Youth Ministry, FRA sign MoU to promote entrepreneurship, fintech innovation
Minister of Youth and Sports Gohar Nabil and Islam Azzam, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to empower young Egyptians and develop their capabilities in entrepreneurship, innovation, financial technology (fintech) a»»»
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkiye strongly condemn Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The quartet of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkiye condemned in the strongest terms the ongoing hostile attacks by the Houthi group against Saudi Arabia. In a joint statement, the four countries said the latest attacks included targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, re»»»
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkiye condemn Houthi attacks on Kingdom
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkiye condemned on Sunday ongoing Houthi attacks on the Kingdom, including strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed and injured civilians and damaged civilian infrastructure. In a joint statement, the four countries, known as the»»»
Riyadh airport attacked again: Latest death toll, injuries and flight changes
Saudi, Bangladeshi and Indian nationals among dead; Pakistanis and Filipinos among injured Saudi Arabia reported a fresh attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, October 11, a day after a missile strike killed at least 12 people and injured 309. The Saudi-led coalition fight»»»
Riyadh airport attacked again: Latest death toll, injuries and flight changes
Saudi, Bangladeshi and Indian nationals among dead; Pakistanis and Filipinos among injured Saudi Arabia reported a fresh attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, October 11, a day after a missile strike killed at least 12 people and injured 309. The Saudi-led coalition fight»»»
11 killed, 27 injured in bus -truck collision in western Turkey
Bus overturns near Bursa-Izmir motorway entrance as authorities investigate crash Dubai: At least 11 people were killed and 27 injured when a bus collided with a truck and overturned in western Turkey on Sunday, authorities said. The crash occurred near the entrance to a motorway linking Bursa with»»»
Resilience takes center stage as Riyadh hosts global energy week
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s resilience took center stage in Riyadh on Sunday as Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman told global energy leaders that nothing would break the Kingdom’s commitment to the world. “We are like a phoenix, we come out of the ashes all the time, and every time,” he said. »»»
Arab leaders voice solidarity with Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks
CAIRO: Former Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa called for an immediate meeting of Arab foreign ministers in Riyadh to affirm Arab solidarity with Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf following Houthi attacks on the Kingdom. Moussa said Saudi Arabia was facing attacks on its sovereignty and secur»»»
Families mourn loved ones killed in Houthi strike on Riyadh airport
JEDDAH: The King Khalid International Airport attack has left 12 people dead and 309 injured, some critically, according to Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation. The fatalities include four Saudis, two Bangladeshis, and victims from the US, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan. »»»
Foreign envoys condemn Riyadh airport attack, express solidarity with Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Foreign ambassadors to Saudi Arabia condemned the Oct. 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, expressing solidarity with the Kingdom and condolences to the families of those killed and injured. Egypt’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Hatem Abdelkader, said Cairo condemned in »»»
Egypt mother detained as prosecutors investigate deaths of three children in Minya canal
Prosecutors order 4-day detention as forensic examination probes deaths of three siblings Dubai: Egyptian prosecutors have ordered a mother detained for four days pending an investigation into the deaths of her three children, who drowned in a canal in Minya governorate, after authorities said the »»»
India joins in solidarity with Saudi Arabia after ‘dastardly’ Houthi attack on Riyadh
NEW DELHI: India joined in solidarity with Saudi Arabia on Sunday, as it condemned a major attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, in which at least 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured. The victims of Saturday’s attack in Riyadh included four Saudis, two Bangladeshis, as »»»
Bangladesh condemns deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
DHAKA: Bangladesh condemned on Sunday a deadly Houthi strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which killed at least two of its nationals. At least 12 people were killed in Saturday’s attack, including four Saudis, two Bangladeshis, as well as nationals of the US, Egypt, Jordan, Syria»»»
Riyadh hospitals treating 309 injured in deadly airport attack
RIYADH: All 309 people injured in Saturday’s missile attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport are receiving medical care at several hospitals, the General Authority of Civil Aviation said in a statement on X on Sunday. The attack killed 12 people. The statement did not name the hospital»»»
Umrah pilgrims among victims of Riyadh airport attack that killed 12, injured 309
At least 309 people injured in deadly strike on King Khalid International Airport Dubai: A number of Umrah pilgrims and visitors to Islam's two holiest mosques were among those killed and injured in Saturday's attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which left at least 12 people dead»»»
Russia Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack, Urges All Sides to Avoid Strikes on Civilian Facilities
Russia has condemned the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and called on all parties to the conflict to refrain from targeting civilian infrastructure, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. "Russia condemns this attack and calls on all parties to the conflicts in the»»»
Saudi Arabia warns against filming missile, drone impact sites after Riyadh attack
Saudi Arabia cautions against filming drone attack sites after deadly strike Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority has warned the public against filming, publishing or sharing information related to missile and drone interception operations and their impact sites, cautioning that violations co»»»
Riyadh airport attack: Three Filipinos injured, DMW issues helplines
DMW and OWWA have issued emergency contacts for Filipinos in Saudi Arabia after the attack Three Filipinos were injured in Saturday’s attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, two of whom are recovering in intensive care units (ICUs), Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said on S»»»
S&P affirms Egypt’s ‘B/B’ ratings as policy response cushions regional shocks
RIYADH: S&P Global Ratings affirmed Egypt’s long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings at “B/B” with a stable outlook, citing policy measures that helped contain the economic fallout from regional conflict and a recovery in foreign-exchange buffers. Foreign portfolio outflows reached $9.5 billio»»»
UAE flight status today: List of cancellations, delays and latest travel advisories to know
Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia report disruptions across UAE and Saudi routes UAE travellers faced flight disruptions on Sunday, October 11, with cancellations and delays affecting services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Several flights linking the UAE with Saudi Arabia, including Ri»»»
Riyadh airport attack: Death toll, flight disruption and US response
Attack halted airport operations and shifted Riyadh schools to remote learning for a week The latest attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and wounded 309, according to Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority. The Saudi-led coalition blamed Yemen’s Iran-backed Houth»»»
Betting on Sustainability: Egypt’s Tourism Goes Green Arab Finance For Information Technology
Egypt's green tourism agenda is increasingly evolving from a collection of environmentally friendly initiatives into a broader economic strategy aimed at preserving natural resources, reducing operational costs, and strengthening the country's position in the global tourism market. As sustainabilit»»»
Riyadh airport attack: UAE airlines announce Saudi route cancellations and flight changes
Etihad, Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia flights hit by Riyadh airport attack Dubai: Flights between the UAE and Saudi Arabia have been disrupted following an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, October 10, with Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia repor»»»
Modern Bakery Anchors Egypt’s Household Staple Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Bread and bakery products are woven into Egypt’s daily life, present in every household and central to the country’s food culture. The bakery industry itself is a major economic driver, valued at $573 million in 2025 and projected to reach nearly $699 million by 2034, according to Dee»»»
Riyadh airport attack: Egyptian flight attendant Azza Ramzi Mohamed Hassan, 28, among 12 killed
Saudi Arabia confirms 12 deaths and 309 injuries, including several critical cases Dubai: An Egyptian flight attendant working for Saudi airline flynas has been identified as one of the 12 people killed in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, October 10. Azza Ramzi »»»
12 killed, 309 injured: Saudi coalition vows firm response to Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
Coalition spokesman condemns attack on Riyadh airport passenger terminal as a war crime Dubai: The Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen has condemned a Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh as a war crime and vowed a decisive response after 12 people were killed»»»
12 killed, 309 injured in attack on Riyadh airport
BREAKING NEWSRiyadh airport attack claims lives, injures hundreds, damage assessment ongoing Dubai: Twelve people were killed and 309 others injured in Saturday’s attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said early Sunday. The authori»»»
Coalition Forces vow firm response over Riyadh airport strike, Trump says Houthi attack ‘not acceptable’
RIYADH: The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen has vowed a firm response to a Houthi attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people and injured 309 others, as US President Donald Trump condemned the strike as “not acceptable.” Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesman f»»»
International outcry grows after deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
RIYADH: Countries and international organizations have condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s airports, including Saturday’s strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed 12 people and injured 309 others, according to Saudi authorities. The condemnations, carried by the Saud»»»
Egypt condemns strikes on Riyadh airport as fresh explosion triggers evacuation and flight grounding
Egypt has strongly condemned recent attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that targeted the facility and a Saudia Airlines aircraft, killing three Saudi citizens and injuring several civilians. The official statement coincided with reports of a fresh explosion at the hub on Saturda»»»
Egypt, ICARDA seek to scale up solar irrigation, desalination projects
Egypt’s Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam and International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) Director General Nizar Haddad discussed expanding cooperation on water conservation, solar-powered irrigation, desalination and soil salinity management under a »»»
Egypt’s annual urban inflation eases to 13.9% in September
Egypt’s annual urban inflation rate fell to 13.9% in September, down from 14.5% in August 2026, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). However, monthly inflation accelerated to 1.3% in September, compared with 0.1% in August, driven primarily by higher vege»»»
Financial position of banks operating in Egypt climbs to EGP 27.661trn in Q2 2026: CBE
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has revealed that the total financial position of banks operating in the domestic market, excluding the CBE itself, reached EGP 27.661trn in June 2026, compared with EGP 26.887trn in March 2026, an increase of EGP 774bn. In a recent report, the CBE said that, on the »»»
Egypt, Malaysia seek deeper cooperation in energy, industry and electronics
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said Egypt and Malaysia agreed to expand cooperation in renewable energy, industry, electronics, agriculture and food processing, with a joint committee scheduled to meet in the first quarter of 2027 to follow up on agreements reached during his official visit to Kual»»»
Experts explain reasons behind Fitch affirming Egypt’s “B” rating
The decision by the global credit rating agency Fitch to affirm Egypt’s rating at “B” with a stable outlook has been welcomed by economic experts and academics, as well as the Finance Ministry, which emphasized that the Egyptian economy has once again demonstrated its resilience and ability to abso»»»
Planning Minister, LinkedIn discuss future job market needs
Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom stressed on Friday, October 9, 2026, the need to continuously develop Egypt’s skills development system to prepare the national workforce for future jobs amid rapid changes in the global economy. He noted that the growing use of artificial »»»
UAE flight status today: Latest cancellations, delays, schedule and airline updates
Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia report cancellations; UAE airports see delays UAE travellers faced disruptions on Saturday, October 10, with cancellations affecting flights between Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah and Saudi Arabia destinations, including Riyadh and Abha. Emirates, Etihad Airw»»»
A US-brokered ceasefire was supposed to end the war in Gaza. A year later, progress has stalled
It’s been a year since a ceasefire deal brokered by US President Donald Trump and Arab allies promised to end the war in Gaza, and Israel is still launching deadly strikes on the devastated territory. The agreement halted major military operations, freed all remaining hostages and increased humanit»»»
Tickets for GFF U-17 Gulf Cup Qatar 2026 on sale now
DOHA:The Gulf Football Federation (GFF), in collaboration with Qatar’s Local Organising Committee (LOC), has announced the launch of ticket sales for the GFF U-17 Gulf Cup Qatar 2026, taking place in Doha, Qatar, from October 16 to November 4. Fans can purchase tickets online from roadtoqatar.qa fo»»»
A man survived after a venomous snakebite caused cardiac arrest, with doctors reviving him and administering 60 doses of antivenom.
Doctors used emergency resuscitation, 60 doses of antivenom and three days of ventilation Dubai: A 40-year-old Egyptian man was brought back from the brink of death after a venomous snakebite caused his heart to stop, with doctors reviving him before administering 60 doses of antivenom and placing »»»
Eritrea and Ethiopia accuse each other of provoking war as Tigray rebels retreat
Ethiopia and Eritrea on Friday accused each other of starting a "war of agresson" days after the two countries severed diplomatic ties. Ethiopian officals estimate that up to 8,000 Eritrean soldiers are present in Tigray supporting rebels who last month launched attacks against federal forces.»»»
Dahab Expo footwear and leather goods fair opens in Damascus
Damascus, Oct. 9 (SANA) The third edition of Dahab Expo, a trade fair for footwear, clothing, leather goods and production supplies for the Fall/Winter 2026 season, opened Thursday at the Damascus Fairgrounds, bringing together Syrian and international companies from the commercial and industrial s»»»
Qatar Museums presents ‘Beyti Beytak - My Home is Your Home’ exhibition
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums is presenting ‘Beyti Beytak - My Home is Your Home’, a major exhibition organised by the future Art Mill Museum, at the Fahad bin Ali Palace in Doha. On view from October 26, 2026 through May 29, 2027, the exhibition will feature works by more than 40 architects, designer»»»
Qatar Museums to present Beyti Beytak exhibition on architecture and belonging
Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Museums (QM) will present Beyti Beytak My Home is Your Home, a major exhibition organised by the future Art Mill Museum at the Fahad bin Ali Palace in Doha. On view from October 26, 2026 until May 29, 2027, the exhibition will feature works by more than 40 architects»»»
Saudi, Egyptian FMs Discuss regional developments
Riyadh: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments during a telephone call on Thursday. The two ministers stressed the importance of continued coordination and efforts to support security and stability in the region. A»»»
Gaza healthcare recovery stalls a year into ceasefire as nutrition indicators improve
LONDON: Gaza has no fully functioning hospital almost a year after a ceasefire took effect, while its intensive care capacity has grown by just one bed, an Israeli rights group said Thursday, warning that restrictions on medical supplies and patient transfers continue to cost lives. Physicians for »»»
Focus - Strait of Hormuz crisis fuels Cairo's plastic recycling business
In the heart of the Egyptian capital Cairo, within the labyrinthine streets of the Manshiyet Nasser district, nearly 120,000 residents process a third of the megacity's waste every day. Long marginalised, these informal recycling specialists are now undergoing a dramatic transformation due to geopo»»»
Christian Tour: Brand trust is the main reason for making another booking in 2027
Following their experience with Christian Tour this year, almost half of the participants in the survey conducted by the company in September, which attracted nearly one thousand respondents, say they will definitely book another holiday package, while more than a third say they may do so. Together»»»
Opposition Leader in Bulgaria Says Ship May Have Carried Troops
GERB leader Boyko Borissov, from the opposition, said security service reports at the Consultative Council for National Security (CCNS) indicated that the sunken Black Sea vessel may have been transporting people or troops. Borissov made the comments during a working meeting with party officials in»»»
Woman arrested after biting lawyer’s ear during street fight
Dispute over taxi boarding in Menoufia escalates into assault involving lawyer and wife Dubai: Egyptian police arrested a woman after she allegedly bit a lawyer’s ear during a street altercation that began with a dispute over who should board a taxi first in Menoufia Governorate. A video of the inc»»»