Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Sahar Nasr met on Friday with representatives of General Electric, AbbVie pharmaceuticals, Johnson, Cargill, Merck & Co. pharmaceutical company, ExxonMobil, Kellogg food manufacturing company, JPMorgan Chase bank, and Mastercard, a statement »»»

With an established presence in 21 countries across five continents, SABIS stands as a leading provider of high-quality, internationally recognized education. Across the UAE and the wider Gulf, this global network translates into a consistent, results-driven approach that equips students with the k»»»

CAIRO: Egyptian security forces detained hundreds of people, including foreigners, on the country’s border with Sudan, accusing them of illegal gold mining and smuggling, the military said Monday. Egypt’s southern region is rich with gold mines and the government has launched big mining projects th»»»

A night that a nation had been waiting nearly a century to celebrate For generations of Egyptians, the FIFA World Cup has been a stage of dreams rather than triumphs. Since Egypt became the first African and Arab nation to appear at the tournament in 1934, World Cup campaigns have largely been stor»»»

CAIRO: The Arab League on Monday confirmed Egyptian veteran diplomat Nabil Fahmy as its new chief during a meeting of foreign ministers in Amman, a statement said. Fahmy’s five-year term as secretary general is to begin at the start of July, succeeding Ahmed Aboul Gheit who served two consecutive t»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia is considering a major expansion of commercial and community activities within public parks, under proposed regulations designed to boost neighbourhood economies, enhance quality of life and support the Kingdom's Vision 2030 objectives. The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing»»»

Doha, Qatar: 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, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. At the outset of the call, HE t»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), in cooperation with the COMESA Clearing House (CCH), hosted a sensitisation workshop on the Regional Payment and Settlement System (REPSS). The workshop was held with the participation of representatives from banks operating in Egypt, CBE officials from the Banking »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has received widespread expressions of solidarity and condolence from governments and diplomatic missions following the incident at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City. The incident, which occurred during operational activity, resulted in fatalities»»»

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Cairo: The Arab Republic of Egypt affirmed Monday its full solidarity with the State of Qatar, following the incident that occurred at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial City, and the resulting injuries. In a statement, Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that Egypt stands with the Sta»»»

The first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland is now complete. The takeaways: a joint statement, a coordinated roadmap, and a clear division of roles. Pakistan served as the lead mediator, with Qatar in a supporting capacity. Meanwhile, the R-4 nations met in Cairo to consolidate regional backing»»»

LONDON: The Iran national football team left a handwritten message calling for peace and friendship after their World Cup group-stage match against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday. The note, left in the dressing room following the goalless draw, thanked the city for its hospitality and paid tribut»»»

Cairo — Egyptian equities began the new trading week in positive territory as foreign investors continued to increase exposure to Egyptian assets, while the launch of the country’s first single-stock futures contracts added momentum to a broader transformation underway across capital markets. The b»»»

Dubai: An Egyptian man has died after allegedly being set on fire by a suspect following an attempt to break up a dispute outside his furniture showroom in Qalyubia governorate, security sources and local media reported. The incident began when a quarrel broke out among several young men in front o»»»

Minister of Electricity Mohamed Shaker said that the Arab Executive Office of the Ministers of Electricity 31st meeting discusses the Arab electricity network. The Arab leaders pay great attention to the Arab power grid that has great economic feasibility, the minister added. Egypt suffered last ye»»»

Dubai: An Egyptian court has sentenced a former judge to life imprisonment after convicting him of fatally shooting his ex-wife at a public promenade in the city of 6th of October, a case that drew widespread attention in the country, local media reported. The Giza Criminal Court found the defendan»»»

Abu Dhabi: Following the approval of the Ministry of Education's schedule for the first-session year-end examinations for the 2025-2026 academic year for students in Grades 7-12 under the Integrated Continuous Education System, the Ministry has issued a guide on preventing cheating and examination »»»

LOS ANGELES: Lionel Messi and World Cup holders Argentina face Austria in Dallas on Monday with the Argentine great needing one more goal to rewrite the record books. Messi, who turns 39 on Wednesday, equalled Miroslav Klose’s all-time mark of 16 World Cup goals when scoring a hat-trick in the 3-0 »»»

Ambassador James Moran, Head of the European Union Delegation to Egypt, stressed on the union’s commitment to provide long-term support to Egypt’s water sector and reform programmes. Moran noted out that EU allocated €200m of funds to improve the water sector in compliance with Egypt’s developmenta»»»

Dubai: Majid Al Futtaim has signed a $3.1 billion strategic partnership with MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development to build a large mixed-use destination in Mada City, New Cairo, marking the Dubai-based group’s first residential development in Egypt. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, »»»

Vancouver: Egypt earned the first World Cup win in their history by beating New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday, putting them on track to reach the knockout round for the first time. New Zealand players react after the 1-3 loss. Alex Grimm/Getty Images/AFP Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet were Egypt»»»

RIYADH: It was not the start Egypt had hoped for after an impressive 1-1 draw against Belgium in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A stalemate earlier in the day between Iran and Belgium meant a victory against the All Whites would launch the Pharaohs to the top of Group G. Yet, the e»»»

Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for their first World Cup win in history Egypt earned the first World Cup win in their history by beating New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday, putting them on track to reach the knockout round for the first time. Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet were Egypt’s scorers after »»»

Dubai: On June 18, 2026, at a ceremony in Mumbai attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Emirates NBD formally completed its acquisition of a 60 per cent controlling stake in RBL Bank. This is a $2.75 billion capital infusion that is, by every measurable standard, the most consequ»»»

VANCOUVER: Egypt earned the first World Cup win in their history by beating New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday, putting them on track to reach the knockout round for the first time. Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet were Egypt’s scorers after Finn Surman had given New Zealand the lead after 15 minut»»»

CAIRO: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, emphasised that the US-Iran agreement should take into account the csecurity and stability of countries across the region. In a joint statement after a consultative meeting held here, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egypti»»»

INGLEWOOD, California: Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves while Iran and Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Sunday, with Team Melli unable to break through after the Red Devils went down to 10 men in the second half. Belgium defender Nathan Ngoy received a straight red card in the 66»»»

QNA Doha Qatar has announced, in its capacity as a mediator, the launch of the Lake Lucerne Summit and the first meeting of a high-level committee bringing together representatives of the United States of America, Iran, and the two mediating states, Qatar and Pakistan, hoping that the meeting would»»»

Los Angeles: Belgium were held to a scoreless draw by Iran in a frustrating encounter Sunday that saw the Red Devils reduced to 10 men and facing the possibility of group-stage elimination for a second straight World Cup. A star-studded though ageing lineup including Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Luka»»»

In an unexpected twist of modern industry, San Diego-based Debut Biotechnology, known for its revolutionary contributions to the beauty sector, is now paving the way for the United States’ first military-industrial biofactory. This landmark initiative, backed by a new contract with the Department o»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi called for transforming the consultative mechanism bringing together Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan into a more institutionalised framework capable of contributing to regional stability and addressing Middle East crises. According to a statement f»»»

Hisham Okasha, Chief Executive Officer of Banque Misr, and Amr Abdel Wahab, Chairperson and Managing Director of the Egyptian Countryside Development Company, signed two cooperation protocols aimed at supporting investments by Egyptians abroad who are beneficiaries of New Egyptian Countryside lands»»»

CAIRO: Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkiye reaffirmed their support for ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran during a meeting in Cairo on Sunday aimed at addressing regional tensions and promoting diplomatic efforts. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Fais»»»

The State of Qatar announced, in its capacity as a mediator, the launch of the Lake Lucerne Summit and the first meeting of a high-level committee bringing together representatives of the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the two mediating states, the State of Qatar and th»»»

“Trade between India and Egypt increased by about 60 per cent over the last five years and this is really remarkable, as you will notice that trade between many other countries has actually stagnated. Global trade itself is festering so this is a remarkable development,” India’s Ambassador to Egypt»»»

Strong Week for Egyptian Assets as Record Debt Inflows, Equity Gains and Futures Launch Signal Market Deepening Cairo — Egyptian equities ended a shortened trading week on a positive note as foreign investors increased exposure to both government debt and equities, while the launch of the country’s»»»

A meeting has opened in Cairo bringing together the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the ministers met in a “restricted format” to discuss regional developments, imple»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, in its capacity as mediator, has announced the launch of the proceedings of the Lake Lucerne Summit and the first meeting of the High-Level Committee, with the participation of representatives from the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the »»»

Egypt has uncovered two rare tombs dating back to the Early Dynastic Period in Minya province, a discovery that archaeologists say could provide new insights into the evolution of ancient Egyptian funerary architecture and burial practices. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said a mission fro»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Winger Jeremy Doku has been ruled out of Belgium's second World Cup group match against Iran at SoFi Stadium due to illness, the Belgian team announced on Saturday. Rudi Garcia's side face Iran on Sunday looking to build on an opening 1-1 draw with Egypt, but will do so »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Countries across Asia, Africa and the Middle East are increasing imports of Russian food products amid uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and concerns over the approaching El Nino climate phenomenon, Russia’s state-owned Rosselkhozbank (RSHB) told Sputnik on Sunday. El »»»

CAIRO: Egypt’s upcoming World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand presents a golden opportunity to make history, according to former team captains. The two sides are scheduled to meet on Monday in Vancouver, Canada in Group G with Egypt on one point after their draw against Uruguay, and New Zealand »»»

Cairo: The first Gulf-Arab Conference for Training and Development, organized by the International Federation for Training and Development (IFTD), commenced in Cairo on Friday. Themed “From the Gulf to the Ocean: Bridges of Knowledge and Development,” the two-day conference brings together represen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Egypt will look to move within touching distance of a historic place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage when they face New Zealand in a Group G match at BC Place tomorrow (4am, Qatar time). The Pharaohs head into the match carrying renewed belief after an impressive opening-roun»»»

Arab Finance: As the Middle East accelerates its digital transformation, businesses across the region face a growing challenge: separating artificial intelligence hype from actual financial returns. Emerging as a critical bridge between technical engineering and corporate strategy is CodeZal AI, a »»»

Egypt’s marble and granite sector, long a fragmented collection of small-scale workshops, is now undergoing a transformative pivot. Production is being pushed into organized, high-efficiency industrial zones as part of a government strategy to position the industry as a key pillar of the national e»»»

Arab Finance: Arabian Food Industries Company (Domty) expects its newly established unit, Dairy Products Euro Arabian for Food Industries, to list on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) next July, Asharq Business cited CEO Mohamed El Damaty. On the sidelines of the Startup Egypt event that was launched on »»»

Aeab Finance: Egypt launched the second edition of its State Ownership Policy document for 2026-2030, outlining a framework to enhance the state's role as a regulator and enabler of economic activity while supporting greater private-sector participation, as per a statement. The document, titled "De»»»

The European Union has offered two grants to Egypt worth €62m to support development projects. The first includes funding a project to improve sanitation services in Kafr El-Sheikh governorate worth €32m, which aims to improve the sanitation system in the province through supporting the establishme»»»