Can Pakistan and Africa Triple Bilateral Trade to $15 Billion by 2030? Expert Weighs In
The Pakistan-Africa Economic Council has been launched in Islamabad, opening a new chapter in economic engagement between the two sides. Pakistan and African countries have once again reaffirmed their determination to increase bilateral trade to $15 billion by 2030 and to diversify economic and tra»»»
11 suffer breathing problems after ammonia gas leak at Aqaba industrial complex
Authorities contain leak as southern port is evacuated as a precaution Dubai: Eleven people suffered breathing difficulties after an ammonia gas leak at an industrial complex in Jordan’s Red Sea port city of Aqaba on Monday, state television reported, adding that authorities had brought the leak un»»»
Egypt, Thailand explore advancing economic, investment, and trade ties
Xiengyod - Wikimedia Commons Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Issa affirmed the Egyptian government’s keenness to develop cooperation with Thailand across various sectors, especially economic, industrial, educational, and cultural fields, noting that the state prioritizes attracti»»»
Incubator shortages, premature births strain Gaza’s hospitals
Gaza’s youngest already face an extremely precarious entry into the world Khan Younis: As monitors beep and doctors consult near them, two tiny newborns lie silently side-by-side, sharing a single incubator in a southern Gaza hospital running short on space and supplies. Gaza’s youngest already fac»»»
Israeli Media: Saudi Arabia Turns to ‘Israel’ for Help in Yemen as Riyadh’s Campaign Unravels
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has appealed to regional governments and indirectly to “Israel” for assistance as Saudi-backed forces suffer major battlefield setbacks, Israel Hayom reports, citing diplomatic officials in the region. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has appealed to governmen»»»
Russia's New Dan-T Drone Launched Hundreds of Times During Operation in Ukraine - Rostec
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hundreds of combat launches of Russia's new Dan-T drone have already been carried out during the special military operation, and the munition is demonstrating high effectiveness, Bekkhan Ozdoev, the industrial director of the armaments, ammunition, and special chemicals cluster a»»»
Xi puts China into the Middle East security equation
Shortly after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi bid farewell to Chinese President Xi Jinping at Cairo Airport on 2 September, he called Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The timing and substance of the call were significant. They discussed regional security and coordination between Cair»»»
Mendy bids farewell to national team as Senegalese keeper announces international football retirement
Paris, France: Edouard Mendy, 34, the Senegal national team goalkeeper, announced through his social media handles his retirement from international football on Sunday. "Jerejef (Thank you) Senegal," Mendy posted in Wolof, the principle language of the country, above a video montage showing his gre»»»
Labour minister meets several officials in Cairo
Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met separately with Minister of Labour of Jordan Dr. Nidal Al Qatamin, Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation of Libya Eng. Ali Al Abed Al Rida, along with Regional Director for Arab States at the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Dr. Ruba Jara»»»
ABB Egypt begins 3.3 MW rooftop solar project with RCREEE
ABB Egypt has begun implementing a rooftop solar energy project across several of its factories in partnership with the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE), as part of efforts to reduce industrial carbon emissions and increase the use of renewable energy. The project»»»
Al-Sisi targets $12bn Egypt-India trade, urges Iran to halt regional escalation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said Egypt aims to increase bilateral trade with India to $12bn and attract more Indian investment in manufacturing, technology, clean energy, and the automotive industry, while separately urging Iran to help halt regional escalation and attacks on Arab state»»»
Egypt signs contract to establish EGP 2bn electric battery plant with CATL
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of a contract to establish an electric battery manufacturing plant in Egypt through a partnership between Egyptian battery manufacturer BME and China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), one of the world’s largest elect»»»
CBE launches FinTech Got Talent 2026 competition for university students
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has launched the fourth edition of the FinTech Got Talent competition for university students under the FinYology initiative, organised by FinTech Egypt. The competition aims to recognise the best innovative projects and solutions in financial technology, in collabor»»»
Minister of Labour meets several officials on sidelines of Arab Labour Conference
Cairo: Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met separately with Minister of Labour of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr. Nidal Al Qatamin, Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation of the State of Libya HE Eng. Ali Al Abed Al Rida, along with Regional Director for Arab States at the In»»»
Cityscape Egypt’s 2026 cancellation raises questions over changing real estate market priorities
The decision to replace Cityscape Egypt’s 2026 real estate exhibition with a one-day forum has raised questions over whether the move reflects a broader shift in the Egyptian property market, as developers reassess marketing spending, sales strategies, and investment priorities amid rising costs an»»»
Murtaqa Developments to launch 210-feddan residential project
Murtaqa Developments is preparing to announce a new residential project on a net area of 210 feddans along the Ismailia Road, adjacent to Misr International University (MIU), the company said. The project falls administratively within the New Sheraton and El Nozha areas of Cairo and will consist en»»»
Marsoum Developments launches The Central Gate in West Cairo
Marsoum Developments has launched The Central Gate, its second project in the Egyptian market, in Hadayek October, as the company expands its presence in West Cairo. The mixed-use project covers 80 feddans and is located directly on the Central Ring Road. It will include residential, commercial, ad»»»
More than 150 women compete in Seashore Phoenix Games
Doha: The sixth edition of the Seashore Phoenix Games 2026 is witnessing strong participation in its women’s competitions, which began today and continue until tomorrow at Aspire Ladies Hall. More than 150 female athletes are taking part in the competitions according to the media relations speciali»»»
Putin proposes BRICS insurance mechanism and grain market initiative
New Delhi, Sept. 13 (SANA) Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed creating a new insurance mechanism and a joint grain market initiative among BRICS countries, as he called for stronger economic cooperation within the grouping. Speaking at the concluding session of the 18th BRICS summit in New D»»»
Xi proposes five initiatives to strengthen BRICS cooperation
New Delhi, Sept. 13 (SANA) Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed five initiatives to strengthen BRICS cooperation in artificial intelligence, trade and investment facilitation, the digital industry, smart manufacturing and talent development. Speaking on the second day of the 18th BRICS Summit in N»»»
Iran’s Pezeshkian Urges Greater BRICS Role in Prohibition on Use of Force
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on the BRICS group of emerging economies to play a “more effective” role in defending national sovereignty and upholding the principle of non-use of force at the current critical time. Addressing the 18th BRICS Plus Summit, Pezeshkian warned that the effec»»»
IWG: Egypt's Urban Expansion is Driving the Next Wave of Flexible Offices Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: As Egypt's business landscape continues to adapt to changing workplace patterns, rising real estate costs, and the growing demand for greater operational flexibility, flexible workspaces are becoming an increasingly important component of the country's commercial real estate market. E»»»
From Overcrowded Classrooms to AI: Egypt’s EdTech Sector Enters a New Era Arab Finance For Information Technology
Egypt’s EdTech sector is increasingly becoming a structural pillar of national reform rather than a niche supplement. With crowded classrooms, outmoded curricula, and persistent skills mismatches, EdTech is emerging as a solution to systemic challenges and as an investment magnet. Market expansion,»»»
Egypt qualifies 7 consortia for Hurghada Airport PPP tender Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egypt has advanced the tender process for the management, operation, and development of Hurghada International Airport under a public-private partnership (PPP), according to a statement from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The ministry also announced that 10 consortia submitted applic»»»
Qatar takes part in 65th GCC Council of Labour Ministers coordination meeting
QNA Cairo Qatar on Saturday participated in the 65th Coordination Meeting of the Council of Labour Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states as part of consultation and coordination on the subjects addressed in Arab and international meetings relevant to the labour sector. Minister of »»»
BRICS leaders adopt New Delhi Declaration calling for UN Security Council overhaul and local currency trade
BRICS leaders adopted the consensus “New Delhi Declaration” on Saturday, calling for a structural update of the United Nations Security Council and an increased reliance on local currencies for intra-bloc trade instead of the US dollar. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the agreement of»»»
Al-Sisi calls for expanded concessional BRICS financing, says Egypt seeks presidency
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi called on BRICS leaders to expand access to innovative and concessional financing and strengthen the New Development Bank, while saying Egypt was looking to assume the group’s presidency in the near future. Speaking at a closed session of the BRICS summit in N»»»
Al-Sisi calls Sudan’s unity ‘red line’, urges progress on second phase of Gaza deal
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said Sudan’s security, sovereignty, stability, and unity were a “red line” for Egypt, while calling for progress on the second phase of the agreement to end the war in Gaza and sufficient humanitarian aid to reach the enclave. Al-Sisi made the remarks during s»»»
Egyptian PM highlights Kafr El Sheikh’s development as first phase of ‘Decent Life’ initiative concludes
Egypt has completed all first-phase projects of the “Decent Life” presidential initiative in Kafr El Sheikh and has commenced second-phase projects, primarily focusing on sanitation in other districts, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Saturday. Speaking in televised remarks at the concl»»»
FRA comprehensively updates real estate valuation standards after 11 years
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued the second edition of the Egyptian Real Estate Valuation Standards, more than 11 years after the first edition, in a new step aimed at improving the efficiency of non-bank financial markets and enhancing the quality and reliability of valuation wo»»»
Egypt, Uzbekistan explore cooperation opportunities in smart irrigation, water management
Egypt and Uzbekistan are seeking to turn their water cooperation agreement into joint projects focused on smart irrigation, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and climate adaptation, Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said. Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani »»»
Egypt’s trade with BRICS countries rises to $36.7bn in H1 2026
Egypt’s trade with BRICS countries rose to $36.7bn in the first half (H1) of 2026, compared with $29.3bn during the same period of 2025, an increase of $7.4bn, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). The Indian capital hosted the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit u»»»
Egypt, Iraq business groups discuss expanding trade, industrial cooperation
The Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS) office in Baghdad held talks with the Federation of Iraqi Businessmen on September 7, 2026, to explore ways to strengthen trade, investment, and industrial cooperation between Egypt and Iraq. The meeting was held under the directives of Mohamed Farid Saleh, Min»»»
Labour Minister participates in the 65th Coordination Meeting of the GCC Labour Ministers
Cairo: Minister of Labour HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri participated in the 65th Coordination Meeting of the GCC Labour Ministers, held to strengthen consultation and coordination among GCC member states, on the sidelines of the 52nd session of the Arab Labour Conference, which opens tomorrow, Sund»»»
Nuclear Ties Become Key Pillar of BRICS Cooperation – Rosatom CEO
Nuclear cooperation has become an important pillar of BRICS partnership, helping countries overcome economic, technological, and supply chain challenges, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said. Rosatom continued international projects during periods of instability, including in India, the UAE, and China»»»
Suez Canal Bank supports economic empowerment of small-scale fishermen
Suez Canal Bank has partnered with Sonaa El Kheir Foundation to implement the “Marakeb Rezk” initiative in Kebrit El Mafarek Village in Suez Governorate. The initiative aims to provide 50 fishing boats, fully equipped with fishing tools and supplies, to 100 beneficiaries, with two fishermen assigne»»»
BRICS leaders emphasise importance of dialogue, diplomacy in conflict resolution
NEW DELHI: Leaders of the BRICS bloc affirmed their steadfast commitment to resolving international disputes through peaceful means, stressing the importance of dialogue, consultation, and diplomatic efforts. They also underscored the necessity of intensifying conflict prevention efforts, including»»»
PM Modi launches two postage stamps commemorating 20 years of BRICS
BRICS has emerged as an important platform for coordination among major emerging economies Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched two postage stamps commemorating 20 years of BRICS at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi The launch came as India hosted the summit under its 2026 chai»»»
Planning Minister: Egyptian economy shows exceptional resilience amid regional, global challenges
Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom said the Egyptian economy has demonstrated exceptional resilience in the face of regional and international challenges, noting that the growth rate rose to 5.1 percent in fiscal year 2025/2026, up from 4.4 percent in the previous fiscal yea»»»
Egyptians budget for bread after mass food aid cuts
Cairo: Standing outside a bakery in Cairo's working-class El-Marg district, Eman Abdel Fattah thumbed a handful of crumpled banknotes, calculating how much bread she could afford after her family's food subsidy card was suspended. "We used to worry about having enough money for meat," the 42-year-o»»»
BRICS Turns 20: New Delhi Summit to Shape Next Phase of Expanded Bloc
The 18th BRICS Summit, to be hosted by India in New Delhi on September 12–13, will bring together leaders of the expanded 11-member grouping, along with partner countries and outreach invitees, as the bloc seeks to translate its growing economic weight into deeper cooperation and greater influence »»»
The legacy of 9/11: How the War on Terror reshaped the Muslim world
On the morning of September 11, 2001, Americans watched in horror as hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 people were killed. Less than a month later, the US went to war in Afghanistan. Two years after tha»»»
Rejected abroad, heard in Dubai: court opens door to fresh divorce claims
Wife can reopen case in UAE if marital harm continued after earlier rejection Dubai: A wife may file a fresh divorce for harm case in the UAE even if an earlier claim brought abroad was dismissed, provided she can prove that the harm continued or reoccurred , Dubai’s highest court has ruled. The ve»»»
Guard dies after snake bite at work, his widow and son awarded $50,000 compensation
The 32-year-old guard was bitten while working at a project in a desert area Dubai: Jordan’s Court of Cassation has brought a years-long legal dispute to a close by upholding compensation for the wife and young son of a security guard who died after being bitten by a snake while working at a projec»»»
Putin arrives in India for BRICS summit set to be dominated by Middle East, Ukraine wars
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday for a two-day BRICS summit expected to focus on wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and economic challenges. Putin and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian are due to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while China’s Xi Jinping is also ex»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Putin and Modi Hold Talks Ahead of BRICS Summit in New Delhi
Defense, energy, trade, investment and payment mechanisms are expected to dominate the talks between Putin and Modi. India and Russia maintain wide-ranging cooperation in defense, energy, nuclear power, space and trade. Sputnik brings you a live broadcast from New Delhi where Russian President Vlad»»»
18th BRICS Summit in India; big bets on the future of cooperation between Global South
Doha, Qatar: The 18th BRICS Summit will take place in New Delhi Saturday, amid high expectations surrounding the future of cooperation among Global South economies. The two-day summit will be held under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability," which India sel»»»
BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain expanded bloc
Leaders of the BRICS nations will meet in New Delhi this weekend as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and U.S.-China tensions test the group's ability to act together. Host India will seek to balance its ties with China and Russia against its growing partnerships with the United States and other »»»
Lithuania Will Be in Crosshairs of Russian Nuclear Weapons if it Hosts Such Weapons - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Lithuania's intentions to lift the ban on the deployment of nuclear weapons will become a new round of escalation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "It could have been predicted. This will be a very serious escalation of tension. If you place nuclear weapons on your territor»»»
Bahrain welcomes IAEA move to close Syria non-compliance file
Manama, Sept. 11 (SANA) Bahrain welcomed a decision by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors to end consideration of a safeguards-related non-compliance issue involving Syria, joining a growing number of Arab and international countries backing the move. Bahrain’s Foreign Mini»»»