Egypt has issued an executive regulation allowing the private sector to import natural gas directly, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s office. Egypt’s parliament last year passed a law establishing a gas regulatory authority that the government hopes will attract greater private se»»»

Iran on Tuesday denounced U.S. strikes a day earlier as a sign of "bad faith and unreliability" as negotiations continue toward a possible deal to end the war. The U.S. military has characterized Monday's strikes in southern Iran as defensive, saying targets included missile launch sites and boats »»»

An Egyptian woman died after falling from the ninth floor of a residential building in Cairo into the building’s shaft, where a handbag was found beside her body after an alleged attempt to rob her friend’s apartment. The bag contained gold jewellery, foreign currencies and electronic devices worth»»»

Leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah revolutionary movement Sayyed Abdul-Malik Al-Houthi has cautioned that Muslim people’s neglect of Palestine is enabling Israeli expansionist agenda. In a message on eve of Eid Al-Adha, Sayyed Al-Houthi offered his warmest greetings to Muslims worldwide on the occasion. »»»

In a significant move to bolster its energy sector, Egypt has announced plans to amplify its daily natural gas production by approximately 30% by the end of 2025. This strategic initiative aims to elevate production levels from the current 4.6 billion cubic feet to an impressive 6 billion cubic fee»»»

A UK-bound EasyJet flight was diverted to Rome after a power bank was found to be charging in a passenger's luggage, it has been revealed, according to BBC. Flight EZY2618 from Hurghada in Egypt to London Luton landed in the Italian capital on Tuesday night as a “precaution.” The airline said the c»»»

By Alaa Abdelwanis Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) called on all consumers to review the value of purchase bills and remain cautious when dealing with auto companies. This warning follows several complaints that when buying cars they received invoices for less than what they actually paid. Within »»»

BY: Ahmad Abu el-Hamd The finance ministry of Egypt said that the budget deficit decreased by 7% on an annual basis from July 2016 to February 2017, according to a recent report. The decrease in the country’s deficit resulted from higher revenues by 22.6% against expenses that grew by 14.2%. Egypt’»»»

Plans by the United States to press on with Gaza’s rebuilding and governance in areas not controlled by Hamas offer a glimmer of hope for the people of this war-shattered territory, even though considerable challenges lie ahead. The decision comes after the international Board of Peace, headed by U»»»

US President Donald Trump said he had shifted a rare cabinet meeting planned for Wednesday at his Camp David retreat to the White House because of bad weather. Also Read: All eyes on Trump’s rare Camp David cabinet meeting amid Iran uncertaintyThe meeting at the secluded lodge in the Maryland hills»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held phone calls with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser of the United Arab »»»

MEO – Said Eweidy, a financial markets analyst, said that the Egyptian businessman Neguib Sawiris sealing the deal to acquire CI Capital, Commercial International Bank’s (CIB) investment banking arm, and merging it with Beltone Financial Holding (BTFH) that he has acquired recently will cut the gro»»»

We followed with great interest the visit of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Egypt, a visit that extended for three active days. President Abdel Fattah El- Sisi accompanied Prince Salman in inspecting several Egyptian national projects, we will analyze here the nature of the Egyptian/»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump will gather his full cabinet at Camp David on Wednesday as the White House faces mounting pressure to secure a breakthrough in fragile Iran negotiations and reopen the Strait of Hormuz after fresh US strikes sharply raised tensions. The rare offsite meeting at the h»»»

As Egypt navigates the complex landscape of global energy dynamics, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s meeting with key ministers underscores the nation’s commitment to transforming its energy sector. This strategic shift not only aims to stabilize and enhance the domestic energy supply but also posi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received 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»»»

Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone conversation with HE Dr Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Expatriate Affairs, to discuss bilateral relations and regiona»»»

DUBAI: Karen Wazen has opened the first UAE flagship store for her eyewear label at Dubai Mall, marking a milestone in the regional expansion of her fast-growing fashion brand. The new boutique opened this week in Dubai Mall’s Social District, introducing a permanent retail space for the influencer»»»

US President Donald Trump said Monday it should be "mandatory" for countries including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan to join the Abraham Accords normalising ties with Israel as part of any agreement to end the war with Iran, in a move that could further complicate »»»

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre is preparing to welcome its guests during the Eid Al Adha holiday in an atmosphere that revives the blessed spirit of the occasion and spreads joy among all visitors, amid the expected influx of worshippers attending Eid prayers and daily prayers, as well as vis»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup 2026 will usher in a new era in international football as it becomes the first edition to feature 48 teams, expanded from the traditional 32-team format. Co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the tournament will run from June 11 to July 19 across 16 hos»»»

More than a million worshippers gathered in Mecca on Monday for the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Islam's holiest city, but the harsh heat has been brutal for many attendees. This week’s daytime temperatures will hover between 42 and 47 degrees Celsius, according to Saudi Arabian of»»»

Chinese industrial developer Cloud Chain is planning to establish a USD 1.5 billion–2 billion integrated textile industrial city in Port Said, in what officials describe as a potentially carbon-neutral manufacturing complex and one of the largest textile investment projects proposed in Egypt in rec»»»

The World Bank (WB) will provide $600 million to fund Egypt’s small and micro- enterprises, said Lead Financial Economist in the WB’s Finance and Private Sector Development Department of the Middle East and North Africa Sahar Nasr. The loan comes as part of the WB’s keenness to increase coopera- ti»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump has raised the stakes in already fragile Iran peace negotiations by demanding that several Muslim-majority countries normalise ties with Israel as part of any broader regional agreement — a push analysts say could dramatically complicate efforts to end the war and r»»»

US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, as top Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks to end the war. "US forces conducted self-defence strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Irani»»»

MEXICO CITY: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that she has “no issue” with her country hosting Iran’s World Cup team after its training base was moved from the United States to Mexico for the summer soccer competition. The team will still play its group stage matches in the US but»»»

Al-Babtain Power and Telecommunication Company’s Finance Director Dr. Adel Zayed said Egypt has won three bids; one to manufacture power pylons worth EGP57 million, part of Samalout line, currently being implemented at costs reaching EGP100 million, and El-Sewedy power stations worth EGP150 million»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Saudi Arabia and other Muslim-majority nations must normalize ties with Israel as part of efforts to reach a deal with Iran, adding fresh uncertainty into protracted peace negotiations. Progress on a deal to end the conflict that broke out in late Februa»»»

ALKHOBAR: At Hajj, millions of people move through the same spaces within a limited number of days. From the outside, the operation can appear seamless. On the ground, order is often maintained through small, fast decisions that most pilgrims never notice, whether it is redirecting a delayed group,»»»

Dr. Sahr Nasr, the Minister of International Cooperation, has discussed with the Lebanese Minister of Economy and Trade, Raed Khoury, during her visit to Beirut, the topics listed on the agenda of the joint higher committee, headed by the two prime ministers of both countries. They agreed on the de»»»

Egypt will host a new edition of the Egypt Mining Forum in the New Administrative Capital on 28–29 September under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, as Cairo accelerates efforts to expand its mining sector and attract foreign investment beyond hydrocarbons. Petroleum and Mineral Reso»»»

Tehran: Iran's sports minister said FIFA has promised the country's men's football team will receive visas to play in the United States at the World Cup this summer despite the ongoing Middle East war, local media reported on Monday. Iran's participation at the global spectacle has been in question»»»

This year's Hajj season (2026) coincides with the last days of spring. The Hajj in 2025 marked the end of the summer heat and was declared the last to take place during the summer months before returning to that season again after approximately 25 years. This is due to the nature of the Islamic lun»»»

RIYADH: US President Donald Trump said Monday he had asked several countries to join the Abraham Accords to normalize relations with Israel as part of an agreement with Iran. The countries included Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan and Turkiye. The president said he spoke on Saturday to »»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday said Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations must normalise ties with Israel as part of efforts to reach a deal with Iran, adding fresh uncertainty into protracted peace negotiations. Progress over a deal to end the conflict that broke out in late Februar»»»

Egypt’s stock market (EGX) concluded last week the trading session on a high note, demonstrating resilience in a region often characterized by economic unpredictability. The main index, EGX30, climbed by 0.73% to close at 29,605.12 points, reflecting investor optimism in large-cap stocks. Meanwhile»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market opened the trading week higher on Sunday, 24 May 2026, with broad gains across major indices as selective foreign buying and renewed interest in financial shares helped the market recover part of the losses recorded during the previous week’s consolidation phase. The be»»»

Libya’s National Cancer Control Authority announced yesterday that, in collaboration with AstraZeneca Libya, it organised its first specialized oncology consultative meeting in 15 years. Headquartered in the UK, AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company»»»

Mohamed Salah said he cried “more than I did my whole life” in his final appearance for Liverpool after a nine-year spell at the club in which he broke a bunch of scoring records. Salah was given a standing ovation and kissed the turf after being substituted in the 74th minute of the 1-1 draw with »»»

Iran warned Monday that, while some progress had been made, it was not yet close to striking a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war, after a weekend of mixed messages from Washington and Tehran. World oil prices tumbled on renewed optimism about an agreement, after top US diplomat»»»

Iran warned Monday that, while some progress had been made, it was not yet close to striking a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war, after a weekend of mixed messages from Washington and Tehran. World oil prices tumbled on renewed optimism about an agreement, after top U.S. diplom»»»

RIYADH: Egypt’s government revenues rose 34.7 percent year on year to 2.66 trillion Egyptian pounds ($50.6 billion) in the July-April period of fiscal year 2025/26, driven by a sharp increase in tax collections and ongoing fiscal reforms. According to the Finance Ministry’s latest monthly bulletin,»»»

Mecca, Saudi Arabia: To avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the Hajj praying in Mecca's Grand Mosque and retreated to the comfort of an air-conditioned hotel room to perform her daytime prayers. Despite travelling all the way from Egypt for»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reaffirmed the government’s support for the industrial sector that is deemed one of the main pillars of the economy and a key driver for achieving multiple economic targets, in addition to its developmental and social role. Madbouly made these remarks during a meetin»»»

Vigevano, Italy: A local election in an industrial city in northern Italy is exposing differences over immigration between governing coalition parties and showing how the country’s rapidly changing social fabric is shaping politics. Surrounded by factories and rice paddies, Vigevano is a city of 62»»»

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a deal to end the war with Iran could materialize on Monday, as President Donald Trump tempered expectations. The United States and Iran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a negotiated settlement, although Iran has imp»»»

  ↵ Just a decade ago, the dominant demographic narrative was of "dying Russia" — a population hollowed out by the chaos that followed the Soviet collapse, shrinking through a combination of low birth rates, high mortality and mass emigration. The meme was convenient and, for a while, acc»»»

  ↵ Just a decade ago, the dominant demographic narrative was of "dying Russia" — a population hollowed out by the chaos that followed the Soviet collapse, shrinking through a combination of low birth rates, high mortality and mass emigration. The meme was convenient and, for a while, acc»»»

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he had told diplomatic representatives not to "rush into a deal" with Tehran to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, walking back earlier signals of progress towards a peace agreement. The draft agreement would reportedly postpone talks over Iran's nuclear p»»»