Middle East Observer 1h

Chinese slowdown is threatening global growth

by Maye Kabil Fears of a China-led slowdown in global economic growth are leading financial markets, two weeks after the Chinese decision to devaluate the Yuan. Shares are falling across the globe on increased signs of China’s economic troubles, which have spurred competitive devaluations in emergi»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Pakistan’s Military Chief Asim Munir in Spotlight over Trump’s Gaza Plan 

Pakistan's most powerful military chief in decades faces the toughest test of his newly amassed powers as Washington pushes Islamabad to contribute troops to the Gaza stabilization force, a move analysts say could spark domestic backlash. Field Marshal Asim Munir is expected to fly to Washington to»»»

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Al Majalla 2h

Egypt-Israel ties being tested by concerns over Gaza and Sinai

With growing demand for energy at home, Egypt is diversifying its global partners to secure additional natural gas supplies, to maintain power generation and industrial productivity. In recent years, one of its key gas partners has been Israel, but negotiations over a supply deal recently hit the r»»»

Al Majalla 2h

Egypt-Israel ties being tested by concerns over Gaza and Sinai

With growing demand for energy at home, Egypt is diversifying its global partners to secure additional natural gas supplies, to maintain power generation and industrial productivity. In recent years, one of its key gas partners has been Israel, but negotiations over a supply deal recently hit the r»»»

Egypt Independent 3h

PM: Reducing public & external debt key objective of economic policy

CAIRO, Dec 16 (MENA) – The government has set reducing public and external debt, along with lowering debt-servicing costs, as one of the key objectives of its current economic policy, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said. Madbouly made the remarks while chairing a meeting of the External Debt Manag»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Sudanese Powers Sign Declaration of Principles to End the War 

The political and civilian parties of Sudan’s Somoud alliance signed in Nairobi on Tuesday a joint declaration of principles with the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army, led by Abdul Wahid al-Nur, and the Arab Socialist Baath Party to end the war in Sudan and completely eliminate the Islamic movement f»»»

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Al Majalla 7h

Egypt-Israel ties being tested by concerns over Gaza and Sinai

With growing demand for energy at home, Egypt is diversifying its global partners to secure additional natural gas supplies, to maintain power generation and industrial productivity. In recent years, one of its key gas partners has been Israel, but negotiations over a supply deal recently hit the r»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Ayed: We’re capable of winning title

Doha, Qatar: Full concentration for 90 minutes has been the hallmark of Jordan’s campaign at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, helping them register five straight wins, collect maximum points, score 10 goals and concede only two. Jordan’s impressive form prompted Issam Smeeri, one of the standouts from»»»

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France24 9h

AI-generated reconstructions of ancient Rome turn out to be full of errors

A number of videos and images created by artificial intelligence that claim to accurately depict ancient Rome have been circulating online. However, these images are far from historically accurate, says one historian. "A Journey Through Time with Artificial Intelligence,” reads the caption on a vid»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15h

MoPH holds forum to train healthcare professionals on care for older persons

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health recently organised the Regional Forum for Capacity Building for the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) programme. The ministry organised the programme in collaboration with the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean and the WH»»»

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The Peninsula 16h

Security Council's European members praise Qatar's efforts to end Gaza war

New York: The five European countries serving as members of the United Nations Security Council praised the efforts of Qatar, Egypt, the United States, and Turkiye to achieve a ceasefire and advance the 20-point plan aimed at ending the war in the Gaza Strip. This was stated in a joint press releas»»»

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Daily News Egypt 19h

Sawiris eyes management of three Egyptian airports

Egyptian billionaire businessman Naguib Sawiris said he is interested in managing and operating three Egyptian airports, as the government moves ahead with plans to open airport operations to private-sector participation. Speaking on Tuesday at the Conference on the Competitiveness of the Egyptian »»»

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Daily News Egypt 20h

GAFI prioritises Start-Up Support Unit, Investor Dispute Settlement Centre: Heiba

Hossam Heiba, Chief Executive Officer of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), said the Authority places strong emphasis on activating the Permanent Start-up Support Unit and strengthening the role of the Investor Dispute Settlement Centre, describing them as key mechanisms fo»»»

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Daily News Egypt 20h

Kouchouk says Egypt plans ‘exceptional’ cut to debt levels, lowers medical VAT to 5%

Egypt is targeting an “exceptional” improvement in its budget debt indicators while implementing a second package of tax facilities that includes cutting value-added tax (VAT) on medical equipment to 5% from 14%, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Hapi Journal Conferen»»»

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Daily News Egypt 20h

GENNVAX launches largest regional vaccine manufacturing facility with $150m investment

Egypt has marked a major milestone in its biopharmaceutical development with the laying of the foundation stone for the GENNVAX vaccine manufacturing facility, which is set to become the largest fully integrated vaccine production complex in the Middle East and Africa. The project represents a stra»»»

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Kuna 16.12. 12:17

Kuwait Amir receives credentials of five new Ambassadors

KUWAIT, Dec 16 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, received during a ceremony at Bayan Palace on Tuesday, the credentials of Wierish Ramsoekh as Ambassador of the Netherlands, Mohammad Jaber Abu Al-Wafa as Ambassador of Egypt, Ghadi Al-Khoury as Ambassador of »»»

Middle East Observer 16.12. 11:21

A 1bn New Cairo Plant to Enhance Regional Piping Solutions

Swiss-based GF Piping Systems, Egypt’s Gas Company, and the UAE’s Green Coast Enterprises have inaugurated a state-of-the-art piping solutions plant in Cairo, valued at EGP 1 billion. This facility, spanning 25,000 square meters, is poised to significantly boost Egypt’s infrastructure capabilities »»»

Middle East Observer 16.12. 11:21

15/03/2017 Tenders

Software Services Client : Egyptian Company For Metro Management and processing Address : Hammat El Kouba, Cairo, Egypt Tender : Tender No. 1/2017 for updating of the electronic cards for controlling trains Tender documents : EGP5,000 A bid bond of EGP10,000 to be submitted Opening envelopes : 19-3»»»

Middle East Observer 16.12. 11:21

Hassan Allam to Build Afreximbank’s $250m African Trade Centre in Egypt’s New Capital

Egyptian construction firm Hassan Allam Construction has been awarded a $250 million contract to build the African Export–Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) African Trade Centre (AATC) in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, a flagship project that will also serve as the bank’s new global headquarters. The»»»

The Peninsula 16.12. 08:30

Egyptian-Qatari Investment Forum convenes in Cairo

Cairo, Egypt: The Egyptian-Qatari Investment Forum convened in Cairo on Sunday, with leaders from chambers of commerce and a number of businesspeople and investors from both countries taking part. The forum was co-chaired by Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al »»»

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24 News Agency 16.12. 06:37

Kyrgyzstan to open Embassy in Egypt - | 24.KG

President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree establishing the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The diplomatic mission will be located in Cairo. According to the document, the decision was made to further develop political, trade, economic, investment, scientific, technical, »»»

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Jordan Times 16.12. 05:18

Expatriate remittances rise to $3.7b in first ten months of 2025

AMMAN — Total remittances sent to Jordan by expatriate workers increased by 4.2 per cent during the first ten months of 2025, reaching $3.7 billion, according to official data.The outgoing remittances from the Kingdom also rose by 14.9 percent, totalling $1.4 billion over the same period, the Jorda»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15.12. 23:42

Qatar’s UN envoy stresses needs to preserve UNCAC achievements

QNA Doha Ambassador of Qatar and its Permanent Representative to the UN and International Organizations in Vienna, HE Jassim Yacoub Al Hammadi, has affirmed the Arab Group’s confirmation of the importance of maintaining the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), the gains the Convent»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15.12. 23:42

QMC chairman, Egyptian official explore media cooperation

QNA Doha Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani met with Chairman of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation of Egypt Eng Khaled Abdel Aziz in Doha on Monday. During the meeting, they explored aspects of cooperation and coordination between the two countries »»»

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Daily News Egypt 15.12. 19:26

Egypt, Saudi FMs discuss Gaza, Sudan and preparations for Supreme Coordination Council

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan as part of ongoing coordination between the two countries, Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday. During the call, Abdelatty stressed the depth of Egyptian-Saudi relations, noting tha»»»

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Daily News Egypt 15.12. 19:26

Egypt moves to roll out ‘green label’ for plastic products to boost circular economy

Egypt has held the first meeting of a committee tasked with rolling out a national “green label” certification system for plastic products and packaging, as part of broader efforts to promote sustainability and advance a circular economy, the Ministry of Environment said. The meeting was chaired by»»»

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Daily News Egypt 15.12. 18:26

Interest on external loans deductible for firms involved in strategic projects: Kouchouk

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said the second package of tax incentives includes measures to prevent double taxation, notably by exempting dividend distributions for Egyptian companies affiliated with holding companies resident in Egypt. The package also allows private-sector companies contributi»»»

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Daily News Egypt 15.12. 18:26

GAFI witnesses first Polish investment agreement in Egypt’s frozen food sector

The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) has witnessed the signing of a land sale agreement between Elsewedy Industrial Development and Poland-based Fruitful, marking the first Polish investment in Elsewedy’s industrial projects and Poland’s entry into Egypt’s frozen food manufact»»»

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Daily News Egypt 15.12. 18:26

Al-Mashat, Ibrahimaj lead talks to expand Egyptian-Albanian investment

Egypt and Albania have held the first session of their joint committee since 1993, a move officials described as a step toward utilising their respective geographic locations to expand access to African and European markets. The meeting in Tirana, which included a joint business forum, aimed to rev»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15.12. 15:03

Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation meets chairman of Supreme Council for Media Regulation of Egypt

DOHA: Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani met on Monday with Chairman of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation of the Arab Republic of Egypt Eng Khaled Abdel Aziz, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they explored aspects of cooperation and coordi»»»

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The Peninsula 15.12. 14:24

Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation meets Chairman of Supreme Council for Media Regulation of Egypt

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani met on Monday with Chairman of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Eng Khaled Abdel Aziz, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they explored aspects of cooperation »»»

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Middle East Observer 15.12. 13:25

Egyptian Businessman Amir Garranah Acquires Spanish Club CF Badalona

In an exciting development within the world of football, Egyptian businessman Amir Garranah has successfully acquired a 90% stake in Spanish football club CF Badalona through his company, M2A Sports Management. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Garranah, who has long dreamed of own»»»

The Peninsula 15.12. 13:11

QMC Chairperson meets President of Egypt's Supreme Council for Media Regulation 

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani met Monday with the HE Engineer Khaled Abdel Aziz, President of the Supreme Council for the Regulation of Media in Egypt. During the meeting, both sides reviewed aspects of cooperation and ways to support and de»»»

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Gulf News 15.12. 12:59

AD Ports Group to launch tender offer for majority stake in Egypt’s ALCN

Dubai: AD Ports Group plans to launch a cash Mandatory Tender Offer (MTO) to acquire an additional stake in Egypt’s Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company (ALCN), a move that would give the group majority ownership and control of one of Egypt’s largest container terminal operators. Sign up f»»»

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Middle East Observer 15.12. 11:59

Cairo’s traffic problem: if you can’t save time, use it!

By Sara El-Sayeh Given the amount of people living in the city, the poor quality of public transportation networks and the scarcity of parking lots and spaces in general, Cairo is fertile ground for commuting solutions like Uber and its regional competitor Careem – both stating that Egypt is their »»»

Al Awsat 15.12. 11:48

Egypt Proposes Five Initiatives to Boost Arab Energy Security

Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi unveiled on Sunday five Egyptian initiatives aimed at strengthening Arab energy security during the annual ministerial meeting of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) in Kuwait. The proposals include drafting»»»

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Middle East Observer 15.12. 11:47

Egypt and Kuwait Chart a New Course for Economic Partnership

Egyptian and Kuwaiti Prime Ministers met recently at Bayan Palace, signaling a renewed commitment to bolstering economic ties. The high-level discussions between Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, focused on enhancing investment, tr»»»

Naharnet 15.12. 11:35

Israeli military expansion in Syria raises tensions as they carve out buffer zone

Qassim Hamadeh woke to the sounds of gunfire and explosions in his village of Beit Jin in southwestern Syria last month. Within hours, he had lost two sons, a daughter-in-law and his 4-year-old and 10-year-old grandsons. The five were among 13 villagers killed that day by Israeli forces. Israeli tr»»»

Middle East Observer 15.12. 11:35

Workshop with a WB Mission to Discuss Procedures Taken regarding the Doing Business Report

By: Ahmad Abu el-Hamd Tuesday 14 March 2017 The Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Dr. Sahar Nasr held a workshop with the World Bank (WB) mission to discuss the steps taken by Egypt with regard to the Doing Business report, in presence of representatives from the Ministries of Fi»»»

Middle East Observer 15.12. 11:35

The Middle East Observer’s Comment: Regarding the Nuclear Agreement with Iran

AliKhamenei Hassan Rohani Sadegh Larijani The editor: This agreement remains a truce and is not a long term nuclear agreement with Iran, as two of the main players do confirm this. It seems obvious at this point that Israel is negotiating or more accurately maneuvering / manipulating congress membe»»»

Middle East Observer 15.12. 11:23

Devaluation of the Pound opens a wide gate for lucrative investments in Mega Real Estate Projects

In the early 1990s my neighbor told me that he and his family were moving to the 6th of October City. At the time it sounded like a risky move. Roads were not well connected to this area. Electricity, water and gas abundance, as well as, Security were all serious challenges. A few years later, huge»»»

The Peninsula 15.12. 11:21

Morocco, UAE set for tasty Arab Cup semi-final

Doha, Qatar: Morocco face the United Arab Emirates with another Arab Cup final firmly in sight when the two sides meet in the semi-final at the Khalifa International Stadium today. The match kicks off at 5:30pm. While Morocco clinched the title in the 2012 edition, both teams exited at the quarter-»»»

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Middle East Observer 15.12. 11:11

The road to economic salvation between Tunisia & Egypt

FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinCopy URL Nations seek progress, in their quest to overcome problems and sufferance, the people could face new challenges or find solutions. Tunisia and Egypt are two recent examples of a fresh human experience. Both countries went through massive unrests in 2011 to pr»»»

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Gulf News 15.12. 10:15

MoHRE approves 311 licensed offices for domestic worker recruitment across UAE

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has approved a total of 311 licensed offices and centres across the UAE to provide domestic worker recruitment, business services, and guidance, according to an updated list issued by the Ministry. The move reflects MoHRE’s commit»»»

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Al Awsat 15.12. 08:47

Egypt Pushes for Deeper Economic Ties with Qatar

Egypt has signaled a new push to deepen economic cooperation with Qatar, announcing a set of investment facilitation measures aimed at boosting bilateral trade and attracting Qatari capital. The announcement came during the Egyptian–Qatari Business Forum held in Cairo on Sunday. Egypt’s Minister of»»»

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The Peninsula 15.12. 07:31

Jordan without star Al Naimat face tough test against Saudi Arabia in semi-final

Doha, Qatar: Coach Jamal Sellami is hoping Jordan - weakened by key injuries - will maintain their momentum in the FIFA Arab Cup as they clash with in-form Saudi Arabia in the semi-final at Al Bayt Stadium tonight. Jordan have been perfect in the tournament so far, dominating their opponents and em»»»

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Al Awsat 15.12. 07:10

Israeli Military Raids in Syria Raise Tensions as They Carve Out a Buffer Zone

Qassim Hamadeh woke to the sounds of gunfire and explosions in his village of Beit Jin in southwestern Syria last month. Within hours, he had lost two sons, a daughter-in-law and his 4-year-old and 10-year-old grandsons. The five were among 13 villagers killed that day by Israeli forces. Israeli tr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 14.12. 18:42

Doha to host The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 on Tuesday

DOHA: FIFA has announced that Doha will host The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 on Tuesday. The prestigious event will be held on the eve of the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025, which will see Paris Saint-Germain of France face Brazil's Flamengo at the Ahmad Bin Ali World Cup Stad»»»

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Al Awsat 14.12. 18:29

Egypt Reveals Restored Colossal Statues of Pharaoh in Luxor

Egypt on Sunday revealed the revamp of two colossal statues of a prominent pharaoh in the southern city of Luxor, the latest in the government’s archaeological events that aim at drawing more tourists to the country. The giant alabaster statues, known as the Colossi of Memnon, were reassembled in a»»»

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Al Awsat 14.12. 17:28

Egypt, Qatar's Al Mana Holding Sign $200 million Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deal

Egypt signed a contract with Qatar's Al Mana Holding for a first-phase investment of $200 million to produce sustainable aviation fuel from used cooking oil in the Suez Canal Economic Zone at Ain Sokhna, Egypt's cabinet said on Sunday, Reuters reported. The project will be developed in three phases»»»

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