Tunisia and Egypt eye stepping up trade and exploring joint investment opportunities
Tunis, Sept. 6, 2026 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti began his activities in Cairo on Sunday, with a meeting with Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Expatriates...»»»
8 Arab, Muslim Nations Condemn Israeli Plan to Forcibly Displace Millions from Gaza - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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8 Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israeli ministers' calls for forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza
DOHA: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Turkiye strongly condemned the statements made by I»»»
8 Arab and Islamic countries condemn statements by Israeli Ministers of National Security and Defense regarding displacement of Palestinian people from Gaza Strip
Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Türkiye strongly condemn the statements made»»»
Sudan army chemical weapons: Secret dossier reveals chlorine bomb programme
Secret files detail chlorine bomb tests, mass production and efforts to erase evidence Dubai: Sudan’s army built hundreds of chlorine-filled bombs, tested them in the desert and may have used more than 100 of the weapons against its enemies before senior officials sought to erase evidence of the se»»»
Petroleum Minister highlights refining, transport upgrades to secure energy supplies
freerangestock Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi affirmed that upgrading infrastructure in the petroleum sector represents a key pillar to bolster energy security and support Egyptian economic competitiveness, noting that upgrading refineries, improving crude and petroleum pr»»»
Eight countries reject attempts to uproot Palestinians and alter Gaza’s demographic reality
Ministers say forced displacement would violate international law and threaten stability Abu Dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of the UAE, KSA, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Egypt strongly condemn the statements made by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israeli De»»»
Egypt, Jiangsu Changhong pen MoU for automotive engineering base Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egypt’s Ministry of Industry, the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE), and Chinese smart-equipment manufacturer Jiangsu Changhong Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish an industrial and engineering base for planning and building automot»»»
EBA Chair Addresses High Energy Costs, Tax Incentives, Private Sector Growth Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: In an exclusive interview with Arab Finance, Ali Eissa, Chairman of the Egyptian Businessmen Association (EBA), offers a candid assessment of Egypt’s evolving economic landscape, the empowerment of the private sector, and the imperatives for industrial growth. While acknowledging prog»»»
Egypt’s Outsourcing Sector: Entering a New Era of Higher-Value Growth Arab Finance For Information Technology
Egypt’s outsourcing industry is entering a new phase of growth, shifting from its telecom roots into a diversified, knowledge-driven sector spanning IT services, financial operations, healthcare support, and creative industries. Powered by a multilingual workforce, competitive costs, and strategic »»»
Qatar participates in 166th session of Arab League Council
Cairo, Egypt: The State of Qatar participated in the 166th session of the Arab League Council at the level of permanent representatives, which convened at the League’s General Secretariat in Cairo on Saturday. This convention is a prelude to holding the ministerial-level session on Monday. Ambassad»»»
Suez Canal Authority explores maritime services, training cooperation with 10 SADC states Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has discussed potential cooperation and knowledge-sharing opportunities with ambassadors of 10 member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), as per a statement. SCA Chairman and Managing Director Osama Rabie received the delegation »»»
Egyptian court sentences well-known TV presenter, 11 others to death in drug case
Cairo: A court in Egypt has sentenced a prominent TV presenter and 11 other individuals to death after being convicted of manufacturing and trafficking narcotics in a major drug case. The presenter, Sarah Khalifa, 39, is best known for her program "Mission Impossible", which dealt with issues conce»»»
Qatar takes part in Arab League Council official-level meeting
QNA Cairo The State of Qatar participated in the 166th session of the Arab League Council at the level of permanent representatives, which convened at the League’s General Secretariat in Cairo on Saturday. This meeting is a prelude to holding the ministerial-level session on Monday. HE Ambassador o»»»
Value of certificates of origin reaches JD1.031b in first 8 months —ACC
AMMAN — The value of certificates of origin issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) reached JD1.031 billion during the first eight months of 2026, marking a 20.7 per cent increase compared with JD854 million recorded in the same period of 2025.According to statistical data released by the cha»»»
From television to death sentence: Sarah Khalifa convicted in high-profile Egypt drugs case
Nine defendants received life terms and seven were acquitted in the 28-person trial Dubai: A Cairo Criminal Court on Saturday sentenced famous TV producer and presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 other defendants to death by hanging in a high-profile case involving an organised network accused of manufac»»»
Back to School: Pre-University Education in Focus Arab Finance For Information Technology
As the new academic year approaches in Egypt, families, students, and educators prepare for the familiar rhythm of “back to school.” With an 11% increase in public budget allocations for the education sector in fiscal year (FY) 2026/27, the government aims to expand the Egyptian-Japanese Schools pr»»»
GAFI chief: Egypt seeks to turn partnership with Italy into joint projects, investments
nathanh100 - Flickr CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) Mohamed Awad said Egypt seeks to translate its strategic partnership with Italy into tangible joint projects, investments, and commercial and industrial partnerships, further strengthening economic ties and advanc»»»
‘My heart is Emirati’: Why Abu Dhabi feels like home
She built a life around culture, community, helping others find their place in the UAE Dubai: Sometimes, you know a place feels special before you ever call it home. For Eenas El Sheakh, that feeling came during her first visit to Abu Dhabi. Her father, a university professor, had started working i»»»
FIH launches first-ever Youth Hockey5s World Cup Egypt 2026
Lausanne: The International Hockey Federation has announced the launch of the FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup Egypt 2026, an initiative guided by FIH President Tayyab Ikram, to be held in Ismailia from December 7 to 12. Following the postponement of the Youth Olympic Games in 2022 due to the COVID-19 »»»
Pakistani national wins life-changing Dh15m Big Ticket grand prize
Pakistani resident crowned as UAE's latest millionaire during live draw series 290 Dubai: A Pakistani national is celebrating a life-changing windfall after securing the Dh15 million grand prize in Big Ticket’s Series 290 live draw in Abu Dhabi. Shaukat Aftab, from Pakistan, has emerged as the gran»»»
Egypt hardens stance as Ethiopia plans more Nile dams
In March 2021, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi visited the Suez Canal to thank its workers for reopening the crucial maritime passageway. A few days earlier, a huge container vessel got wedged sideways, blocking a global trade artery for several days. While there, a journalist asked him abo»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know tonight, September 3
US escorts 40 ships through Hormuz as Iran attacks Kuwait and Gulf tensions intensify The US-Iran conflict has entered another volatile phase, with Iran launching missile and drone attacks against US positions across the region following a major wave of American strikes on Iranian targets. Kuwait s»»»
UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait PMI readings strengthen in August
Demand improved across major Arab economies, while jobs, cost pressures moved differently Dubai: Business conditions strengthened across several major Arab economies in August, with the UAE recording its fastest non-oil growth since December 2024, Saudi Arabia reaching a six-month high and Kuwait p»»»
Investment minister witnesses signing of MoU between Mansour, China’s Tianneng to explore battery manufacturing
China flag waving against clean blue sky, close up, isolated with clipping path mask alpha channel transparency Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid witnessed on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Mansour Group and China’s Tian»»»
Leaders of Russia, China, India and middle powers holding face-to-face meetings at Bishkek SCO summit
The leaders of Russia, China and India arrived with other heads of state in Kyrgyzstan on August 31 for a two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The SCO is widely viewed as offering a forum at which members, as well as 15 “dialogue partners” that include some important middle power»»»
Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast
On the surface, Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt this week is a run-of-the-mill opportunity for two countries to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties. But there is deep subtext to the meeting between Xi and President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi: China, the United States' top global rival,»»»
Egypt plans 14 tourist centers along Red Sea coast Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egypt plans to develop 14 tourist centers along the Red Sea coast as part of an integrated strategic plan to maximize the area’s investment potential, Mostafa Abdel Wahab, CEO of the General Authority for Tourism Development, said. During a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly»»»
Doha intensifiesdiplomatic efforts to ease tensions
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held separate telephone conversations on Wednesday with ministers of Lebanon, Türkiye and Egypt, focusing on regional developments and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions. The calls»»»
Egypt to establish migrant health unit under IOM agreement
The Health Ministry plans to establish a dedicated migrant health unit to oversee access to healthcare and coordinate referrals for treatment under an agreement with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) aimed at expanding health services for migrants and host communities. The memorand»»»
Netanyahu Visits Gaza, Vows Israel Will Maintain Control of Strip
TEL AVIV, September 2 (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Gaza Strip with military commanders on Wednesday and said the military would continue to control the enclave and work to disarm Hamas. "We are not withdrawing. We remain on this line. We control 60% of the Strip»»»
Phone call between Prime Minister and Egyptian Foreign Minister
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, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates' Affairs of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During the call, they discussed»»»
China’s ZC Rubber plans $500m tyre manufacturing complex in Sokhna
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid and Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) Chairperson Mostafa Sheikhoun have witnessed the signing of a letter of intent between SCZONE and Zhongce Rubber Group (ZC Rubber) to explore the establishment of an integrated tyre manufacturing complex in»»»
Egypt, Oman explore joint industrial zones to deepen economic integration
Egypt and Oman are exploring the establishment of two joint industrial zones, one in each country, under Egypt’s industrial developer model, as part of broader efforts to strengthen industrial integration, investment cooperation and supply chains between the two countries. The proposal was discusse»»»
Israel ‘organised and prepared’ to remove Gaza population if US gives green light, Katz says
Israel is "organised and prepared" to remove Palestininians from Gaza "by every way possible", Defence Minister Israel Katz told reporters Wednesday, adding that there was no alternative "solution" to crisis. The Israeli government was simply waiting for the US to figure out where to take the displ»»»
In call with Egyptian FM, prime minister affirms Qatar's support for peace 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, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates' Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr Badr Abdelatty. During the call, they discussed bilateral»»»
Xi calls on Mideast nations to be ‘masters of their own affairs’ in rare Egypt visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on "the people of the Middle East" to oppose "externalinterference" and consider reshaping the region's security order during a visit to Egypt. The rare visit by the Chinese leader comes as Beijing aims to expand its influence in the region as the Ir»»»
Victims of bus incident in Egypt reach 22 deaths
Cairo: The number of victims as a result of the bus incident in the South Sinai Governorate of Egypt has reached 22 deaths and 28 injured. Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP) stated that 13 injured were taken to Sharm El Sheikh International Hospital, 9 to Saint Catherine Hospital, whi»»»
Egypt condemns Iranian attacks on Arab countries
Cairo, Sept. 2 (SANA) Egypt on Wednesday condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, describing them as a violation of their sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a statement posted on X, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry warned that the attacks represent a dan»»»
Xi tells Egypt's Sisi 'external interference' in Mideast should be opposed
Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Egyptian counterpart on Wednesday that "external interference" in the Middle East should be opposed, Beijing's state media reported, following talks in Cairo between the two leaders. "We must uphold the principle that the people of the Middle East are the maste»»»
Egypt’s exports to China see 199.8% jump
A Chinese flag flies in front of the Great Wall of China, located north of Beijing August 18, 2007. REUTERS/David Gray The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) revealed a significant surge in Egyptian exports to China, reaching 199.8 percent during the first half of 2026. »»»
16 killed, 28 injured as passenger bus overturns in Egypt’s South Sinai near Dahab–Nuweiba road
UPDATETwenty ambulances sent to crash site on road between Dahab and Nuweiba Dubai: At least 21 people were killed and 29 injured when a passenger bus overturned in Egypt’s South Sinai governorate on Wednesday, the Health Ministry said. Ten Jordanians were among those killed, Jordan’s state televis»»»
China's ZC Rubber plans $500M tire manufacturing complex in SCZONE Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: The General Authority for Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) signed a letter of intent (LoI) with China’s Zhongce Rubber Group (ZC Rubber) to establish an integrated tire manufacturing complex in the Sokhna Industrial Zone. With planned investments of approximately $500 million, the co»»»
16 killed, 28 injured as passenger bus overturns in Egypt’s South Sinai near Dahab–Nuweiba road
Twenty ambulances sent to crash site on road between Dahab and Nuweiba Dubai: At least 16 people were killed and 28 injured when a passenger bus overturned in Egypt’s South Sinai governorate on Wednesday, the Health Ministry said. Ten Jordanians were among those killed, Jordan’s state television re»»»
Mansour Group, China’s Tianneng sign MoU for battery manufacturing, energy storage in Egypt Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Mansour Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese group Tianneng to explore investment opportunities in battery manufacturing and energy storage solutions in Egypt, according to a statement. Both sides will conduct a feasibility study for manufacturing lead-aci»»»
Tariff elimination opens Chinese market to Egyptian goods: Chinese news channel
Cargo containers and ships are seen at a port in Qingdao, in China's eastern Shandong province, on Tuesday. AFP/Getty Images China’s CGTN news channel highlighted Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Egypt on Tuesday, stating that relations between the two countries are at their best point ever.»»»
Syria expands industrial cities to boost production, attract investment
Damascus, Sept. 2 (SANA) Syria is expanding and rehabilitating its industrial cities to support local production and attract new investment, with development and revival plans underway in Adra, Hassia, Sheikh Najjar, Bab al-Hawa, al-Rai and Deir Ezzor. Ahmad Kurdi, Director of Industrial Cities at »»»
16 killed, 28 injured as bus overturns in Egypt’s South Sinai
Twenty ambulances sent to crash site on road between Dahab and Nuweiba Dubai: At least 16 people were killed and 28 injured when a passenger bus overturned in Egypt’s South Sinai governorate on Wednesday, the Health Ministry said. The crash occurred in the morning on the road linking the Red Sea re»»»
16 dead in bus crash in Egypt's Sinai: health ministry
Authorities said the injured were receiving care but did not say what caused the crash Cairo: A bus crash in Egypt's eastern Sinai Peninsula on Wednesday killed 16 people and injured 28 others, the health ministry reported. Twenty ambulances rushed to the scene of the accident, which occurred on th»»»
Leaders of Russia, China, India and middle powers holding face-to-face meetings at Bishkek SCO summit
The leaders of Russia, China and India arrived with other heads of state in Kyrgyzstan on August 31 for a two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The SCO is widely viewed as offering a forum at which members, as well as 15 “dialogue partners” that include some important middle power»»»