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Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem stressed that the furniture industry is one of Egypt’s longstanding industries, with a rich history and an internationally recognized reputation, supported by promising competitive advantages and capabilities that qualify it to achieve unprecedented growth rates…
Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir on Saturday, September 12, 2026, inspected a number of main railway maintenance workshops in al-Farz as part of a wider tour of Egyptian National Railways facilities, reviewing maintenance, overhaul and technical safety operations for rolling stock. Wazir…
Egypt’s Ambassador to Palestine Bassem Abdel Hady, head of the Egyptian mission in Ramallah, presented his credentials to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday during an official ceremony. Abdel Hady conveyed a message from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to Abbas, reaffirming Egypt’s…
Egyptian handball continued its dominance of the African continent as Egypt’s 2006-born youth team won the African Nations Handball Championship after defeating Tunisia 31-29 in the final, held in Côte d’Ivoire. The victory saw the Pharaohs retain the title and reaffirm their status as Africa’s…
Jakarta, Indonesia Reuters — Indonesian rescuers were searching on Sunday for 140 people from a passenger ship that was earlier reported missing in the Java Sea after 103 others were evacuated, one of whom died, a search and rescue agency official said. The Virgo Transport 8 ship set sail on…
President Donald Trump and his top foreign policy aide, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have not condemned the United Kingdom, France, Canada and others for their planned sanctions on settlements in the occupied West Bank – a notable development from the self-described “most pro-Israel”…
Gideon Saar smiled as he cut the blue ribbon outside the newly inaugurated embassy of Nauru in Jerusalem. Israel’s foreign minister described the tiny Pacific island nation of some 12,000 people as “one of Israel’s greatest friends in the international community.” Two days later, it was Slovenia’s…
Dublin — President Donald Trump said Saturday that Irish reunification “would be a fantastic thing” during a bilateral meeting with Ireland’s taoiseach, Micheál Martin, something he projected is “going to happen eventually.” When a reporter asked his view on the topic, Trump at first acknowledged…
Saudi Arabia has shut down a key oil pipeline after it was attacked by drones from Iraq, as repercussions of the Iran war widen. The development is more bad news for the Saudi government after the Iran-backed Houthis captured strategic points along the Red Sea, bringing them close to controlling…
The conditions are grueling. Temperatures regularly soar above 110 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, then drop sharply overnight. Water is scarce and the dust and sand get everywhere. But at least they are working above ground. This elite group of Ukrainian drone operators has spent years hunting…
Cupertino, CA — The iPhone is getting the biggest change in its nearly 20-year history: a screen that can bend in half. Apple on Wednesday announced the iPhone Duo, the company’s first foldable smartphone, signaling a major revamp of itsmost important product. Based on my limited time using the…
US President Donald Trump said Iran was “probably” behind the attack on a vital oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia which led to the pipeline’s closure. The East-West Pipeline was attacked by several drones coming from Iraq on Thursday, the Saudi foreign ministry said Friday, resulting in injuries and…
Egyptian TV host Amr Adib warned of the repercussions that a sharp rise in oil prices—with the price per barrel exceeding US$104—could have on fuel prices in Egypt. He questioned how the government would handle such high levels, given that it had previously based its calculations on a price of $75…
Information on fees and processing times for expedited Egyptian passports in 2026 have become a top search topic, driven by desires for citizens to quickly complete travel formalities and obtain their passports—particularly given that costs and delivery times vary based on the specific service…
Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom said the Egyptian economy has demonstrated exceptional resilience in the face of regional and international challenges, noting that the growth rate rose to 5.1 percent in fiscal year 2025/2026, up from 4.4 percent in the previous fiscal…
Civil Aviation Minister Sameh al-Hefny met on Friday, September 11, 2026, with International Finance Corporation (IFC) Regional Director for North Africa and the Horn of Africa Ary Naim, IFC Egypt Country Manager Saad Sabra and IFC Infrastructure Projects Specialist Mohamed Mehni on the sidelines…
EgyptAir Ground Services Company signed two strategic agreements with Rafal Aviation Handling and AuriJet Aviation Services, during the third and final day of the Egypt International Airshow and Space Exhibition (EIAS 2026). The signing ceremony was attended by Civil Aviation Minister Sameh…
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will participate in the closed-door session of the leaders of the BRICS countries, hosted by the Indian capital New Delhi, under the theme “building resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability” Saturday, September 12, 2026. The President will deliver…
Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities has announced the temporary closure of the Pyramid of Menkaure, coinciding with the reopening of the Pyramid of Khafre to visitors as part of a routine rotation system for maintenance across the Giza Pyramids. This decision falls under the Council’s strategy…
Visitors to the Giza Plateau will soon catch a bird’s-eye view of the ancient world’s last surviving wonder, courtesy of a new tethered hot air balloon attraction. Announced by Egyptian tourism authorities, the high-flying entertainment concept—the first to land near the iconic monuments—promises…
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty affirmed that contacts between the leaderships of Egypt and Saudi Arabia are ongoing within the framework of continuous consultations between the two countries regarding regional developments, RT Arabic reported. In televised remarks on Thursday evening…
Hong Kong’s captivated public has bidden farewell to ‘Ancient Egypt Unveils Its Secrets: Treasures from Egyptian Museums,’ which wrapped up a blockbuster nine-month run at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Drawing over 600,000 visitors between November 18, 2025, and August 31, 2026, the exhibition’s…
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived on Friday, in the Indian capital, New Delhi, to participate in the 18th BRICS Summit. The official spokesperson for the Presidency of the Republic stated on his official Facebook page: “President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived safely today in the Indian…
President Donald Trump vowed to pay every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain their House and Senate majorities in November’s midterm elections – an extraordinary offer as he tries to keep his party in power. But he offered no details on how he would pay for such a move, which he equated…
