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Egypt announces five-day leave for Eid al-Fitr 2026
Egypt
March 12, 2026
Egypt announces five-day leave for Eid al-Fitr 2026
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a decree designating the period from Thursday, March 19, to Monday, March 23, as an…
Defense claims official lease documents clear Gihan al-Shamashergi of robbery charges
Culture
March 11, 2026
Defense claims official lease documents clear Gihan al-Shamashergi of robbery charges
The Public Prosecution investigations regarding the “Qasr al-Nil Apartment” incident have revealed significant developments, shifting the trajectory of the case…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches heaviest strikes yet in 37th wave of “True Promise IV”
Middle East
March 11, 2026
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches heaviest strikes yet in 37th wave of “True Promise IV”
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced early Wednesday morning the launch of the 37th wave of Operation “True Promise IV” targeting…
Iran strikes at Israel’s major energy infrastructure
Middle East
March 10, 2026
Iran strikes at Israel’s major energy infrastructure
The Iranian Army announced on Tuesday that it launched a coordinated strike using explosive drones against an oil and gas…
US dollar nears LE53 in a first, while dirham up by 20 piasters
Business
March 10, 2026
US dollar nears LE53 in a first, while dirham up by 20 piasters
The US dollar continued its rise against the Egyptian pound during Monday’s trading, recording a significant increase in several banks…
Egypt increases fuel prices amid ‘exceptional circumstances’
Business
March 10, 2026
Egypt increases fuel prices amid ‘exceptional circumstances’
Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources on Monday officially announced an adjustment to the prices of several petroleum products…
US dollar exceeds LE52 in Egyptian banks for first time in several months
Business
March 9, 2026
US dollar exceeds LE52 in Egyptian banks for first time in several months
The US dollar continued its rise against the Egyptian pound during Sunday’s trading, reaching levels exceeding LE52 in most banks…
US losses show Iran was more prepared than Trump anticipated: Report
Middle East
March 9, 2026
US losses show Iran was more prepared than Trump anticipated: Report
The New York Times reported on Monday, citing US officials, that the deaths of American soldiers showed Iran was better…
Warmer temperatures expected for Egypt on Monday, rising on Wednesday
Egypt
March 9, 2026
Warmer temperatures expected for Egypt on Monday, rising on Wednesday
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts that Monday’s weather will be cold at night and early morning, becoming warm during…
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Key facts about Iran’s new Supreme Leader
Middle East
March 9, 2026
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Key facts about Iran’s new Supreme Leader
Iran’s Assembly of Experts announced on Monday the election of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of Iran, succeeding…
Cold weather forecast across Egypt until Friday: Egyptian Meteorological Authority
Egypt
March 8, 2026
Cold weather forecast across Egypt until Friday: Egyptian Meteorological Authority
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts that from Monday, March 9 to Friday, March 13, the weather will be cold…
Photos: Port Said’s Evangelical Church prepares 6,800 Iftar meals in national solidarity initiative
Egypt
March 7, 2026
Photos: Port Said’s Evangelical Church prepares 6,800 Iftar meals in national solidarity initiative
Inside the halls of Port Said’s Evangelical Church, the sound of sizzling pans and the aroma of fresh spices fill…
Twenty-six dead amid Israeli commando raid and 13 violent airstrikes through Eastern Lebanon
Middle East
March 7, 2026
Twenty-six dead amid Israeli commando raid and 13 violent airstrikes through Eastern Lebanon
Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) has reported that at least 26 people were killed during an intensive Israeli heliborne operation…
Warm weather during Saturday
Egypt
March 7, 2026
Warm weather during Saturday
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts that Saturday’s weather will be cold at night and in the early morning, and…
Foreign investors withdraw $2 billion from Egyptian markets amid regional tensions
Business
March 6, 2026
Foreign investors withdraw $2 billion from Egyptian markets amid regional tensions
Foreign investors have sold off a massive amount of Egyptian government debt (bonds and treasury bills). In just four days…
US aircraft crashes in Iraq; search underway for missing pilot
Main Slider
March 6, 2026
US aircraft crashes in Iraq; search underway for missing pilot
The Basra Police Command announced late Thursday that its units have initiated a large-scale search operation for an American pilot…
Nassef Sawiris nominated as Chairman of Adidas Board
Egypt
March 5, 2026
Nassef Sawiris nominated as Chairman of Adidas Board
German sportswear giant Adidas announced a significant restructuring of its top-tier leadership on Wednesday, nominating board member and Egyptian billionaire…
Egypt orders maximum readiness of its armed forces
Egypt
March 4, 2026
Egypt orders maximum readiness of its armed forces
Egyptian Defense Minister and the Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Ashraf Salem Zaher ordered that the army raise its…
US dollar exceeds LE 50 in banks, marking new increase of 20 piasters
Business
March 4, 2026
US dollar exceeds LE 50 in banks, marking new increase of 20 piasters
The US dollar continued its rise against the Egyptian pound during trading on Tuesday, officially surpassing the LE50 mark in…
When is the next official holiday in Egypt?
Egypt
March 4, 2026
When is the next official holiday in Egypt?
Egypt’s working class is eagerly awaiting the first major official holiday of 2026 as spring approaches, which is expected to…