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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly visited on Tuesday several leading international companies in Alexandria that have expanded their outsourcing and digital services centres in Egypt. The tour reflects the…
Read the full brief →Alabama’s attorney general on Monday subpoenaed OpenAI for more information related to its AI agents autonomously hacking into another company’s servers in July. The subpoena is part of an investigation…
Egypt is strengthening its position as a regional investment and business hub as Gulf companies and international investors increasingly look to the country as a long-term base for expansion, according to…
An international study led by The American University in Cairo (AUC) has found that electronic, industrial and plastic waste could serve as a valuable source of high-performance materials for…
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Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is due to visit Tehran on Tuesday, according to a Pakistani official and Iranian media. Pakistan has played a key mediating role between the US and Iran this year. The scheduled visit follows earlier talks between Munir and Iranian leaders in the summer that focused on measures to […] The post…
CAIRO, Oct. 20,1973 — Cameramen belonging to international TV services and news agencies are seen filming one of the Israeli tanks destroyed in the final battles. The post Heavy Israeli losses in final battles appeared first on Egyptian Gazette .
LISBON — Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension for leaving the Portuguese national team camp during the UEFA Nations League, the country’s football federation (FPF) announced on Monday. The 41-year-old left the Portugal camp on September 30, before accusing coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word about giving him game time. Ronaldo…
Omar Marmoush scored his first goal for Tottenham Hotspur as they beat Coventry City, ending their six-match winless start to the season. The Egyptian forward struck in the 59th minute at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, restoring Spurs’ lead shortly after Coventry had equalised. The victory gave Roberto De Zerbi’s side their first league win of the […] The post…
ANKARA — Trabzonspor secured a 2-0 win over Besiktas at Papara Park in Matchday 8 of the Turkish Super Lig. Ozan Tufan opened the scoring in the 21st minute before Mohamed Salah doubled the lead in the 71st minute. The result lifted Trabzonspor to fourth place in the standings with 16 points, while Besiktas slipped […] The post Salah stars as Trabzonspor…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met on Monday with the France’s Special Envoy for Palestine to discuss the two-state solution and recognition of Palestine, in the presence of France’s ambassador to Cairo, Eric Chevallier. Abdelatty praised joint efforts by France and Saudi Arabia to support…
FIFA suspended Egypt’s coach Hossam Hassan and director Ibrahim Hassan for three matches each, and Mostafa Ziko for five. The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said it had requested the detailed reasons behind the Disciplinary Committee’s decisions to assess its legal position and prepare an appeal under FIFA’s regulations. Its announcement confirmed the…
A rumour can race across social media long before an official correction catches up. Egypt’s new Chat EGYPT platform is designed to narrow that gap, using artificial intelligence to help identify misleading claims and direct users to verified information. Launched during the Egypt Forum 2026, the platform analyses text, images and video, looking for signs…
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly delivered a speech during a session entitled “What Are Our Children Learning, and Does It Prepare Them for the Future?” on the first day of Egypt Forum 2026, held under the slogan “A Look at Today, a Vision for Tomorrow” under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The session was […] The post PM outlines education…
Mohamed Salah scored as Trabzonspor beat Beşiktaş 2-0, finding the net against the club that pursued him in the summer. The Egypt captain struck in the 71st minute after Ozan Tufan’s first-half opener, taking his league tally to eight goals and moving clear at the top of the scoring charts. The victory lifted Trabzonspor to […] The post Salah Scores…
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi expressed his deep concern over the sudden health setback affecting Pope Leo XIV, head of the Catholic Church, wishing him a speedy recovery and continued good health. In a post on his official Facebook page, Sisi prayed that the Pope would enjoy good health and continue his role in supporting efforts to achieve peace and…
LONDON — Manchester City defender Marc Guehi said on Monday a “pretty calm” squad have “a lot of trust and belief in the football club” despite the English giants being found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules. City have made an impressive start to the season under new manager Enzo […] The post Guehi insists players believe…
Intro Investments Holding (Dubai) announced a partnership and management agreement with Mona El Helw for its real estate development arm, M squared. Under the agreement, Mona becomes a partner in M squared and takes on its management as Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 November 2026. Mona brings 25 years of experience across […]
Seha Group has announced a strategic partnership between its technology arm, SehaTech, and Chubb Life Egypt to digitize insurance operations, alongside the launch of SehaAcademy to develop specialized talent in medical insurance and healthcare management. The announcements were made during Seha Group’s first annual event, which brought together around 250…
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that the country must prepare for its potential exclusion from the United States’ duty-free trade initiative, AGOA, as relations between Washington and Pretoria have soured. The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) gives eligible African countries duty-free access to…
Consumer healthcare company Opella and the World Allergy Organisation (WAO) on Monday announced a five-year global partnership running from 2027 through 2031 to improve the recognition and management of allergic diseases in everyday care settings worldwide. The partnership, announced at the 32nd World Allergy Congress (WAC) in Kyoto, Japan, aims to combine…
Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam discussed developing the use of desalinated water for intensive food production with Hossam El-Zayat, Deputy Director of the American University in Cairo’s Center for Applied Research on the Environment and Sustainability (CARES). Sewilam said desalination for intensive food production was one of the…
Saudi Arabia has decided to postpone its flagship investment conference until next year, organisers confirmed in a statement on Monday, following deadly attacks which rocked the kingdom in recent weeks as the Middle East conflict widens, disrupting business. The Future Investment Initiative, or FII, was planned for October 26 to 29, but will now take […]…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty held talks in Cairo on Monday with Maxim Oreshkin, Russia’s Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office and Special Representative for BRICS Financial and Economic Cooperation, to advance bilateral projects and activate the Russian Industrial Zone. During…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty received African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy Lerato Mataboge on Monday to discuss ways to strengthen co-operation in energy and infrastructure and advance development and continental integration. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ambassador Nader…
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Egypt Forum 2026 aims to establish shared national priorities and develop actionable solutions with clearly defined responsibilities and measurable outcomes, as the government seeks to address citizens’ concerns and set its agenda through 2030. Speaking at the opening session of the forum, held under the theme…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned against ongoing attempts to destroy national memory and manipulate citizens through social media, declaring that while differing views are permissible, preserving the state remains an uncrossable line. Sisi’s remarks came during his intervention on Monday morning at the opening session of the Egypt Forum 2026,…
Annual urban headline inflation decelerated to 13.9% in September 2026, down from 14.5% in August, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The decline was mainly driven by a softening in annual non-food inflation, which eased to 18% in September from 19.5% in August, coupled with a favourable base effect. Meanwhile, annual food inflation […]
Egypt’s exports of chemicals and fertilisers to India surged 325% year on year to $627m during the first eight months of 2026, up from $147m in the same period last year, according to the Chemical and Fertilisers Export Council. The increase amounted to approximately $480m, making India the third-largest destination for Egyptian chemical and fertiliser […]
The Ministry of Social Solidarity said it approved 1,828 foreign grants worth EGP 13bn during fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026, provided by 610 donor entities and benefiting 515 non-governmental associations and foundations. The ministry stressed that the grants were aligned with actual development needs. The figures were outlined in a report received by…
On 11 October 2026, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to safeguarding its historical and acquired water rights, underscoring the Nile’s vital importance to the Egyptian people. This reaffirmation came two days before the commemoration by some countries of the entry into force of the Nile Basin Cooperative Framework (CFA) on 13…
LONDON — Ronald Araujo says it is “very early” to be talking about making his move to Liverpool permanent despite an impressive start to his loan spell at Anfield. The former Barcelona captain has established himself as first-choice right-back even though he is known to prefer a central defensive role. Liverpool have a £47 million […] The post Araujo: Too…
Israel said on Monday it would resume allowing commercial goods shipments into Gaza after a days-long halt over a tax dispute involving Hamas and merchants, restoring a key route for food and other essentials to the aid-dependent enclave. COGAT, the Israeli military agency overseeing humanitarian affairs in Gaza, said it made the decision after merchants…
State Information Service (SIS) Chairman Ambassador Alaa Youssef said building public awareness represents one of the most significant challenges facing Egypt at the current stage. He also stressed that, after the state’s success in confronting terrorism and advancing its development agenda, strengthening public awareness and promoting accurate…
LONDON — Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola says it will be a “special” experience to go up against a Villarreal side managed by longtime friend Inigo Perez when the teams meet in the UEFA Champions League at Anfield on Tuesday. The two Spaniards first knew each other as young players making their way at Athletic Bilbao […] The post Iraola hails ‘special’ Perez…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said regional issues should be resolved through diplomacy and blamed the United States for insecurity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, speaking at a joint news conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday. Araqchi also called for regional countries to work toward a joint security…
As part of efforts to engage young people on entrepreneurship and future employment opportunities, Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid met with 150 students from various Egyptian universities, alongside Planning and Economic Development Minister Ahmed Rostom, to discuss labour market trends, entrepreneurship and skills development. During…
TAG Oil, the Canadian oil and gas exploration company, has provided an update on the production testing of its T-200 vertical well at the Badr Oil Field (BED-1) in Egypt’s Western Desert, according to a statement on October 19. The T-200 well was drilled and completed on budget to a total depth of 4,160 metres, targeting the […] The post Canadian Tag Oil…
Economy & FinanceMaersk, the Danish shipping and logistics giant, has said that it completed the world’s largest single ethanol bunkering operation, supplying approximately 5,000 metric tons (mmt) of certified bioethanol to its container vessel Maersk Halifax in Singapore, the company said on October 19. The operation marked the first time ethanol had been used to refuel a…
Economy & FinanceFifty-three people were killed and 200 were injured in an attack on Monday by the Iran-aligned Houthis on a government security forces training camp in Yemen’s Shabwa province, according to the local authority, as fighting in the impoverished country intensifies. Video verified by Reuters from Shabwa province showed injured people and bloodied bodies…
MADRID – Helicopters rescued people stranded on their rooftops as torrential rains swept across eastern Spain on Monday, causing floods that have killed at least two people and prompted authorities to issue shelter-in-place orders for more than 800,000 residents. The downpour from Storm Adam cut off several towns along the Mediterranean coast as rivers…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co‑operation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty received on Monday Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Head of the Russian Presidential Administration and Special Representative of the Russian President for Financial and Economic Cooperation with BRICS Countries, as part of growing high-level exchanges between Egypt and…
Eni has completed the Bouri Gas Utilization Project offshore Libya, with start-up procedures underway to recover previously flared associated natural gas and supply an additional 700 million standard cubic meters (mmcm/d) annually to the domestic market, the Italian energy company announced on October 19. The project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas…
Economy & FinancePARIS (Reuters) – France’s central government asked some local authorities to impose curfews and faced pressure over security failings on Monday after a weekend of riots and looting borne out of nationwide anti-government protests. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu did not rule out declaring a state of emergency but said it was more appropriate for now…
Under the auspices of the Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Egypt will take place on 10–11 November 2026 at the Sofitel Downtown Cairo Nile, bringing together investors, developers, hotel operators, government leaders and industry experts to explore the opportunities shaping Egypt’s next phase of…
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Russia across various fields, stressing the importance of continued coordination to advance joint projects that serve the interests and aspirations of both peoples. Sisi on Monday received Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian…
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has stressed the prime importance of stability achieved over the past years, which, he added, “came at a cost,” with Egypt making significant sacrifices, foremost among them the lives of members of the Armed Forces, police and judiciary who were killed, as well as worshippers in mosques and churches. He also highlighted the…
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 standard time. Under Law No. 24 of 2023,…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Uzbekistan on Monday to promote trade and ties with Central Asia, during a trip that came amid rumblings that America’s top diplomat is ignoring pressing matters in favor of politically safer visits and meetings. The trip, which involves a stop in India later this week, seeks to […] The post Rubio in Uzbekistan to…
Oil prices slipped on Monday investors booked profits from the multi-month highs hit at the end of last week, with the focus remaining on the potential for the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine to alter the global oil supply-demand balance. Brent crude futures fell $1.34, or 1.22%, to $108.52 a barrel by 10:02GMT, […] The post Oil slips from…
Egypt Forum 2026 aims to foster serious and constructive dialogue on the country’s current realities and future, bringing together the government and citizens to set shared national priorities and develop practical solutions with clear responsibilities and measurable outcomes, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said on Monday. Held under the theme “A Look at…
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 71-year-old first American … The post Pope Leo…
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 … The post Elon Musk says he will give a SpaceX…
LONDON — Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo is set to be out of action for up to eight weeks with a leg injury, manager Enzo Maresca said on Monday. Ghana forward Semenyo suffered the issue during last week’s 3-2 win at Ipswich as table-toppers City made it seven wins out of seven in the Premier League […] The post City’s Semenyo out for up to 8 weeks…
LONDON — England women’s head coach Sarina Wiegman has signed a two-year contract extension taking her through until the end of the 2029 women’s European Championship, the Football Association announced Monday. Wiegman has led England to tournament triumphs at both the 2022 and 2025 Euros, as well as a first World Cup final in 2023, […] The post Wiegman…
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 said that the full force of the law…
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 apparent reference to … The post Amid US…
European governments on Monday advised citizens travelling to France to avoid large crowds and exercise caution, warning of a deterioration in security conditions after thousands were arrested and shops looted in protests over the weekend. Demonstrations across France over high prices and declining public services erupted into riots on Saturday, with a…
France’s interior minister offered his resignation over the weekend’s rioting and looting in several major cities, but President Emmanuel Macron asked him to stay to respond to police needs in an emergency situation, Macron’s office said Monday. Macron refused Laurent Nuñez’s resignation “given the need for continued command of law enforcement in the…
Voters in Canada’s oil-rich Alberta province will decide Monday whether to begin a process that could lead to independence, testing national unity as US President Donald Trump’s trade war and threats to make Canada the 51st state have rallied Canadians around their country. Monday’s vote is not a direct referendum on independence. Alberta, home to […] The…
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi attended the launch of Egypt Forum 2026 in the New Capital on Monday under the slogan “A Look at Today, a Vision for Tomorrow.” The forum aims to strengthen community dialogue, listen to citizens’ views and concerns about issues affecting their daily lives, and discuss work priorities for the coming period. […] The post Sisi…
LONDON — Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya says the way the English Premier League champions bounced back from their surprise defeat by Brighton last month with three straight wins since the international break has been “incredible”. Mikel Arteta’s men, who visit Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday, had several weeks to ponder their 3-0 […] The…
The Ministry of Social Solidarity has approved 1,828 foreign grants worth nearly LE13 billion during the 2025/26 fiscal year. The grants were offered by 610 donor entities and benefiting 515 civil society associations and foundations, as part of efforts to strengthen the non-profit sector’s contribution to sustainable development. Minister of Social…
The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) and the National Media Authority (NMA) are set to promote financial literacy, broaden public understanding of capital markets and enhance economic coverage across Egypt’s national broadcasting platforms. The two sides signed a co-operation protocol on Monday at a ceremony attended by NMA Head Ahmed El-Moslemany and EGX Chairman…
British Foreign Secretary Edward Miliband has expressed his condolences following a fire at Wainwright military base in Alberta, Canada, that claimed the lives of four members of the armed forces and left 39 others seriously injured. In a post on X, Miliband said his thoughts were with the families, friends and colleagues of those who […] The post UK…
The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) said on Monday it would end monthly assistance to 500,000 people in Gaza due to a funding shortfall, while warning that needs remained acute. “As of this month, we’re now cutting half a million people from the number of people that we’re assisting,” Shaun Hughes, the WFP country director, […] The post WFP to end aid for…
From hotel kitchens in Cairo to traditional dishes served in a rural setting near Giza, an Ugandan delegation has been exploring how Egypt is turning food and local culture into part of the visitor experience. The visit, organised by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in co-operation with the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation’s COMCEC…
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 payments report issued by the Central Bank…
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 delivering high-quality services. He made…
Israeli police arrested eight People on Monday as part of an investigation into incidents of violence in the West Bank last week, including incidents involving European diplomats. Israeli police said they had not yet identified the suspects. Meanwhile, an Israeli military spokesman said that Israeli police, the Israeli military and the General Security…
The late Mozambican president and freedom fighter Samora Machel will be remembered Monday at a joint ceremony by South Africa and Mozambique to mark 40 years since he died in a mysterious plane crash. The ceremony is set to take place in Mbuzini, an area in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province near the crash site. Machel […] The post South Africa, Mozambique…
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 groups.This came during a meeting held by…
Egypt Forum 2026 kicks off on Monday in the New Capital and will run until October 24. Called for by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the forum aims to promote community dialogue and hear citizens’ views and concerns on issues affecting their daily lives, while discussing priorities for the coming period. The forum seeks to expand […] The post Egypt Forum…
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 immediately and … The post Azhar calls for…
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 Kazakhstan, stressing the importance of…
Asian shares were mixed Monday as volatility in technology stocks persisted, while US equity futures edged higher ahead of another week of American corporate earnings results. Oil prices fell more than 2% after US President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sweeping sanctions on Russia, including on Russian energy. A sell-off of technology shares from Asia…
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 battles with … The post France reels from…
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Parkin signs MoU with Modon Misr, Mwasalat Misr and Redcon to explore expansion into Egypt The market entry may create demand for parking technology, payment systems, transport integration, data services, and operating support across Technology, Transportation, Infrastructure. This is an analytical inference from the reported development, not an opportunity explicitly offered by the source. Foreign participation requirements are not yet clear.
Egyptian exporters signed 17 contracts worth an estimated $168m with Chinese importers during the “Export to China” event, as the government seeks to expand and diversify Egyptian exports to the Chinese market. This may create supply-chain, market-entry, distribution, and logistics questions for Exporters, Importers, Businesses working across Import/Export, Logistics, Agriculture. The opportunity follows closely from confirmed project or market activity, but access details are not yet complete. Foreign participation requirements are not yet clear.
Egyptian officials laid the foundation stone on Wednesday for a $658m industrial complex to produce phosphoric acid from phosphate ore at the Abu Tartour plateau in the New Valley Governorate. The project may create future demand for equipment, construction support, logistics, industrial services, and export infrastructure across Manufacturing, Construction, Logistics. The opportunity follows closely from confirmed project or market activity, but access details are not yet complete. Foreign participation requirements are not yet clear.
