PARIS: Mayar Sherif’s journey at this year’s Roland Garros came to an end on Thursday with a second-round defeat to defending champion Coco Gauff but the Egyptian says she leaves Paris feeling “proud” of her performances and “motivated” for what’s to come. Sherif, who won four matches in Paris thro»»»

MEO had the pleasure, to conduct an interview with Mr. Samy Soliman, President of Investors Association in Taba and Nuweiba. Can you tell us more about the investors association in Taba and Nuweiba? Well we are an organised entity that includes several investors who have got investment projects in »»»

Asharq Al-Awsat has obtained a document recently sent by Hamas to mediators regarding the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, where escalating Israeli violations have killed more than 930 Palestinians since the deal took effect on October 10. Israel’s Channel 13 reported on Thursday evening, cit»»»

AUCKLAND: Auckland FC goalkeeper Michael Woud has ‌had to put his wedding plans on hold after being selected in New Zealand’s squad for the World Cup, but he says taking part in soccer’s biggest tournament is not a bad reason to cancel. Woud got engaged a year ago when he had little inkling he woul»»»

MINA: This year’s Hajj pilgrims completed the second day of Tashreeq on Friday, following the ritual stoning of the three pillars at the Jamarat complex in Mina. Almost 1.71 million pilgrims have performed Hajj this year, with the majority taking part in the stoning ritual with ease and comfort, th»»»

Stationeries / Cleaning Equipments Client : General Organisation for Health Insurance Address : 16, Al Thawra Street, Assiut Tender : General tender No. 2/2016-2017 for the supply of stationaries, cleaning equipments and packaging equipment Tender documents : EGP400 A bid bond of EGP3,500 (for stat»»»

Over five years, the combined GDP growth of EAEU countries amounted to 16.6 percent. Daniyar Imanaliev, Minister in charge of Integration and Macroeconomics of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), told journalists. According to him, industrial production increased by 18.9 percent, while agricult»»»

Egypt is unlocking the remaining cash from its massive LE 50 billion tourism fund to give local hospitality businesses a major boost. The Central Bank just overhauled the program’s rules, allowing banks to immediately deploy leftover surplus funds and extending a critical application deadline until»»»

The ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Egypt said on Monday that Jordanian investments in the Egyptian market reached $512 million in 1,527 companies. Ali Al Aayed added during his meeting with the Egyptian minister of industry and trade, Tarek Kabil, that these companies operate in t»»»

TradeIranSuez, Panama canals charge for transit. Why can't Hormuz?Nik MartinIran has been widely condemned for demanding up to $2 million for vessels to ship through the Strait of Hormuz. DW explores the reasons why Egypt can charge for the Suez Canal and Panama for its waterway, but Iran can't. ht»»»

CAIRO: Egypt strongly condemned the malicious attacks launched by Iran against the sisterly State of Kuwait, describing them as a flagrant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and a serious breach of international law and the United Nations Charter. In a statement issued Thursday by the Ministry of Fo»»»

Last week, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez elevated bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, following high-profile talks at the Spanish government headquarters in Madrid. This pivotal agreement signals a new era of collaboration between the t»»»

Iran's football team still lacks US visas and is not competing in World Cup on "equal terms" because of its difficulty in training ahead of the tournament, its ambassador to Mexico said Thursday. Ambassador Abolfazl Pasandideh visited the northwestern Mexican border city of Tijuana, where Iranians »»»

RIYADH: Egyptian companies are increasingly choosing Saudi Arabia as their first destination for international expansion, as the Kingdom’s economic transformation, industrial scale, and investment momentum create new opportunities across manufacturing, hospitality, technology, and consumer sectors.»»»

LONDON: A happy family gathers for a picnic. A laughing couple celebrate their wedding with friends. Two children stroll along an idyllic beach, the Mediterranean lapping at their feet and palm trees fringing the sand. This is Gaza, before the horrors, captured through the lens of photographer Kegh»»»

In a signing ceremony hosted by Eng. Tarek El-Molla, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources for Egypt, Baker Hughes, a GE company announced a major subsea contract from Petrobel for phase two of the “supergiant” Zohr Gas Field situated in the Mediterranean Sea, off the Egyptian coast. The proj»»»

BRASILIA: Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil’s upcoming friendlies and is set to miss their World Cup opener after scans revealed a grade-two calf injury, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Thursday. CBF doctor Rodrigo Lasmar delivered the blow ahead of a players’ press conference,»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s football federation expects FIFA to facilitate multiple-entry visas for the United States for the Iranian national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, its president said in a video broadcast by Iranian media Thursday. “FIFA is expected to deliver a multiple-entry visa so that the playe»»»

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Brazil forward Neymar is a doubt for the start of the World Cup after injuring his calf, requiring two to three weeks of treatment, the national team's doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said on Thursday. The 34-year-old Santos star will miss Brazil's two pre-World Cup friendlies against»»»

Egypt’s capital Cairo ranked fourth among the world’s 12 most beautiful cities in 2026, according to a classification by Civitatis magazine. The magazine attributed the selection to Cairo’s deeply rooted history, saying that a single glance at the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of »»»

Slovenian Ambassadress to Egypt Tanya Miskova: The New Suez Canal Project marks a major turning point for Egypt’s economy. The project’s speedy and effective execution is testimony to the strong will of the Egyptian people. The project will also promote Egypt’s standing as world-class global logist»»»

More than 50 thought leaders and accreditied professionals representing 11 countries will gather in St. Petersburg from May 31 to June 4 for the Valdai Club's events, organizers announced. “Participants will include over 50 experts from 11 countries, including Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, India, Chin»»»

BANGKOK: The International Stabilization Force for Gaza was announced with great aplomb at the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in February. The American general tapped to lead the 20,000-strong force said it would ensure “future prosperity and enduring peace” after t»»»

Egypt is intensifying efforts to position itself as a global hub for grain storage and trade as regional conflicts continue to disrupt international food supply chains. Cairo’s push is anchored in its strategic geographic location, a network of 19 commercial ports and recently upgraded grain silos »»»

The International Stabilization Force for Gaza was announced with great aplomb at the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace in February. The American general tapped to lead the 20,000-strong force said it would ensure “future prosperity and enduring peace” after the devast»»»

The United States and Iran traded attacks early Thursday as the two nations negotiate the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo May 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. military attacked Iran, Tehran confirmed early Thursday, as Iran announced retaliatory strikes of its own. »»»

Deal or no deal? That has been the central question looming in the standoff between Iran and America since a fragile ceasefire was announced on 8 April before being extended indefinitely by US President Donald Trump weeks later. There has been a flurry of diplomacy, leaks, and mixed messages about »»»

CAIRO: Mohamed Salah has unfinished business in what could be his final World Cup as Egypt’s superstar seeks to deliver a first win at the tournament for the Pharaohs. Powerhouses of African football with a record seven continental titles, Egypt have struggled to make a dent on the global stage in »»»

In a move aimed at increasing Egyptian-Russian cooperation and a clear message from Moscow showing its desire to strengthen economic partnership with Cairo – particularly after the main exchanged visits between the two countries over the past two years in the wake of the 30 June Revolution in 2013-»»»

PRETORIA: Recent major trophy winners Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates dominated the South Africa 2026 World Cup squad named in Pretoria on Wednesday with eight players each. Sundowns won the CAF Champions League a second time last Sunday, defeating Moroccan rivals FAR Rabat 2-1 on aggregate i»»»

Tunis, May 27, 2026 (TAP) - President of the Republic Kais Saied held a phone call on Wednesday with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi , during which they exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Adha,reads a Presidency press release.»»»

The Yemeni government is betting that rebuilding the transport sector can help revive an economy battered by more than a decade of war that has left airports, ports and roads badly damaged. Yemeni Transport Minister Mohsen al-Amri told Asharq Al-Awsat that rebuilding the sector “requires resources,»»»

Cairo Centre for Economic Studies director Dr Abdel-Moneim al-Sayed expects that growth in Suez Canal revenues that could hit US$13.2bn compared with the current US$5.4bn, an increase of 259 per cent.. The New Suez Canal project is one of the largest and most important projects Egypt has ever seen,»»»

By Wade SheridanMuslims celebrate Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday. Muslims across the world celebrate Eid al-Adha by slaughtering sheep, goats, cows and camels in commemoration of Prophet Abraham's readiness to sacrifice his son Ismail on God's comma»»»

Arab Finance: The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) is working to transform into a financing platform supporting national projects and productive sectors through the development of market tools and trading mechanisms, alongside efforts to improve operational efficiency and attract more local and foreign inve»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt is in talks with French multinational rail transport systems manufacturer Alstom to localize railway manufacturing and establish a factory for train components, as part of efforts to position the country as a regional export hub, the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade stat»»»

Egypt’s transport and storage sector has quickly become a key driver of the country's economic growth, supporting both domestic productivity and international trade. Once viewed as just a supporting service, the sector is now a key part of Egypt's economic transformation. The sector’s growth is not»»»

Arab Finance: Drive Finance, a subsidiary of GB Corp, has successfully completed its seventh securitization bond issuance valued at EGP 2.2 billion, according to a bourse disclosure. This transaction marks the second issuance under GB Capital for Securitization's 16th program, which totals EGP 25 b»»»

Arab Finance: The Egyptian National Railways Authority (ENR) and the National Egyptian Railway Industries Company (NERIC) signed two agreements to manufacture and supply 500 air-conditioned passenger carriages and to establish a company to operate the Kom Abu Radi railway workshops, as part of effo»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt’s Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chairman of the Russian Maritime Council, to enhance bilateral cooperation in maritime trade, as per a statement. The agreement »»»

The Egyptian government has been working to enhance transport infrastructure to turn the country into a regional logistics hub. In 2025, Egypt ranked 2nd among African countries in the Africa Infrastructure Development Index (AIDI). In the transport composite sub-index, Egypt received a score of 50»»»

Arab Finance: Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem discussed with a delegation from Germany-based automaker Volkswagen the company’s plans to expand its automotive manufacturing operations in Egypt in the coming period, as per a statement. The talks reviewed studies currently being prepared by Volksw»»»

Arab Finance: EgyptAir has received its first Boeing 737-8 Max from SMBC Aviation Capital as part of an 18-aircraft strategic lease agreement, according to a statement. The new jet is expected to cut fuel use and emissions by 20% compared to previous models. The company plans to deploy these aircra»»»

Arab Finance: Auto sales in Egypt increased by 3.2% month-on-month (MoM) to 17,800 vehicles during March 2026, according to data from the Automotive Market Information Council (AMIC). This growth reflects increased consumer demand for cars as they anticipate higher prices in the coming period, driv»»»

Arab Finance: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk followed up on the government's measures for transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and the ministry's efforts to support this initiative, according to a statement. This comes within the framework of the state's vis»»»

Arab Finance: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing ceremony of two agreements for the management and operation of the newly developed digital system for obtaining visas upon arrival at Cairo International Airport. The agreements were signed between CyShield Technology, the company »»»

Arab Finance: Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company (ALCN) registered a 10% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profits after tax, achieving EGP 1.943 billion in the first three months of 2026, as per the unaudited financial results. The recorded net profits were compared with EGP 1.763 bi»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt and Eritrea inked a maritime transport cooperation agreement to strengthen logistical connectivity and expand bilateral trade, according to a statement. The deal aims to open new horizons for economic and developmental cooperation, reflecting both sides’ keenness to maximize the»»»

Arab Finance: Cairo International Airport has launched the new official mobile app, designed to serve travelers and facilitate their experience, according to a statement. The app will officially go live for users on May 30th, coinciding with the 63rd anniversary of the airport’s inauguration. It co»»»

Arab Finance: The General Authority for Land and Dry Ports signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sky Ports to finance, build, and operate a dry port and logistics zone in Borg El Arab, as per a statement. The MoU falls under the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to boost cooper»»»