Egypt Independent 3h

CBE, ITDA sign agreement to enhance digital company data access

Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt Hassan Abdalla and Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk witnessed on Sunday, May 10, 2026, the signing of a cooperation protocol between the CBE and the ITDA to enable electronic access to unified commercial registry data for the banking sector, »»»

The Peninsula 3h

One-month countdown World Cup preparations gather pace

Mexico City: With one month remaining before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, organizers across the three host countries are finalizing stadium preparations and security planning, while teams monitor injuries ahead of squad selections. The June 11-July 19 tournament will be the first Wo»»»

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Middle East Observer 5h

Services for the Holy Month of Ramadan

Dar Al-Ifta (Fatwa House) has set an integrated plan in preparation for the holy fasting month of Ramadan, Mufti’s Adviser Ibrahim Negm said on Sunday. He further announced the launching of several services for better communication with citizens during Ramadan, including the activation of a hotline»»»

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Sana 5h

Syria, Egypt discuss expanding trade and investment cooperation

Damascus, May 11 (SANA) Syrian and Egyptian officials and business representatives discussed ways to expand trade and investment cooperation during a joint economic meeting held virtually on Sunday, amid efforts to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. The meeting brought together Dam»»»

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Middle East Observer 5h

EGX reaches highest closing level in recent years as firmer pound supports rally

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market opened the week with strong gains on Sunday, 10 May 2026, as improving currency conditions, resilient liquidity and broad market buying pushed the benchmark index to its highest closing level in recent years. The benchmark EGX30 rose 1.91% to 54,628 points, extending it»»»

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Arab News 6h

Rare Marmoush goal clinches City win

PARIS: A rare Omar Marmoush goal sealed a 3-0 win for second-placed Manchester City over Brentford in the Premier League at the weekend.It was only the second league goal this season for the 27-year-old Egypt striker, who ran on to an Erling Haaland pass and fired past goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Eyeing Migrant Returns, EU Pushes to Revive Syria Ties

The European Union is to push Monday for a revival of ties with Syria as it looks to bolster the war-ravaged country -- with an eye on prospects for Syrian migrants in Europe to one day return home. The bloc's foreign ministers will meet in Brussels with Syrian top diplomat Asaad al-Shaibani to kic»»»

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Arab News 7h

Eyeing migrant returns, EU pushes to revive Syria ties

BRUSSELS: The European Union is to push Monday for a revival of ties with Syria as it looks to bolster the war-ravaged country — with an eye on prospects for Syrian migrants in Europe to one day return home. The bloc’s foreign ministers will meet in Brussels with Syrian top diplomat Asaad Al-Shaiba»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15h

Public Prosecution launches course on parallel financial investigation and money laundering crimes

Tribune News Network Doha The Public Prosecution, represented by the Institute of Criminal Studies, in cooperation with the Public Prosecution and the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Unit of Egypt, inaugurated a special training course titled “Parallel Financial Investigation and Mone»»»

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Arab News 16h

Egypt gets additional $300m in World Bank package

CAIRO: Egypt will receive ‌an extra $300 million as part of a World Bank development financing package to help it confront fallout from the Iran war, Stephane Guimbert, the World Bank’s division director for Egypt, Yemen, and Djibouti, told reporters on Saturday. The package, consisting of $800 mil»»»

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Daily News Egypt 16h

Granite Financial Holding plans expansion in digital liquidity management, investment funds

Granite Financial Holding is preparing to expand its digital liquidity management platform through the launch of new investment products and treasury management solutions targeting both individuals and corporates, as the company seeks to strengthen its position within Egypt’s rapidly evolving finte»»»

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Daily News Egypt 17h

CAPTEX expands sports manufacturing capacity amid Egypt’s push to deepen local industry

CAPTEX, the Egyptian manufacturer of sports equipment and supplies, is moving to expand its production capabilities as part of broader state efforts to deepen local manufacturing, increase domestic content, and strengthen cooperation between the public and private sectors. Minister of State for Mil»»»

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Daily News Egypt 17h

Egypt accelerates redevelopment of Cairo’s Ataba Market to upgrade commercial environment

Manal Awad, Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment, inspected ongoing works under the second phase of the redevelopment of Ataba Market, part of a broader government plan to modernise commercial districts and improve infrastructure and public services across the capital. In a stateme»»»

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Daily News Egypt 17h

M squared CEO Karim Malash named to Forbes Middle East real estate leaders list

Forbes Middle East has named Karim Malash, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of M squared, to its Most Impactful Real Estate Leaders 2026 list. Forbes selects its award recipients based on their role and contributions to accelerating the growth of the real estate market in the Middle East. Th»»»

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Daily News Egypt 17h

FRA introduces new regulatory framework to boost takaful insurance market

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, has issued Decision No. 70 of 2026 regulating the rules, standards, and controls governing companies licensed to practise takaful insurance activities in Egypt. The move is aimed at revitalising the takaful insurance market and stimu»»»

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Daily News Egypt 17h

Banque Misr funds Andalusia Hospital Maadi expansion with EGP 300m, $6.5m over 8 years

Banque Misr has signed an eight-year financing agreement worth EGP 300m and $6.5m with Andalusia Hospital Maadi to finance construction and medical expansions, as part of the bank’s role in supporting vital sectors and promoting investments with developmental impact, particularly in healthcare. The»»»

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Daily News Egypt 18h

Egypt’s new vision: Education at core of economic competitiveness

Education is becoming one of the defining pillars of global competitiveness at a time when technology and artificial intelligence are rapidly reshaping economies and labour markets worldwide. This was the central message delivered by Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel Latif»»»

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Daily News Egypt 18h

RED launches Keller Williams Egypt with nationwide expansion plans

RED has secured the exclusive master franchise rights to represent Keller Williams in Egypt, reflecting growing interest in adopting more structured brokerage and marketing models. Founded in Texas in 1983, Keller Williams operates in more than 68 countries through a network of over 200,000 real es»»»

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Middle East Observer 19h

More than 4.2bn people still won’t have internet this year

The “connected world” has become a buzzword lately, with tech titans from Facebook to Google rushing to get people online. But a UN report released yesterday reveals that you need to provide the prerequisite training, education, and languages before equal access to the internet becomes a reality fo»»»

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Middle East Observer 19h

Emaar plans first Vida hotel project in Egypt

UAE-based Emaar Hospitality Group is set to develop Vida Marassi Marina, a major leisure development with 120 hotel rooms and suites offering a refreshing; marina tourism; experience. This marks the first project under its Vida Hotels and Resorts brand in Egypt, and marks the third hotel project by»»»

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The Peninsula 19h

Egypt condemns targeting of commercial cargo ship in Qatari territorial waters

Cairo: Egypt condemned on Sunday the targeting of a commercial cargo ship within the territorial waters of the State of Qatar. In its statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasised that "targeting commercial and civilian vessels constitutes a flagrant violation of international law »»»

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Daily News Egypt 19h

Egypt advances plans to secure petroleum supplies and boost clean energy to 45% by 2028

Egypt’s finance ministry has guaranteed the availability of necessary financial allocations to secure petroleum products and ensure the stability of the national electricity grid, Cabinet Spokesperson Mohamed El-Homosany said on Sunday. The confirmation of funding, aimed at meeting domestic and ind»»»

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Middle East Observer 20h

Five logistical areas for vegetables and fruits

MENA: Five new areas will be put up to investment in Upper Egypt, Delta and Canal cities in order to establish logistical areas for grains, vegetables and fruits, said Supply and Internal Trade Minister Khaled Hanafi. These logistical areas will provide grains, vegetables and fruits in large quanti»»»

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Daily News Egypt 20h

Romania backs African education with Bitdefender donation to Senghor University in Egypt

The Romanian government, through cybersecurity firm Bitdefender, has provided a financial contribution to fund computer equipment for Senghor University’s newly inaugurated campus in Borg El Arab, Egypt, the Embassy of Romania in Cairo announced on Sunday. The donation, facilitated by Romanian auth»»»

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Al Awsat 21h

Macron Arrives in Kenya Ahead of Africa Summit

President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday met with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in Nairobi as part of an African visit aimed at renewing France's engagement with the continent after years of strained ties with former colonies. Macron is to co-host a two-day summit starting on Monday, bringing toge»»»

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The Peninsula 21h

Hamad International Airport expands flight operations ahead of summer travel season

Doha, Qatar: Flight operations at Hamad International Airport continue to expand as it announced on Sunday, May 10, 2026, a new update ahead of the summer season. "As Qatar Airways’ network grows, and with 26 airline partners currently operating to and from Doha, flight operations continue to expan»»»

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Middle East Observer 22h

Tender No. 1279- The Company of Extracted Oil and Its Products

Client: The Company of Extracted Oil and Its Products Address: Mouharam Bey, A Alexandria Tender Summary: General tender No (7) for supply of 100.000 Sellotape Size 66m x 5cm. Tender Documents: LE 500 Bid Bond: At tender documents Tender Deadline: 14-5-2026»»»

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Middle East Observer 22h

Egypt’s Sharm El Luli Named Among World’s Leading Beaches for 2026

Egypt’s tourism sector has received renewed international recognition after Sharm El Luli in Marsa Alam was highlighted among the world’s leading coastal destinations for 2026, according to a global beach ranking cited by the UK’s Daily Mail and reported by Russian travel platform TourProm. The ran»»»

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Gulf News 23h

Former judge held over fatal shooting of ex-wife in Egypt

A former Egyptian judge has been detained after fatally shooting his ex-wife in a public area in 6th of October City, west of Cairo, in an incident that has shocked the country. According to local media reports, witnesses said the suspect exited his vehicle and opened fire at close range, striking »»»

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The Peninsula 1d

Public Prosecution organizes course on parallel financial investigation

Doha, Qatar: Represented by the Criminal Studies Institute in cooperation with the Public Prosecution and Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Unit of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Public Prosecution organized a specialized training course on parallel financial investigation and »»»

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Middle East Observer 10.05. 14:05

Egypt Signs Strategic $900m Aluminium Expansion Deal with Trafigura

CAIRO — Egypt signed a strategic partnership agreement with Trafigura to develop major expansions at the Nag Hammadi aluminium complex in Upper Egypt in a project valued at up to $900 million, as Cairo accelerates efforts to strengthen industrial localization, expand exports, and reposition itself »»»

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Arab News 10.05. 13:57

Iran at the World a ‘major diplomatic asset’: football chief

TEHRAN: The president of the Iranian Football Federation said late Saturday that if Iran dropped out of the World Cup, it would deprive the country of a “major diplomatic asset.” Mehdi Taj was speaking after the federation (FFIRI) said on Saturday that Iran would take part in the men’s football sho»»»

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Gulf News 10.05. 13:00

UAE air defences intercept two drones launched from Iran today

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Defence announced that UAE air defence systems intercepted two drones originating from Iran on May 10, 2026. The ministry said that since the beginning of the “blatant Iranian attacks”, UAE air defences have intercepted 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles and 2,265»»»

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Middle East Observer 10.05. 12:05

EGX records strongest weekly rise in weeks on local buying momentum

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market recorded a strong advance in the week of 3–6 May 2026, with investors encouraged by easing inflation, a stronger Egyptian pound and improving foreign reserve data, while regional geopolitical tensions showed signs of stabilisation. The benchmark EGX30 ended the week at »»»

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Al Awsat 10.05. 11:29

Sisi, Macron Hold Strategic Talks amid Escalating Regional Crises

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron held wide-range talks in Alexandria on Saturday focused on bilateral ties and mounting regional crises, as the two leaders inaugurated the new headquarters of Senghor University. Macron arrived in the Mediterranean city af»»»

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Gulf News 10.05. 08:35

UAE Pavilion attracts 5,000 visitors at Istanbul defence exhibition

The UAE National Pavilion continued to attract significant attention on the fourth day of the International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition SAHA 2026 in Istanbul, welcoming visitors including delegation members, experts, and government officials, amid strong interest from industry leaders and repr»»»

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France24 10.05. 08:25

After losing influence in West Africa, France seeks a regional reset at Kenya summit

Seeking to rebuild French influence in Africa after a series of setbacks in former West African colonies, France will co-host a summit in Kenya next week aimed at strengthening political, security and economic ties with a range of African partners.  Shorn of influence in its former colonies in»»»

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Gulf News 10.05. 07:29

Israel has deported two Gaza flotilla activists: foreign ministry

Israel has deported two foreign activists taken off a Gaza-bound flotilla, the foreign ministry said on Sunday. Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national of Palestinian origin, and Brazilian Thiago Avila were among dozens of activists aboard a flotilla intercepted by the Israeli navy in international wat»»»

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Al Awsat 10.05. 07:16

Israel Has Deported Two Gaza Flotilla Activists

Israel has deported two foreign activists taken off a Gaza-bound flotilla, the foreign ministry said on Sunday. Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national of Palestinian origin, and Brazilian Thiago Avila were among dozens of activists aboard a flotilla intercepted by the Israeli navy in international wat»»»

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Middle East Observer 10.05. 06:52

Youth and Sports Ministry launches second phase of Colourful cities in five governorates

By Alaa Abdelwanis The Ministry of Youth and Sports announced the launching of the second phase of the Colourful Cities project, in cooperation with the Culture, Arts and Development Foundation in the governorates of Beheira, Suez, Sohag, Luxor and the New Valley, with the participation of talented»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10.05. 00:01

Finland Embassy marks Europe Day with dialogue on future EU-GCC ties

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha To mark Europe Day 2026, the Embassy of Finland in Qatar announced the publication of a policy paper based on the seminar titled “Gulf, Nordic and Europe: The New Strategic Partnership for Human Capital and for Digital-Driven Future Economies,” held on January 29, 2026 at the U»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10.05. 00:01

QC launches Dhul-Hijjah campaign to boost for humanitarian projects

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has launched its Dhul-Hijjah Campaign for the season 1447 AH – 2026, under the slogan “The Most Blessed Days”. Driven by the generosity of donors in Qatar, the campaign seeks to mobilise support for the implementation of various humanitarian and developm»»»

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Qatar Tribune 09.05. 23:49

PM discusses de-escalation efforts with Saudi, Egypt FMs

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held separate phone conversations with foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Egypt to discuss bilateral cooperation and ongoing regional developments, particularly diplomatic efforts surro»»»

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Middle East Observer 09.05. 22:50

MH restructures three companies to put on the Egyptian stock exchange

by Mahmoud Hammad Hisham El-Qousi, managing director of the company MH Financial consulting, said that the company intends to do the restructuring of a number of companies in the textile, tourism and renewable energy sectors with capital amounting to LE200 million pounds in preparation for placing »»»

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Middle East Observer 09.05. 21:01

Orascom announces a new green industries hub in Ain Sokhna

Orascom Industrial Parks has announced a substantial investment of EGP 7 billion ($139 million) to develop a new industrial zone in Ain Sokhna. This strategic move, revealed by CEO Amr El Batrik during the 11th Akhbar El Youm Economic Conference, marks a decade-long commitment to bolstering Egypt’s»»»

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Libya Herald 09.05. 20:34

LBC meets Egyptian Business Association in Cairo - arrangements ongoing for large exhibition of Egyptian products to be held in Tripoli soon

A meeting was held last Wednesday (6 May) at the headquarters of the Egyptian Businessmen’s Association (EBA) in Cairo, between the Libyan-Egyptian Council for Economic Cooperation, represented by a member of the Libyan Business Council (LBC), and the Egyptian Businessmen’s Association. The meeting»»»

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Middle East Observer 09.05. 19:00

Key Expansion Projects in Metallurgy and Automotive Sectors Under Review

Eng. Mohamed Shimi, Egypt’s Minister of the Public Business Sector, convened a comprehensive meeting with executives from the Holding Company for Metallurgical Industries. The session, aimed to evaluate the current status of ongoing projects, focusing on the expansion strategies of Egypt Aluminum a»»»

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Al Awsat 09.05. 18:48

Egypt Calls for Preserving Migration Routes for Birds

Egypt has reaffirmed the importance of protecting migratory birds as the country marked World Migratory Bird Day, holding activities under the slogan “Every bird counts... your observation matters” to raise environmental awareness. Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad said Egypt»»»

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Al Awsat 09.05. 18:36

World Bank Raises Egypt's Package by $300 Million to Counter Iran War Impact

Egypt will receive an extra $300 million as part of a World Bank development financing package to help it confront fallout from the Iran war, Stephane Guimbert, the World Bank's division director for Egypt, Yemen, and Djibouti, told reporters on Saturday. The package, consisting of $800 million fro»»»

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The Peninsula 09.05. 17:28

Doha to host third edition of global half marathon

Doha: The Qatar Sports for All Federation, of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, will organize the third edition of the global half-marathon, "ONE RUN FOR ALL," on May 24 at the Lusail International Circuit, with the participation of more than 2,500 runners of all ages and categories, including men,»»»

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