Oman participates in human rights session in Cairo

CAIRO: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 56th session of the Arab Permanent Committee on Human Rights, held in Cairo, Egypt. Oman's delegation was represented by Saud bin Saleh al Maawali, Deputy Head of the Oman Human Rights Commission...

Egypt mulls issuing $4bln international bonds in 12 months

Arab Finance: Egypt plans to issue $4 billion in international bonds over the next 12 months, Bloomberg cited Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk at the Egyptian-British Business Association in London. The offering aligns with the state's strategy...

Egypt's private sector attracts $6.9bln investments from 1,600 German companies: Al-Mashat

Arab Finance: Around 1,600 German companies operating in Egypt have injected a total investment worth over €6 billion into the country's private sector, mainly the energy, green transition, and industrial development sectors, Minister of Planning,...

Egypt: ‘Volatile Borders’ Continue to Pose Terror Threats

A preemptive security operation recently carried out by Egypt’s Interior Ministry has highlighted growing concerns over the country’s volatile borders, which security sources say are being exploited by armed groups to stage attempted “hostile...

AHS expansion reaches Egypt

BANGKOK, 23 July 2025: Absolute Hotel Services Middle East and Africa (AHS MEA) has inked a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with top-tier developer AKAM Al Rajhi Developments. Together, they will launch a brand-new U Hotels & Resorts...

Egypt provides free train rides for Sudanese refugees returning home

Egypt: Petroleum Ministry, IFC explore financing opportunities in mining projects

Egypt and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are mulling over cooperation opportunities to finance energy and mining projects in the country, according to a statement. During his meeting with the IFC's Regional Director for North Africa...

Egypt: EGX ends Sunday’s session in green zone

Arab Finance: The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) closed Sunday’s trading session with a positive performance, with the EGX30 rising by 0.74% to 34,071 points. The Sharia-compliant index, EGX33 Shariah index, went up by 0.92% to 3,524.34 points. Both the...

Egypt Expresses Optimism for Gaza Ceasefire

(MENAFN) Egypt expressed its hope on Sunday that a ceasefire in Gaza could be reached "soon" while reaffirming its strong stance against any efforts to forcibly displace Palestinians, calling such actions a "red line." This statement came during a...

Egypt Sudan Return

Goshen, IN (46526) Today Sunshine and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 82F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Partly cloudy skies. Low around 60F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: July 21, 2025 @ 7:56 am

Egypt’s Environment Minister steps down to start new UN lead role

(MENAFN) Egypt’s Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad has officially stepped down from her position in order to begin her new role as Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), according to announcements...

Egypt’s Strategic Diplomacy: Rejecting US Proposals on Gaza and Ethiopia’s Dam

Egypt’s recent rejection of the United States’ proposed quid pro quo regarding the crises in Gaza and the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) signifies a significant shift in international diplomatic relations. Questions have...

Egypt Security Forces Kill Two Suspected Militants in Shootout

Egyptian security forces killed two suspected Islamist militants in a shootout in a Greater Cairo neighborhood, authorities said. A bystander also died in the confrontation at a hideout in Giza, the Interior Ministry said Sunday. The militants...

World Bank proposes Egypt join new global health initiative

Egypt and the World Bank have discussed strengthening cooperation to support the country’s economic development, with the bank proposing that Egypt join a new global health initiative, the planning ministry said on Tuesday. The proposal was made...

Egypt’s Environment Minister Steps Down to Head UN Desertification Effort

(MENAFN) Egypt’s Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad has stepped down to assume her new position as Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), the Egyptian cabinet confirmed Sunday. Prime Minister...

Nigeria, Egypt sign MoU to boost regional integration in air transport 

BY PETER USMAN Nigeria and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen bilateral ties, boost regional integration, investment and expand technical collaboration in air transport. According a statement signed by the Head of...

Egypt: CMA CGM ZEPHYR transits through Suez Canal following incentives, flexible marketing policies

Arab Finance: The container ship CMA CGM ZEPHYR has transited through the Suez Canal as part of the southern convoy transiting through the new canal on its voyage from Singapore to the Alexandria Port, according to a press release. This voyage...

Egypt: Major tier completed at El-Dabaa nuclear energy plant

The last segment of the third circular tier of the inner containment (IC) has been installed in the design position at the second unit of El-Dabaa NPP in Egypt. The IC is a cylindrical structure that will house the nuclear reactor and the...

Egypt Welcomes Upgraded U.S. and U.K. Travel Advisories

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has welcomed the recent decision on Saturday, 19 July, by the United States and the United Kingdom to upgrade their travel advisories for Egypt to Level II: Exercise Increased Caution. This classification places Egypt...

Al-Mashat, WB Regional Director Discuss Advancing Multilateral Co-op to Enhance Economic Development in Egypt

Tue 22 Jul 2025 | 03:53 PM Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, held a meeting with Mr. Stephane Guimbert, Regional Director of the World Bank for Egypt, Yemen, and Djibouti, to discuss...