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Cairo International Book Fair 2026 – Visitor Guide and Opening Hours
Nile crisis at the forefront of Egypt-US discussions at Davos 2026
Mass food poisoning incident, 22 cases reported in Aswan
Where and when to watch Al-Ahly vs. Young Africans in the CAF Champions League campaign
Parliamentary inquiry raised over cancelling customs exemption for Egyptian expat phones
Trump says US funded Ethiopia’s dam on the Nile River – adds he doesn’t know why
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Govt works on maximizing industrial, economic benefits of mining resources
CAIRO, Jan 22 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly asserted that President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi tasked the government with developing…
Egypt, Kuwait discuss issues related to Kuwaitis studying in Egypt
Egyptian Ambassador to Kuwait, Mohamed Aboulwafa, held discussions on Thursday, January 22, 2026, with the Head of Kuwait’s Central Agency…
UAE Amb. in Cairo asserts importance of boosting cultural cooperation with Egypt
UAE Ambassador in Cairo and Permanent Representative to the Arab League Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi asserted the depth of the…
Nile crisis at the forefront of Egypt-US discussions at Davos 2026
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday met with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Davos Forum.…
Mass food poisoning incident, 22 cases reported in Aswan
Authorities in the Aswan Governorate of southern Egypt confirmed that immediate action was taken following reports of gastrointestinal distress among…
Where and when to watch Al-Ahly vs. Young Africans in the CAF Champions League campaign
Al Ahly’s first team, led by Danish coach Jess Thorup, is gearing up for a formidable and high-stakes encounter against…
Sisi highlights economic reforms, private sector role and Gaza ceasefire efforts at Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (MENA) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Wednesday that Egypt is continuing to build…
PM reviews measures for handling, establishing shelters for stray animals
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly approved measures to expand shelter facilities for stray and abandoned dogs across various governorates. He also…
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…
Salah participates in Olympique Marseille match after AFCON campaign
Liverpool FC winger Mohamed Salah is preparing to face Olympique Marseille in the seventh round of the Champions League group…
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US–China friction intensifies following Maduro’s abduction
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson in exclusive interview hails Egypt’s efforts in Gaza
Colombian Foreign Minister in exclusive interview warns that abandoning Palestine threatens all of humanity
Interview with former US diplomat Josh Paul talks Gaza’s plight, Israel’s tyranny and America’s failings
World
World
NATO’s Mark Rutte emerges as Trump whisperer-in-chief after dramatic about-face at Davos
Trump’s latest TACO moment puts his increasingly erratic temperament in the spotlight
Chile wildfires leave 19 dead amid extreme heat as scores evacuated
Middle East
Middle East
Detained Iranian protester in good physical health after execution fears, family and rights group say
Why the fate of ISIS prisoners in Syria is back on the radar
What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and who is joining? Here’s what to know
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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…
December 29, 2025
Egypt’s Foreign Minister responds to calls for war with Israel
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty responded on Sunday to calls made by some for Egypt to forcibly deliver aid to…
December 27, 2025
Israel recognizes Somaliland to pressure Egypt over Gaza, experts explain
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday officially announced the recognition of the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland, a region in…
December 27, 2025
Egypt sends unprecedented message to Ethiopia regarding any new dams
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Thursday that the Nile River dispute with Ethiopia is an “existential threat” unlike…
December 22, 2025
Italian tourist dies in collision between two cruise ships in Egypt
An Italian tourist was killed in a collision between two floating hotel cruise ships in the Esna Lock area, south…
December 22, 2025
$1.8 billion Egypt-Saudi grid is set to transform energy security across regional power markets
The Egyptian government announced that the electricity interconnection project between Egypt and Saudi Arabia has entered its final stage, paving…
December 21, 2025
Authorities responds to video alleging Egyptian flight exceeded capacity
The Egyptian Cabinet’s Media Center responded on Saturday to a widely circulated video on social media alleging that a flight…
December 18, 2025
All you need to know about Egypt and Israel record-breaking $35 billion gas deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday evening the official approval of a major natural gas agreement with Egypt.…
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Investment min. discusses expansion of Saint-Gobain’s investments in Egypt at Davos
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Trump enacts 25% tariff on chips — with a caveat
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EgyptAir plans expansion in 2026 to 85 destinations
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