Middle East Observer 25m

EGX30 slides 1.6% as foreign selling accelerates across broad market sectors

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market resumed its downward trajectory on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, with broad-based losses across all major indices as foreign selling intensified and investors continued reducing exposure following the market’s strong rally earlier this quarter. The benchmark EGX30 fell 1.59% »»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Iran World Cup squad players start US visa process in Ankara

Ankara, Turkiye: At least four Iranian footballers and one of their entourage went to the US embassy in Ankara Thursday to submit visa applications for the World Cup, an AFP correspondent said. The squad arrived in Turkiye's southern Antalya resort on Monday for a training camp ahead of the 2026 to»»»

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Egypt Independent 52m

FM invites British companies to leverage investment opportunities

SONY DSC Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty called on British companies to benefit from investment opportunities in Egypt and expand their existing activities. This came during his meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in London with chairme»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Tense Trump-Netanyahu call exposes widening divide over Iran strategy

Dubai: A sharp divide has emerged between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over whether to resume military action against Iran, as tense diplomacy and war planning now appear to be running in parallel behind the scenes. A heated hour-long phone call between th»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israel begins deporting hundreds of flotilla activists

Israel has released hundreds of activists who attempted to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza and are 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 Israel, or Ada»»»

Arab News 1h

Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus jumps 219% in March to $15bn 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus surged 218.9 percent year on year to SR57 billion ($15.2 billion) in March, marking its sharpest annual increase in nearly five years as oil exports jumped and imports declined sharply. Figures released by the General Authority for Statistics showed merchandise »»»

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Middle East Observer 3h

Rise Up & its Journey to Growth

Amira Elhamy covers “Rise up summit 2019”, hosted in its new destination AUC new Campus for the first time, with exclusive quotes for MEO With its 2019 slogan “ Journey to Growth” Rise up summit” 2019 was held on a bigger scale, on Dec 5th at the American University new Campus at the fifth settleme»»»

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Gulf News 3h

EFG Hermes, ADX launch investor day for listed companies amid regional uncertainty

Dubai: EFG Hermes and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange have launched an Investor Day for ADX-listed companies in Abu Dhabi, bringing together senior executives from listed firms and regional and international institutional investors. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - si»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Some UAE schools to get new Arabic programme: What parents need to know

Ras Al Khaimah: A new Arabic programme will be introduced across private schools in Ras Al Khaimah from September 2026. Called IQRA, the Arabic word for "read,” the programme was developed by the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research and has been independently shown to deliv»»»

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Arab News 4h

Misk Art Institute’s latest Solo Series spotlights two of Saudi’s art pioneers and educators 

RIYADH: For decades, pioneers of Saudi art were overlooked and under-documented, but in Misk Art Institute’s latest Solo Series two more of them are brought to light in an effort to cement their place in the Kingdom’s history: Fouad Mougharbel and Saad Almasari. “It’s critical to highlight these pi»»»

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Middle East Observer 6h

13/02/2017 Tenders

Fire Safety and Security Client : Egyptian – Japanese university for Science & Technology Address : New Borg Al Arab City – Alexandria Tender : General tender for supply of sanitary works, fire-fighting network and electrical equipment for the buildings of the services centre Tender documents : EGP»»»

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Al Majalla 6h

Egypt repays energy firms with an eye on self sufficiency

In less than two years, Egypt has slashed its arrears to international energy companies by over 88%, hoping to encourage exploration amid the Iran war spillover, which is making its gas deficit harder to sustain. Drilling more wells is providing much-needed supply. But whether new gas discoveries c»»»

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Arab News 9h

Saudi interior minister receives Hajj officials from Iran, Egypt, Indonesia

RIYADH: Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif received Iran’s Head of Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Alireza Rashidian. The Saudi minister, who is also the head of the Kingdom’s Supreme Hajj Committee, welcomed pilgrims arriving from Iran. He affirmed the commitment of King S»»»

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Middle East Observer 10h

Italian tourists are back in Egypt

Following a suspension that followed the Russian plane crash in October 2015, Italy suspended its flights to Egypt. Recent news indicates that Italy will resume flights to Egypt’s Sharm al-Sheik Airport. Official sources from the Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation revealed last Thursday that an It»»»

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Middle East Observer 10h

The Effect of the turbulent economic crisis on the mental health

MEO had the pleasure to Chit chat with Dr. Najla Najib Psychologist and founder of Inside Out Counseling to uncover to our readers the effect of the economic crisis on the mental health and how to prevent the critical psychological drawbacks that could result in from facing various financial stress»»»

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Middle East Observer 11h

Egypt’s Strategic Debt Management and Positive International Collaboration

In a recent update from Medafrica Times, the World Bank has outlined Egypt’s external debt repayment obligations for the fiscal year, totaling $60.8 billion due between July 2024 and June 2025. This detailed financial roadmap underscores Egypt’s proactive approach towards fulfilling its financial c»»»

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Middle East Observer 11h

Egypt Launches Ambitious Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project to Combat Carbon Emissions

The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has unveiled plans to establish the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Company. This pioneering initiative aims to invest approximately USD 530 million (EGP 26 billion) to produce 120,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) annually, potentially»»»

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Gulf News 15h

What the Alpha Program means for Emirati students’ future careers

As part of its strategic vision for early investment in national talent, the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) incollaboration with the Nafis Youth Council has announced the launch of the second batch of the 'Alpha Program. ETCC has partnered with Emirates National Schools in Abu Dhabi »»»

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Arab News 15h

Gazans barred from Hajj, animal sacrifice as Eid Al-Adha nears

GAZA/CAIRO: In a tent in southern Gaza, Najia Abu Lehia mourns not only her husband but also their failure to make the pilgrimage to Makkah, or Hajj, together before he died a year ago because of war and border closures. Before the war between Israel and Hamas erupted in 2023, at least 3,000 Gazan »»»

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Arab News 15h

Hormuz submarine cables face Iran threat

PARIS: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to impose “permits” on submarine fiber-optic cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Here is what you need to know about cable infrastructure in the region and how the threats could play out: What cables run through Hormuz? Major c»»»

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Arab News 15h

Turkiye helping in talks over Hamas fighters holed up in Gaza, sources say

Turkiye is working with the United States and Arab mediators to secure safe passage for Hamas fighters who are holed up in tunnels in the Israel-controlled area of Gaza, a Palestinian source, a Hamas official and Turkish officials said on Monday.The fate of about 200 fighters has complicated effort»»»

Daily News Egypt 16h

Egypt’s education reform now a ‘tangible reality’, minister Abdellatif says

“Education reform in Egypt is no longer just a future vision or a postponed ambition, but has become a tangible reality led by strong political will and supported by a clear national strategy,” Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdellatif said on Wednesday. Speaking at the “Secu»»»

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Middle East Observer 20h

Egypt’s Central Bank Tightens Oversight of Bank Financing to Non-Bank Lenders

Egypt’s Central Bank has tightened controls governing banks’ dealings with non-bank financing companies, in a move aimed at strengthening credit-market transparency as consumer finance and other non-bank lending activities expand rapidly across the country. According to a Central Bank directive rep»»»

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Gulf News 21h

UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 dispatches urgent humanitarian aid aircraft carrying 100 tonnes to Gaza

Dubai: A new UAE humanitarian aid aircraft departed this morning from Al Maktoum International Airport bound for Al Arish city in the Arab Republic of Egypt, in preparation for the delivery of its cargo into the Gaza Strip. The mission forms part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 and comes within th»»»

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Gulf News 22h

Colliers report highlights steady growth across UAE real estate sector

A report issued by Colliers, the diversified professional services and investment management company, on the performance of the UAE real estate market during the first quarter of 2026, revealed that the sector has entered a new phase of balanced and sustainable growth following the exceptional mome»»»

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Gulf News 22h

EFG Holding posts strong Q1 growth despite regional pressures

Dubai: EFG Holding reported a strong start to 2026, posting an 18 per cent year-on-year increase in revenues to EGP 6.6 billion during the first quarter, supported by growth across all three of its business verticals despite mounting regional geopolitical tensions. The financial institution, which »»»

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Gulf News 22h

Five people die in house fire in Kuwait’s Jleeb area

Five people were killed after a fire broke out in a house in Kuwait’s Jleeb Al Shuyoukh area on Wednesday, the country’s General Fire Force said. Firefighters from the Al Somoud and Ardiya fire stations responded to the blaze and brought the fire under control, according to a statement carried by K»»»

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Middle East Observer 22h

EGX rebounds as domestic buying lifts market after recent correction

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market rebounded on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, recovering part of the previous session’s losses as local buying returned to the market following several days of broad-based declines. The benchmark EGX30 rose 1.48% to 52,774.98 points, according to data from the Egyptian Exchange (E»»»

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Gulf News 23h

UAE Eid travel searches jump 51% as families plan smarter holidays

Dubai: As Eid Al Adha approaches, UAE residents are showing a strong appetite for travel but with a more calculated approach than ever before. New insights from Skyscanner reveal that travellers are increasingly prioritising smarter planning, flexible itineraries and family-focused getaways as they»»»

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Middle East Observer 1d

Egypt Inks $3bn LNG Deal with Shell and TotalEnergies in 2025

Egypt has signed agreements valued at approximately $3 billion with energy giants Shell and TotalEnergies. These deals will secure 60 shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the year 2025, multiple market insiders disclosed to S&P Global Commodity Insights. While Shell has chosen not to commen»»»

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Arab News 1d

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development partners with Egypt to develop mining sector

RIYADH: Egypt’s mining sector is set to benefit from a new agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development aimed at supporting its development and growth. The memorandum of understanding aims to strengthen frameworks for joint cooperation, contributing to the North African count»»»

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Arab News 20.05. 11:23

Old rivals Al-Jazira and Al-Ain face off in President’s Cup showdown

DUBAI: Not since 2016 have Al-Ain FC and Al-Jazira Club stood on opposite sides of a President’s Cup Final. Ten years on, with scores to settle and silverware to claim, players from both clubs have spoken ahead of an occasion that promises to be the defining night of the UAE football season. The 20»»»

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Al Awsat 20.05. 11:07

QatarEnergy Buys Stakes in Uruguay Offshore Blocks from Shell Subsidiary

QatarEnergy has acquired interests in three offshore exploration blocks in Uruguay from a subsidiary of Shell, marking its first entry into the South American country's upstream energy sector, the state-owned company said on Wednesday without disclosing financial details. The Qatari energy giant's »»»

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Gulf News 20.05. 10:46

Saudi Arabia launches Red Sea Express shipping service linking Egypt and Jordan to boost regional trade

Saudi Arabia's Ports Authority (Mawani) has launched the “Red Sea Express” cargo shipping service through King Fahd Industrial Port in Yanbu, linking the Saudi port with Ain Sokhna in Egypt and Aqaba in Jordan as part of efforts to strengthen regional logistics and trade connectivity. The new servi»»»

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Middle East Observer 20.05. 09:00

Egyptalum Gears Up for Expansion

Eng. Mohamed Shimi, Minister of the Public Business Sector, embarked on a pivotal visit to the Egyptian Aluminum Company “Egyptalum” in Nag Hammadi today. This visit marked the beginning of a strategic dialogue with members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, reflecting the ministry’s c»»»

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Middle East Observer 20.05. 08:00

01/02/2017 Tenders

Architecture and Urban Development Client : General Authority for Health Insurance Address : Kafr El Sheikh Branch Tender : Supply of maintenance works of the building and its units for the two years 2016/2017 & 2017/2018 Tender documents : EGP1,000 Tenders to be submitted in two envelopes (technic»»»

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Al Majalla 20.05. 05:38

Hamas disarmament no more likely after commander killed

On the evening of 15 May, Israeli aircraft bombed a residential building in central Gaza City and a car that was driving away. It destroyed six apartments, killed at least eight people, and injured 45 others, according to Palestinian medical sources. Shortly after, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel »»»

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BNE 20.05. 04:24

Sanctions and war are forcing Russia to innovate

After the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia had a basic problem: having ignored investing into anything except military technology, the newly independent country found that nothing worked properly. All its technology and machinery was vastly inferior to their Western analogues. And it made no sense »»»

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Middle East Observer 20.05. 00:59

21/02/2017 Tenders

Architecture and Urban Development Client : Cooperative Society of Building & Housing Address : Manshia Square – Alexandria Tender : Construction of (10) housing buildings and infrastructure works of area no. (8) at 8 district at Borg El Arab city Tender documents : EGP5,000 from: Lotus Consulting »»»

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Arab News 19.05. 22:44

US sanctions several over Gaza aid flotillas, alleged Hamas support

WASHINGTON, United States: The United States on Tuesday issued sanctions against four people associated with a humanitarian aid flotilla to the besieged Palestinian territory of Gaza, accusing them of being “pro-terrorist.” Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on Monday after it sai»»»

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Daily News Egypt 19.05. 20:38

Opinion | Trump’s Visit to Beijing Raises the Question: Is Washington Recognizing a Post-Unipolar World?

Not all political moments are captured by cameras. Some historic turning points are read in the silent details: in the timing of a visit, in the language of diplomatic statements, and sometimes even in official denials. In international politics, denial can occasionally be part of the game. US Pres»»»

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Daily News Egypt 19.05. 19:38

PRE Group targets end-2026 delivery of first phase at Ivoire West in Sheikh Zayed

PRE Group announced the completion and full delivery of its Hadaba residential project in 6th of October City, while continuing construction works at Ivoire West in Sheikh Zayed City. The company said it is progressing with phased deliveries at Ivoire West, with the first phase scheduled for handov»»»

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Daily News Egypt 19.05. 19:38

MAGRABI Retail acquires majority stake in Egypt’s Baraka Optics Group

MAGRABI Retail has signed an agreement to acquire a 51% stake in Baraka Optics Group, one of Egypt’s leading optical retail chains. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA). Founded in 1979 as a wholesale optics busin»»»

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Arab News 19.05. 17:19

Scotland include 43-year-old goalkeeper Craig Gordon in World Cup squad

GLASGOW: Scotland’s 43-year-old goalkeeper Craig Gordon is going to the World Cup alongside teammates who were not born when he made his national-team debut in 2004. Scotland coach Steve Clarke announced a 26-man squad Tuesday for the country’s first World Cup in 28 years, with Gordon among three g»»»

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Arab News 19.05. 17:07

Saudi Mawani adds Red Sea Express shipping service linking Yanbu to Egypt, Jordan

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd Industrial Port in Yanbu will see faster cargo handling, shorter waiting times, and improved supply chain efficiency through the new Red Sea Express container shipping service. Launched by Saudi Ports Authority, also known as Mawani, in partnership with Folk Maritim»»»

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Arab News 19.05. 15:55

Indonesia, Malaysia demand release of Gaza-bound flotilla activists detained by Israel 

JAKARTA: Indonesia and Malaysia on Tuesday demanded that Israel immediately release their nationals, after Israeli forces intercepted vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla and detained dozens of foreign activists carrying aid for Gaza. The GSF mission, which comprised more than 50 boats and involv»»»

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Egypt Independent 19.05. 15:29

Guide to West Cairo Living: 6th of October & Sheikh Zayed Units for Sale

West Cairo has become the most popular place for people looking for a modern and quiet lifestyle. Specifically, the areas of Sixth of October and Sheikh Zayed City are now the top spots for high-quality living. While they are right next to each other, both offer something special for families and i»»»

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Middle East Observer 19.05. 14:57

El-Sisi Reviews Inflation, Reserves and Exchange-Rate Stability Amid Regional Pressures

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met on Tuesday with Hassan Abdalla to review developments in Egypt’s economic performance, inflation trends, foreign currency reserves, and the impact of ongoing regional geopolitical tensions on the country’s financial stability and external balance. According to Pre»»»

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Middle East Observer 19.05. 13:57

Cairo Fertilizer Conference to Spotlight Food Security, Energy Costs and Supply Chain Risks

Cairo will host the 32nd Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Arab Fertilizer Association from 16 to 18 June 2026, bringing together senior executives, policymakers, technology providers and industry experts at a time when fertilizer markets are becoming increasingly central to glo»»»

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Middle East Observer 19.05. 12:57

EGX extends decline as broader market weakness outweighs selective foreign buying

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market extended its recent decline on Monday, 18 May 2026, with broad-based losses across major indices reflecting continued profit-taking and cautious investor sentiment following the market’s strong rally earlier this month. The benchmark EGX30 fell 0.68% to 52,007 points, a»»»

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