Khaled Al Hameidi DoHA As the fragile calm between the United States and Iran faces mounting pressure following renewed military exchanges and increasingly confrontational political rhetoric, Qatar has intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent the remaining channels of communication from closing. W»»»

RIYADH: Investment momentum in the Middle East and North Africa region continued its steady trend in June, with 41 startups collectively raising $148.2 million, representing an annual rise of 190 percent. According to Wamda data, startup investments over the month declined by 76 percent compared to»»»

LONDON: The main focus of the two-day NATO summit in Ankara this week was, overwhelmingly, the alliance’s renewed pledge of “unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,” backed by additional military equipment and training. There was also a renew»»»

ATLANTA: Belgium coach Rudi Garcia came under a barrage of fire for replacing first-choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final loss to Spain, adding to questions about his future. Courtois felt he could continue despite a twinge in his leg, but Garcia insisted he come of»»»

Egypt has completed around 25% of four local economic development projects in Fayoum, Beni Suef, Luxor and Aswan under a European Union-funded technical assistance programme implemented in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Minister of Local Development Manal Awad sai»»»

Egypt completely rejects any measures that would compromise Somali territorial integrity, including any recognition of the so-called “Somaliland”, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday. During a phone call with Somalia’s Mini»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, began a field tour of El Mahalla El Kubra—one of the country’s largest industrial hubs—with a visit to the Misr Spinning and Weaving Company complex, reaffirming the government’s commitment to modernising the textile sector, strengthening domestic manufa»»»

Egypt is exploring technical cooperation with China Southern Power Grid (CSGI) to upgrade its national electricity grid and integrate 45 per cent renewable and clean energy into its energy mix over the next two years, the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy said. Minister of Electricity an»»»

Al Alamein International Airport recorded a 57% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic as Egypt accelerates preparations to host the second edition of the Egypt International Air Show (EIAS 2026) this September, according to the Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC). The gove»»»

Fourteen countries accounted for 68.8% of Egypt’s total foreign trade during the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025/26, with combined trade reaching $50.616bn, according to a report published by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The total comprised imports worth $36.147bn and exports amo»»»

BURIN, Palestinian Territories: As brightly colored kites climb above Burin, a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, children race across a sun-baked hillside, watching their creations soar into the sky. Behind them, the red-roofed houses of Har Bracha, an Israeli settlement, overl»»»

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) explained the rationale behind its decision to leave key policy interest rates unchanged for the third consecutive meeting, saying the move reflects its assessment of recent inflation developments and the outlook since its previ»»»

Egypt and Türkiye have called for intensified joint efforts to restore the negotiation track between the United States and Iran to reach a final diplomatic agreement and prevent the risk of regional military escalation. The stance was agreed during a phone call on Saturday between Egyptian Minister»»»

Saib Bank has signed a medium-term financing agreement worth EGP 300m with Erada Finance to expand funding for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), reinforcing its efforts to increase financial inclusion and support private sector growth. Afdal Naguib, CEO and Managing Director of saib Bank»»»

A consortium of four of Egypt’s leading banks has arranged a EGP 4bn syndicated loan for Ora Developers Egypt to finance the remaining construction works at the ZED El Sheikh Zayed development, increasing the total financing provided for the project to EGP 9bn. The banking consortium comprises Banq»»»

JOHANNESBURG: When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase. “Africa deserves fewer World Cup slots,” he said, referring to the number of automatic qualifying places al»»»

Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, emphasized, during a phone call Saturday, the importance of de-escalating tensions and containing unrest in the region. They also stressed the need to intensify joint efforts between their two countries to res»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on Saturday urged the US and Iran to resume peace talks after clashes between the two sides. The call came during a phone conversation between the Kingdom’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his counterpart in Pakistan Ishaq Dar. The ministers discussed»»»

Cairo, July 11 (SANA) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a telephone conversation on Saturday, emphasizing the importance of supporting efforts to achieve security and stability in Syria while preserving the country’s unity, sovereignty and instit»»»

Burin, Palestinian Territories: As brightly coloured kites climb above Burin, a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, children race across a sun-baked hillside, watching their creations soar into the sky. Behind them, the red-roofed houses of Har Bracha, an Israeli settlement, over»»»

Egyptian Resorts Company has signed a long-term lease contract with KarmSolar for the establishment of a solar power plant at a cost of US$2.5 million, the company reported in the filling to the Exchange last week. The plant, whose production capacity would be not less than 2 Megawatt, is scheduled»»»

LOS ANGELES: England lock horns with Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday that pits Harry Kane against Erling Haaland in a mouthwatering battle of elite strikers. The teams are competing to face either reigning champions Argentina or surprise package Switzerland in the semifinal»»»

How a National Brand Growth Hub Could Transform Local Innovation into a Multi-Billion-Dollar Export Economy Egypt’s fast-growing local brand movement is no longer a marginal retail trend. It is becoming a serious economic opportunity that could reshape domestic manufacturing, digital commerce and v»»»

by Amal Nabil The Electronic Money Conference was held in Cairo on 2 and 3 September to discuss how turn to a policy of decreasing cash circulation and to rely on credit cards as a future alternative. The conference was attended by a group of leaders from banks, as well smart cards companies such a»»»

In a positive turn of events for Egypt’s stock market, the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) closed on a high note. The main index, EGX30, experienced a growth of 0.94%, reaching 30,658 points. Meanwhile, the Shariah-compliant index, EGX33, saw an impressive rise of 1.38%, closing at 3,168.15 points. The ind»»»

Arab Finance: Hussein Eissa, Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, discussed the expansion plans of Chinese technology company Huawei in the Egyptian market and opportunities to strengthen cooperation in digital transformation, technology localization, and digital skills development, »»»

Industry Client : Egyptian Iron & Steel Company (HADISOLB) Address : Tebbin, Helwan, Egypt Tel.: 00202/27155604 Fax: 00202/27155608 [email protected] Tender : General tender No. 16607 for the rehabilitation and modernization of HADISOLB Tender documents : EGP20,000 – Tenders to be submitted in »»»

Arab Finance: Hassan Allam Holding Group is considering listing some of its subsidiaries on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) or Gulf stock exchanges, while ruling out plans to list the holding company itself, Chairman and CEO Hassan Allam said on the sidelines of the 18th BMG Economic Forum at the Londo»»»

NEW YORK CITY: With four years left before the 2030 deadline for the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Saudi Arabia used a high-level side event at UN headquarters on Friday to argue that the central challenge facing governments is no longer setting ambitious targets but organizing institutions and»»»

CHICAGO, IL: As the last of eight Arab teams was eliminated from the final rounds of the World Cup, American Arab community leaders and sports enthusiasts said that they were concerned by what they saw as a bias by FIFA referees and officials during several games. The World Cup competition returned»»»

Ankara, July 10 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the policies pursued by the current Israeli government pose a direct threat to the region and international security, while warning against attempts to obstruct Syria’s progress and stability.In an interview with “The National” follow»»»

Arab Finance: Banque Misr has led a consortium of four Egyptian banks in extending an additional EGP 4 billion in syndicated financing to Ora Developers Egypt, owned by businessman Naguib Sawiris, bringing the company's total financing under the facility to EGP 9 billion, as per a statement. The ad»»»

KANSAS CITY: Lionel Messi has scored in every World Cup match so far, but after two gruelling knockout ties, will age finally catch up with the 39-year-old in the quarter-final against Switzerland? Lionel Scaloni’s team sailed through the group stage but have been pushed to the limit by Cape Verde »»»

KHARTOUM: In the year since the Sudanese army recaptured the capital Khartoum from a paramilitary force that had seized it at the outset of civil war in 2023, more than 2 million of the 5 million people who fled their homes in the city have returned. But although the authorities promised a quick re»»»

El Alamein, Egypt: Hundreds of euphoric supporters welcomed home Egypt’s national football team on Friday after the country’s best-ever performance at the World Cup, which ended with a thrilling last-16 exit to Argentina. A sea of fans dressed in red, white and black filled the grounds outside the »»»

A cruise ship chartered for an LGBTQ-themed voyage has been denied entry to Egypt after being barred from planned stops in Türkiye earlier this week. Organizers have been forced to change the itinerary for a second time, media outlets have reported, citing the cruise operator. The Virgin Voyages-op»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received a phone call from HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad of Arab Republic of Egypt. During the call, they review»»»

Arab Finance: Proptech platform Property Finder Egypt has signed a cooperation protocol with the General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC) to implement training and qualification programs for real estate brokers as part of efforts to support their licensing under Egypt's regulatory»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has identified the first seven countries whose citizens can benefit from its newly launched Visa Package programme, allowing eligible travellers to obtain an electronic tourist visa as part of a bundled travel booking. The initial phase covers visitors from Egypt, Jordan, India,»»»

Dubai: Five members of the same family were killed early on Friday after a fire swept through their apartment in Egypt’s Giza Governorate, prompting prosecutors to open an urgent investigation into the cause of the blaze. The fire broke out in a seventh-floor apartment at one of the Mahmoudia Tower»»»

LONDON: The Arab challenge at the 2026 World Cup ended this week but what a moment it was. At this tournament, Morocco and Egypt have done the region proud. Just 48 hours after the Pharaohs came within minutes of eliminating defending champions Argentina in a hugely exciting and controversial game,»»»

CAIRO: Egypt have made major gains at 2026 World Cup despite their elimination in the knockout stage, former national team members told Arab News recently. Egypt suffered a controversial exit after a late 3-2 loss to reigning world champions Argentina, with many calls from the French referee causin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Spain have made winning look routine at the FIFA World Cup, but Belgium’s growing confidence suggests today’s quarter-final could be anything but. A place in the last four is at stake when two of Europe’s biggest football nations meet at Los Angeles Stadium today (10pm Qatar time), wit»»»

Crowds of Gazans took to the streets on Wednesday for the funeral of Palestinian aid worker Mohammad al-Waheidi, who was killed by an Israeli air strike Tuesday. Waheidi had been involved in setting up public screenings of World Cup matches in the devastated Palestinian territory. Gazans turne»»»

The sinking of the ARA San Juan in 2017 killed all 44 crew members. A woman visits the a makeshift tribute made with flags and notes to the 44 crew members of the missing submarine ARA San Juan at the Argentina Navy base at Mar del Plata in November 2017. File Photo by Mauricio Arduin/EPA July 9 (U»»»

By Mahmoud Hammad Rana Adawi, Co-founder and Managing Director of Acumen Holding Ltd, said that the company will begin its real-estate fund -the first of its kind in the Egyptian market- in March 2016. With a capital ranging between EGP 250mn and $300mn. Adawi has singled The Middle East Observer o»»»

Los Angeles, United States: FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has hit out at "unfounded allegations" against World Cup match officials in the wake of Argentina's controversial last 16 victory over Egypt. In comments posted on FIFA's official website, Collina defended officials who oversaw Argen»»»

CAIRO: Gazans turned out in large numbers to ‌pay their respects to a senior Palestinian member of Egypt’s main aid organization who set up World Cup screenings in the shattered enclave and was killed by an Israeli air strike on a taxi he was in this ​week. The strike killed Mohammad Al-Waheidi on »»»

France and Morocco are facing each other on July 9 as the World Cup's blockbuster quarter-finals kick off. On the other side of the draw, holders Argentina face Switzerland in Kansas City on July 11 after staggering into the quarter-finals following their last-minute win against Egypt, while Englan»»»

CAIRO — The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) kept its benchmark interest rates unchanged on Thursday after new data showed annual urban consumer inflation eased modestly to 14.3% in June, reinforcing expectations that policymakers may resume their monetary easing cycle later this summer if disinflation »»»