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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly emphasized that the “Egypt Forum 2026” will be dedicated to the citizen, quoting the President that the citizen is the “hero of the story,” and noting that the Egyptian citizen is the one who bore with the state the full burden of economic reform, structural reforms, difficult…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty welcomed the convening of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Economic Forum in Cairo on Tuesday, highlighting its focus on strengthening the private sector’s role as a key driver of sustainable economic development and…
Rapid advances in technology, artificial intelligence and digital services are opening new opportunities for young people to launch businesses and develop their skills, Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh said on Monday, October 19, 2026, stressing the importance of continuous learning and…
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has made education a top priority since taking office, noting that significant steps have been taken to reform the sector. Madbouly made the remarks during a session titled “What Are Our Children Learning, and Does It Prepare Them for the Future?” on…
Vice President JD Vance on Monday declined to say whether he endorses Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection, after President Donald Trump recently threw his support behind the Israeli prime minister. “I endorse American candidates, and that’s where I’m focused on is the midterm,” Vance said in an interview with journalist…
The fact that President Donald Trump was photographed flashing a suit tag from a bargain brand of imported suits should not really be news. Any woman in politics would tell you we should not dwell on how a politician dresses. But the fact that Trump, a billionaire, was photographed wearing a suit jacket with tags …
“We have a mess on our hands, to put it bluntly,” French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Monday. If anything, he might be guilty of understatement. After widespread rioting at the weekend – estimated to have cost several hundred million dollars in property damage and theft – France faces a toxic mix of urban…
Masha Moskalyova has spent a quarter of her life in jeopardy or on the run because of a picture she drew when she was just 12 years old. Four years on, she and her father are living in hiding in a small village in eastern France and still worry about their safety. One of the …
Rome — Pope Leo XIV left hospital Saturday, four days after undergoing lung cancer surgery in a swift return to his duties following the first health scare of his papacy. Leo walked out of hospital unaided, greeting well-wishers, including a 13-year-old Ukrainian girl who gave him a stuffed toy as a gift. The…
London — Elon Musk has said he will give every child in America a stake in SpaceX, his $2 trillion aerospace and artificial intelligence company, as tech firms face intensifying scrutiny over their impact on society. “Next year, I will give one of my SpaceX shares to every kid in America,” he wrote on X on …
France’s President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation on Sunday evening as communities reeled from one of the most violent nights of unrest in recent years after largely peaceful anti-government protests descended into rioting, leaving government buildings torched, one police officer and one protester dead. Macron…
Jerusalem — Amid US pressure on a surge of settler violence in the occupied West Bank, Israeli police arrested at least 10 suspects in the weekend attacks on a Washington Post journalist and an entourage of European diplomats. Police said the operation to locate and arrest the suspects was called “Olive Leaf,” an…
Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar stressed the private sector’s central role in Egypt’s healthcare development, particularly in localizing pharmaceutical and vaccine production, which currently meets more than 91 percent of domestic market needs, as well as managing healthcare facilities and…
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly affirmed the government’s commitment to continuing to develop the social protection system and enhance integration among government policies and programs in a manner that helps meet citizens’ basic needs, ensures the efficient allocation of resources, and reaches the most vulnerable…
Al Azhar has called for the urgent formation of a mediation committee comprising respected figures from Arab and Islamic countries to help end wars and conflicts in the region. In a statement issued on Sunday, Octobor 18, 2026 Al Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed al-Tayyeb called on Arab and Muslim nations to stop fighting…
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy met Kazakh Ambassador to Egypt Askar Zhenis on Sunday, Octobor 18, 2026 to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in tourism and antiquities and attract more visitors from Kazakhstan to Egypt. During the meeting, Fathy highlighted the growth in tourist arrivals from…
France is reeling from its worst rioting in years after nationwide protests over education and the cost of living spiraled into a wave of deadly, country-wide violence that has sparked a blame game at home and threatens to spill over into its European neighbors. Police fired tear gas into crowds and fought running…
Iran has signaled that it is preparing for another round of war with the United States and has issued public threats against Washington and its allies in an apparent bid to deter President Donald Trump from restarting the current conflict. Over the past month, Iranian military commanders have intensified a series of…
Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks this year on Russia overnight on Saturday, hitting a key oil terminal in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s demand it stop hitting Russian energy infrastructure. There have been growing tensions between Ukraine and the US in recent days, prompting fears in Kyiv it…
Immigrants from Ukraine and Sudan are expected to be allowed to continue to live and work in the United States for now after their deportation protections were set to expire this week, the Department of Homeland Security said. Temporary Protected Status is a form of humanitarian relief that provides people fleeing…
A Egyptian military expert said that the specific nature of the Egyptian forces or capabilities that might participate in any potential action to defend Saudi Arabia—be they air, ground, or naval—cannot be determined in advance. Major General Mohamed al-Shahawy, from the Military Academy for Postgraduate and Strategic…
Egypt is shifting towards increasing its reliance on fuel oil to power electricity plants – rather than natural gas – in light of rising global prices, an official source in the petroleum sector said. The source noted that while power plants primarily run on natural gas, the rise in global prices—which have now…
The Gold and Precious Metals Division of the Federation of Egyptian Industries announced that gold prices in the local market rose by 1.63 percent during last week’s trading. 21 karat gold, the most widely traded type in Egypt, reached its highest level in three weeks, bolstered by the rise of the dollar exchange rate…
Security forces in Cairo arrested a woman who appeared in a viral video verbally abusing the driver of a vehicle operating via a ride-hailing app. She was shown using obscene language and threatening to harm the driver, while claiming that her husband is a police officer. The Interior Ministry announced on Sunday that…
Winter operating hours for retail shops, malls, and restaurants have already begun, even though the official winter time (standard time) has not yet been implemented. With summer officially coming to an end and winter approaching, many are asking when the official transition to winter time will take place—will it…
New York — Bland, AI-generated posts have made LinkedIn the butt of many an internet joke this year. The platform has heard its users’ complaints about lengthy, generic missives never touched by human hands loud and clear. As AI has made it easier than ever to create huge volumes of content cheaply and easily, that…
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky praised “real leaders” in Europe at a summit in Belgium on Friday, taking a veiled swipe at US President Donald Trump amid testy relations between Kyiv and Washington. European leaders are rallying around Zelensky after the White House heaped pressure on Ukraine to halt strikes…
Rome — Pope Leo XIV has made his first major public appearance since his lung cancer surgery, saying the experience brought him closer to all those who suffer, from the same spot in the Vatican he announced a week ago he needed an operation. The 71-year-old pontiff lead the Sunday Angelus from the balcony of the …
For years, Israelis driving the country’s highways in the final weeks of an election have seen the same image: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu standing beside President Donald Trump, under the slogan, “A different league.” Less than two weeks before the October 27 vote, the billboards of Netanyahu are back. This…
Ticket prices for the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will increase starting Sunday, November 1. This adjustment applies to all visitor categories—including Egyptians, Arabs, and foreign nationals—as well as students, children, and senior citizens, depending on the specific ticket type. Visitors are advised to check the…
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi put forward a proposal to prepare and qualify potential future candidates for the presidency—specifically individuals holding doctoral degrees from prestigious Egyptian or foreign universities—through a 30-month training program at the Egyptian Military Academy. During a…
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Saturday, October 17, 2026, reviewed the economic agenda for Egypt Forum 2026 and the country’s National Economic Transformation Program, aiming at building on previous reforms and strengthening sustainable and resilient growth. Madbouly chaired a meeting attended by Finance Minister…
Egypt’s national team secured a resounding 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia during the Saturday evening match held as part of the U-17 Gulf Cup. The two sides faced off at the Hamad Al-Kabir Stadium in Doha, in the opening round of the group stage of the U-17 Gulf Cup. The Egyptian national team has now …
“Egypt is seeking to build a strong African mining alliance to maximize the value of the continent’s mineral resources through local processing, technology transfer and industrial investment,” Industry Minister Khaled Hashem said Saturday, October 17, 2026. Speaking at the opening of African Mining Week 2026 in Cape…
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Saturday, October 17, 2026, Egypt’s support for Iraq’s unity, sovereignty, national institutions and the principle of placing all weapons under state control. Abdelatty made the remarks during a meeting Saturday with Ammar al-Hakim, head of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement, on…
Egyptian football player Hamza Abdelkarim led Barcelona Atletic FC to a 2–1 victory over Utebo on Saturday evening, in the seventh round of the 2026–27 Spanish fourth-division season. Abdelkarim scored Barcelona Atletic’s opening goal against Utebo from the penalty spot in the fifth minute. He was substituted in the…
“Egypt called for intensified efforts to contain conflicts and prioritize dialogue and preventive diplomacy, particularly in West Asia and the Middle East,” Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamed Abu Bakr said on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Addressing the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and…
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed on Saturday disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood, an Islamist political movement, during a heated exchange at a town hall. El-Sayed, who could make history as the first Muslim elected to the Senate, has frequently faced Republican accusations that he is sympathetic to…
A major fire caused deaths and injuries at one of Canada’s busiest military bases on Saturday, sparked by an unspecified “serious incident.” The fire began at the base in Wainwright, a town in eastern Alberta province, according to officials, and “spread rapidly due to high winds,” said the municipal district in a…
Jerusalem — Israeli settlers attacked a group of European diplomats in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, one day after a Washington Post journalist was injured in another assault. Settlers attacked the group of European diplomats in the village of Taybeh, a Palestinian Christian village east of Ramallah, according…
Riots broke out across major French cities on Saturday night as unrest spread beyond the capital, with government buildings torched and more than 1,000 people detained by police. In the central city of Limoges, the historic town hall was set ablaze, with video showing its roof collapsing. In Marseille, black-clad…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has rarely shied away from controversy, but his latest spectacle — announcing that the convicted Fort Hood mass shooter’s execution would be livestreamed — proved a bridge too far even for President Donald Trump. While Trump pulled the plug on the broadcast Thursday, the episode…
Part of Chris Painter’s job is to help figure out what happened when AI goes rogue, then publish the results in public reports. He and METR, the nonprofit AI research group he helps lead, have been busy lately: They helped OpenAI untangle the Hugging Face hack this year, and Painter recently testified in front of …
US President Donald Trump has waived a further slate of sanctions related to Russian fossil fuel sales, days before they were to take effect under a bill he signed into law last month. The waiver announced in an executive order Friday comes as Trump increasingly feuds with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and…
Donald Trump is trying to make America more like him. But voters will soon get to deliver a verdict on the president’s efforts to redefine how the government he leads wields power at home and abroad. Three flashpoints illustrate how his coercive and transactional instincts are changing the character of the country and…
The credit rating agency Moody’s has upgraded Egypt’s long-term credit rating from Caa1 to B3, while maintaining a positive outlook. This upgrade is supported by several factors, including the stabilization of the exchange rate against the US dollar, a sustained period of fiscal consolidation, and structural economic…
Forbes magazine has included Egypt in a list of seven tourist destinations recommended for a visit in 2027, based on selections by OvationNetwork, a company specializing in luxury travel. This recognition highlights the appeal of Egypt as a diverse tourist destination— with offerings ranging from ancient monuments to…
Egypt has secured the third position in Africa—and 63rd globally—in the 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index, published by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the Zurich Insurance Group, as reported by the African economic news agency “Ecofin.” Mauritius ranked first in Africa (59th globally), followed…
Air Cairo announced the continued suspension of all flights to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh—departing from Cairo, Assiut, and Sohag—until Tuesday, October 20, pending the resumption of normal airport operations. The airline explained in a statement that this decision was made in coordination with the…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and Sudanese Finance Minister Gibril Ibrahim reaffirmed the deep-rooted historical and fraternal ties between Egypt and Sudan, rejecting any attempts to undermine relations between the two countries and their peoples. During…
Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for Egypt’s economic growth to 4.7 percent in 2027, up from its previous estimate of 4.4 percent. He noted that clarity and transparency in dealings with investors increase predictability and strengthen…
The National Council for Women underlined the need to expand rural development and shift from direct aid to economic empowerment during a Cabinet preparatory session on Friday, October 16, 2026. Speaking ahead of “Egypt Forum 2026” on Oct. 19–24, the NCW’s Vice President Nesreen al-Baghdadi urged greater…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty had talks with Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh on Friday, Octobor 16, 2026, on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Bangkok to discuss…
Footage released by the Egyptian Armed Forces’ military spokesperson – showing live-fire military exercises – has revealed that Cairo possesses a new weapon designed to counter unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), RT reported on Friday. The images show a locally manufactured laser system, designated “Egy-Hel-01,” designed…
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar is fighting back against the Trump administration’s search of her home earlier this week – disputing its legality and demanding the return of her property seized by federal agents. Omar’s attorneys sent a letter Friday, obtained by CNN, to prosecutors at the Justice Department, saying, “This…
Rome — Pope Leo spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin from hospital on Friday, just days after his lung cancer surgery, and expressed his concern about the “grave humanitarian situation” in a Russian-occupied Ukrainian city. During the call, the Vatican said Leo expressed “deep concern” about the conditions in…
Iran-aligned Houthi rebels carried out a deadly attack on the presidential Al-Maashiq Palace in Aden, the headquarters of Yemen’s internationally recognized government, on Thursday, killing five people, including two members of Prime Minister Shaya Al-Zindani’s security detail. The missile and drone attack also…
The worst crisis in US-Ukraine relations since last year’s Oval Office meltdown is deteriorating further over a dispute about who ordered a disruption to a critical Ukrainian military system running on Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service. President Volodymyr Zelensky is meanwhile warning he will resume attacks on…
Egypt has indefinitely suspended the transit of trucks bound for Sudan via the Qustul land port after two Egyptian drivers were killed and a third was injured in a shooting at a market in southern Khartoum, the Sudanese capital, RT Arabic reported. The management of Egypt’s Qustul Land Port, under the General…
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority disclosed the weather conditions across Cairo and Egyptian governorates. Mildly warm weather is expected during the daytime along the northern coasts, Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, and northern Upper Egypt, while remaining hot in southern Upper Egypt and South Sinai. Nighttime…
In a major breakthrough for Egypt’s agricultural export ambitions, Egyptian farmed fish has officially cleared one of the world’s toughest regulatory hurdles: gaining full approval for export across all 27 European Union member states. The decision, officially published in the EU’s Official Journal under Regulation…
Mohamed Nasr El-Din Allam, former Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, stated that Egypt’s per capita water share has dropped to approximately 500 cubic meters per year, amidst water resources that are no longer sufficient to keep pace with growing needs. He emphasized the necessity of linking water management…
Ultimately, you have to wonder what it is that Vladimir Putin says to Donald Trump when they are on the phone. A week ago, a call between the US president and his Russian counterpart seemed to be about an urgent clarification over a possible outbreak of plague in Siberia. Instead, a controversial deal to buy …
In a central Nairobi factory, a steady stream of household, hair and skincare products rolls off the production line. HACO Industries makes around 90 products designed for African consumers. Its brands reach more than 3 million families across the continent, while raw materials are sourced from more than 500 farmers…
OpenAI is accusing a former employee of stealing intellectual property related to an unreleased device and later sharing some of the information with Apple. The employee, OpenAI alleges, had previously worked at Apple, then joined OpenAI for six months, before going back to Apple, according to a court filing from…
London — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made their first joint public appearance in Britain since moving back to the country. Prince Harry and Meghan were greeted by well-wishers as they arrived at the Community Recording Studio (CRS) in Nottingham on Thursday morning. Crowds gave the couple balloons and flowers…
Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) is keen on strengthening cooperation with Arab and African countries prioritizing the exchange of expertise and knowledge-sharing, FRA Chairman Islam Azzam said. FRA chairman made the remarks during a meeting with Mahmoud Montasser Mansour executive director-general and…
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank unveiled a global roadmap to fight online financial fraud as increasingly sophisticated scams undermine confidence in digital finance. The “Bangkok Blueprint” developed in coordination with the Bank of Thailand and released during the institutions’ annual meetings on…
Egypt has become the first country in the world to retain the World Health Organization’s (WHO) gold-tier status on the path to eliminating hepatitis C, following a review of its national prevention, testing and treatment programmes. The WHO confirmed the recognition on Wednesday after assessing Egypt’s progress…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, to discuss strengthening economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. The meeting took place…
Lahore, Pakistan — Twenty-eight children and a teacher were killed and dozens injured when the roof of a school in northern Pakistan collapsed on Thursday morning, authorities said. Heavy rainfall had caused the roof of the two-story building in the city of Peshawar to collapse, Bilal Ahmed of the local rescue…
Two cargo ships have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours after being struck by unknown projectiles in separate incidents – highlighting the heightened danger to shipping as Iran steps up attacks in an attempt to regain control over the critical waterway. The Singapore-registered container ship GFS…
Ukraine will resume strikes on Russia’s oil refineries President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Financial Times in a fiery interview where he lamented what he said was a “dangerous” withdrawal of US intelligence sharing and access to the Starlink satellite internet service. “The block [on attacking refineries] is out…
The US military has developed new strike plans that include potentially using the so-called “mother of all bombs” to target Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites should President Donald Trump give the order to resume combat operations either before or after the midterm elections, according to multiple US…
Heavy screen-time usage has been linked to reports of burning sensation and discomfort in the eyes, in addition to redness, tears and blurred vision. According to OnlyMyHealth, these symptoms occur after long periods of screen use, especially if breaks are not taken. The burning sensation in the eyes after extended…
A new archaeological discovery in the village of Behbeit al-Hagar, Gharbiya Governorate has brought to light major royal artifacts from the reign of King Ramses II, offering new insight into the New Kingdom’s presence in the Nile Delta. The find, announced following excavations at the site, includes the remains of two…
The Assistant Chairman of the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), Yassen Ragai, denied circulating reports about repricing and price increases for 40 pharmaceutical items effective next January, emphasizing that there is no prior approval to raise medicine prices during January. Will 40 pharmaceutical items be repriced?…
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) announced a temperature drop of up to four degrees across most parts of the country, following the brief rise experienced on Wednesday. Greater Cairo is expected to record a high of 28C during the day on Thursday. The Director-General of the Forecasting and Early Warning…
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned that exposing Egypt to unrest similar to what it experienced in 2011 could lead to severe consequences threatening the state’s stability and endurance. He revealed that the cost of the nation’s fight against terrorism over the past 14 years exceeded LE120 billion, in addition to…
The Iran war was supposed to be a short, sharp strike that brought down the regime within a few weeks. Instead, the US finds itself enmeshed in a conflict that’s upending the world’s energy system. As oil and gas prices soar, there have been noticeable shifts toward clean energy, and it’s raised a profoundly weird …
It’s getting ugly out there. The worse GOP midterm prospects look, the darker the rhetoric from top Republicans becomes as they single out Democratic candidates as weird, threatening and antithetical to what it means to be and look like an American. President Donald Trump is mocking the name of Michigan Democratic…
Kyiv, Ukraine — Ukrainian authorities say SpaceX has restricted Starlink internet services, disrupting military logistics and operations amid an escalating dispute with the Trump administration. Ukrainian authorities said they were caught off-guard by restrictions on the military-grade version of Elon Musk’s Starlink…
New York — Artificial intelligence chat startup Character.ai— which has faced a wave of claims that its app contributed to mental health issues and suicides among teens — has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Character.ai lets users message with a range of chatbots, often modeled after celebrities and fictional…
Al-Azhar has strongly condemned the attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which left civilians and Umrah pilgrims dead and injured, stressing that attacks on civilian infrastructure and pilgrims visiting Islam’s two holiest mosques constitute a grave provocation to Muslims, a violation of…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty emphasized the importance of intensifying efforts to achieve de-escalation, contain regional tensions and prevent the conflict from widening, in a way that safeguards regional security and stability. In an interview with Sky…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty outlined Egypt’s efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and create conditions for an agreement between the United States and Iran, as well as the conflict’s economic repercussions for the global economy, supply chains and…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said Egyptians living abroad represent an extension of their homeland and contribute their expertise and skills to enhancing Egypt’s image and standing internationally. Abdelatty made the remarks during a meeting with…
Saudi Arabia spends tens of billions of dollars on defense every year, but is struggling to protect key assets such as airports, refineries and pipelines from missiles and drones fired by Houthi militants from Yemen. Despite acquiring state-of-the-art weapons systems from the United States and Europe and possessing…
Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis traded fresh strikes on energy infrastructure, with the Iran-backed group again targeting the Saudi capital and appearing to hit the headquarters of Saudi state oil giant Aramco. An administrative building belonging to Aramco in the Eastern Province city of Dhahran, where the company…
As President Donald Trump and his administration have ratcheted up pressure on Ukraine to stop striking Russian refineries, citing harm to American consumers, they have remained silent on recent Russian strikes on US businesses in Ukraine. Russia has escalated its attacks on facilities tied to American corporations –…
President Donald Trump claimed early Wednesday that “massive oil, gas and mineral exploitation is getting ready to begin” in Greenland, without providing further detail about the operation. “There are experts that are saying that the amount of easily available oil is far greater than that of almost any land, anywhere…
Young American actor RJ Mitte—internationally renowned for his portrayal of Walter White Jr. in the hit series Breaking Bad—has passed away at the age of 34, a shock to fans of global drama. According to the US website TMZ, representatives for the late actor confirmed his death, which occurred on Monday in…
Five individuals were rescued from the merchant vessel HS Dignity, which sank on Tuesday in the Black Sea off the Bulgarian coast, the head of the Egyptian Maritime System and representative of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) in Egypt, Captain Al-Sayed al-Shazly al-Naggar announced Tuesday. He…
Egypt called for an immediate halt to all attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, stating that there is no justification for them and that they cannot be tolerated. During a phone call on Tuesday with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty urged de-escalation and containing regional…
Hot air balloons are taking to the skies across Luxor with the start of the tourist season, restoring one of the city’s most iconic attractions. Operations had been suspended during the summer months due to soaring temperatures, which impacted operating conditions and safety. As the weather moderates and tourist…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that the global economy may soon face a stern test to its resilience. This outlook stems from dwindling emergency oil stocks, rising debt levels and government budget deficits, alongside mounting risks posed by geopolitical tensions. In its World Economic Outlook report…
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is closely monitoring the travel and return of Egyptian Umrah pilgrims between Egypt and Saudi Arabia – in coordination with relevant authorities in both countries – following current regional developments and the resulting delays to certain flight schedules. Minister…
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a Monday evening phone call with his Dutch counterpart, Tom Berendsen, to discuss the release of an Egyptian citizen arrested by Dutch authorities on Sunday. The Foreign Minister called for an explanation of the circumstances surrounding the incident and his prompt release…
It wasn’t your typical concert experience. I watched Billie Eilish from a perspective that felt like I wasn’t in the audience or behind the scenes, but somewhere in between: hovering near the stage alongside the singer as she grasped a fan’s hand in the front row. This is what it’s like to watch a clip …
Several sailors are missing following a drone attack on a vessel off the coast of Bulgaria, according to Bulgarian officials, prompting the country’s government to summon the Russian ambassador. Overnight there were two attacks on merchant vessels in the Black Sea, Bulgarian officials said, with one…