Middle East Observer 30m

Egypt launches its first nuclear power plant

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and the Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Cairo on Monday to sign the agreement to officially launch Egypt’s first nuclear power plant, in Dabaa on the north coast. After the signing ceremony, El-Sisi and Putin announced the results of their talks on bi»»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

Egypt’s sale of 4G licenses generates $1.1bn and EGP 10bn

The sale of the 4G licences to Egypt’s mobile operators has generated around $1.1 billion in addition to EGP 10 billion ($1.1 billion) for the state’s public treasury, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology Yasser Al Kady said on Sunday. “The hard currency transfers are coming fr»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Flying out of Dubai? Full list of 40+ airlines operating through DXB right now

Dubai International Airport continues to expand its global reach, with more than 40 airlines operating through the hub and connecting passengers across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Alongside flagship carriers Emirates and flydubai, the airport serves a wide network of international air»»»

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Arab News 4h

Saudi-backed action epic ‘7 Dogs’ brings Hollywood energy to Riyadh

CAIRO: A Saudi-backed, big-budget action film shot largely in Riyadh, “7 Dogs” is positioning itself as one of the most ambitious productions to emerge from the region. Set for release on May 27, with a red carpet premiere in Cairo on May 22, the film brings together a major Arab ensemble featuring»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Luxury beachfront investments turn into one of Kuwait’s biggest fraud scandals

Dubai: A major real estate fraud case that promised luxury beachfront chalets and high-return resort investments in Egypt has ended with heavy prison sentences in Kuwait, after authorities uncovered one of the country’s most significant property scam operations in recent years. Kuwait’s Criminal Co»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Prime minister, Egyptian FM discuss mediation efforts

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr Badr Abdelatty. During the call, the two si»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Prime Minister, Egyptian Foreign Minister discuss regional mediation efforts

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, held a phone call on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with HE Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic»»»

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Middle East Observer 6h

Nasr Automotive Marks Production of Its 1,000th Vehicle

Egypt is stepping up efforts to revive domestic automotive manufacturing as Khaled Hashem visited the industrial complex of Nasr Automotive Manufacturing Company in Helwan to review production operations and ongoing factory modernisation plans. During the visit, the minister inspected bus and passe»»»

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Middle East Observer 13h

Four new industrial complexes planned for Upper Egypt

Three industrial developers have obtained the tenders for building 4 complexes encompassing 800 plants in Luxor, Asyut, Qena and Sohag governorates, to be built on an area of 1.2 million sq. meter with each complex including 200 units. The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) did not unveil the t»»»

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Middle East Observer 13h

Egypt Unveils Sweeping Tax Reforms Aimed at Boosting Economic Growth

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has ratified a series of legislative measures designed to streamline tax processes and provide relief to various taxpayer segments. This initiative marks a significant stride in Egypt’s ongoing economic reform agenda, highlighting its commitment to creating a more dyn»»»

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Arab News 18h

Archives interrupted: Vintage pics show Gaza ‘we no longer know’

MARSEILLE, France: When Kegham Djeghalian photographed daily life in Gaza last century, the Palestinian territory was synonymous with Hollywood-inspired brides, fancy dress parties and excursions to smoke a hookah at the beach. They are images from a time far removed from the rubble and tent cities»»»

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Sana 21h

Lebanese minister: Progress achieved in relations with Syria, joint committee proposed

Beirut, May 22 (SANA) Lebanese Information Minister Paul Morcos said Friday that Lebanon is seeking to open a new chapter in its relations with Syria based on state-to-state cooperation and shared interests, stressing efforts to strengthen bilateral coordination across multiple sectors. During a pr»»»

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Arab News 22h

Saudi Arabia’s Sela and Egypt’s Talaat Moustafa Group launch strategic entertainment alliance

CAIRO: Sela, a Public Investment Fund company focused on experience design and destination development, has signed a strategic joint venture agreement with Egypt’s Talaat Moustafa Group to create and manage live entertainment and cultural events throughout Egypt. The agreement was signed in the pre»»»

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Sputnik 23h

China Drops $2B to Build First Regional Zero-Carbon Textile Hub in Egypt

The megaproject is set to turn Egypt into a manufacturing gateway linking Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. 4.5 million-square-meter industrial hub is to be completed in four yearsExpected to create 50,000–80,000 direct jobs + 60,000 indirect vacanciesProject includes factories, logistics center»»»

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Middle East Observer 23h

19/01/2017 Tenders

Fire Alarm System Owner : Alexandria University Address : Saba Basha – Alexandria Tender : General Tender for supply, erection of fire alarm system . Tender Documents : EGP 400 Bid Bond : EGP 40.000 Bid Opening : 12-2-2017 . —————————– Batteries Owner : Egyptian Company For Airports Address : Airpo»»»

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Arab News 23h

Turki Alashikh: ‘We are presenting Egypt with one of the biggest boxing events in history’

CAIRO: Preparations for “Glory in Giza” continued on Thursday night in Cairo as the the boxers gathered at the Grand Egyptian Museum for the press conference in the presence of Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority. Speaking at the event sponsored by Riyadh Sea»»»

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Al Awsat 1d

Archives Interrupted: Vintage Pics Show Gaza 'We No Longer Know'

When Kegham Djeghalian photographed daily life in Gaza last century, the Palestinian territory was synonymous with Hollywood-inspired brides, fancy dress parties and excursions to smoke a hookah at the beach. They are images from a time far removed from the rubble and tent cities of the now war-rav»»»

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Gulf News 22.05. 15:59

Huge desert discovery could reshape Egypt’s energy future

Dubai: Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced that Agiba Petroleum Company, the joint investment venture between the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and Eni, has made a significant new discovery in the Western Desert, marking the company's largest discovery in the past»»»

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Arab News 22.05. 14:54

Sun protection essentials evolve as pilgrims turn to innovation to beat Hajj heat

JEDDAH: As millions of pilgrims gather in Makkah and the holy sites for Hajj, sun protection has become as essential as any other part of the spiritual journey. With daytime temperatures often exceeding 40 C and long hours of outdoor movement, pilgrims are not only relying on traditional methods su»»»

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Middle East Observer 22.05. 13:35

Can Cash-Flow Credit Scoring Reshape Lending in Egypt and the Middle East?

A new partnership between Fair Isaac Corporation and Plaid Inc. to integrate cash-flow data into credit scoring models is drawing growing attention across the global banking sector, potentially offering a framework that could carry significant implications for financial institutions in Egypt and th»»»

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Middle East Observer 22.05. 12:29

We need a comprehensive vision to plan for future generations

Rotary Club of Giza Metropolitan hosted Dr. Ahmed Zaki Badr, the New Minister of Local and Administrative Development, at its annual education month gathering. Dr. Zaki, who has great experience in education as a former minister of education, tackled various educational aspects and challenges. The »»»

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Al Awsat 22.05. 12:06

Supply Minister: Egypt Plans Global Grain Hub

Egypt, the biggest buyer of Russian wheat, aims to create a global grain trading and storage hub, Supply Minister Sherif Farouk said on Friday, speaking at a grains event in the Russian city of Sochi. Faruk said that Egypt is pursuing an ambitious ⁠and comprehensive strategy to ⁠transform the count»»»

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Libya Herald 22.05. 11:33

Malta Civil Aviation Authority's Security Department visits Tripoli’s Mitiga airport with view to restarting flights

Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport’s management received a delegation from the Malta Civil Aviation Authority’s Aviation Security Department yesterday, accompanied by the Director of the Aviation Security Office at the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority. The visit was an audit aimed at reviewing a»»»

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Egypt Independent 22.05. 11:30

PM orders preparing plan to identify targeted sectors of state ownership policy

CAIRO, May 21 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly directed the preparation of a precise executive plan for the State Ownership Policy Document, identifying the targeted sectors over the coming three years, noting that the plan is clearly linked to the State-Owned Companies Unit. Madbouly also »»»

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Middle East Observer 22.05. 08:34

Innovation beats objection, an Egyptian revolutionary company showcase

In 2013, Bloomberg published an article titled “After Years of Unrest, Egypt’s Startup Ecosystem Is Booming” in which the journalists wrote: “Contradicting Egypt’s image as a country at a standstill after almost three years of political upheaval, the proliferation of enterprises reflects a nation l»»»

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Middle East Observer 22.05. 07:17

The story of gas from the beginning to the end

In this paper we will discuss the story of gas in all its details from beginning to end Will Egypt actually import Israeli gas? What is the reality of the Convention? What advantages does Egypt have? Who are the biggest affected by Egypt in the gas market? What are the latest developments, expansio»»»

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Arab News 22.05. 02:53

First Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Turkiye after Israel deportation

JERUSALEM: Israel said on Thursday it had deported all the foreign activists seized by its forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla, as the first group arrived in Turkiye following global outcry over their treatment in custody.Hundreds of activists from countries around the world were placed in detention »»»

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Middle East Observer 22.05. 01:32

12/02/2017 Tenders

Oil & Gas Products, Equipment & Services Client : Misr Petroleum Company Address : 6, Orabi Square, Cairo Tender : General tender 4/SH/2017 for rehabilitation and renovation of borders of supplying tanks of aeroplanes supply station at Sharm El-Sheikh Tender documents : EGP500 A bid bond EGPof 5,00»»»

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Qatar Tribune 21.05. 23:51

PM, Egypt FM discuss de-escalation efforts

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates HE Dr Badr Abdelatty, during which the two sides reviewed bilateral relat»»»

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Qatar Tribune 21.05. 23:38

Qatar believes that alternatives to mediation are more damaging, says Al Khulaifi

Al Khulaifi stressed that Qatar’s philosophy toward mediation is straightforward: the country does not engage because the process is easy, but because the alternatives are often far more damaging. He underlined that mediators can make a significant difference when they gain the confidence of confli»»»

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The Peninsula 21.05. 22:41

Groups set for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026

Doha, Qatar: The stage is set for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 following the official draw held in Zurich, Switzerland on 21 May ahead of the tournament’s return to Doha from 19 November to 13 December. Continuing the expanded 48-team format successfully introduced in 2025, qualified nations »»»

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Arab News 21.05. 22:04

Why the British Museum’s removal of ‘Palestine’ from panels stirred up a political storm

LONDON: Palestinian officials and academic critics have accused the British Museum of historical erasure and, in the words of a widely signed open letter, “complicity in genocide” after the museum removed the words “Palestine” and “Palestinian” from explanatory panels accompanying several exhibits »»»

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Gulf News 21.05. 21:35

UAE Ministry of Culture announces key features of Al Burda Award 2026

The Ministry of Culture announced key details of the 20th edition of ‘Al Burda Award’ – a leading cultural celebration of Islamic arts – during a media briefing held at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The briefing brough together senior officials, cultural leaders, and representatives from leading m»»»

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TAP 21.05. 21:24

Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria FMs back inter–Libyan solution, reaffirm support for Libya’s unity & sovereignty

Tunis, May 21 (TAP) - The solution to the Libyan crisis must be inter-Libyan, stemming from the will and consensus of all components of the Libyan people without exclusion, and in a way that preserves Libya’s unity and sovereignty, the Foreign...»»»

Middle East Observer 21.05. 21:04

Egypt’s treasure of smuggled antiquities will come back, sooner or later

Egypt is one of the special countries that owns an endless number of antiquities and monuments, estimated at quarter of the World’s antiquities and monuments and valued in trillions of Dollars. The dazzling characteristic about Egypt as an incomparable historical country is that it has a distinct v»»»

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The Peninsula 21.05. 20:52

Prime Minister receives phone call from Egypt's Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During the call»»»

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Gulf News 21.05. 18:34

ADEK, Aldar sign deal to boost Emiratisation in education

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and Aldar signed a strategic partnership today to accelerate Emiratisation in the education sector through a structured talent development roadmapaimed at driving ninefold increase in UAE Nationals representation across key roles in Aldar o»»»

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Gulf News 21.05. 18:22

Seven schools honoured in nationwide Abu Dhabi Awards initiative

Abu Dhabi Awards in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has announced the winners of its nationwide Schools Competition, launched at the beginning of the 2025–2026 academic year. The initiative aims to encourage students to participate in the nominations campaign and to promote the values»»»

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Gulf News 21.05. 18:12

8 killed, 6 injured as six-storey residential building collapses in Morocco’s Fez

Dubai: At least eight people were killed and six others injured after a six-storey residential building collapsed in a densely populated neighbourhood of the Moroccan city of Fez, local media reported. The building collapsed in the early hours of Thursday in the Ain Al Naqbi district, triggering em»»»

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Gulf News 21.05. 18:12

Saudi Arabia launches new Red Sea shipping service linking Jeddah, Salalah and Djibouti to boost maritime trade

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has launched a new cargo shipping service linking Jeddah Islamic Port with Salalah in Oman and the Port of Djibouti, as the Kingdom accelerates efforts to strengthen maritime connectivity and position itself as a regional logistics hub. According to Saudi state te»»»

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Gulf News 21.05. 17:36

EFG Hermes, DFM host investor day to reinforce confidence in Dubai markets

Dubai: EFG Hermes hosted the DFM Investor Day at Nasdaq Dubai in partnership with Dubai Financial Market (DFM), bringing together institutional investors and executives from listed companies with a combined market capitalisation exceeding Dh120 billion. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the»»»

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Arab News 21.05. 17:27

Relegation fight, Salah’s last game and Guardiola’s likely exit as Premier League reaches finale

LONDON: The Premier League will say goodbye to West Ham or Tottenham on Sunday. Mohamed Salah and Bernardo Silva, too. Likely Pep Guardiola as well. Emotions are sure to run high in the final round of a season that has already delivered a relatively new champion — Arsenal hadn’t won the title since»»»

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Al Majalla 21.05. 17:11

RSF defections: a turning point in Sudan's war?

Away from the international spotlight, developments in Sudan's three-year civil war may mark the beginning of a profound transformation. With America’s eyes on Iran and the Gulf, and with Europe’s eyes on Ukraine, several relatively unnoticed signs suggest that the battlefield situation in Africa’s»»»

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Gulf News 21.05. 16:11

After Dubai’s blockbuster Primark launch, Abu Dhabi could be next

Dubai: After a blockbuster Dubai debut that saw Primark open three large-format stores in less than eight weeks — in the middle of regional disruption, supply chain pressure and even a thunderstorm-hit launch day at Dubai Mall — the Irish fashion giant is now preparing to make its way to Abu Dhabi.»»»

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Arab News 21.05. 15:51

Neymar suffers calf injury but expected to join Brazil camp ahead of World Cup

BRASILIA: Neymar has suffered a ‌minor calf injury but is expected to recover in time to join Brazil’s camp next week ahead of the World Cup starting on June 11 in the US, Canada and Mexico. The 34-year-old, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, was named in the squad on Monday, marking his return afte»»»

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Daily News Egypt 21.05. 15:47

In the Presence of Turki Alalshikh… Sela and Talaat Moustafa Group Launch Strategic Consortium to Develop an Integrated Entertainment Ecosystem in Egypt

In the presence of His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), Sela, a Public Investment Fund company and one of Saudi Arabia’s leading entertainment and destination developers, announced the launch of a strategic consortium with Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG»»»

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Middle East Observer 21.05. 14:30

Aeolus to Invest $395 Million in Egypt Tyre Manufacturing Expansion

Chinese tyre manufacturer Aeolus Tyre Co., Ltd. plans to invest nearly $395 million in a major tyre manufacturing project in Alexandria, reinforcing Egypt’s growing role as a regional industrial and export hub serving African, Middle Eastern, and European markets. The project will be developed thro»»»

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Middle East Observer 21.05. 14:30

Can Digital Banking Help Expand Financial Inclusion in Egypt?

Egypt’s expansion into digital banking could become one of the country’s most significant financial transformation opportunities over the coming decade, particularly as policymakers seek to widen financial inclusion, modernise banking services, and integrate larger segments of the population into t»»»

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Al Majalla 21.05. 13:46

Vanishing horizon: why Sudan’s civil war is getting harder to solve

For three years, Sudan’s civil war has defied every attempt at resolution. Mediators, concerned actors, and all others seeking to end the conflict have been caught in an unproductive void, moving from one failed initiative to another. These repeated failures have deepened the sense of a horizon clo»»»

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Arab News 21.05. 13:27

Israel begins deporting hundreds of international flotilla activists

TEL AVIV: Israel has released hundreds of activists who attempted to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza and is in the process of deporting them, according to a legal organization working with the flotilla. The Israel-based legal advocacy group, the Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israe»»»

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