WASHINGTON: Eight teams are left in the World Cup, and the quarterfinals feature the top four countries in FIFA’s pretournament men’s world rankings plus two others in the top 10. France look like a juggernaut and are the betting favorite at just under 2-1, followed by Spain and defending champion »»»

The 11th century Bayeux Tapestry will arrive in London in the coming days in a discreet overnight operation under police protection ahead of its first-ever exhibition in Britain, the UK envoy overseeing the transfer said. The 68-metre-long masterpiece, which depicts the 1066 Norman conquest of Engl»»»

Overseas venture capital (VC) funds are demonstrating a growing appetite for Japanese startups, with investments surging nearly 70 % to 22.5 billion yen ($152 million) in the first half of the year. This accounts for about 20% of total VC funding in Japan, marking a notable shift from China due to »»»

Part VII – Why the World Still Remembers Hypatia “Civilizations are remembered not only by the empires they build, but by the ideas they refuse to abandon.” On an ordinary spring day in AD 415, the citizens of Alexandria could not have imagined that the murder of a philosopher would echo across six»»»

DHAHRAN: The Egyptian capital will be bursting with art this month as the inaugural Cairo Art Summit is held from July 9-11, with further programming lasting until the end of July. Regional artists, architects, anthropologists, museum professionals, developers, policymakers, academics, financiers a»»»

London: The 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry depicting the last successful military invasion of England will arrive in London in the coming days by dead of night and under “police protection”, the UK envoy helping to coordinate the historic transfer told AFP. But Peter Ricketts, the UK’s Bayeux Tapes»»»

Atlanta: The Egyptian football federation said Wednesday it had asked for the officiating team who handled the Pharoahs loss 3-2 last-16 to Argentina to be thrown out of the World Cup. "Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigat»»»

DEIR AL-BALAH: An Israeli strike on Gaza just before the kickoff of the Egypt-Argentina World Cup match killed a top Palestinian aid official who helped organize public screenings of the game across the enclave, according to local health officials. The blast turned what was supposed to be a moment »»»

CAIRO — Egypt has taken another step in its long-term programme to deepen capital markets and diversify sources of financing beyond the traditional banking sector after the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) approved ten new licences spanning securities rating, derivatives brokerage, insurance, r»»»

London: The 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry depicting the last successful military invasion of England will arrive in London in the coming days by dead of night and under "police protection", the UK envoy helping to coordinate the historic transfer told AFP. But Peter Ricketts, the UK's Bayeux Tapes»»»

In a significant boost to Egypt’s automotive sector, General Motors (GM) has commenced the production of the much-anticipated 2025 Chevy Optra at its 6th of October City plant. This marks a new chapter for the Chevy Optra, following its official unveiling in Egypt three months ago. The announcement»»»

Abu Marawat Gold Mines Company is targeting the start of commercial production in 2026, a move expected to boost Egypt’s gold output, attract further mining investments, create direct and indirect job opportunities and support economic and social development plans in the Red Sea and Qena governorat»»»

The UAE topped the list of Arab destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, attracting US$48.2 billion, representing 40.4 percent of the total. It also ranked first in the Arab world and 17th globally in Dhaman's 2025 Composite Investment Climate Index, improving by two places compare»»»

Arab Finance: EgyptAir, the national carrier and official airline of Egypt's national football team during its participation in the 2026 World Cup, operated a special flight on Wednesday, July 8th, to transport the Pharaohs' delegation from the US back to Egypt following the conclusion of their tou»»»

Atlanta: Lionel Messi once retired from international football after blasting a penalty into the American sky to lose a Copa America final 10 years ago. A decade on, Messi's problems from the spot persist on US soil, but his magic is more than masking that flaw as he continues to lead the Argentina»»»

An Israeli strike on Gaza just before the kickoff of the Egypt-Argentina World Cup match killed a top Palestinian aid official who was instrumental in efforts to organize public screenings of the game across the enclave, according to local health officials. The blast turned what was supposed to be »»»

ATLANTA: The Egyptian football federation said Wednesday it had asked for the officiating team who handled the Pharoahs loss 3-2 last-16 to Argentina to be thrown out of the World Cup. “Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigat»»»

Doha, Qatar: There have been 280 goals at World Cup 2026 so far, but one league has been responsible for almost one in every four of them. It is neither Spain’s La Liga nor Germany’s Bundesliga, but England’s Premier League that has become football’s biggest supplier of goals on the biggest stage. »»»

Atlanta: Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his side had been “cheated” out of a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after Argentina staged a stunning late comeback from 2-0 down to win 3-2 yesterday. “I do not want to put it nicely and talk about hard luck. We have been cheated unfairly today, we»»»

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemned Iran’s targeting of the Saudi tanker ‘Wedyan’ as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, as well as its attack on the Qatari tanker ‘Al Rekayyat’, stressing that these unacceptable attacks constitute an assault on the security and safety of international nav»»»

Doha: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation recently hosted the celebration of the Arab Republic of Egypt’s National Day by the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in the State of Qatar. The event was attended by General Manager of of Katara H E Professor Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, Ambas»»»

Arab Finance: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Vincent Clerc, CEO of A.P. Moller-Maersk, to mull ways of expanding cooperation in maritime transport and logistics, as per a statement. Madbouly reaffirmed the Egyptian government's commitment to working with the group and other global shippin»»»

Arab Finance: Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG Holding) reported total sales valued at EGP 219.1 billion in the first half (H1) of 2026, compared to EGP 211 billion in H1 2025, according to a press release. The strong performance reflects continued strength of demand across its diversified portfolio of i»»»

LONDON: Along a stretch of desert where smugglers’ convoys often move as freely as state patrols, the borders separating Libya, Tunisia and Algeria have become the front line of a rapidly changing regional security crisis. Arms traffickers, extremist groups and migrant smuggling networks now operat»»»

VANCOUVER: Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a World Cup quarter-final with defending champions Argentina. The two teams canceled each other out in the final game of the last 16 — the game in Vancouver was also the last at the 2026 tournament to b»»»

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated a number of development projects in Upper Egypt and nationwide via video conference on Sunday, in a public event during his visit to Beni Suef giving a strong boost to Upper Egypt’s economy, Acting Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli, Minister of Defe»»»

Egypt’s Prime Minister Engineer Sherif Ismail asserted, during the first meeting of the Board of Governors held the day before yesterday, the need to take on-ground measures, assist citizens, executive officials and tighten control over markets. He also instructed to ensure availability of adequate»»»

Vancouver: Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a quarter-final with defending champions Argentina. The two teams cancelled each other out in the final game of the last 16 -- the last match to be played at the 2026 tournament outside the United State»»»

DPA Atlanta Enzo Fernandez headed a stoppage time winner as defending champions Argentina overcame a missed Lionel Messi penalty and a 2-0 deficit until the 79th minute with a historic 3-2 comeback triumph over Egypt in the World Cup last 16 match on Tuesday. Yasser Ibrahim in the 15th and Mostafa »»»

DOHA: Several Gulf and Arab countries have strongly condemned the attack on the Qatari oil tanker 'Al Rekayyat' while it was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz, describing the incident as a serious violation of international law and a threat to international maritime navigation and global energy »»»

Ankara, July 7 (SANA) Türkiye condemned on Tuesday the twin explosions that occurred in Damascus, stressing that terrorism threatens not only Syria but the future of the entire region, according to Anadolu Agency. Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said in a post on the Turkish »»»

CAIRO: As Egypt bowed out of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the last 16 on Tuesday, supporters in Cairo rose to applaud a team that had taken the country further than ever before. “We’re heartbroken because we believed we could go even further,” sai»»»

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Hamas made a political move by dissolving its governing body in Gaza this week, but experts say the decision does not resolve the main issue of the stalled ceasefire process: the Islamist movement’s weapons. WHAT IS HAMAS DISSOLVING? Hamas announced on Monday tha»»»

JOHANNESBURG: As Morocco prepare to tackle France in a World Cup quarter-final blockbuster on Thursday, pre-season outsiders Maghreb Fes have won a thrilling league title race in the African kingdom. Coached by Spaniard Pablo Martin, the Yellow Tigers from the central city beat lowly Olympique Dche»»»

Atlanta: Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid a stunning exit at the hands of Egypt and prolong Lionel Messi's World Cup career with a 3-2 win to reach the quarter-finals. The holders looked down and out when goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko, either side of Messi ha»»»

DUBAI: Argentina pulled off one of their greatest ever comebacks to beat Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta and reach the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup in the most dramatic of circumstances. A match that was going to be the last World Cup appearance of either Lionel Messi or Mohamed Salah would end with th»»»

Nearly 20 years after taking power in Gaza, Hamas said on Monday it would hand over control of the territory to a committee of Palestinian technocrats. The move is a bid to get the ball rolling on the second phase of a peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump and wrest some control of the ter»»»

ATLANTA: Enzo Fernandez headed a stoppage-time 3-2 winner as defending champions Argentina overcame a missed Lionel Messi penalty and a 2-0 deficit with a dramatic late comeback triumph in the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday. Yasser Ibrahim in the 15th and Mostafa Ziko in the 67th had put the Pharaoes»»»

Salah Gamblat, Minister of State for Military Production, said the state, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, places great importance on maximising the value of its assets and industrial capabilities, localising industry, and strengthening partnerships with the private sector. H»»»

Dubai: What should have been the happiest chapter of a young Egyptian woman's life instead uncovered an alleged human trafficking case dating back nearly two decades, after her family unexpectedly refused to allow her to marry. The woman, identified only as Nour, had accepted a marriage proposal wh»»»

DUBAI: Shakira is set to return to Egypt for the first time in almost two decades with a concert at the Pyramids of Giza on Nov. 28. The Colombian superstar will perform at the UNESCO World Heritage Site in a show organized by Venture Lifestyle, marking her first appearance in the country since her»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture: The project is an effort exerted by the Ministries of Agriculture and Military Production to provide farmers with their needs Essam Fayad, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, said that smart agriculture land tenure system is a national project that has bee»»»

Doha: For many Egyptians, emotions are running high as their national team prepares for what is considered one of the biggest matches in the nation's football history against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. The Pharaohs have stunned audiences worldwide and kindled an unparalleled »»»

KANSAS CITY, USA: Lionel Messi’s Argentina face Egypt for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as the maestro looks to reclaim the lead in a fiercely contested Golden Boot race. The defending champions meet the African nation, spearheaded by Mohamed Salah, in Atlanta for the right to »»»

Egyptian equities extended their rebound on Monday as sustained institutional buying and renewed foreign investor appetite lifted the benchmark EGX30 above the 52,500-point mark, adding more than EGP128bn to the market’s capitalisation in a single session and reinforcing the recovery that began at »»»

Salman Al-Homoud, Kuwait’s Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, spoke highly of Kuwaiti shooter Fehaid Al-Deihani who won a gold medal in Rio Olympics; this asserts Kuwaiti youth ability to win such competitions, he said. “It is an exceptional achievement, especially bec»»»

Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hossam Issa reaffirmed on Monday, July 6, 2026, the government’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with leading global companies and attracting investment to support sustainable economic growth. Speaking during a meeting in the New Capital with a del»»»

The Ministry of Transportation is taking several steps to improve the metro service, including upgrading passenger carriages, trains, and stations, Egypt’s transport minister stated on Wednesday, according to a press release. The ministry is working on repairing the fleet of passenger and cargo pul»»»

RIYADH: Egypt’s non-oil private sector contracted at its sharpest pace in nearly three-and-a-half years in June as demand weakness intensified and supply disruptions persisted, data showed. The headline S&P Global Egypt Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 46 in June from 47.1 in May, marking a sixth»»»

Cairo: Secretary-General of the Arab League Nabil Fahmy outlined his perspective on the upcoming period, along with the priorities of the operation of the General Secretariat of the Arab League, in pursuit of advancing its performance and the joint Arab action system. This came during a meeting wit»»»