Arab News 36m

UAE president arrives in El Alamein for talks with Egyptian president

LONDON: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan arrived in the Egyptian city of El Alamein on Sunday to discuss latest regional developments with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The two leaders discussed ongoing efforts to address developments in the Middle East and affirmed the importance»»»

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Arab News 2h

Egyptian football looks toward bright future after World Cup heroics

RIYADH: For a moment, it felt real. Egypt had been in control against defending champions Argentina for nearly 80 minutes, inching closer to uncharted territory: the final eight of the FIFA World Cup. In hindsight, Egyptian fans’ refusal to accept that their nation could see this through proved wel»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE and Egypt leaders discuss stronger ties and regional issues

El Alamein: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, discussed the fraternal ties between the two countries and ways to further strengthen cooperation across all sectors in support of their mutual interests and »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE and Egypt leaders discuss stronger ties and regional issues

El Alamein: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, discussed the fraternal ties between the two countries and ways to further strengthen cooperation across all sectors in support of their mutual interests and »»»

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Egypt Independent 3h

Naguib Sawiris boosts funding for Egypt’s pyramids facilities development

Egypt's Giza Plateau- Pyramids Orascom Pyramids Entertainment, owned by billionaire Naguib Sawiris, is increasing its investment in ancient Egyptian archaeological sites by a third, betting on sporting events and pop concerts by stars like Shakira to help propel tourism to new heights. The new inve»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Oman condemns attack on its territory: state media

Muscat, Oman: The Omani government condemned on Sunday an attack on its territory, state media announced, with Iran's Guards saying they targeted it during a barrage aimed at countries across the Gulf. The Oman News Agency said on X that "the Sultanate of Oman affirms its condemnation and denunciat»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

World leaders mourn passing of Father Amir

Doha, Qatar: Tributes and condolences poured in from world leaders following the passing of Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Amiri Diwan announced the death of HH the Father Amir on Sunday morning July 12, 2026, at the age of 74. The Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pa»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Belgium’s golden generation takes final World Cup bow

Doha, Qatar: Belgium’s finest era ends without the World Cup glory it once promised. For more than a decade, Belgium’s golden generation captivated world football with a squad overflowing with talent. They climbed to the top of the FIFA World Ranking, produced some of the game’s finest players and »»»

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Arabfinance 8h

EMTC: Pioneering the Transition to Precision Milling and Smart Supply Chains Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: As Egypt navigates structural shifts across its agricultural supply chains, the local milling sector is under intense pressure to modernize, optimize capacity, and ensure food security for a growing population of over 112 million. Caught between global market volatility, a rapid 76% s»»»

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Arabfinance 8h

Startup Egypt: Turning Innovation into Economic Growth Arab Finance For Information Technology

Egypt’s startup ecosystem is entering a new phase of transformation with the launch of the Startup Egypt Platform, a national initiative designed to lower entry barriers and accelerate entrepreneurial growth. By combining government support with private-sector expertise, the platform offers a unifi»»»

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Arabfinance 8h

Egypt’s agricultural exports exceed 5.8M tons so far in 2026 Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Egypt’s agricultural exports have surpassed 5.8 million tons so far this year amid rising global demand, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk announced. This reflects the country's success in developing the agricultural sector and enhancing its competitiveness on t»»»

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France24 9h

'This is our sky': Palestinians fly kites in defiance of Israeli settlers in West Bank

Every summer since 2009, residents of a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank have gathered for a kite festival. The event is held on land that they say has been partly lost since a settlement was established in 1983. The festival, while primarily for children, carries a "polit»»»

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Middle East Observer 9h

Mamish: the New Suez Canal is the Artery of World Trade

“Welcome to Egypt, the cradle of civilization and welcome to New Suez Canal , a crucial artery of global trade,”. That was the opening speech addressed by Vice Admiral Mohab Mamish, of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) and the man in charge of the project, noting that the key development to Egypt prog»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Saudi Arabia’s new Package Visa: Six countries eligible for faster tourist visas

Saudi Arabia has launched a new Package Visa initiative, announcing the first six countries eligible for the scheme that allows travellers to obtain a tourist visa through a single integrated travel package. The programme aims to simplify the visitor journey by combining flights, accommodation and »»»

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Arabfinance 9h

Badawi inspects Shell’s Velox 1X well in Mediterranean Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi visited the drilling operations site of the “Velox-1X” exploration well onboard the drillship Stena Ice MAX, according to a statement. The well is being executed by Shell in the North Cleopatra concession within the Herodotus Ba»»»

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Al Majalla 9h

World Cup politics: something ugly in the beautiful game

In a way, politics will always be part of football. The game’s importance to fans makes it inevitable. This is why prime ministers and presidents like to declare themselves fans of one team or another, even if sometimes they forget which club they support between interviews. Cue a gentle cough in t»»»

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Arab News 10h

Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster World Cup semifinal with England

Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster World Cup semifinal with England KANSAS CITY: Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time on Saturday, setting up a mouthwatering World Cup semifinal against bitter rivals England. Fans»»»

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Arab News 11h

Iran attacks Qatar, Bahrain and UAE after fresh US strikes over Hormuz

DUBAI: Iran launched missile and drone attacks against Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, widening its military campaign across the Gulf only hours after the United States carried out a third round of airstrikes against Iranian targets in retaliation for attacks on commercial sh»»»

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Middle East Observer 14h

Pfizer Names Amr Seif as Regional Director for Egypt, Levant, and Iraq

Pfizer has officially announced the appointment of Amr Seif as the Regional Director for Egypt, Levant, and Iraq, effective September 15. In this pivotal role, Amr will helm the company’s operations across the region and champion various initiatives that bring cutting-edge scientific innovations in»»»

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Qatar Tribune 16h

Doha strives to preserve last window between Washington and Tehran

Khaled Al Hameidi DoHA As the fragile calm between the United States and Iran faces mounting pressure following renewed military exchanges and increasingly confrontational political rhetoric, Qatar has intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent the remaining channels of communication from closing. W»»»

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Arab News 17h

Startup wrap — MENA investment rises 190% to $148.2m in June

RIYADH: Investment momentum in the Middle East and North Africa region continued its steady trend in June, with 41 startups collectively raising $148.2 million, representing an annual rise of 190 percent. According to Wamda data, startup investments over the month declined by 76 percent compared to»»»

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Arab News 18h

How Iran and the Hormuz crisis pose a strategic test for NATO

LONDON: The main focus of the two-day NATO summit in Ankara this week was, overwhelmingly, the alliance’s renewed pledge of “unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,” backed by additional military equipment and training. There was also a renew»»»

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Arab News 19h

Belgium coach Garcia’s tenure in doubt after Courtois substitution

ATLANTA: Belgium coach Rudi Garcia came under a barrage of fire for replacing first-choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final loss to Spain, adding to questions about his future. Courtois felt he could continue despite a twinge in his leg, but Garcia insisted he come of»»»

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Daily News Egypt 19h

Egypt says four EU-backed local development projects reach 25% completion

Egypt has completed around 25% of four local economic development projects in Fayoum, Beni Suef, Luxor and Aswan under a European Union-funded technical assistance programme implemented in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Minister of Local Development Manal Awad sai»»»

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Daily News Egypt 19h

Egypt rejects recognition of ‘Somaliland’ in talks with Somali foreign minister

Egypt completely rejects any measures that would compromise Somali territorial integrity, including any recognition of the so-called “Somaliland”, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday. During a phone call with Somalia’s Mini»»»

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Daily News Egypt 19h

Industry Minister tours Misr Spinning & Weaving complex in El Mahalla El Kubra

Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, began a field tour of El Mahalla El Kubra—one of the country’s largest industrial hubs—with a visit to the Misr Spinning and Weaving Company complex, reaffirming the government’s commitment to modernising the textile sector, strengthening domestic manufa»»»

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Daily News Egypt 19h

Egyptian electricity minister meets China’s CSGI to plan 45% renewable energy mix within two years

Egypt is exploring technical cooperation with China Southern Power Grid (CSGI) to upgrade its national electricity grid and integrate 45 per cent renewable and clean energy into its energy mix over the next two years, the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy said. Minister of Electricity an»»»

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Daily News Egypt 19h

Al Alamein Airport records 57% jump in passenger traffic ahead of EIAS 2026

Al Alamein International Airport recorded a 57% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic as Egypt accelerates preparations to host the second edition of the Egypt International Air Show (EIAS 2026) this September, according to the Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC). The gove»»»

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Daily News Egypt 19h

14 countries account for 68.8% of Egypt’s foreign trade in H1 FY2025/26: CBE

Fourteen countries accounted for 68.8% of Egypt’s total foreign trade during the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025/26, with combined trade reaching $50.616bn, according to a report published by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The total comprised imports worth $36.147bn and exports amo»»»

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Arab News 20h

Palestinians in West Bank fly kites in defiance of settlers

BURIN, Palestinian Territories: As brightly colored kites climb above Burin, a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, children race across a sun-baked hillside, watching their creations soar into the sky. Behind them, the red-roofed houses of Har Bracha, an Israeli settlement, overl»»»

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Daily News Egypt 21h

CBE explains rationale for holding interest rates steady for third consecutive meeting

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) explained the rationale behind its decision to leave key policy interest rates unchanged for the third consecutive meeting, saying the move reflects its assessment of recent inflation developments and the outlook since its previ»»»

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Daily News Egypt 21h

Egypt, Türkiye push to restore US-Iran negotiations to avoid military escalation

Egypt and Türkiye have called for intensified joint efforts to restore the negotiation track between the United States and Iran to reach a final diplomatic agreement and prevent the risk of regional military escalation. The stance was agreed during a phone call on Saturday between Egyptian Minister»»»

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Daily News Egypt 21h

Saib Bank signs EGP 300m financing agreement with Erada Finance to support MSMEs

Saib Bank has signed a medium-term financing agreement worth EGP 300m with Erada Finance to expand funding for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), reinforcing its efforts to increase financial inclusion and support private sector growth. Afdal Naguib, CEO and Managing Director of saib Bank»»»

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Daily News Egypt 21h

Four-bank consortium extends EGP 4bn syndicated loan to Ora Developers Egypt

A consortium of four of Egypt’s leading banks has arranged a EGP 4bn syndicated loan for Ora Developers Egypt to finance the remaining construction works at the ZED El Sheikh Zayed development, increasing the total financing provided for the project to EGP 9bn. The banking consortium comprises Banq»»»

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Arab News 22h

African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism

JOHANNESBURG: When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase. “Africa deserves fewer World Cup slots,” he said, referring to the number of automatic qualifying places al»»»

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The Peninsula 23h

Egyptian, Turkish Foreign Ministers stress need to contain regional tension, get back to negotiations

Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, emphasized, during a phone call Saturday, the importance of de-escalating tensions and containing unrest in the region. They also stressed the need to intensify joint efforts between their two countries to res»»»

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Arab News 23h

Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan call for renewed US-Iran talks

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on Saturday urged the US and Iran to resume peace talks after clashes between the two sides. The call came during a phone conversation between the Kingdom’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his counterpart in Pakistan Ishaq Dar. The ministers discussed»»»

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Sana 23h

Egyptian, Turkish FMs stress support for Syria’s stability and sovereignty

Cairo, July 11 (SANA) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a telephone conversation on Saturday, emphasizing the importance of supporting efforts to achieve security and stability in Syria while preserving the country’s unity, sovereignty and instit»»»

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Gulf News 23h

Kites rise above West Bank village as Palestinians reclaim their skies

Burin, Palestinian Territories: As brightly coloured kites climb above Burin, a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, children race across a sun-baked hillside, watching their creations soar into the sky. Behind them, the red-roofed houses of Har Bracha, an Israeli settlement, over»»»

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Middle East Observer 23h

Egyptian Resorts Company to build solar station

Egyptian Resorts Company has signed a long-term lease contract with KarmSolar for the establishment of a solar power plant at a cost of US$2.5 million, the company reported in the filling to the Exchange last week. The plant, whose production capacity would be not less than 2 Megawatt, is scheduled»»»

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Arab News 1d

England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight

LOS ANGELES: England lock horns with Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday that pits Harry Kane against Erling Haaland in a mouthwatering battle of elite strikers. The teams are competing to face either reigning champions Argentina or surprise package Switzerland in the semifinal»»»

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Middle East Observer 11.07. 13:40

From ‘Made in Egypt’ to a Global Export Miracle

How a National Brand Growth Hub Could Transform Local Innovation into a Multi-Billion-Dollar Export Economy Egypt’s fast-growing local brand movement is no longer a marginal retail trend. It is becoming a serious economic opportunity that could reshape domestic manufacturing, digital commerce and v»»»

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Middle East Observer 11.07. 12:40

Demands to expand using electronic money

by Amal Nabil The Electronic Money Conference was held in Cairo on 2 and 3 September to discuss how turn to a policy of decreasing cash circulation and to rely on credit cards as a future alternative. The conference was attended by a group of leaders from banks, as well smart cards companies such a»»»

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Middle East Observer 11.07. 12:40

EGX Rebounds on October 31

In a positive turn of events for Egypt’s stock market, the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) closed on a high note. The main index, EGX30, experienced a growth of 0.94%, reaching 30,658 points. Meanwhile, the Shariah-compliant index, EGX33, saw an impressive rise of 1.38%, closing at 3,168.15 points. The ind»»»

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Arabfinance 11.07. 10:06

Huawei to expand Egypt operations as government pushes digital economy Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Hussein Eissa, Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, discussed the expansion plans of Chinese technology company Huawei in the Egyptian market and opportunities to strengthen cooperation in digital transformation, technology localization, and digital skills development, »»»

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Middle East Observer 11.07. 08:23

08/05/2017 Tenders

Industry Client : Egyptian Iron & Steel Company (HADISOLB) Address : Tebbin, Helwan, Egypt Tel.: 00202/27155604 Fax: 00202/27155608 [email protected] Tender : General tender No. 16607 for the rehabilitation and modernization of HADISOLB Tender documents : EGP20,000 – Tenders to be submitted in »»»

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Arabfinance 11.07. 07:30

Hassan Allam Holding eyes listings for select subsidiaries on EGX, Gulf bourses Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Hassan Allam Holding Group is considering listing some of its subsidiaries on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) or Gulf stock exchanges, while ruling out plans to list the holding company itself, Chairman and CEO Hassan Allam said on the sidelines of the 18th BMG Economic Forum at the Londo»»»

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Arab News 10.07. 22:57

Saudi Arabia at UN urges shift from SDG ambition to delivery as Riyadh-hosted forum spotlights prioritization

NEW YORK CITY: With four years left before the 2030 deadline for the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Saudi Arabia used a high-level side event at UN headquarters on Friday to argue that the central challenge facing governments is no longer setting ambitious targets but organizing institutions and»»»

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Arab News 10.07. 21:20

American Arab community leaders concerned by refereeing performances

CHICAGO, IL: As the last of eight Arab teams was eliminated from the final rounds of the World Cup, American Arab community leaders and sports enthusiasts said that they were concerned by what they saw as a bias by FIFA referees and officials during several games. The World Cup competition returned»»»

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Sana 10.07. 21:10

Fidan says Israeli policies threaten international security, obstruct Syria’s stability

Ankara, July 10 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the policies pursued by the current Israeli government pose a direct threat to the region and international security, while warning against attempts to obstruct Syria’s progress and stability.In an interview with “The National” follow»»»

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