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Egypt will turn clocks back by one hour at midnight on Thursday, 29 October, as daylight saving time comes to an end and the country returns to winter time on Friday, 30 October. The change will move clocks from 12:00 AM back to 11:00 PM on Thursday, giving residents an extra hour as the country transitions to…
Foreign investment in Egypt’s real estate sector rose 47.4 percent year on year to USD 2.8 billion (EGP 150 billion) in the fiscal year ended June 2026, up from USD 1.9 billion (EGP 102 billion) in the previous fiscal year. The increase of roughly USD 900 million (EGP 48 billion) comes from the latest balance of…
Egyptian farmed fish and crustaceans will be eligible for export to all 27 European Union (EU) member states starting 4 November, following Brussels approval of the country’s aquaculture monitoring plan, opening a lucrative market to Africa’s largest fish-farming nation, on 14 October by adopting Implementing…
Egypt’s National Defense Council pledged to provide Saudi Arabia with all necessary and possible support to protect its security and territorial integrity, following a meeting chaired by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Sunday, 18 October, according to a statement by the Egyptian Presidency. The meeting, held at…
The Civil Court of Genoa in Italy has ordered on 14 October the maritime certification company RINA SpA to pay more than EUR 60 million (EGP 3 billion) in compensation to relatives and survivors of about 700 victims of the Egyptian ferry Al Salam Boccaccio 98, which sank in the Red Sea in 2006. The first-instance…
Moody’s Ratings, one of the world’s major credit-rating agencies, has upgraded Egypt’s long-term credit rating to B3 from its previous level, maintaining a positive outlook as the country makes progress on economic reforms, strengthens its foreign currency reserves, and works to reduce government debt. The Egyptian…
Egypt’s financial regulator approved six companies on Sunday, 18 October, to offer lending, investment and other financial services using financial technology, known as fintech, as it works to bring more people into the formal financial system. The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), which oversees financial…
On the Mediterranean shore, where the sea wind carries salt, the memory of a library said to have held the ancient world’s knowledge stands. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, opened in 2002 as a modern heir to that lost institution, wears its ambition on its outer wall, which is carved with letters from scripts around the…
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi called for an emergency parliamentary session to authorise Egypt to defend Saudi Arabia if requested, during the Egyptian Military Academy’s graduation ceremony on Saturday, 17 October. El-Sisi said Egypt was prepared to take measures to protect Saudi Arabia’s security and sovereignty…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced while speaking in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital on Saturday 17 October his presidential term will end in 2030 and that he intends to leave the Egyptian Constitution untouched, signaling the end of his presidency. The Egyptian President added that a process would…
There was a time when it was correct to assume that Egyptians had watched the same shows and movies the night before. A popular Ramadan series aired on television, and by the next day, its latest episode had become a topic of conversation at work, school, and family gatherings. An advertisement could introduce a song…
The ninth edition of El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) opened on Thursday, 15 October, bringing together Egyptian and international filmmakers, actors, and cinema professionals for nine days of screenings, discussions, and industry events in the Red Sea resort town. This year’s edition is held under the theme Cinema for…
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said that any threat to Saudi Arabia’s security would also affect Egypt’s national security, according to a statement by the Egyptian Presidency on Thursday, 15 October. Speaking during a meeting with senior state officials and journalists following the Police Academy’s graduation…
Egypt will not accept military access to the Red Sea by countries that do not border it, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Thursday, 15 October, while stressing that commercial access remains possible through agreements with coastal states. Speaking in an interview with Asharq Bloomberg, Abdelatty said Egypt…
Discover the most delicious Egyptian foods to try on your next trip. You will get a curated guide to authentic local meals, ingredients, and street eats.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said on Wednesday, 14 October, that Egypt has no ambitions against Israel and remains committed to the bilateral peace treaty. He also revealed that the country’s 14-year fight against terrorism has cost more than EGP 120 billion. El-Sisi spoke at the 44th Educational Seminar…
Egyptian university students aged 18 and above can register for 12 months of free access to Google’s AI Plus plan under a joint initiative by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Google. Registration is open until 31 December 2026, and each student’s subscription begins on the date they sign…
In 2004, an office worker could sit with a single task for roughly two and a half minutes before glancing away. Today, that same worker lasts an average of 47 seconds before switching his or her attention, according to a 2023 University of California study that documented over two decades of workplace observation. The…
Egypt’s foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, spoke by phone with his Dutch counterpart, Dick Berendsen, on Monday, 13 October, to press for the release of an Egyptian citizen detained in the Netherlands and to demand stronger protection for Egypt’s embassy in The Hague, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said. Abdelatty asked the…
Two Egyptian truck drivers were killed, and a third was wounded in Khartoum, Sudan, after a gunman opened fire on them, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said Monday, 12 October. Sudanese police said the suspect had been arrested and had confessed, telling investigators he acted to avenge his brother, who died in an alleged…
Egypt has arranged the safe passage of 15 Egyptian sailors stranded in Ukraine into neighbouring Moldova on Monday, 12 October, where they are awaiting the earliest available flight back to Egypt. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty directed the ministry’s Consular Affairs Sector and Egypt’s embassies in Ukraine and…
Forty hours of meticulous craftsmanship. Forty hours of weaving Egypt’s identity into every detail of a bag. Forty hours of creating a piece of Egypt to share with the world. This is how Egyptian luxury house Shahira Lasheen’s debut bag collection, which was launched in late September, can be summed up in just three…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced on 12 October that he secured around 20 agreements and memoranda of understanding during his Asian tour, which included South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia from 6 to 11 October, calling for Egyptian officials to move quickly to turn the agreements into projects…
Egypt and Indonesia have agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, trade, investment and other strategic sectors, while rejecting the forced displacement of Palestinians and calling for de-escalation in the Gulf. The commitments were outlined in a joint statement following Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s…
Egypt’s annual inflation rate rose slightly to 12.8 percent in September 2026, compared to 12.7 percent in August, as rising food prices, particularly vegetables, contributed to higher living costs, according to data released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) on Saturday, 10…
There are no signs for it, no manual, no test to pass, but every driver in Cairo knows the rules of the road that matter most are the ones nobody wrote down. A honk means “move, I am coming through”. A raised hand means “sorry”. An arm out the window means “I’m turning, whether the blinkers are on or not”. A microbus…
Banque du Caire announced its plans on 11 October to sell 30 percent of its capital to the public, a long-anticipated move on the Egyptian Exchange that has been repeatedly postponed for years, according to an official statement from the bank. Banque Misr, the state-owned lender that holds the shares, will sell about…
An Egyptian was among 12 people killed and 309 injured in Saturday's attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, Saudi authorities said.
Explore the history of mummies with this straightforward guide. You will discover the exact biological processes and rituals used by ancient priests.
Over the weekend in downtown Cairo, an exhibition turned donated clothing that might once have ended up in a landfill into a curated material system, sorted by color, texture, and pattern, inviting visitors to see textile waste as a resource. The Egyptian Clothing Bank (ECB), a nonprofit organization, held the fourth…
Protecting cultural heritage is no longer a local matter or the responsibility of any single state, but a shared human responsibility that requires international cooperation between cultural, academic, and technology institutions, Ashraf El-Ezaby, secretary-general of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Culture, stated. On 9…
South African jurist and former United Nations human rights chief Navanethem, known as “Navi” Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday, 9 October. The committee said Pillay, 85, had been instrumental in…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed on the need to de-escalate tensions and prioritize diplomacy in addressing regional and international issues during talks in Putrajaya on Saturday, 10 October. Speaking at a joint press conference during his state visit to…
Two Egyptian nationals were among eight people injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Wednesday, 7 October. The figures come from a statement by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), carried by the Saudi Press Agency. The injured were five Saudi citizens, two…
A familiar Egyptian song filled the air in Seoul on Thursday as a children’s choir welcomed Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during El-Sisi’s historic state visit. The children sang the beloved Egyptian song “Feeha Haga Helwa” (“There’s Something Beautiful”) in Arabic…
Egypt's Public Prosecution has ordered six Matsada2sh journalists held pending investigation. What its statement says and how the defence has responded.
Egypt will take a leading role in celebrating and supporting Palestinian cinema this autumn, with renowned Egyptian cinematographer Kamal Abdel Aziz selected to chair the Feature Film Jury at the Palestinian Film Festival in Sweden. The festival’s fourth edition will take place in Malmö city from 30 October to 1…
A livestream showing German streamer Benjamool being pelted with rocks while walking through Cairo has gone viral online, particularly on platforms like Reddit, with numerous commenters posting derogatory and racist remarks about Egypt and Egyptians as a whole. The incident was shared on Reddit’s r/LivestreamFail, yet…
A university degree may help you get started on your career, but it may not have everything you need for future employment. For example, in Egypt, employment is changing in that companies are using more software and information tools. People in industries such as finance, manufacturing, engineering, health care and…
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi hosted on Sunday, 4 October, a four-way consultative summit in New Alamein, bringing together Eritrea’s President, Somalia’s President, and Sudan’s First Vice President and Head of the Transitional Sovereignty Council. Egypt’s presidency said the meeting was convened to strengthen…
The inaugural Alamein-Africa Forum, held from 2 to 4 October, is bringing together African governments, business leaders, and investors in Egypt, with a focus on strengthening intra-African trade, attracting investment, and turning the continent’s economic potential into tangible projects. Around 1,500 participants…
Six Matsada2sh journalists were detained in late September. Here is what the Interior Ministry and the platform have said, and where the case stands.
Egyptian actress and singer Amira Adib said she may pursue legal action over what she described as false and misleading claims surrounding a video of a wedding-themed celebration she attended with friends in Berlin. In a statement posted to Instagram on Saturday, 3 October, Adib said she had already addressed the…
Practical Egypt travel tips for 2026 covering safety, transport, money, clothing, heat, local customs, sightseeing, and smarter trip planning.
I first stepped foot in Sha’ar HaShamayim Synagogue in fall of 2021, on the eve of the Jewish New Year. Sha’ar HaShamayim means “The Gate of Heaven” in Hebrew (Genesis 28:17). It refers to a place where one feels a strong connection to the divine. Stepping through the massive doors felt like crossing a spiritual and…
Egypt is targeting July 2027 to begin passenger operations on the first line of its high-speed electric railway network, connecting Ain Sokhna on the Red Sea with Marsa Matrouh on the Mediterranean, Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir said on Wednesday, 30 September. Speaking during a phone interview with state-run…
Egypt declared a counsellor at the Ethiopian Embassy in Cairo as persona non grata, Latin for ‘unwelcome person,’ and ordered him to leave the country within 48 hours on Thursday, 1 October, in response to Ethiopia’s expulsion of an Egyptian diplomat. An informed Egyptian source described Ethiopia’s decision as…
CRC Dorra Iraq has been awarded the Phase One construction works at Madinat Al Ward by ORA Iraq, following POWERCHINA's completion of earthworks on site.
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has announced on Thursday, 1 October, the launch of the preparatory sessions and the official website for “Egypt Forum 2026,” aimed at enabling the start of attendance registrations and setting the stage for a series of academic and community discussions and dialogues. The initiative…
The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) warned on Tuesday, 29 September, against misleading and unauthorised advertisements for pharmaceutical products circulating on social media, saying their promotion and misuse could pose risks to public health. The warning came as the authority published a new series of regulatory…
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said Egypt will continue to prioritize diplomacy and peaceful solutions in dealing with Ethiopia’s dam, while stressing that such an approach would not be allowed to “come at the expense of Egypt’s existence and its people.” Speaking during an expanded meeting on Tuesday, 29 September…
Urgent efforts were made to cool tensions inside Egypt’s national team camp as preparations continue for Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan on Tuesday, 29 September. Egyptian Youth and Sports Ministry spokesman Mohamed El-Shazli said the Egyptian Minister of Sports, Jouhar Nabil, is working to resolve…
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry rejected on Tuesday, 29 September, any suggestion that it was supporting armed groups fighting Ethiopia’s federal government, after the head of Ethiopia’s military implied that Cairo was among the outside powers aiding the offensive in the country’s north. Foreign Ministry spokesman Nader Zaki…
Tatweer Misr and IGY Marinas have signed a strategic agreement for IL Monte Galala Marina, which will have over 150 yacht berths on Egypt's Red Sea coast.
Selling an engagement ring is not as simple as it sounds. You want a fair price, but you also want to feel safe while you sell it. A lot of people just sell to the first buyer they find, then later wonder if they left money on the table. Once you slow down and actually compare your choices, though, that whole guessing…
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has issued a presidential decree authorizing the Defence Minister and the Minister of Military Production to exercise certain powers assigned to the President under Egypt’s conscription and general mobilization law. The decree, bearing number 395 of 2026, stipulates that the…
What would you do if you had to divide all your possessions between your children, but punished the one who refused to flatter you? That is where Shakespeare’s King Lear begins. Centuries after it was first written, the tragedy of an aging king and his three daughters continues to find new audiences, including in…
A single Instagram post was enough to spark days of discussion across social media. The post, published by a woman accusing Nabil Emad,, a football player for Zamalek SC, one of Egypt’s most prominent football clubs, quickly spread online as users debated the allegations of rape and shared opinions. Yet, beyond the…
Mohamed Salah, Egypt’s captain and longtime talisman, will sit out Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan in Juba, with the national federation citing the artificial playing surface as the reason. The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said the decision was made jointly by the coaching staff…
Orange Group will provide training grants to around 200,000 Egyptians in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity and allocate EUR 25 million (EGP 1.475 billion) to support startups working in AI and advanced technologies, according to a statement by the Egyptian Presidency on Sunday, 27 September. The…
Before Arab intellectuals were arguing whether Islam and modern science could coexist, Egyptian philosopher Zaki Naguib Mahmoud made his case in Cairo newspapers that they must. Thirty-three years after his death, his argument still frames debates over religion, science and tradition across the Arab world. Mahmoud…
Main image courtesy of © Hossam el-Hamalawy حسام الحملاوي . Original photo here. Caption: Mansoura-España Garments Company Workers عمـــال “المنصورة-اسبانيا” للملابس بالدقهلية The city of 15th May might feel different from other crowded parts of Cairo. Located in the southern outskirts of greater Cairo and surrounded…
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has described the Nile River’s flow during the general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Friday 25 September as an “existential issue that allows for no compromise” for the Egyptian people, calling for a legally binding…
There are two Fs in Port Said: fishing and fashion. Two industries, two worlds, and countless human lives between them. At first, they seem to belong to different worlds. The sea and the street, the fishermen who cast their nets into the Mediterranean, and the workers whose hands bring garments, fabrics, and trade to…
Egypt has launched its first industrial robot developed locally by Egyptian engineers and technology company RaedBots on Wednesday, 23 September, marking a new push to build not just products in Egypt, but the technology and machinery behind them. The robot was unveiled through a collaboration between RaedBots, the…