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In an address to the nation, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi drew parallels between Egypt’s current circumstances and the period following the 1967 “Six-Day War” during a speech at the “Celebration of the Union of Arab Tribes and Egyptian Families,” event. The event, held on Saturday, 26 October, in the New Administrative Capital, marked the anniversary of the October 1973 War. Al-Sisi remarked, “What you...

Egypt’s retail sector is set to grow by 11 percent over the next four years, according to an October 27 report by the Information and Decision Support Center, a government-affiliated research body. Since Egypt’s return to the Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) in 2016, following its post-2011 downturn, the country has quickly climbed the ranks, as a combination of government reforms, a young population,...

In a move towards sustainable development, Egypt and the European Union (EU) have signed a EUR 7 million (EGP 368.6 million) agreement under the European Green Facility initiative during the seventh annual Cairo Water Week event, held from 13 to 17 October under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and in partnership with the EU. The agreement was inked by Egypt’s Minister of...

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi announced a proposal on Sunday 27 October for a two-day ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate the exchange of four Hamas-held Israeli hostages for several Palestinian prisoners. The proposal was rejected by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as reported by news outlets. The proposal was made public during a press conference in Egypt, held alongside Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The...

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, launched the National Programme for the Care and Protection of Horses, Camels, and Pets at Archaeological Sites on Saturday, 26 October, from the Giza Plateau. The program, aimed at ensuring the welfare of animals used around Egypt’s archaeological sites, provides regular veterinary care, vaccinations, and educational support to...

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s condemnation of provocative actions that threaten the security and stability of the Middle East on Saturday 26 October, during a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi. The conversation came after a series of Israeli retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets, on Saturday, 26 October, in response to Iran launching approximately 180 ballistic missiles at Israel earlier...

Egypt’s Minister of Culture, Ahmed Fouad Hano, announced on Sunday, 27 October, that demolition operations at the Imam Al-Shafi’i cemetery have been temporarily halted. The Egyptian government is coordinating with relevant authorities to assess the condition of the shrines and cemeteries affected by the construction of a new traffic axis. The Egyptian government plans to construct new traffic routes connecting East and South Cairo,...

EgyptAir announced on Saturday, 26 October morning, the cancellation of all flights to Baghdad and Erbil in Iraq, along with flight MS719 to Amman, Jordan, hours after Israel carried out airstrikes against Iran. The Egyptian company advised travelers to verify their bookings on the airline’s website or by contacting the call center or through a local sales office or travel agent. Early Saturday, Israel...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, with Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, receiving an official certificate to commemorate this significant achievement. “Malaria is as old as Egyptian civilization itself, but the disease that plagued pharaohs now belongs to its history,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO chief said, highlighting that this achievement reflects a...

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), cautioned on Thursday, 24 October, that Egypt’s delay in implementing essential economic reforms risks elevating costs and increasing burdens on its citizens.  Speaking at a virtual press briefing during the IMF and World Bank’s Annual Meetings, Georgieva emphasized the need for prompt action to stabilize the Egyptian economy. “Delays in necessary actions have raised...

Egypt’s Al Ahly claimed its 15th Egyptian Super Cup title on Thursday, 24 October, after defeating their historic rivals Zamalek 7-6 in a tense penalty shootout in Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).  The match remained goalless through regular and extra time, leading to the decisive penalty shootout. Al Ahly dominated the first half, pressuring Zamalek’s defense repeatedly. Hussein...

Egyptian singer Sherine Abdel-Wahab has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for being the “Longest-Staying Artist at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Arab Artist (Female).” Sherine held the top spot on the Billboard Arabic Artist 100 chart for 11 consecutive weeks, as of 16 March 2024, according to Guinness World Records.  Her hit singles Kalam Eineh (The Words of His Eyes) and...

Egypt condemned the terrorist attack on the Aerospace Industries Company (TUSAS) in Ankara, Turkey, which resulted in multiple casualties and injuries.  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Wednesday 23 October reaffirming Egypt’s strong opposition to any acts of terrorism that threaten the security and stability of Turkey. The attack, carried out by two assailants who detonated explosives and opened fire at...

Egypt has dispatched a third shipment of humanitarian aid to Lebanon on Wednesday, 23 October. According to reports, the latest aid shipment, weighing 23 tons, arrived at Beirut Airport on Wednesday and included essential food, medical supplies, and relief items.  With this latest shipment, Egypt’s total aid to Lebanon has now reached 67 tons.  The aid was received by Egypt’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Alaa...

  Before the 1960s, when filmmakers, artists, or everyday people wanted to dress up as villains or spooky figures for Halloween, the most obvious go-to choice was to wear a mask — the more inhuman one looks, the more villainous it felt. Fashion historian Nancy Deihl notes that anonymity played a role in the evolution of the villain archetype. The essence of dressing up...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Egypt’s GDP growth to rebound, reaching 4.1 percent in the fiscal year 2025/2026, up from a forecasted 2.7 percent for the current fiscal year (2024/2025), according to its latest World Economic Outlook report.  The rebound marks a downward revision from the IMF’s July projection, which had predicted 4.1 percent growth for FY2024/2025, representing a 1.4 percent reduction....

Photo Source: Al-Ahram Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi participated in the 16th BRICS summit, held in Kazan, Russia from October 22 to 24, 2024, marking a significant milestone in Egypt’s foreign policy and economic strategy.  During his address at the plenary session on Wednesday, Al-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to deepening its collaboration with BRICS members and leveraging the bloc’s resources to drive sustainable development. ...

On Tuesday 22 October, during Egypt’s House of Representatives session, led by Dr. Hanafy Gabali, the house approved two grants worth a total of 11 million euros (EGP 577 million) from the European Union (EU). These grants aim to support Egypt’s efforts to strengthen child protection systems and enhance the production of vaccines and medicines. The first grant, totaling 8 million euros (EGP 420...

Embossed ceilings and intricately carved woodwork line the vast spaces of Aisha Fahmy’s Palace. The echoes of another time are woven into its silk wall panels, captured in the stained glass of towering windows, and embedded in the quiet corners of its rooms. Situated in the heart of Zamalek, this riverside retreat has witnessed both the height of luxury and the shifting tides of...

Photo source: Daily News Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has ordered a thorough review of the country’s program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address recent global economic shifts and challenges. In statements made during the Global Conference on Population, Health, and Human Development on 20 October, Al-Sisi highlighted that the global economic slowdown, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and COVID-19, has...

Egypt’s newly appointed Director of General Intelligence, Hassan Rashad, held a meeting on 20 October with Ronen Bar, the head of Israel’s Shin Bet, and proposed a limited ceasefire and a small hostage exchange as part of ongoing efforts to address the escalating tensions. Egypt’s proposal involves the release of a small number of hostages held by Hamas in return for a temporary ceasefire,...

Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Amr Talaat, officially inaugurated Huawei’s new office in New Cairo, Egypt on Monday, 21 October. The event was attended by Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang, Ahmed El Zaher, CEO of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), and Jim Liu, CEO of Huawei Egypt. Huawei’s new office will act as the hub for the company’s business...

Before one even reaches a minute into reading The Death of a Salesman (1949), a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by American playwright Arthur Miller, there is a pervasive emotion that is felt from the beginning and carried to the end of the play: the complete exhaustion of all the characters. Exhaustion, for these characters, is not just experienced after a demanding workday or a traumatic...

Egypt has signed four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and cooperation agreements with international companies,  the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi announced on Monday 21 October at the Mediterranean Offshore Conference (MOC) in Alexandria.  The MOC, which runs from Sunday 20 October to Tuesday 22 October, serves as an important platform for discussing regional energy activities and exploring the Mediterranean’s vast energy...