The Peninsula 1h

Qatar joins Arab, Islamic countries in condemning Somaliland Region's opening of embassy in Occupied Jerusalem

Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Turkiye, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Republic of Djibouti, the Federal Republic of Somalia, the»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE President and leaders discuss regional developments in joint phone call

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took part in a joint phone call with several leaders to discuss regional developments and efforts to advance diplomatic solutions that support regional security and stability. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Edwing D’Angelo Fashion Show rocks the city

The Cairo Fashion Show was held for its fifth consecutive season at Semiramis Intercontinental hotel in Cairo, attended by a large number of public figures and celebrities. The show was attended by fashion designers from Spain, America, Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Egypt, led by the famous American fa»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Iran and US Closing in on Deal to End War

The United States and Iran could strike a deal to end the Middle East war as early as Sunday, Washington's top diplomat said, while Tehran insisted the agreement would do nothing to limit its nuclear program. Washington and Tehran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a n»»»

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Gulf News 2h

What’s in Trump’s ‘largely done’ Iran deal — and will the IRGC agree?

Dubai: A draft agreement that US President Donald Trump says is “largely negotiated” could pave the way for the biggest de-escalation in the Iran war since fighting erupted in February — reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing pressure on global oil markets, and launching a fresh round of nuclear ne»»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

EGX steadies after volatile week as foreign buying reappears

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market ended the week of 17–21 May 2026 on a relatively firmer note after several volatile sessions, with selective foreign buying helping stabilise the benchmark index despite continued caution across broader market segments. The benchmark EGX30 rose 0.30% on Thursday to 52,0»»»

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Naharnet 2h

US, Iran seek to finalize 'largely negotiated' deal to end war

The United States and Iran sought on Sunday to finalize an agreement to formally end the Middle East war after Donald Trump said a proposal that included opening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz was "largely negotiated". However, the U.S. president emphasized that the deal was still "subject to final»»»

Gulf News 4h

Pakistan signals readiness to host next round of Iran-US talks

Dubai: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said Pakistan is prepared to host the next round of Iran-US talks “very soon”, positioning Islamabad at the centre of renewed diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East. The statement came as regional and global powers inte»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Amir joins call with US President, regional and international leaders

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated in a joint telephone call with HE Donald Trump President of the United States of America, HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, HM King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan»»»

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Arab News 10h

Usyk stops kickboxer Verhoeven in 11th round of heavyweight title fight in Egypt

GIZA, Egypt: Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk survived a scare to earn an 11th-round stoppage against Rico Verhoeven, a Dutch kickboxer who pushed the undefeated Ukrainian to his limits on Saturday. In a chaotic ending, the 39-year-old Usyk dropped the challenger late in the penultimate round, a»»»

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Gulf News 14h

Iran says Trump’s Hormuz reopening claim ‘far from reality’

Dubai: US President Donald Trump’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen under a peace agreement with Iran is “far from reality”, Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported on Sunday, saying Tehran would retain control over shipping through the strategic waterway. “Based on the late»»»

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Naharnet 14h

Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening strait

U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday a deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated," with the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, though the agreement was "subject to finalization." "An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United State»»»

Arab News 14h

Trump says Iran deal may reopen Hormuz, but Tehran insists strait stays under its control

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran had been “largely negotiated” and would include reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran quickly pushed back Sunday, insisting the waterway would remain under Iranian management. Iran’s semi-official Fars news »»»

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Middle East Observer 14h

EgyptAir to buy 33 new planes

EgyptAir Company will sign contracts to buy 33 planes of the latest models as part of the national carrier’s efforts to renew its fleet, Chairman and CEO of EgyptAir Holding Company Safwat Musallam said. The models of the planes will vary according to the needs of the company. The 8th Boeing plane »»»

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Qatar Tribune 15h

Qatar steps up diplomatic outreach to support de-escalation efforts

QNA Doha Qatar stepped up its diplomatic engagement efforts on Saturday as Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a series of high-level telephone conversations with regional and international leaders focused on de-escalation initi»»»

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Sana 15h

Trump says Iran deal, reopening of Strait of Hormuz largely negotiated

Washington, May 23 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that an agreement with Iran, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, was “largely negotiated” after talks with Israel and regional allies. In a post on social media, Trump said final aspects and details of the agreement»»»

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UPI 16h

Iran submits new peace proposal; Trump expected to reply by Sunday - UPI.com

Iran has submitted a new peace proposal to the United States, and President Donald Trump is expected to respond by Sunday. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- Iran and Pakistan submitted a revised proposal Saturday to the United States in the hopes of ending the war and reopening »»»

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Arab News 17h

Iran to base World Cup camp in Mexico after switch from Arizona

WASHINGTON: Iran will base their ‌squad in the Mexican border city of Tijuana during this year’s World Cup after soccer’s world governing body FIFA approved a request to move the training camp from Arizona, the head of Iran’s football federation said on Saturday. “We will be based in the Tijuana ca»»»

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Arab News 17h

Startup Wrap: MENA startups attract fresh funding across fintech, HR tech and AI sectors

RIYADH: Startups across the Middle East and North Africa continued attracting investor interest this week, with companies operating in fintech, employment technology, property tech. Saudi digital financing marketplace Arib raised $23.5 million in a funding round led by Merak Capital as the company »»»

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Arab News 18h

Saudi Arabia hosts ‘Mexico vs The World’ bout between Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli

CAIRO: The “Mexico vs The World” bout between Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez and French WBC super-middleweight world champion Christian Mbilli is set to take place in Riyadh on Sept. 12. Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and president of the Saudi Boxing Federation,»»»

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Daily News Egypt 19h

CIB, Mastercard deepen partnership to advance digital payments innovation in Egypt

Mastercard has announced a new partnership with Commercial International Bank (CIB) to strengthen digital payments innovation and broaden access to financial solutions in the Egyptian market. Under the collaboration, Mastercard will support CIB across a range of core digital payments and card issua»»»

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Daily News Egypt 19h

Banks, companies offer EGP 73.09bn under ‘Affordable Housing Initiative’ until August

Banks and mortgage companies participating in the Affordable Housing Initiative have provided financing worth EGP 73.09bn to more than 583,700 clients until August 2024. According to a report from the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Support Fund, 22 participating banks have injected around EGP »»»

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Middle East Observer 19h

Malaysia and Egypt elevate bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, issued a joint statement during Anwar’s official visit to commemorate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations. This visit marks Anwar’s second as Prime Minister, underscoring the strengthening ties between thes»»»

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Middle East Observer 21h

Egypt launches its first nuclear power plant

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and the Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Cairo on Monday to sign the agreement to officially launch Egypt’s first nuclear power plant, in Dabaa on the north coast. After the signing ceremony, El-Sisi and Putin announced the results of their talks on bi»»»

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Middle East Observer 23h

Egypt’s sale of 4G licenses generates $1.1bn and EGP 10bn

The sale of the 4G licences to Egypt’s mobile operators has generated around $1.1 billion in addition to EGP 10 billion ($1.1 billion) for the state’s public treasury, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology Yasser Al Kady said on Sunday. “The hard currency transfers are coming fr»»»

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Gulf News 23h

Flying out of Dubai? Full list of 40+ airlines operating through DXB right now

Dubai International Airport continues to expand its global reach, with more than 40 airlines operating through the hub and connecting passengers across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Alongside flagship carriers Emirates and flydubai, the airport serves a wide network of international air»»»

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Arab News 1d

Saudi-backed action epic ‘7 Dogs’ brings Hollywood energy to Riyadh

CAIRO: A Saudi-backed, big-budget action film shot largely in Riyadh, “7 Dogs” is positioning itself as one of the most ambitious productions to emerge from the region. Set for release on May 27, with a red carpet premiere in Cairo on May 22, the film brings together a major Arab ensemble featuring»»»

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Gulf News 23.05. 12:54

Luxury beachfront investments turn into one of Kuwait’s biggest fraud scandals

Dubai: A major real estate fraud case that promised luxury beachfront chalets and high-return resort investments in Egypt has ended with heavy prison sentences in Kuwait, after authorities uncovered one of the country’s most significant property scam operations in recent years. Kuwait’s Criminal Co»»»

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Qatar Tribune 23.05. 12:44

Prime minister, Egyptian FM discuss mediation efforts

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr Badr Abdelatty. During the call, the two si»»»

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The Peninsula 23.05. 12:00

Prime Minister, Egyptian Foreign Minister discuss regional mediation efforts

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, held a phone call on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with HE Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic»»»

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Middle East Observer 23.05. 11:38

Nasr Automotive Marks Production of Its 1,000th Vehicle

Egypt is stepping up efforts to revive domestic automotive manufacturing as Khaled Hashem visited the industrial complex of Nasr Automotive Manufacturing Company in Helwan to review production operations and ongoing factory modernisation plans. During the visit, the minister inspected bus and passe»»»

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Middle East Observer 23.05. 04:44

Four new industrial complexes planned for Upper Egypt

Three industrial developers have obtained the tenders for building 4 complexes encompassing 800 plants in Luxor, Asyut, Qena and Sohag governorates, to be built on an area of 1.2 million sq. meter with each complex including 200 units. The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) did not unveil the t»»»

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Middle East Observer 23.05. 04:37

Egypt Unveils Sweeping Tax Reforms Aimed at Boosting Economic Growth

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has ratified a series of legislative measures designed to streamline tax processes and provide relief to various taxpayer segments. This initiative marks a significant stride in Egypt’s ongoing economic reform agenda, highlighting its commitment to creating a more dyn»»»

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Arab News 22.05. 23:45

Archives interrupted: Vintage pics show Gaza ‘we no longer know’

MARSEILLE, France: When Kegham Djeghalian photographed daily life in Gaza last century, the Palestinian territory was synonymous with Hollywood-inspired brides, fancy dress parties and excursions to smoke a hookah at the beach. They are images from a time far removed from the rubble and tent cities»»»

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Sana 22.05. 20:25

Lebanese minister: Progress achieved in relations with Syria, joint committee proposed

Beirut, May 22 (SANA) Lebanese Information Minister Paul Morcos said Friday that Lebanon is seeking to open a new chapter in its relations with Syria based on state-to-state cooperation and shared interests, stressing efforts to strengthen bilateral coordination across multiple sectors. During a pr»»»

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Arab News 22.05. 19:55

Saudi Arabia’s Sela and Egypt’s Talaat Moustafa Group launch strategic entertainment alliance

CAIRO: Sela, a Public Investment Fund company focused on experience design and destination development, has signed a strategic joint venture agreement with Egypt’s Talaat Moustafa Group to create and manage live entertainment and cultural events throughout Egypt. The agreement was signed in the pre»»»

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Sputnik 22.05. 18:53

China Drops $2B to Build First Regional Zero-Carbon Textile Hub in Egypt

The megaproject is set to turn Egypt into a manufacturing gateway linking Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. 4.5 million-square-meter industrial hub is to be completed in four yearsExpected to create 50,000–80,000 direct jobs + 60,000 indirect vacanciesProject includes factories, logistics center»»»

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Middle East Observer 22.05. 18:36

19/01/2017 Tenders

Fire Alarm System Owner : Alexandria University Address : Saba Basha – Alexandria Tender : General Tender for supply, erection of fire alarm system . Tender Documents : EGP 400 Bid Bond : EGP 40.000 Bid Opening : 12-2-2017 . —————————– Batteries Owner : Egyptian Company For Airports Address : Airpo»»»

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Arab News 22.05. 18:07

Turki Alashikh: ‘We are presenting Egypt with one of the biggest boxing events in history’

CAIRO: Preparations for “Glory in Giza” continued on Thursday night in Cairo as the the boxers gathered at the Grand Egyptian Museum for the press conference in the presence of Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority. Speaking at the event sponsored by Riyadh Sea»»»

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Al Awsat 22.05. 17:08

Archives Interrupted: Vintage Pics Show Gaza 'We No Longer Know'

When Kegham Djeghalian photographed daily life in Gaza last century, the Palestinian territory was synonymous with Hollywood-inspired brides, fancy dress parties and excursions to smoke a hookah at the beach. They are images from a time far removed from the rubble and tent cities of the now war-rav»»»

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Gulf News 22.05. 15:59

Huge desert discovery could reshape Egypt’s energy future

Dubai: Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced that Agiba Petroleum Company, the joint investment venture between the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and Eni, has made a significant new discovery in the Western Desert, marking the company's largest discovery in the past»»»

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Arab News 22.05. 14:54

Sun protection essentials evolve as pilgrims turn to innovation to beat Hajj heat

JEDDAH: As millions of pilgrims gather in Makkah and the holy sites for Hajj, sun protection has become as essential as any other part of the spiritual journey. With daytime temperatures often exceeding 40 C and long hours of outdoor movement, pilgrims are not only relying on traditional methods su»»»

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Middle East Observer 22.05. 13:35

Can Cash-Flow Credit Scoring Reshape Lending in Egypt and the Middle East?

A new partnership between Fair Isaac Corporation and Plaid Inc. to integrate cash-flow data into credit scoring models is drawing growing attention across the global banking sector, potentially offering a framework that could carry significant implications for financial institutions in Egypt and th»»»

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Middle East Observer 22.05. 12:29

We need a comprehensive vision to plan for future generations

Rotary Club of Giza Metropolitan hosted Dr. Ahmed Zaki Badr, the New Minister of Local and Administrative Development, at its annual education month gathering. Dr. Zaki, who has great experience in education as a former minister of education, tackled various educational aspects and challenges. The »»»

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Al Awsat 22.05. 12:06

Supply Minister: Egypt Plans Global Grain Hub

Egypt, the biggest buyer of Russian wheat, aims to create a global grain trading and storage hub, Supply Minister Sherif Farouk said on Friday, speaking at a grains event in the Russian city of Sochi. Faruk said that Egypt is pursuing an ambitious ⁠and comprehensive strategy to ⁠transform the count»»»

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Libya Herald 22.05. 11:33

Malta Civil Aviation Authority's Security Department visits Tripoli’s Mitiga airport with view to restarting flights

Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport’s management received a delegation from the Malta Civil Aviation Authority’s Aviation Security Department yesterday, accompanied by the Director of the Aviation Security Office at the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority. The visit was an audit aimed at reviewing a»»»

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Egypt Independent 22.05. 11:30

PM orders preparing plan to identify targeted sectors of state ownership policy

CAIRO, May 21 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly directed the preparation of a precise executive plan for the State Ownership Policy Document, identifying the targeted sectors over the coming three years, noting that the plan is clearly linked to the State-Owned Companies Unit. Madbouly also »»»

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Middle East Observer 22.05. 08:34

Innovation beats objection, an Egyptian revolutionary company showcase

In 2013, Bloomberg published an article titled “After Years of Unrest, Egypt’s Startup Ecosystem Is Booming” in which the journalists wrote: “Contradicting Egypt’s image as a country at a standstill after almost three years of political upheaval, the proliferation of enterprises reflects a nation l»»»

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Middle East Observer 22.05. 07:17

The story of gas from the beginning to the end

In this paper we will discuss the story of gas in all its details from beginning to end Will Egypt actually import Israeli gas? What is the reality of the Convention? What advantages does Egypt have? Who are the biggest affected by Egypt in the gas market? What are the latest developments, expansio»»»

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Arab News 22.05. 02:53

First Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Turkiye after Israel deportation

JERUSALEM: Israel said on Thursday it had deported all the foreign activists seized by its forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla, as the first group arrived in Turkiye following global outcry over their treatment in custody.Hundreds of activists from countries around the world were placed in detention »»»

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