Gold prices in Egypt posted a sharp increase over the past week, supported by rising global prices and continued fluctuations in the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar against the Egyptian pound. The price of 21-karat gold, the most actively traded in the local market, rose by 4.74% to EGP 7,175 per »»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment said on Sunday it has begun implementing a plan to close and rehabilitate the Obour landfill east of Cairo, with part of the site set to be transformed into a green park following persistent complaints from residents over pollution. The ministry»»»

Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gomaa has chaired a meeting with the boards of directors of companies and units affiliated with the ministry to review financial performance for the period from January 1 to March 31, 2026, and outline measures to enhance operational efficiency. Durin»»»

Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) has reported a steady inflow of food imports during the final week of March and early April, alongside intensified monitoring measures to ensure product safety and protect consumer health. According to the NFSA’s General Directorate of Exports and Impor»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said on Sunday that the country is managing its Nile water resources through a dynamic system based on real-time monitoring and hydrological forecasting to address rising demand during peak periods. In a statement, the ministry said Se»»»

OPEC+ members announced Sunday they would modestly boost production as worldwide oil supplies tighten and prices spike amid the American-Israeli war on Iran. File Photo by Olivier Matthys/EPA April 5 (UPI) -- Members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said Sunday they will aga»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Iran on Sunday, warning that power plants and bridges could be targeted if Tehran continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, as concerns mounted over a wider regional spillover and Egypt stepped up diplomatic efforts to contain the cris»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a series of high-level meetings on Sunday to assess Egypt’s preparedness on strategic commodities, the current local wheat supply season, and financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year. The discussions covered the availability of essential goods in domestic»»»

Egypt and Morocco on Sunday launched the first session of a joint coordination and follow-up committee, a move officials said establishes a new stage of bilateral relations aimed at achieving full economic integration. Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch arrived at Cairo International Airport o»»»

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Sunday that attracting foreign direct investment constitutes a top priority for the Egyptian government, as the country seeks to deepen its economic partnership with the United States. During a meeting with a delegation from the American Chamber of Co»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said net foreign assets (NFA) of the banking sector declined by around 7.1% in February 2026 to $27.39bn, down from $29.51bn in January, reflecting pressures linked to commercial banks financing a partial exit of foreign investors from local debt instruments amid the»»»

BEIRUT: The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), through its partners Qatar Charity and the Qatar Red Crescent Society, delivered a new aid package to displaced people in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. This initiative is part ofQFFD's ongoing efforts to provide urgent humanitarian support to th»»»

Damascus, April 5 (SANA) – The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is triggering severe repercussions for the global economy, extending beyond crude oil markets into the heart of the petrochemical industry. Thousands of factories worldwide are reporting acute shortages of essential raw materials—in»»»

Damascus, April 5 (SANA) – Syria’s economic recovery phase is giving rise to a new investment landscape, characterized by a range of promising projects across vital sectors such as housing, energy, agriculture, and industry. These ventures are expected to stimulate production and drive growth rates»»»

Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work at a function held yesterday. Chief Executive Officer of Rafeeq Abdullah Thamer Alhemaidi received the award in recognition of the company’s humanitarian efforts through Rafeeq Al Khair. Th»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Rafeeq with the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work during a ceremony held on Sunday, in recognition of the company’s growing humanitarian contributions and community-focused initiatives. Chief Executiv»»»

Doha: Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi emphasized that the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work represents a qualitative national milestone for consolidating the culture of institutional social work in the State of Qatar, and enhancing the status»»»

Damascus, April 5 (SANA) Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met on Sunday with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in the capital, Damascus. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations and reviewed a number of issues of mutual interest, as»»»

Egypt is targeting the procurement of 5 million tonnes of domestic wheat during the current harvest season as part of a broader strategy to strengthen food security, Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sherif Farouk said on Sunday. The minister stated that strategic reserves of basic commodities, in»»»

The Tripoli Chamber of Commerce announced today that it will be holding a seminar organized in cooperation with the Embassy of China in Libya and the General Union of Chambers of Commerce, under the title: “Alignment between Development and Security.” This seminar will be held on 12 April at a lead»»»

The Government of Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a strategic plan to train 20,000 frontline personnel, including both healthcare and non-healthcare workers across healthcare facilities, emergency medical services, security entities, and other critical sectors involved in responding to major »»»

France is seeking to quadruple its stockpile of kamikaze drones and drastically expand missile arsenals by the end of the decade, Politico reported on Friday, citing a draft military planning law which describes the push as preparations for a “war economy.” According to the 64-page-long document se»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan government announced yesterday that its National Housing and Real Estate Development Programme (NHRDP) has announced the opening of registration for specialized companies, as part of preparations for launching and implementing residential complex projects and completing exi»»»

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has sharply criticized Prime Minister Edi Rama over the government’s plan to reduce fuel excise taxes, calling the measure misleading and ineffective. Berisha argued that despite the proposed 20% excise cut—set to activate when fuel prices exceed 220 lek per lit»»»

Socialist Party MP Erion Braçe has expressed frustration after being left out of recent meetings led by Prime Minister Edi Rama in Tirana’s Unit 5. Braçe criticized what he described as a recurring practice of removing MPs from their constituencies, arguing that it weakens relationships with voters»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced that the UAE has entered the world’s top 10 exporters of goods for the first time, according to the latest report by the World Trade Organisation (WTO). In a pos»»»

Egypt’s real estate market is undergoing rapid transformation amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic volatility, with rising construction costs, currency pressures, and energy concerns reshaping both pricing strategies and investment behaviour across the sector. Despite the relatively shor»»»

MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development, master developer of integrated mega cities in New Cairo, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Gruppo GKSD Italy to establish a landmark medical, educational, and research complex within its Mada project in East Cairo. The project is expected to a»»»

PRE Group announced that it is preparing to sign partnership agreements with eight international hotel brands in the coming weeks, a move that will significantly expand its hospitality portfolio across Egypt. The agreements will cover the development and operation of eight hotels, adding a total of»»»

Capitals, April 5 (SANA) – Global food prices rose for a second consecutive month as the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues to drive up energy and fertilizer costs, raising concerns about future crop production and increasing pressure on international food markets, the Unite»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Reads, an initiative under Qatar National Library (QNL) dedicated to fostering a culture of reading across Qatar, is hosting an interactive booth at Doha Festival City, one of the country’s vibrant community destinations, from April 1 to 22. The activation aims to de»»»

Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah visited Mazzraty’s broiler chicken production facility in Al-Riffa. The tour forms part of ongoing initiatives to strengthen Qatar’s food security ecosystem and champion local agricultural production, assessing the company’s ope»»»

China is willing to continue to cooperate with Russia at the UN Security Council and make efforts to cool down the Middle East situation, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in a phone call on Sunday. Wang said the fundamental way to resolve navigation issues in the »»»

Share: If Iran insists on weaponizing the Strait of Hormuz, the world must render it irrelevant. By : Ya Libnan Editorial Board , Op.Ed. For decades, the world has tolerated a dangerous reality: Iran can threaten the global economy simply by rattling the Strait of Hormuz. Every crisis, every escala»»»

Damascus, April 5 (SANA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy affirmed Sunday that Ukraine is ready to cooperate with Syria to expand opportunities and promote development for both nations, following talks with President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus. In a post on the social platform X, Zelensky»»»

DOHA: Qatar Chamber Board of Directors held a meeting on Sunday, chaired by Chairman of the Board HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani. During the meeting, the board discussed the key challenges facing the Qatari private sector amid the current regional developments, particularly thos»»»

Damascus, April 5 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa received on Sunday Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at the People’s Palace in Damascus, with ministerial delegations from both countries and the participation of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The talks focused on boosting bilateral»»»

Representatives of the There Is Such a People party discussed issues related to the region’s development at a meeting with citizens in Sandanski, the party reported Sunday. The meeting was attended by Dragomir Petrov, top-of-the-list candidate for Blagoevgrad Region, regional coordinator Alexander »»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced dedicated sensory rooms for individuals with autism at Al Satwa and Oud Metha stations, in a move aimed at enhancing accessibility and inclusivity across the public transport network. These specially designed spaces provide a calm an»»»

Tunisia has announced the launch of a continental land transit corridor project starting from Libya’s Ras Jedir border crossing with Tunisia, towards sub-Saharan African countries such as Niger, Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso, and the Central African Republic. The launch of the project reflects a clear s»»»

Vienna. Apr. 5 (SANA) Amid unprecedented turmoil in the global energy market driven by the escalation of the US-Israeli war on Iran, the OPEC+ alliance has found itself facing a new economic reality, prompting it to approve a theoretical increase in oil production for May by 206,000 barrels per day»»»

Israeli strikes on south Beirut and its suburbs killed at least four people on Sunday, a day after Israel threatened to hit Lebanon's main border crossing with Syria, forcing it to close. The Israeli military also carried out deadly attacks on Lebanon's south, one of which killed seven people inclu»»»

If you like the idea of an active lifestyle and a kid-friendly environment, you are going to love this development. Dubai Municipality has announced that it’ll be opening 35 new parks across Dubai this year – which will require an investment of Dh348 million. The move is in line with the Dubai Park»»»

China's top diplomat told his Russian counterpart on Sunday that he is willing to work together to "de-escalate" the war in the Middle East, Beijing's state media reported. Wang Yi told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in a phone call that "China and Russia should uphold fairness on major iss»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The section of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline on Hungarian territory from Serbia to Slovakia will be placed under military protection, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Sunday. "At the Defense Council meeting, Prime Minister [Viktor Orban] ordered the Hungarian »»»

Dubai: Oman’s Social Protection Fund has introduced a new decision to support families of missing persons, providing an immediate monthly allowance equivalent to a pension upon submission of a police report. Under the scheme, the allowance will be paid without delay to eligible families and will be»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Sunday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Kuwait, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed devel»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani expressed his pride in the launch of the inaugural Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work. In a post on his official account on the X platform, HH the Amir expressed his pride in the launch of the first edition of the Rawda Award for Excellence i»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) held its 39th General Assembly meeting for the year 2026. The meeting was chaired by President of the Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, in the presence of Mohamed bin Yousef Al Mana, First Vice President of the QOC; Dr Thani bin Abdu»»»

Tunis, April 5 (TAP) - The Global Institute for Transitions (GI4T), in partnership with the Association of Tunisian Economists (ASECTU), is organising the second edition of the Best Young Tunisian Economist Award. This initiative aims to promote...»»»