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PoliticsUAE Suspends All Trade and Financial Activities With Iran Following Ballistic Missile Detections
The UAE has suspended all trade and financial activities with Iran until further notice following the detection of two ballistic missiles launched toward the country amidst escalating regional tensions.
PoliticsEgypt Announces Thursday, August 27 as Official Paid Holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly declared Thursday, August 27, 2026, as an official paid holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday, shifting the day off from Tuesday, August 25.
PoliticsEgyptian Foreign Policy Rooted in National Security and Strategic Interests, Says Badr Abdelatty
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty emphasized that the nation's foreign policy is anchored in national security and strategic interests during a meeting with heads of diplomatic missions.
EconomyEgypt and UNDP Explore New Initiative to Safeguard Red Sea Coral Reefs
Egypt's Local Development and Environment Minister Manal Awad met with UNDP Deputy Resident Representative Ghimar Deeb to establish a fund protecting Red Sea coral reefs.
PoliticsEgyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty Praises Top Students as Vital National Asset
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with top high school graduates, highlighting their role as a national asset and discussing Egypt's foreign policy and development goals.
MiscellaneousWhat Science Really Says About Frank Hoogerbeets' Controversial Earthquake Predictions
Scientists and seismology experts debunk the viral earthquake predictions of Frank Hoogerbeets, explaining that planetary alignments have no scientific link to seismic activity.
CultureGiza Zoo Set for a Grand Revival After Historic Integration with Orman Botanical Garden
The Giza Zoo is undergoing a major comprehensive development project, including a connection to the Orman Botanical Garden, with an anticipated reopening in 2026.
CultureEgypt’s Dar al-Iftaa Clarifies Ruling on Wife's Financial Independence and Household Expenses
Egypt’s Dar al-Iftaa has clarified that a wife's salary is completely independent, and husbands cannot legally force their spouses to contribute to household expenses.
SportsCrisis for Egypt Women's Football After Disastrous Wafcon Campaign Sparks Player Backlash
Egypt's women's football team faces internal turmoil following a disastrous Wafcon campaign in Morocco, with prominent players accusing manager Mohamed Kamal of favouritism and unprofessionalism.
EconomyEgypt Advances Pumped-Storage Hydropower Project in South Sinai to Boost Grid Stability
Egypt's Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat met with the Renergy Group consortium to review progress on a 3,100-megawatt pumped-storage hydropower and solar project in South Sinai.
PoliticsPresident Sisi Extends Warm National Day Wishes to Congo's President Nguesso
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sent a congratulatory cable to President Denis Sassou Nguesso for the Republic of the Congo's National Day, sending Presidential Secretary Hossam Zaatar to the Congolese Embassy in Cairo.
EconomyEgypt's Industry Minister Highlights Vital Role of Alloys in National Industrial Strategy
Industry Minister Khaled Hashem emphasized the importance of the alloys sector during a visit to the Abu Zenima Industrial Zone, highlighting its critical role in Egypt's industrial strategy and heavy manufacturing.
PoliticsEgypt Warns Military Action Cannot Be Ruled Out Over Ethiopia's Plans for Three New Nile Dams
Egypt has expressed intense fury over Ethiopia's plans to build three additional Nile dams, with officials and media warning that military action cannot be ruled out.
EconomyEgypt's Petroleum Minister Pushes for Accelerated Development of Harmattan Offshore Gas Field
Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi has ordered accelerated efforts to bring the Harmattan offshore gas field online to boost domestic gas supplies.
PoliticsEgypt Holds Strategic Options to Counter Ethiopia's Unilateral Nile Dam Actions, Experts Say
African affairs experts emphasize that Egypt has multiple diplomatic, legal, and regional strategies to counter Ethiopia's unilateral actions concerning Nile waters and dam construction.
PoliticsEgyptian Lawmaker Demands Answers on State Facial Recognition and Data Security
Egyptian MP Amira al-Adly has raised concerns over the state's collection of facial recognition data for mobile phone registration, demanding strict legal frameworks and sovereign oversight to protect citizen privacy.
PoliticsUS Ready to Restart Mediation in Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Dispute, Says Trump Advisor
US Senior Advisor Massad Boulos stated that President Donald Trump is prepared to resume mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia to resolve the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam dispute.
TechnologyEgypt Unveils Advanced Digital Platform to Streamline Foreign Work Permits
Egypt's Ministry of Labor is launching a unified digital platform and dedicated service center to streamline the issuance of work permits for foreigners and enhance the investment climate.
TechnologyEgypt Advances Construction at El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant with Fifth Containment Tier
The Nuclear Power Plants Authority announced the start of installing the fifth inner containment tier for the first unit at Egypt's El Dabaa nuclear power plant.
EconomyEgypt and Libya Seal Historic Agreement to Launch Annual Industrial Fair in Benghazi by April 2027
The Federation of Egyptian Industries and the General Libyan Union of Chambers of Commerce have signed a protocol to launch an annual industrial exhibition in Benghazi by April 2027 to boost cross-border trade and economic integration.
PoliticsEgypt Backs Ethiopian Progress on One Condition: Zero Harm to Downstream Nations, Warns Expert Abbas Sharaki
Cairo University Professor Abbas Sharaki stated that Egypt supports development in Ethiopia as long as it does not harm downstream nations or violate water rights on the Nile River.
MiscellaneousHurghada International Airport Rolls Out Advanced Wildlife Control Measures to Boost Aviation Safety
Hurghada International Airport is implementing new wildlife and bird control measures using specialized equipment to enhance aviation safety and manage rising air traffic risks.
PoliticsEgyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Talk Bilateral Cooperation and Regional Peace
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed enhancing economic ties and addressing regional Middle East tensions during a phone call.
CultureAnne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor Sci-Fi Thriller 'The End of Oak Street' Premieres in Egypt
Starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, the sci-fi adventure 'The End of Oak Street' has premiered in Egyptian cinemas, following a neighborhood's sudden transport into a dinosaur-filled prehistoric world.