‘Acting isn’t a game’: Bassem Samra on art, integrity, and speaking his mind
Bassem Samra remains one of Egyptian cinema’s most distinctive talents — unpredictable, uncompromising, and utterly authentic. With his commanding voice, magnetic presence, and chameleon-like versatility, he can inhabit any role,…
Egypt’s Planning and International Cooperation Minister meets Vietnamese deputy PM to implement economic pacts
Egypt and Vietnam discussed implementing directives from a presidential summit to boost economic ties, particularly in trade, manufacturing, and investment, during a meeting between Egyptian Planning Minister Rania Al-Mashat and…
Egypt, Vietnam sign MoU to enhance economic development
Egypt and Vietnam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in economic development, witnessed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and his Vietnamese counterpart, Luong Cuong, during a…
Opinion | Trump’s Reckless Nuclear Poker: Why Is Israel Exempt from “Peace Through Strength”?
At a time when some of the world’s most dangerous decisions are made through Trump’s social media platform, the lines between deterrence and political theatrics are dangerously blurred. Nuclear weapons…
Opinion | Netanyahu’s Final Gamble: Will the Gaza Deal Seal His Fate or Save His Legacy?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is living through one of the most politically precarious moments of his career. At the heart of this crisis lies the looming Gaza deal —…
Egypt, Vietnam upgrade ties to comprehensive partnership
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi announced on Tuesday the elevation of Egypt–Vietnam relations to the level of a comprehensive partnership during the official visit of Vietnamese President Luong Cuong to…
Egypt’s net international reserves hit record $49.04bn in July: CBE
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced on Tuesday that the country’s net international reserves climbed to $49.036bn in July 2025, up from $48.700bn in June—an increase of approximately $336m.…
Egypt, Uganda strengthen water cooperation, address Nile governance
Egypt’s Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Water Resources met on Tuesday with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to discuss bilateral water cooperation, ongoing development projects, and shared concerns over Nile River…
Al-Sisi accuses Israel of ‘systematic genocide’ in Gaza as blockade tightens, global pressure mounts
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has accused Israel of committing a “systematic genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza, asserting that the war has shifted from political objectives or hostage negotiations to…
Arab Developers completes 62% of Nyoum October, delivers over 2,300 units after EGP 12bn investment
Arab Developers Holding (EGX: ARAB) has announced that construction of its flagship Nyoum October project in 6th of October City has reached 62% completion as of the end of July…