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Egypt, Chinese firm sign MoU on phosphate exploration
CAIRO, July 18 (Xinhua) -- The Egyptian Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority (MRMIA) and China's Asia-Potash International Investment (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. signed on Friday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on...

The First-Ever Whole Genome of an Ancient Egyptian Reveals What Life Was Like 4,800 Years Ago
What was it like to live in ancient Egypt during an era of sweeping change? Although we can’t put ourselves in the shoes of ancient Egyptians, we at least know how one of them may have lived now that a whole genome from ancient Egypt has been...

15 Charged in Protest Blocking Ohio-Kentucky Bridge in Support of Egyptian Imam Facing Deportation Over Alleged Ties to Muslim Brotherhood Affiliated Group
Covington, Kentucky police arrested 13 people, including two reporters, Thursday night on charges related to a protest in support of an Egyptian Imam facing deportation. The protest blocked the Ohio River spanning John A. Roebling Suspension...

Shocking Ancient Egypt burial shows gruesome act done to corpses after they die
A new study of more than 500 tombs in Egypt's Nile valley has uncovered gruesome evidence of what happened to bodies after death. The tombs, which date back long before the construction of the ancient pyramids, have recently been excavated and...

New Pair of Egyptian Vultures Settle in Eastern Rhodope Mountains
A new pair of Egyptian vultures have settled in the Eastern Rhodope area, the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) reported Friday. The pair exhibit territorial behaviour but have not built a nest, as is normal for their young age....

Egypt Foreign Minister discusses de-escalation with Iranian, UK Counterparts
Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty discussed efforts to achieve calm and de-escalation in the region in phone calls with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi, UK counterpart David Lamy, and Director General of the International...

Egypt Denounces Israeli Strike on Holy Family Church in Gaza
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the Israeli military’s targeting of places of worship in the Gaza Strip, following a strike on the Holy Family Church that killed three people and injured several others. In an official statement...

Egypt’s PALM raises 7-figure pre-seed round to revolutionise savings
Egyptian fintech startup PALM, which offers incentivised goal-based saving, has closed a seven-figure pre-seed funding round. Co-founded by Mazen El Kerdany and Ahmed Ashour, PALM offers a seamless and personalised saving experience designed to...

An Ode to the Ballerina Who Held Egypt’s Soul
The year was 2018. I still remember the exact moment I was about to talk to Egypt’s legendary ballerina. They say that the most powerful way to remember someone is how they made you feel, and although I met so many people and spoke to several in...

Etihad Air ways takes off to Egypt’s Al Alamein
Etihad Airways on Friday marked the launch of its inaugural flight to Al Alamein (DBB), adding the Egyptian coastal city to its list of seasonal summer destinations. This new direct service brings travellers closer to one of the Mediterranean’s...

Egyptian government grants golden licenses for 3 strategic projects
Arab Finance: The Cabinet has granted the golden license to three projects, established by private companies, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced during the Cabinet’s weekly meeting. The first project is by Kingdom Linen Company. It will...

Egypt Welcomes Tehran’s Renaming of ‘Islamabouli Street’ as a Turning Point in Relations with Iran
Egypt has welcomed Iran’s decision to rename a Tehran street once dedicated to Khalid al-Islamabouli - the Egyptian army officer who assassinated President Anwar Sadat in 1981 - describing the move as a significant step toward resetting bilateral...

Egypt: Vaiu secures FRA approval for $202mln securitization program
Arab Finance: U Consumer Finance, known as valU, has received regulatory approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) for a securitization bond program worth EGP 10 billion. The FRA’s board granted the license to EFG Securitization,...

Africana Philosophy: From Ancient Egypt to the Nineteenth Century by Peter Adamson and Chike Jeffers
Africa is a big continent and a big concept. Nearly 3,000 languages are native to Africa, not counting the English, French and other tongues brought by colonizers. Africa includes more than 50 nations with borders that don’t always conform to the...

Egypt: Public Business Sector Minister, holding companies’ heads discuss operations, investment prospects
Arab Finance: Minister of the Public Business Sector Mohamed Shimi met with the chairmen and executive managing directors of the holding companies to discuss the latest developments of the companies' operations, according to a statement. Within...

Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs
Fri 18 Jul 2025 | 03:15 AM Goldman Sachs urges a short position on USD/EGP, forecasting further gains for the Egyptian pound, amid improving macroeconomic indicators and rising market confidence in the North African Country. In a newly released...

Egypt condemns Israeli targeting of Gaza worship sites
Egypt has strongly condemned the Israeli occupation army’s bombing and targeting of places of worship in the Gaza Strip, including mosques and churches, most recently the Latin Monastery Church in Gaza. This action is described as a new crime and...

Iran, Egypt Urge Regional Coordination Against Israeli Warmongering
In their phone call on Thursday, the two officials exchanged views on the latest developments in the region, stressing the need for a coordinated regional response to Israel's warmongering and destabilizing actions. Araqchi expressed deep concern...

USD/EGP exchange rates stable at Egyptian banks
Arab Finance: The exchange rate between the Egyptian pound (EGP) and the USD recorded EGP 49.37 for buying and EGP 49.47 for selling at the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) on Thursday. The US dollar traded at EGP 49.36 for purchasing and EGP 49.46...

Egyptian Theatre Not Included in Final Sundance Festival in Park City
Park City, Utah — The Egyptian Theatre will not be a venue for the final Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Executive Director Randy Barton confirmed on July 14, 2025. The festival, which has held screenings at the iconic Main Street location...