Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi paid a fraternal visit to Bahrain on Tuesday, reaffirming Egypt’s full support for the kingdom amid ongoing regional tensions, according to the Egyptian presidency. Al-Sisi travelled to Manama after concluding an earlier visit to Qatar and was received by Bah»»»

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni (R) reinforced the call for calm while acknowledging the historical and emotional weight surrounding the World Cup match Wednesday with England. Photo by Christopher Neundorf/EPA July 14 (UPI) -- In the hours before Argentina's 2026 World Cup semifinal Wednesday »»»

NEW YORK: A new ‌refereeing protocol has added to the powder keg of public perception over fairness at the World Cup, a former FIFA referee said on Tuesday, with another refereeing controversy involving Argentina adding fuel to fan complaints. The holders’ passage to Wednesday’s semifinal against E»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received President of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the accompanying delegation on Tuesday at Lusail Palace, where the president offered condolences on the passing of the late HH the Father Am»»»

Doha: President of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi departed Doha on Tuesday after offering condolences on the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were seen off upon departure at Hamad International Airpor»»»

The Egyptian Customs Authority and the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC), signed a TIR guarantee agreement, marking a key step in implementing the UN-backed international road transport system aimed at facilitating cross-border trade. The singing ceremony was attended by Finance »»»

The Egyptian Exchange advanced on Monday, July 13, as foreign investors returned to net buying and the benchmark EGX30 recovered from the previous session’s marginal decline. Gains extended across most principal indices, although the lower-volatility index edged down, indicating that the advance wa»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received President of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the accompanying delegation on Tuesday at Lusail Palace, where His Excellency offered condolences on the passing of the late Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa »»»

FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s suggestion that the World Cup could eventually expand to 64 teams has reignited one of football’s biggest debates. Critics argue that another expansion would dilute the competition, weaken the qualifying process and create major logistical challenges for host natio»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived in Doha on Tuesday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Hamad International Airpo»»»

Arab Finance: Danish shipping group Maersk has resumed a new shipping service across the Red Sea as part of its plan for a gradual return to transiting the Suez Canal, according to a statement. The group said it will resume full operations of its WAF6 service, which connects the Middle East, the Me»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Saudi Arabia’s development trajectory over the past decade proves that national progress is shaped less by external conditions and more by the willingness of states to make hard, strategic decisions in the face of those conditions, the Kingdom’s minister of economy and planning, Fais»»»

CHICAGO: As Argentina prepare for a World Cup semifinal on Wednesday against England, the team’s success in the competition is being overshadowed by several controversies. The first was Egypt’s disallowed goal in the July 7 clash that the South Americans went on to win 3-2 in the final minutes, pro»»»

AMMAN — Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) Chief Executive Officer Abdel Wahab Rawad and Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in phosphate fertiliser production and the mining sector.The talks focused on»»»

Atlanta: Lionel Messi's brilliance has helped carry Argentina into a blockbuster World Cup semi-final with England in Atlanta on Wednesday. But the defending champions' journey to the last four has been engulfed by online conspiracy theories claiming -- without evidence -- that the playing field ha»»»

LONDON: Security and government officials from Jordan, the Syrian Arab Republic, Iraq, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Lebanon participated in a regional meeting in Amman to discuss ways to combat synthetic drugs that are affecting communities in the Middle East. The three-day meeting was held on Monday b»»»

Arab Finance: The Egyptian Customs Authority and the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce have signed a guarantee agreement under the UN International Transport of Goods under Cover of TIR Carnets (TIR Convention), according to a statement. Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Tra»»»

RIYADH: Egypt’s trade deficit widened 20.2 percent year on year to $4.8 billion in April, compared with $4 billion in the same month a year earlier, as imports continued to outpace a strong recovery in exports, official data showed. According to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statis»»»

RIYADH: Middle East and North Africa venture funding showed signs of deeper stress in the first half of 2026, with startup investment falling 22 percent year on year to $1.35 billion while deal count dropped 41 percent to 214 transactions, the lowest half-year total since at least 2022, according t»»»

International and regional investors have committed more than US$1.1 billion (approximately EGP55 billion) to new hospitality developments in Sharm El Sheikh, reinforcing Egypt’s strategy to expand tourism capacity and attract higher international visitor numbers as the sector continues to underpin»»»

RIYADH: The journey may have ended for all eight Arab nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the tournament will remain ingrained in the memories of Arab fans who supported each nation as one of their own. The JAX District Coca-Cola Fan Zone has been one of the prime spots to watch the World Cup i»»»

Dubai: Less than a month after President Donald Trump hailed his agreement with Iran as the breakthrough that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway has once again become the centre of military confrontation — raising questions over whether the deal may have unintentionally stren»»»

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) delivered a mixed but broadly positive performance on Sunday, 12 July, as gains in small- and mid-cap shares outweighed a marginal decline in the benchmark index. While the EGX30 eased 0.11% to 52,256.18 points, the EGX70 and EGX100 outperformed the benchmark despite con»»»

The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East, further threatening any diplomacy to end the war. The attacks, sparked by Iran striking a container ship Sunday in the strait off the coast of Oma»»»

Arab Finance: Gulf Egypt for Hotels and Tourism, a subsidiary of United Real Estate Company, has launched a landmark integrated lifestyle hospitality destination in Sharm El Sheikh, with planned investments exceeding EGP 20 billion, according to a press release. The project marks a new model of col»»»

Doha, Qatar: The passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani prompted an outpouring of condolences and tributes from heads of state, royal families, and senior leaders across the world, who praised his enduring legacy and extended heartfelt sympathy to the leadership, people, and g»»»

Doha, Qatar: The passing of the Father Amir, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, prompted an outpouring of condolences from embassies and ambassadors accredited to the State of Qatar, reflecting the profound respect he commanded across the international community. In heartfelt messages,»»»

TEHRAN: Peyvand Naimi has spent more than six months in an Iranian prison, accused of killing state security agents during nationwide protests, although his family says no formal charges or evidence have been presented. “The Baha’is will not be released,” the family says it was told by the prosecut»»»

QNA Doha The Arab and Islamic worlds received the news of the passing of Qatar’s great statesman HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, with profound sadness. Widely recognised for his dedication to Arab and Islamic causes, HH the late Father Amir devoted his time, effort, and intell»»»

Egypt and Germany have announced plans to significantly increase their bilateral trade to €9 billion by the end of 2024. This ambitious target, revealed during an economic summit in Düsseldorf, represents a substantial €2 billion increase from the current trade level of €7 billion. The summit saw E»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi may be the only viable location in the UAE for the proposed $5 billion Moon resort, according to its founders, who say the development requires 556 acres and cannot move forward without direct government support. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Michael»»»

Agriculture, Food & Beverages Client : Tanta University Universal Cities Department Address : Al Mathaf with ElGish Street, Tanta, Egypt Tender : General tender for 2016/2017 for supply of foods for universal cities restaurants Tender documents : EGP800 A bid bond of EGP620,000 to be submitted – A »»»

DUBAI: The US military said it has launched another round of strikes against Iran “to degrade their ability to attack commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz.” The latest salvo began at 2100 GMT on Sunday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on X, adding that President Donald Trump “h»»»

Business News announced the results of its seventh edition of the Bank Performance Indicators in Egypt in 2017. The Commercial International Bank (CIB) received the Bank of the Year award, following a year of strong and balanced performance. The unfavorable economic conditions did not prevent the b»»»

by Ahmed El-Mahdi The director of the Egyptian Industrial Zone in Ethiopia, Alaa al-Saqti, has called for a detailed plan to be drawn up of the industrial city so as to make best use of the available area. He added that he would send a memo to this effect to Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab within the»»»

China has further consolidated its position at the pinnacle of global banking, with seven Chinese lenders occupying the world’s top 10 positions by Tier 1 capital, including the world’s four largest banks, according to The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks 2026. Compiled annually by The Banker, a Finan»»»

Egypt has reviewed the implementation of water cooperation projects with several Nile Basin countries and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting regional development through a $100m financing mechanism for priority projects, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said. According to a minis»»»

CAIRO: Archaeologists uncovered a 3,000-year-old tomb near the southern Egyptian city of Luxor, authorities said on Sunday, the latest in a series of discoveries that officials hope will boost tourism. The tomb, identified as belonging to a man named Paser, was found by a Dutch archaeological missi»»»

DOHA: The Arab and Islamic worlds received the news of the passing of the State of Qatar's great statesman, HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, with profound sadness. Widely recognized for his dedication to Arab and Islamic causes, HH the late Father Amir devoted his time, effort,»»»

In an assertive maneuver that underscores the shifting dynamics of the global oil market, Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant, Aramco, has announced a significant increase in oil prices for March deliveries. This decision comes at a time when the world’s energy landscape is undergoing rapid change»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»