DUBAI: Egyptian composer Omar Khairat will perform live with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in a concert beginning at 7.30 pm, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Khairat, widely regarded as one of the Arab world’s most influential contemporary composers, is known for i»»»

Amid preparations for the third round of Lebanese-Israeli negotiations in Washington, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam clarified that "at the top of our agenda is solidifying the ceasefire." "Our demands are well-known: a timetable for the Israeli withdrawal, the release of prisoners and their return to »»»

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s unwavering commitment to aiding Gabon’s transitional phase, highlighting the strengthening ties between the two African nations. The announcement was made during a joint press conference in Cairo with Gabon’s Transitional President, Brice O»»»

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly conducted an extensive industrial tour across Sadat City and 6th of October City on Monday, inaugurating and inspecting a broad range of factories operating in strategic manufacturing sectors as Cairo accelerates efforts to expand domestic manufacturing, att»»»

25-26 April 2017 Dr. Abd Allah Al Najjar: Science pushes countries to a solid economy and an intellectual human being able to promote society Dr. Ghada Amer: ‘BETT Middle East’ Summit allows Arab educators for learning about the latest education methods around the world Abu Dhabi- MEO Arab Foundati»»»

Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi discussed on Monday, May 11, 2026, with Secretary-General of the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) Farid Ghazali means to support Egyptian-African integration efforts in the energy industry. During the meeting, the minister propose»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned the hijacking of an oil tanker from Yemeni territorial waters, carrying several Egyptian seafarers, and its subsequent towing to Somali territorial waters near the Puntland region. In a press statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it considere»»»

Architecture and Urban Development Client : General Authority for Health Insurance Address : Kafr El Sheikh Branch Tender : Supply of maintenance works of the building and its units for the two years 2016/2017 & 2017/2018 Tender documents : EGP1,000 Tenders to be submitted in two envelopes (technic»»»

Hamas is close to electing a new head of its political bureau, who will oversee the movement until the end of this year or early next year, pending broader internal elections in the Palestinian territories and abroad. Asharq Al-Awsat learned from three Hamas sources outside Gaza that members of the»»»

The shift from warmth to warning was unmistakable on Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s face as he greeted his Lebanese counterpart Joseph Aoun in Cyprus on the sidelines of a meeting of EU and Arab leaders last month. After a brief smile came a pointed finger, as Sisi spoke with Aoun about »»»

More than 600 migrants have arrived on Crete and Gavdos in recent days, as boats carrying them were either found adrift by the Greek Coast Guard or managed to reach beaches on the two islands and disembark passengers. Local authorities have expressed concern about the increase in arrivals, which th»»»

AMMAN — The value of certificates of origin issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) for exports to Arab and foreign countries increased by 22.3 per cent during the first four months of 2026 compared with the same period last year.According to statistical data obtained by the Jordan News Agenc»»»

Microsoft has unveiled the “Copilot” key, marking the most significant change to Windows keyboards in 30 years. This innovation will introduce an AI-powered assistant directly at users’ fingertips, simplifying and enhancing the computing experience. Announced on Thursday, the Copilot key will soon »»»

By Khaled Amin Last Sunday, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated the construction process of east-Portsaid’s new harbor and many other projects, with way-bigger scales than of the enormous new Suez Canal. Egypt has been put under consistent economic pressure ever since the 2011th uprisings; i»»»

Tunis, May 11 (TAP) - Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ben Ayed on Monday received Egypt's Ambassador to Tunisia Bassem Hassan.The talk covered the state of cooperation relations binding...»»»

In the heart of the Bundesliga, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush is capturing attention with a dazzling start to the season. The Egyptian forward delivered a stunning performance against Bayern Munich, culminating in a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer that secured a thrilling 3-3 draw. Marmoush »»»

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that it is closely following the hijacking of the oil tanker M/T Eureka, which was carrying eight Egyptian sailors. The vessel was reportedly seized in Yemeni territorial waters and taken toward Somali waters near the Puntland region. In an official stat»»»

Egypt aims to boost its wheat self-sufficiency to 70% by 2030 as domestic production nears 10 million tonnes this season, bolstered by an EU-backed mechanisation initiative targeting 400,000 farmers to heavily reduce harvest losses, Agriculture and Land Reclamation Minister Alaa Farouk announced. S»»»

The African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) will launch a continent-wide training platform by the end of the year, its secretary-general announced during talks where Egypt proposed hosting an APPO ministerial session on the sidelines of the African Union’s mid-year coordination summit in N»»»

Damietta Port received the Panama-flagged bulk carrier YANG FAN carrying 144,780 tonnes of bulk slag from China, marking the largest bulk cargo load handled by the port since its establishment. Arriving from Singapore, the bulk carrier measures 289 metres in length and 45 metres in width, with a dr»»»

Beltone Venture Capital and UAE-based Citadel International Holdings have announced the successful exit of their joint investment in logistics startup Bosta, achieving an internal rate of return (IRR) of 75%. The transaction represents the fifth successful exit for Beltone Venture Capital since its»»»

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Hazem El Ashmouny, Governor of Sharqeya, to review development efforts in the governorate and the projects included in the economic and social development plan for fiscal year 2026/2027, with particular emphasis on road developme»»»

Trade volume between Egypt and France rose in 2015 to €2.8bn, Head of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Alexandria, Ayman Badawi revealed Monday. Badawi said that 2015 was a very good year for the Egyptian- French relations in which President Holland attended inauguration of New Suez c»»»

FCC Aqualia, a leading water management company based in Europe, said it has been awarded a $320-million, contract to design, build and operate the Abu Rawash wasterwater treatment plant in Cairo, Egypt. A unit of global environment, water and infrastructure works specialist FCC, the company said t»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh, has appointed Mohamed Ayyad as Assistant Minister for Promotion and Strategic Communication under Decision No. 198 of 2026, tasking him with attracting foreign investment and enhancing the country’s economic competitiveness. The »»»

Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt Hassan Abdalla and Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk witnessed on Sunday, May 10, 2026, the signing of a cooperation protocol between the CBE and the ITDA to enable electronic access to unified commercial registry data for the banking sector, »»»

Mexico City: With one month remaining before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, organizers across the three host countries are finalizing stadium preparations and security planning, while teams monitor injuries ahead of squad selections. The June 11-July 19 tournament will be the first Wo»»»

Dar Al-Ifta (Fatwa House) has set an integrated plan in preparation for the holy fasting month of Ramadan, Mufti’s Adviser Ibrahim Negm said on Sunday. He further announced the launching of several services for better communication with citizens during Ramadan, including the activation of a hotline»»»

Damascus, May 11 (SANA) Syrian and Egyptian officials and business representatives discussed ways to expand trade and investment cooperation during a joint economic meeting held virtually on Sunday, amid efforts to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. The meeting brought together Dam»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market opened the week with strong gains on Sunday, 10 May 2026, as improving currency conditions, resilient liquidity and broad market buying pushed the benchmark index to its highest closing level in recent years. The benchmark EGX30 rose 1.91% to 54,628 points, extending it»»»

PARIS: A rare Omar Marmoush goal sealed a 3-0 win for second-placed Manchester City over Brentford in the Premier League at the weekend.It was only the second league goal this season for the 27-year-old Egypt striker, who ran on to an Erling Haaland pass and fired past goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.»»»

The European Union is to push Monday for a revival of ties with Syria as it looks to bolster the war-ravaged country -- with an eye on prospects for Syrian migrants in Europe to one day return home. The bloc's foreign ministers will meet in Brussels with Syrian top diplomat Asaad al-Shaibani to kic»»»

BRUSSELS: The European Union is to push Monday for a revival of ties with Syria as it looks to bolster the war-ravaged country — with an eye on prospects for Syrian migrants in Europe to one day return home. The bloc’s foreign ministers will meet in Brussels with Syrian top diplomat Asaad Al-Shaiba»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Public Prosecution, represented by the Institute of Criminal Studies, in cooperation with the Public Prosecution and the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Unit of Egypt, inaugurated a special training course titled “Parallel Financial Investigation and Mone»»»

CAIRO: Egypt will receive ‌an extra $300 million as part of a World Bank development financing package to help it confront fallout from the Iran war, Stephane Guimbert, the World Bank’s division director for Egypt, Yemen, and Djibouti, told reporters on Saturday. The package, consisting of $800 mil»»»

Granite Financial Holding is preparing to expand its digital liquidity management platform through the launch of new investment products and treasury management solutions targeting both individuals and corporates, as the company seeks to strengthen its position within Egypt’s rapidly evolving finte»»»

CAPTEX, the Egyptian manufacturer of sports equipment and supplies, is moving to expand its production capabilities as part of broader state efforts to deepen local manufacturing, increase domestic content, and strengthen cooperation between the public and private sectors. Minister of State for Mil»»»

Manal Awad, Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment, inspected ongoing works under the second phase of the redevelopment of Ataba Market, part of a broader government plan to modernise commercial districts and improve infrastructure and public services across the capital. In a stateme»»»

Forbes Middle East has named Karim Malash, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of M squared, to its Most Impactful Real Estate Leaders 2026 list. Forbes selects its award recipients based on their role and contributions to accelerating the growth of the real estate market in the Middle East. Th»»»

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, has issued Decision No. 70 of 2026 regulating the rules, standards, and controls governing companies licensed to practise takaful insurance activities in Egypt. The move is aimed at revitalising the takaful insurance market and stimu»»»

Banque Misr has signed an eight-year financing agreement worth EGP 300m and $6.5m with Andalusia Hospital Maadi to finance construction and medical expansions, as part of the bank’s role in supporting vital sectors and promoting investments with developmental impact, particularly in healthcare. The»»»

Education is becoming one of the defining pillars of global competitiveness at a time when technology and artificial intelligence are rapidly reshaping economies and labour markets worldwide. This was the central message delivered by Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel Latif»»»

RED has secured the exclusive master franchise rights to represent Keller Williams in Egypt, reflecting growing interest in adopting more structured brokerage and marketing models. Founded in Texas in 1983, Keller Williams operates in more than 68 countries through a network of over 200,000 real es»»»

The “connected world” has become a buzzword lately, with tech titans from Facebook to Google rushing to get people online. But a UN report released yesterday reveals that you need to provide the prerequisite training, education, and languages before equal access to the internet becomes a reality fo»»»

UAE-based Emaar Hospitality Group is set to develop Vida Marassi Marina, a major leisure development with 120 hotel rooms and suites offering a refreshing; marina tourism; experience. This marks the first project under its Vida Hotels and Resorts brand in Egypt, and marks the third hotel project by»»»

Cairo: Egypt condemned on Sunday the targeting of a commercial cargo ship within the territorial waters of the State of Qatar. In its statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasised that "targeting commercial and civilian vessels constitutes a flagrant violation of international law »»»

Egypt’s finance ministry has guaranteed the availability of necessary financial allocations to secure petroleum products and ensure the stability of the national electricity grid, Cabinet Spokesperson Mohamed El-Homosany said on Sunday. The confirmation of funding, aimed at meeting domestic and ind»»»

MENA: Five new areas will be put up to investment in Upper Egypt, Delta and Canal cities in order to establish logistical areas for grains, vegetables and fruits, said Supply and Internal Trade Minister Khaled Hanafi. These logistical areas will provide grains, vegetables and fruits in large quanti»»»

The Romanian government, through cybersecurity firm Bitdefender, has provided a financial contribution to fund computer equipment for Senghor University’s newly inaugurated campus in Borg El Arab, Egypt, the Embassy of Romania in Cairo announced on Sunday. The donation, facilitated by Romanian auth»»»

President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday met with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in Nairobi as part of an African visit aimed at renewing France's engagement with the continent after years of strained ties with former colonies. Macron is to co-host a two-day summit starting on Monday, bringing toge»»»