Doha Design District unveilsPublic Art Open Call shortlist
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District (DDD), powered by Msheireb Properties, has announced the 20 shortlisted projects advancing to the final stage of its Public Art Open Call, a milestone that reflects just how powerfully this initiative has captured the local and global creative imaginat»»»
Rival Palestinian factions discuss Gaza disarmament
CAIRO: Members of Palestinian factions including Hamas agreed in principle for Gaza’s armed groups to hand over parts of their arsenals to a yet-to-be-created, ad hoc Palestinian entity during talks in Cairo, Palestinian sources told AFP on Tuesday. Such a proposal has almost no chance of being acc»»»
Syrian Transport Minister: Syria is keen to reactivate regional road and rail networks
Damascus, June.9 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Transport Yarub Badr said that the ministry is working to revitalize road and railway networks in cooperation with neighboring countries, with the aim of enhancing trade flows, reducing transportation costs and reconnecting regional markets through Syrian »»»
Egypt launches commercial trial operations at Safaga 2 Multipurpose Terminal
Egypt’s Minister of Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, witnessed the launch of commercial trial operations at the new Safaga 2 Multipurpose Terminal, marking a significant milestone in the country’s strategy to position itself as a regional hub for transport, logistics, and transit trade. The launch comes »»»
Rival Palestinian factions discuss Gaza disarmament
Members of Palestinian factions including Hamas agreed in principle for Gaza's armed groups to hand over parts of their arsenals to a yet-to-be-created, ad hoc Palestinian entity during talks in Cairo, Palestinian sources told AFP on Tuesday. Such a proposal has almost no chance of being accepted b»»»
Tunisia and Egypt discuss boosting trade and investment ties
Tunis, June 9 (TAP)- Minister of Trade and Export Development, Samir Abid, met on Tuesday with a high-level Egyptian economic delegation to discuss ways to overcome logistical and administrative obstacles hindering trade and investment between the...»»»
China National Tire & Rubber to invest $550m in Egypt expansion, build new Alexandria plant
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, met with senior executives from China National Tire & Rubber Corporation (CNTR), led by Chairperson Wang Jianjun, to discuss the company’s expansion plans in Egypt, including a major new manufacturing project in Alexandria valued at $550m. The meeting wa»»»
Madbouly reviews progress of development, service projects in New Valley
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly convened a meeting on Tuesday to review the progress of service and development projects in New Valley Governorate, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to accelerate project implementation and improve public services nationwide. The meeting was attend»»»
Egypt, World Bank discuss expanding strategic cooperation on food security, rural development
Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, met with Meskerem Brhane, the World Bank’s Regional Director for Sustainable Development for the Middle East and North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in support of food security, sustain»»»
Egypt’s State Ownership Policy Faces a Valuation Test
CAIRO — Egypt’s forthcoming update to its State Ownership Policy Document is expected to reignite debate over how the country values strategic state assets, a question that could influence billions of dollars of future privatizations, public offerings and foreign investment transactions. According »»»
Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?
Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup? 12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRob Stevens,BBC Sport AfricaandAbdinasir Ali,BBC Somali Getty ImagesOmar Artan became a Fifa referee in 2018 after working his way through the ranks of the Somali and African ga»»»
Rival Palestinian Factions Discuss Gaza Disarmament
Members of Palestinian factions including Hamas agreed in principle for Gaza's armed groups to hand over parts of their arsenals to a yet-to-be-created, ad hoc Palestinian entity during talks in Cairo, Palestinian sources told AFP on Tuesday. Such a proposal has almost no chance of being accepted b»»»
Egypt aims to double exports to $100 bn by 2030, announces digital industrial platform: Hashem
Egypt is targeting an increase in annual exports from $48bn to $100bn by 2030 through a new strategy that includes launching an integrated digital B2B platform to connect local manufacturers and integrate them into global supply chains, the Minister of Industry announced. Speaking at the monthly ga»»»
Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals Company Hosts Review of Output and Feedstocks
CAIRO — Egypt’s petrochemicals sector is intensifying efforts to maximize production efficiency and secure feedstock supplies as authorities seek to strengthen export competitiveness and increase value-added industrial output. During a periodic production committee meeting hosted by Sidi Kerir Petr»»»
Kingdom uncovers 1,774 archeological finds in Madinah
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission has concluded the second season of archeological survey work in Al-Mahd governorate in the Madinah region, documenting traces of past civilizations reflecting a history stretching back to the earliest days of the Islamic state. The commission documented 1,»»»
TMG's unit, PIF explore mixed-use real estate projects in Saudi Arabia Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Talaat Moustafa Group Saudi for Real Estate Development, a unit of Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG Holding), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) to explore opportunities, according to a statement. Both sides will join forces to establish mix»»»
EGX Slips While Egypt’s Capital-Market Expansion Gains Pace
Cairo — Egyptian stocks retreated as investors locked in profits following recent gains, but market attention increasingly shifted toward a growing pipeline of listings, corporate restructuring plans and renewed Gulf financial support that could reshape Egypt’s capital markets over the coming year.»»»
Egypt FM discusses regional security with US
DUBAI: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed on Tuesday with US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos, on developments across Sudan and Libya. Egypt’s foreign ministry said that during the phone call both sides reviewed the situation in Sudan. Abdelatty stressed the»»»
Ancient Marvel Meets Modern Art: Giza Pyramids Host ‘Forever Is Now’
The world-renowned Giza Pyramids are set to host a fascinating blend of old and new this October, as the fourth edition of the art exhibition “Forever Is Now” takes center stage. Running from October 24 to November 16, 2024, this event, curated with the support of Egypt’s Ministry of Culture, Minis»»»
Egypt, Chinese tire giant discuss $550m expansion project in Alexandria
AFP/Getty Images Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Eissa reaffirmed the Egyptian government’s commitment to implementing a comprehensive program to support investment, improve the business climate and provide incentives aimed at attracting high-quality investments, transferring adv»»»
AD Ports launches trial operations at Egypt's Safaga terminal ahead of full opening Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: AD Ports Group has launched trial operations at the Noatum Ports - Safaga Terminal in Egypt ahead of the facility's full operational launch later this year, the group stated. Kamel El Wazir, Egypt's Minister of Transport, and Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Grou»»»
Iran says US revoked World Cup ticket allocation for supporters
TEHRAN: Iran’s football federation on Tuesday said the United States has revoked its allocation of tickets for its World Cup group games, accusing the co-host of obstructing the attendance of Iranian supporters under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row. The US has presented a number of bureaucrat»»»
Egyptian pavilion at Venice Biennale silently speaks volumes
VENICE: The National Pavilion of Egypt invites spectators at the 61st Venice Biennale to quietly experience “Silence Pavilion: Between the Tangible and the Intangible,” a solo exhibition by Egyptian artist Armen Agop. “I believe silence is very important for us, in general,” Agop told Arab News. “S»»»
Qantara West Welcomes $20 Million Thai Investment in Landmark Move
In a boost to Egypt’s industrial landscape, the foundation stone for the High Tech North Africa Factory for Sportswear was laid yesterday in Qantara West. This marks the first Thai investment in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), signaling a promising era of international collaboration. The pro»»»
Egypt’s Foreign Reserves Reach Record $53.1bn as Investor Confidence Improves
Cairo — Egypt’s net international reserves rose to a record $53.13 billion at the end of May 2026, up $125 million from April, extending a steady upward trend despite heightened geopolitical tensions across the Middle East. The latest figure marks the highest reserve level on record and strengthens»»»
A tournament of firsts: FIFA World Cup 2026 poised to make history
Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to become the most significant edition in the tournament’s history, introducing a series of structural changes and record-setting achievements that will reshape the landscape of international football. Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexic»»»
The Tale of Paris along the Nile!
By: Amira Elhamy The moment you step in this ancient neighborhood, you will realize from the first glimpse that Egypt had a considerable golden era of its history. Your eyes will be saturated from contemplating the beautiful detailed ornaments and the unique architect of the neighborhood. It is the»»»
Qatar participates in Arab coordination meeting ahead of Arab-European talks
Cairo: The State of Qatar participated yesterday in the Arab coordination meeting at the level of permanent delegates to the Arab League, which was held at the General Secretariat’s headquarters in Cairo to discuss and follow up on the preparations underway for holding the 6th Arab-European ministe»»»
Brazil’s Neymar to continue World Cup prep after MRI shows ‘progress’
Neymar’s recent MRI revealed he’s making “good progress” in his recovery from a calf injury as he attempts to represent Brazil in his fourth World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced on Monday. “The exam showed good progress in his treatment, within expected parameters,” the state»»»
Israel and Iran step back from further strikes after renewed clashes
Israel and Iran appeared to pull back from further military action on Monday after exchanging fire for the first time since a US-brokered ceasefire two months ago. Both sides warned they would retaliate if attacked again, while regional powers and the Trump administration pushed to prevent the conf»»»
Arab stars carrying hopes of their nations
The Arab teams participating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are relying on distinguished names, as these stars look forward to make a mark at football’s global showpiece. The eight Arab teams have raised their level of readiness, turning their attention to the biggest tournament in football. The upcomi»»»
Mercedes-Benz Accelerates Expansion in Egypt: A Strategic Move to Cement African Market Presence
In a decisive move that underscores its commitment to the African market, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled plans to boost its production in Egypt by an impressive 30 percent next year. This strategic expansion reflects the German automaker’s confidence in Egypt’s potential as a pivotal hub for its operat»»»
Egypt’s positive economic prospects highlighted by Bloomberg
Bloomberg: Direct foreign investment amounts to $9 billion within the current fiscal year Beltone: Egyptian exports jump to $52.5 billion in 2017 Bloomberg agency has intensified recently its follow-up for the Egyptian economy’s performance indicators. According to its latest report, the foreign di»»»
Al-Sisi, Afwerki discuss Red Sea security, Sudan crisis, and Horn of Africa developments
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki discussed bilateral relations, developments in the Horn of Africa, the conflict in Sudan, and Red Sea security during talks held in Cairo on Tuesday. According to a statement from the Egyptian presidency, the discussions »»»
Egypt urges swift US-Iran agreement to avert wider regional escalation
Egypt has called for the swift conclusion of an agreement between the United States and Iran, warning that continued tensions in the Middle East risk exacerbating the region’s security, economic, and geopolitical challenges amid growing fears of a broader conflict. In a statement, Egypt’s Ministry »»»
Beltone Mortgage partners with Coldwell Banker Egypt to finance ready-to-move homes
Beltone Mortgage, a subsidiary of Beltone Holding, has signed a partnership agreement with Coldwell Banker Egypt to provide mortgage financing solutions for ready-to-move residential properties, aiming to simplify the home-buying process and expand access to financing. Under the agreement, homebuye»»»
Industry Minister explores deeper industrial integration with African nations
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, met with Yousrey El-Sharkawi, Chairperson of the Egyptian African Businessmen’s Association (EABA), to discuss ways to strengthen industrial cooperation between Egypt and African countries and promote greater industrial integration across the continent. »»»
Egypt’s garment exports rise 15% to $1.15bn in first four months of 2026
Egypt’s ready-made garments exports increased by 15% during the first four months of 2026, sustaining strong growth momentum amid rising demand from key international markets and ongoing efforts to diversify export destinations. According to the latest report issued by the Apparel Export Council of»»»
Alcazar Energy secures $420m deal to manage Egypt’s Gabal El Zeit wind farm
Egypt signed investment, operation, and power purchase agreements worth $420m with Alcazar Energy for the 580-megawatt (MW) Gabal El Zeit wind power plant, the government said on Monday. The agreements, signed in the presence of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, grant Alcazar the rights to invest in»»»
ACWA Power plans membrane factory in Egypt as state aims to boost desalination capacity to 10m cubic meters
Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power plans to establish a membrane manufacturing plant in Egypt as the state targets an increase in its daily desalinated water production to 10 million cubic meters from a current 1.8 million cubic meters, the government said on Monday. ACWA Power Chairperson Mohammad Abunayya»»»
Egyptian, Eritrean presidents discuss bilateral ties, regional and global developments
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met Monday with his Eritrean counterpart, Isaias Afwerki, during his visit to Egypt. Their discussions focused on bilateral relations between the two countries and avenues for deepening and expanding them, along with regional and international developm»»»
Egypt’s Sinai Offshore Fields Reach Highest Oil Output Since 2017
Cairo — Egypt’s offshore oil fields in the Sinai region have reached their highest daily production level in nearly a decade, underscoring the country’s growing focus on extracting additional value from mature hydrocarbon assets amid efforts to strengthen domestic energy supplies. The Ministry of P»»»
EGX Opens Week Lower as Investors Digest Recent Rally
Cairo — Egyptian stocks (EGX) opened the week lower on Sunday as investors locked in profits following recent gains, while foreign, Arab and local investors all turned net sellers despite continued strength in trading volumes and improving sentiment toward Egypt’s broader economic outlook. The decl»»»
EBRD puts Ukraine at the heart of its annual gathering in Riga
It was deliberately symbolic that the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) chose Riga for its 35th annual meeting. Latvia, one of the EBRD's earliest countries of operation and a nation that shares a border with Russia, knows something about what it means to rebuild an economy in»»»
Houthis claim attack on Israel, threaten to target Israel-affiliated vessels in Red Sea
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed an attack on Israel and said Israel-affiliated vessels would again be a target in the Red Sea, putting the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the narrow Bab el-Mandeb Strait connected them in danger. The statement from Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree was broadcast on the»»»
Ethiopia’s psychological campaign for Red Sea access
As Ethiopians went to the polls last week, politicians in the landlocked country stepped up their push for Red Sea access, citing its right to the waters and Egypt’s hostile encirclement in neighbouring states. Africa’s second-most populous country is ruled by the Prosperity Party of Ethiopian Prim»»»
'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions 12 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNadia HuraimiBBC News Arabic Abdulla AdnanIraqi fan Abdulla Adnan has been unable to get a visa to travel to the US to see his country play When Iraq's football team qua»»»
FIFA World Cup 2026: Arab stars carry their nations' hopes in historic campaign for Arab Football
Doha: The Arab national teams competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be counting on a host of standout players, as these stars aim to make their mark and deliver eye-catching performances during the tournament, which will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 1»»»
Nissan rolls out 1st Africa-made Magnite in Egypt Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Nissan Motor Company celebrated the production of the first Nissan Magnite in Africa at its manufacturing facility in 6th of October City, as per a statement. On the sidelines of the event, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met senior company executives, reaffirming the government's sup»»»
PM: Government plans fully integrated industrial zones across Upper Egypt
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the government is planning fully integrated industrial zones across Upper Egypt as part of efforts to expand industrial development beyond traditional economic hubs. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, June 7, 2026, following an inspection tour of Alexandr»»»