EgyptAir Cancels All Gulf Flights Citing Regional Events, Airspace Closures
EgyptAir has cancelled all flights to and from Gulf Arab cities, the national carrier announced on Monday, citing unfolding regional events and the closure of airspace in several countries. This…
Iran strikes US base in Qatar in retaliation for nuclear site bombings
Iran launched a missile strike on a US military base in Qatar on Monday, declaring it a direct response to Washington’s bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities. State television in Tehran…
Opinion | Refugees in Egypt: Between Hospitality and Digital Hate Speech
Anyone who follows content on social media platforms in Egypt will notice a recurring surge in hate speech directed at refugees. From time to time, certain groups blame refugees for…
MSMEDA signs EGP 181m microfinance agreements with Alexandria Businessmen Association
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has signed two new microfinance contracts with the Alexandria Businessmen Association, totalling EGP 181m, to support thousands of microenterprises across Egypt.…
Egypt raises rural sanitation coverage to 60% in 2025 amid major infrastructure expansion
Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny announced that Egypt has achieved a significant leap in the execution of infrastructure projects for drinking water and sanitation, resulting in…
Agriculture Ministry steps up food security efforts amid escalating regional tensions
Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, affirmed that all bodies affiliated with the ministry are intensifying efforts to bolster Egypt’s food security and shield the agricultural sector from…
FRA, Italian Embassy explore cooperation in Egypt’s growing non-banking financial sector
Mohamed Farid, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), met with Italian Ambassador to Cairo, Michele Quaroni, and his accompanying delegation to discuss opportunities for cooperation in Egypt’s rapidly expanding…
Egypt forms mini committee to tackle customs evasion, support local industry
Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel Al-Wazir has ordered the formation of a mini committee to develop effective solutions for combating customs evasion—a…
Iran is considering closing the strait of Hormuz – why this would be a major escalation
Faced with the prospect of continuing Israeli airstrikes and further American involvement, Iran’s parliament has reportedly approved plans to close the strait of Hormuz. This is potentially a very dangerous…
KOICA, Beni Suef Technological University link graduating students with employers at job fair
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Beni Suef Technological University (BTU) have organised a job fair and project exhibition to connect graduating students with industry partners. The event, held…