun district leaves 9 dead
Disaster struck central Cairo’s Al-Zaitoun district in central Cairo after a massive fire tore through a garment factory and warehouse…
Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for Cairo and Sinai on Thursday
April 2, 2026
Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for Cairo and Sinai on Thursday
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) released its weather forecast for Thursday, April 2, which indicates a high probability of moderate to…
Azhar Grand Imam meets Saudi amb. in Cairo to discuss religious coop.
April 1, 2026
Azhar Grand Imam meets Saudi amb. in Cairo to discuss religious coop.
Grand Imam of al Azhar Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb met, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Saleh bin Eid…
PM: Govt prioritizes renewable energy as strategic national pillar
April 1, 2026
PM: Govt prioritizes renewable energy as strategic national pillar
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the government is prioritizing renewable energy as a strategic pillar, emphasizing that carefully expanding clean…
Azhar Grand Imam, UAE envoy discuss expanding coop.
April 1, 2026
Azhar Grand Imam, UAE envoy discuss expanding coop.
Grand Imam of al Azhar Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb met, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, UAE Ambassador to Egypt Hamad Obaid Al…
PM chairs crisis management meeting over latest Iran war developments
April 1, 2026
PM chairs crisis management meeting over latest Iran war developments
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, a meeting of the Central Crisis Management Committee at the…
Egypt contemplates extending shop opening hours for Coptic Christian celebrations
April 1, 2026
Egypt contemplates extending shop opening hours for Coptic Christian celebrations
A high-level government committee in Egypt has recommended suspending the nine pm curfew for shops, malls, and restaurants during the…
FM highlights strong Egypt–Canada ties in talks with Carleton University officials
March 31, 2026
FM highlights strong Egypt–Canada ties in talks with Carleton University officials
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty affirmed his appreciation of strong Egypt–Canada relations and expressed…