Qatar joins first Arab forum on Administrative Justice
Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in the activities of the first Arab Forum for Administrative Justice and Integrity, which was held in Cairo under the title ‘Developing Administrative Investigation Skills and Promoting Governance Principles.’ As part of the Permanent Delegation of the State o»»»
Brave Jordan’s World Cup debut ends in loss to Austria
DUBAI: Jordan’s World Cup debut ended in a 3-1 loss to Austria at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Wednesday morning, despite a brave performance that promised a potential point for the newcomers. The loss leaves the Arab nation in third place in Group J, while Austria sit second on goal diffe»»»
ExxonMobil Embarks on Strategic Gas Exploration in Egypt’s Mediterranean Waters
ExxonMobil is poised to initiate a new chapter in offshore gas exploration as it prepares to drill a new well in the North Marakia Offshore Concession, located in the Mediterranean Sea. Operations are set to commence on December 15th, marking a significant step in the energy giant’s strategic expan»»»
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi accomplishes a significant step to revive the Egyptian economy
During, the press conference held by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Egypt with President of Singapore, El-Sisi announced the agreement to promote trade cooperation between Egypt and Singapore during the coming period. This came to confirm the president’s efforts to strengthen the cooperation wit»»»
Will war-driven construction costs make Dubai homes more expensive for buyers?
Dubai: Dubai’s construction sector is still getting the materials it needs, but the war has made procurement costlier, slower and harder to predict as developers reroute cargo, lean more on regional suppliers and adjust buying plans. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The»»»
Iran blasts ‘unfair’ World Cup conditions
Iranian players and coaching staff have accused World Cup organizers of forcing them to compete under unfair conditions, as US visa problems and travel restrictions continue to disrupt the team’s campaign. The 2026 World Cup is being co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, with most matches taking»»»
Housing Minister reviews progress on draft law for Egyptian Real Estate Developers Federation
Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Randa El-Menshawy has reviewed the latest developments regarding the draft law establishing the Federation of Real Estate Developers, as part of the ministry’s broader strategy to regulate and organize Egypt’s rapidly expanding real estate market»»»
At G7, Egypt’s El-Sisi urges Israel to halt Gaza seizure
CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Tuesday urged Israel to abandon its plan to take control of 70 percent of Gaza, as he attended the G7 summit in France. Last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to take control of more territory in the battered Gaza»»»
Egypt’s public sector companies to offer their shares
Experts: Privatization success depends on acquisition prevention Insurance and electricity companies are the first to offer shares Egyptian government is exerting great efforts to offer the public sector companies shares, submitting to the IMF loan conditions. Furthermore, the IMF loan is worth $12»»»
Egypt launches Foreign Trade Information Portal to boost exports, global market access
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the launch of Egypt’s new Foreign Trade Information Portal, developed by the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) in cooperation with the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade, marking a significant step in the country’s digital transfo»»»
Egypt, Kenya discuss boosting African vaccine, drug manufacturing
Egypt and Kenya discussed expanding cooperation in healthcare and strengthening pharmaceutical security across Africa, focusing on local manufacturing of medicines and vaccines, reducing reliance on imports, and increasing the exchange of medical expertise. Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population»»»
Claudia Hanna: Egypt is my second home and the capital of Arab arts
For nearly two decades, Iraqi singer and actress Claudia Hanna has embodied a distinctive model of the modern Arab performer, successfully combining beauty, culture, talent, and determination. After being crowned Miss Arab World in 2006, she refused to be confined to the title, embarking instead on»»»
Egypt promotes African health sovereignty and medical tourism at Africa Health ExCon
Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said achieving health sovereignty in Africa has become a strategic necessity rather than a choice, calling for stronger and more self-reliant healthcare systems while maintaining effective international partnerships, during the fifth edition of Africa He»»»
Commercial Registry services to be available through over 4,700 post offices, service outlets: Supply Ministry
The Internal Trade Development Authority (ITDA), affiliated with the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade, has announced the launch of a new system based on the use of secure documents for Commercial Registry records, alongside the provision of a number of Commercial Registry services through offi»»»
Egypt Bets EGP 12bn on Vaccine Hub to Cut Imports and Expand Regional Reach
ISMAILIA — Egypt plans to channel investments of up to EGP 12 billion (approximately $240 million) into its Vaccine and Biotechnology City by 2030 as Cairo seeks to strengthen pharmaceutical self-sufficiency, reduce reliance on imported vaccines and position itself as a regional manufacturing hub s»»»
Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests
LOS ANGELES: Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Kylian Mbappe’s France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four years ago, roar into the 2026 tournament on Tuesday. Argentina, who won that dramatic contest in Doha in a penalty shootout after it finished 3-3 following extra time, take»»»
Arab League assistant Secretary-General commends Qatar's support for Palestinian cause, alleviating Gaza's suffering
Cairo: The Arab League praised the State of Qatar's continuous efforts in supporting the Palestinian cause and assisting the Palestinian people across various humanitarian, relief, and political fields, particularly in alleviating the suffering of the people of the Gaza Strip. Speaking to Qatar New»»»
Syria, Egypt discuss industrial zones and expanding investment cooperation
Damascus, June 16 (SANA) Syrian Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Basel Abdul Hannan held talks with a delegation of Egyptian business leaders and investors on Tuesday on opportunities to expand industrial cooperation and launch joint investment projects, including plans for a large-scale ind»»»
Egypt Charts New Course with 23 High-Priority Industries Localization: Opportunities Await Investors
Egypt has unveiled a strategic plan to localize 23 high-priority industries. The initiative, announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel El-Wazir, is set to turbocharge Egypt’s economic engine by tapping into locally available raw materials and reinforcing the c»»»
Egypt’s tourism arrivals up 4% despite regional challenges: Fathy Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Tourist arrivals to Egypt increased by 4% between January and the first week of June despite regional tensions and challenges facing the global travel industry, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy revealed. Speaking at a press conference organized by the Egyptian Tourism »»»
Egypt Earns Global Respect After Holding Belgium in World Cup Opener
Egypt announced its return to football’s biggest stage with an impressive 1-1 draw against Belgium, producing one of the most disciplined and mature performances by the Pharaohs in recent World Cup history and reinforcing hopes of a first-ever progression beyond the group stage. Facing one of Europ»»»
Egyptian pharmacist and his three children killed in Minya car crash on Eastern Desert Road
An Egyptian pharmacist and his three children were killed on Tuesday when their car overturned on a desert highway in the southern province of Minya, security and local media reports said. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene near the town of Deir Mawas on the Eastern Desert Road after r»»»
Kuwait's Urbnlanes seeks 430-feddan in Ras El Hekma for EGP 7B Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Kuwait-based Urbnlanes Development is seeking to acquire a 430-feddan land plot in Ras El Hekma on Egypt's North Coast for EGP 7 billion ($135 million), Asharq Business reported, citing two informed sources. The developer intends to develop a tourism project on the land plot, includin»»»
FIFA weighs Israel-Palestine opener for new U-15 tournament
DUBAI: FIFA is considering an Israel versus Palestine opening match for its new under-15 football festival in the US this September, according to The Athletic. The tournament is expected to be open to all 211 FIFA member associations including Russia, which remains suspended from senior internation»»»
Egypt records 33.2% YoY rise in remittances in first 10 months of FY2025/26
RIYADH: Remittances from Egyptians working abroad rose by 33.2 percent year on year during the first 10 months of fiscal year 2025/2026, reaching a record $39.2 billion, new figures showed. Data released by the country’s central bank showed that on a monthly basis, remittance inflows climbed 44 per»»»
Industry minister discusses expansion plans with GID Textile Egypt, targets raising exports to $500 million
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem discussed on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with Selim Şankaya, CEO of GID Textile Egypt Group, the company’s expansion plans in Egypt and its strategy to boost investments and exports as the company aims to raise its exports to $285 million by the end of 2026. During a »»»
Gazans displaced by war watch World Cup from the ruins
GAZA/CAIRO: Fadi Al-Arawi, a footballer in the Gaza Strip Premier League, hasn’t been able to take the pitch since pro sports were suspended with the outbreak of war more than two years ago. Like most Gazans, he no longer even has a home where he can watch the World Cup on TV. As Saturday’s match»»»
Industry minister discusses expansion plans with GID Textile Egypt, targets raising exports to dlrs 500 million
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem discussed on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with Selim Şankaya, CEO of GID Textile Egypt Group, the company’s expansion plans in Egypt and its strategy to boost investments and exports as the company aims to raise its exports to $285 million by the end of 2026. During a »»»
EGX Advances as Arab Investors Bet on Improving Egyptian Outlook
Stronger Pound, Robust Debt Demand and Regional Buying Support Egyptian Assets Cairo — Egyptian equities extended their recovery on Monday as Arab investors returned decisively to the market, helping lift major indices amid improving sentiment toward Egyptian assets following a stronger currency, c»»»
Iran says footballer’s US visa expires after World Cup opener
TEHRAN: An Iranian national football team player’s United States visa has expired, state media reported Tuesday, leaving his future at the World Cup shrouded in doubt with Tehran engulfed in a bitter diplomatic row with Washington. Winger Mehdi Torabi was only issued a single-entry visa instead of »»»
Zelensky seeks to convince Trump at G7 that Russia now on the defensive
EVIAN-LES-BAINS: President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the G7 summit on Tuesday, hoping to impress upon US leader Donald Trump that Ukraine’s fortunes in its war against Russia have improved as he pushes for greater international support. Zelensky was greeted by French President Emmanuel Macron,»»»
Iran says footballer’s US visa expires after World Cup opener
TEHRAN: An Iranian national football team player’s United States visa has expired, state media reported Tuesday, leaving his future at the World Cup shrouded in doubt with Tehran engulfed in a bitter diplomatic row with Washington.Winger Mehdi Torabi was only issued a single-entry visa instead of t»»»
'All the way': Egypt dare to dream after gritty Belgium draw
Cairo: When Egypt took the lead against Belgium in their opening World Cup match on Monday, decades of doubt gave way to belief for 62-year-old Bahgat Abbas. Standing beneath the historic arcades near the Basilica in Cairo's eastern Heliopolis district, Abbas leapt with the crowd as cups rattled ac»»»
QF’s BilAraby Annual Gathering 2026 receives over 1,600 applications worldwide
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby initiative has opened ticket sales for its 2026 Annual Gathering. The event will take place at Multaqa (Education City Student Center) in Doha from September 19-20 under the theme ‘With Our Ideas, We Build’. With ticketing now open, the public can secure pla»»»
Gulf Egypt unveils expansion strategy as it marks 50 years in Egypt Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Gulf Egypt for Hotels and Tourism (Gulf Egypt), a subsidiary of United Real Estate Company (URC), has announced a new expansion strategy as it marks 50 years of operations in Egypt, outlining plans focused on the development of integrated tourism destinations and sustainable hospitali»»»
10 Qatari firms among Forbes’ top 100 Arab family businesses
Doha, Qatar: Ten Qatari family businesses were featured in the list of Top 100 Arab Family Businesses in the MENA during the year 2026 by Forbes magazine. The following have made it to the ranking of top companies in their respective categories in June 2026 issue of Forbes Middle East: Power Intern»»»
Saudi Arabia hold Uruguay, Egypt raise hopes in strong Arab World Cup showing
DUBAI: Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open. The stalemate came hours after one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history when European champions Spain were held 0-0 by debutants C»»»
World leaders hail Qatar’s key role in US-Iran breakthrough
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s diplomatic efforts have drawn widespread international praise following the agreement on a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, with world leaders crediting the State of Qatar and other mediators for facilitating a breakthrough seen as a potential tur»»»
Suez Canal's oil tanker traffic jumps 28% in April amid Strait of Hormuz closure Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Oil tanker traffic through Egypt’s Suez Canal jumped by nearly one-third in April, as the Strait of Hormuz closure boosted demand for the Red Sea shipping route, Bloomberg reported. This growth drove the canal's revenues to their highest monthly figure since early 2024, reaching $419 »»»
Iran fight back to draw 2-2 with New Zealand at World Cup
LOS ANGELES: Iran twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their opening World Cup match on Monday after an end-to-end contest played against the backdrop of Iranian fan protests against the government in Tehran. New Zealand went ahead in the seventh minute when Elijah Just»»»
Iran begin fraught World Cup with 2-2 New Zealand draw
Iran twice battled back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday in their frenetic opening match of a World Cup campaign that has been utterly overshadowed by war, politics and protests. The Iranian team's very presence at the Los Angeles Stadium had long felt uncertain, after months of military c»»»
Late Araujo equalizer denies Saudi Arabia a winning start to World Cup
RIYADH: Egyptian fans were most certainly feeling a sense of deja vu as they watched Saudi Arabia take on Uruguay in their World Cup opener on Monday. Like Egypt had done a few hours earlier against Belgium, the Saudis took the lead in the first half. And like Egypt, they conceded after the break a»»»
Late Araujo equaliser denies Saudi Arabia victory
RIYADH: Egyptian fans most certainly felt a sense of déjà vu while watching Saudi Arabia take on Uruguay. Like Egypt, the Green Falcons took the lead in the first half. And like Egypt, they conceded after the break, unable to hold on for victory. Yet, also like the Pharaohs, Saudi Arabia will feel »»»
Greek minister calls criticism of tougher migration policies a ‘badge of honor’
ATHENS, Greece: Greece’ s migration minister on Monday called criticism from human rights groups a “badge of honor” and vowed to further toughen migration policies he called “the toughest — if not the toughest — in Europe.” Thanos Plevris’ comments to private broadcaster Action 24 came as Greece’s »»»
Egypt, EU join forces on €690 million clean-energy grid investment
BRUSSELS: Egypt and the European Union (EU) are deepening their strategic partnership in the field of renewable energy with a financing package of up to €690 million to upgrade and expand the Egyptian electricity network. The package combines a €600 million loan from the European Investment Bank’s »»»
Egypt held 1-1 by Belgium in Seattle
DPA/TNN Seattle (Washington) Substitute Romelu Lukaku forced an equalizer moments after coming on to help Belgium deny Egypt a first men’s World Cup victory in a 1-1 draw on Monday. Lukaku’s season at Napoli was ravaged with injury but he was picked for his fourth World Cup because of his experienc»»»
Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby launchesticket sales for Annual Gathering 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby initiative has opened ticket sales for its 2026 Annual Gathering. The event will take place at Multaqa (Education City Student Center) in Doha from September 19 to 20 under the theme ‘With Our Ideas, We Build’. With ticketing now open, the publi»»»
02/04/2017 Tenders
Architecture & Urban Development Client : Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation The project of Agriculture investments (SAIL) Address : K34 Alexandria/Cairo Desert Road Al Amreya, Alexandria Tender : 1) Tender No. 5/2016/2017 for the construction of education school at Aswan Governorate Tend»»»
Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game
SEATTLE: Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah’s 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt’s Mohamed Han»»»
Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game
Seattle: Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt's Mohamed Han»»»