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Egypt’s human rights council, parliament officials butt heads over data bundles
Egypt
February 7, 2026
Egypt’s human rights council, parliament officials butt heads over data bundles
A member of the National Council for Human Rights in Egypt, Saeed Abdel-Hafez on Friday criticized remarks by the head…
Regulation of loudspeakers in Egypt’s mosques remain unchanged: Official
Society
February 7, 2026
Regulation of loudspeakers in Egypt’s mosques remain unchanged: Official
The Spokesperson for the Ministry of Religious Endowments in Egypt Osama Raslan on Friday shot down claims of an alleged…
Destruction in Gaza escalates as Israel continues violating ceasefire
Middle East
February 7, 2026
Destruction in Gaza escalates as Israel continues violating ceasefire
The Israeli army has continued violating the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, coinciding with ongoing escalation of fighting in…
How Alexandria’s new tram project solves traffic woes
Egypt
February 6, 2026
How Alexandria’s new tram project solves traffic woes
The Egyptian Cabinet has dismissed reports regarding the permanent removal of Alexandria’s iconic Ramleh Tram, clarifying that the line is…
Video: Disney and 20th Century Studios unveil first look at ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ sequel
Culture
February 6, 2026
Video: Disney and 20th Century Studios unveil first look at ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ sequel
Twenty years after cementing their status as fashion’s most formidable quartet, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci…
Friday’s weather: Warm days ahead amid warnings of dust and fog hazards
Egypt
February 6, 2026
Friday’s weather: Warm days ahead amid warnings of dust and fog hazards
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has released its forecast for all governorates, highlighting a continued rise in temperatures across most…
Egypt mobilizes 30,000 medical personnel to Rafah Border
Egypt
February 5, 2026
Egypt mobilizes 30,000 medical personnel to Rafah Border
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced the deployment of a massive medical task force to the Rafah Border, comprising…
Omar Marmoush propels Manchester City to League Cup Final
Egypt
February 5, 2026
Omar Marmoush propels Manchester City to League Cup Final
Manchester City secured their place in the Carabao Cup final after a convincing 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at the…
Egypt and Turkey sign military agreement in Cairo
Egypt
February 5, 2026
Egypt and Turkey sign military agreement in Cairo
Egypt and Turkey signed a military cooperation agreement on Wednesday in Cairo, in the presence of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah…
Egypt’s Meteorological Authority forecasts gradual warming trend
Egypt
February 5, 2026
Egypt’s Meteorological Authority forecasts gradual warming trend
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has released the latest weather forecast for Cairo and the rest of the nation, indicating…
Egypt to issue $2 billion in international bonds during 2025-2026 fiscal year
Business
February 4, 2026
Egypt to issue $2 billion in international bonds during 2025-2026 fiscal year
Egyptian Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced on Tuesday that the ministry plans to issue two billion dollars in international bonds…
Fire claims lives of mother, two children in their apartment in Giza
Egypt
February 4, 2026
Fire claims lives of mother, two children in their apartment in Giza
A tragic incident struck the village of Manshiyat al-Qanater in Giza on Wednesday after a woman and her two children…
Barcelona officially signs on Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim for 6 months
Egypt
February 3, 2026
Barcelona officially signs on Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim for 6 months
FC Barcelona has officially announced the signing of Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim on loan from al-Ahly for six months, becoming the…
Warnings raised over sunken cargo ship in Port Said
Egypt
February 3, 2026
Warnings raised over sunken cargo ship in Port Said
Concerns have been raised regarding the presence of the sunken cargo ship FENER near the shores of the Port Said…
CIBF nears 6 million visitors, achieving unprecedented record
Culture
February 3, 2026
CIBF nears 6 million visitors, achieving unprecedented record
The Cairo International Book Fair achieved record-breaking attendance figures during its 57th edition, recording approximately 372,145 visitors on Monday, February…
Why have cigarette prices in Egypt risen?
Egypt
February 2, 2026
Why have cigarette prices in Egypt risen?
The head of the Tobacco Division at the Federation of Egyptian Industries, Ibrahim Embaby, said that Philip Morris’s decision to…
Turkey set to invest $500 million in Egypt during 2026: Expert
Business
February 2, 2026
Turkey set to invest $500 million in Egypt during 2026: Expert
A member of the Egyptian Businessmen’s Association and head of the Tax and Finance Committee of the Egyptian-Lebanese Businessmen’s Association,…
Will the House of Representatives change Egypt’s old rent law?
Egypt
February 2, 2026
Will the House of Representatives change Egypt’s old rent law?
The head of the parliamentary bloc of the Tagammu Party, MP Atef Maghawry, said on Sunday that the new parliament…
Fire breaks out in basement of popular mall in Sheikh Zayed
Egypt
February 1, 2026
Fire breaks out in basement of popular mall in Sheikh Zayed
Civil defense forces in Giza successfully contained a fire that broke out in the basement of a well-known mall in…
Sisi reaffirms support for resuming negotiations between US and Iran
Egypt
February 1, 2026
Sisi reaffirms support for resuming negotiations between US and Iran
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received a phone call on Saturday from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The call addressed developments…