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  Egypt has directed all its airlines to avoid Iranian airspace on Thursday, 8 August . The airspace is to be avoided for a three-hour window starting Thursday early morning, from 0100 GMT to 0400 GMT. This is due to rising tensions between Israel and Iran, according to a government source cited by local media. The news follows the Iranian foreign minister stating that...

Photo source: Reuters   US President Joe Biden and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi engaged in a pivotal phone call to discuss efforts to de-escalate regional tensions on Tuesday, 6 August according to a press release by the White House. The conversation focused on the implementation of an immediate ceasefire and a deal for the release of hostages. President Biden expressed gratitude to President Al-Sisi...

The new diesel production complex in Assiut is 78 percent complete and is expected to be finished by December 2025.  With an investment of around USD 3 billion (EGP 147.6 billion), the project is progressing according to the planned timeline, reported the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. As of 18 July, Egypt is set to launch an international tender in August to procure...

Egypt’s dreams for an Olympic handball tournament medal have disappeared after losing to Spain in the quarterfinals 29-28. The match, held at the Pierre de Coubertin Stadium, was a rollercoaster of emotions, as Egypt was dominant throughout the entire match, but lost composure in the final moments of regulation time. The match started with a fierce defensive battle, with no goals in the first...

EgyptAir issued an urgent advisory on Sunday evening, urging customers to review and modify their flight bookings to and from Beirut.  This notice comes amid escalating regional tensions between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, prompting travelers to reassess their plans due to potential military escalation.  EgyptAir has advised local customers to contact the hotline 1717 or landline 090070000, and international customers to call +97142306666 or...

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on Monday August 6 amid escalating violence and mass protests.  Her departure follows weeks of deadly demonstrations, including a storming of her official residence by protesters defying a military curfew.  In a national address, Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced the formation of an interim government to take over Bangladesh. Her resignation followed weeks of...

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi directed the country’s Public Prosecution to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of late footballer, Ahmed Refaat, a presidential press release announced. The investigation aims to identify any potential misconduct related to Refaat’s travel arrangements and military service — an issue that Refaat cited as a cause for his mental and physical health struggles shortly before his death. The press...

The Egyptian pound (EGP) reached a new low against the US dollar (USD) this week, selling at EGP 49.3034 per USD and buying at EGP 49.2034 as of 5 August, according to data from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). This is the highest USD rate against the EGP since 7 March, when Egypt last devalued its currency causing it to fall to around...

In a bold move to deepen economic relations, the Egyptian-Indian Business Council has launched a sweeping investment initiative for 2027, targeting a dramatic increase in Indian investment in Egypt to USD 5 billion (EGP 243.1 billion). This plan marks a pivotal step in reinforcing the economic partnership between the two countries. Egypt aims to increase Indian investments by at least 30 percent this year,...

Egypt’s dream of securing their first-ever Olympic football medal was dashed after a hard-fought 3-1 defeat to hosts France in the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The thrilling encounter at Groupama Stadium in Lyon saw the Young Pharaohs push the match to extra time, but they ultimately fell short. Egypt will now be hoping for a bronze medal when it faces off against...

The 2024 AeroPress Egyptian Championship, organized by the Cairo Coffee Collective, will take place on August 9 at Royal Park in Sheikh Zayed, gathering coffee enthusiasts from across Egypt.  Competitors will use the AeroPress, a popular coffee brewing device, to craft their best cup of coffee.  The winner will have the honor of representing Egypt at the World AeroPress Championship in Lisbon, Portugal, on...

The Cairo International Short Film Festival (CISFF) is poised to make a significant impact on the local film scene with the launch of its inaugural Cairo Shorts Creative Hub.  This new initiative, developed in collaboration with Cairo Film Factory (CFF), will take place during the festival’s sixth edition from December 16 to 19, 2024. Waheed Sobhi, founder and president of CISFF, shared his thoughts...

  Egypt defeated Argentina 34-27, in its final group handball tournament game of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday, August 4, boosting their chances of finishing second in Group B, contingent on Norway’s result against Denmark later today. Egypt had a sluggish start, and Argentina appeared poised to win after a strong 5-0 run put them ahead 9-5 by the 13th minute. However, Egypt’s...

Nayel Nassar, an Egyptian equestrian, has been forced to withdraw from the ongoing Paris Olympics after his horse sustained an injury, the Egyptian Equestrian Federation announced on Saturday 3 August.  The news came days before Nassar was set to compete in the Jumping Individual Men event on Monday 5 August. In a statement, the federation revealed that Nassar’s horse, Coronado, “picked up an injury...

Every year since the end of World War II, a fresh talent has captivated Egyptian cinema audiences, contributing to the nation’s rich film heritage. Among these luminaries—Emad Hamdy in Dayman Fe Alby (Always in My Heart, 1946), Farid Shawqi in Malak El Rahma (Angel of Mercy, 1946), Kamal El-Shennawi in Ghani Harb (War Profiteer, 1947), and Shoukry Sarhan in Nadia (1949)—Rushdy Abaza emerged as...

Sequin swimsuits, gelatin, makeup, music, and dance—this is what artistic swimming is all about. Or is it? In Egypt, pursuing sports can be particularly challenging, especially for artistic swimming (more commonly known as synchronized swimming), which faces cultural barriers. In a society where it is uncommon for women to represent Egypt in swimsuits, the sport often lacks understanding and appreciation. Yasmine El Bakry, an...

On July 2, Egyptians were plunged into horror by the news of a child’s murder and the severing of his hands as a sacrifice to a jinn, a supernatural spirit, to open a Pharaonic tomb full of treasures and artifacts in Assiut Governorate in southern Egypt. Egyptian police have arrested three of the victim’s cousins as suspects. Two of them have confessed to the...

  Before we’ve even had a chance to fully grasp that the 2024 Paris Olympics have begun, follow the athletes, and learn about their achievements, one major topic has already dominated the world: women’s bodies. In just one week, millions around the world are suddenly determining who qualifies as a woman athlete, what she is allowed to do, and how she should do it,...

In a nail-biting encounter at South Paris Arena 6, Egypt’s handball team clinched a dramatic 26-25 victory over Norway, propelling them to third place in Group B and securing a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. This win comes after a 35-23 triumph against Hungary in the first round, a narrow 30-27 loss to Denmark, and a 26-26 draw with France....

In an electrifying U-23 quarter-final clash at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Egypt and Paraguay faced off for a spot in the semi-finals. The match ended in a dramatic win for Egypt during the penalties. Egypt will now face France in the semi-finals on 5 August. Marcos Gomez scored the game’s first goal for Paraguay, while Ibrahim Adel netted a last-minute equalizer for Egypt.  After...

Egypt’s inflation rate, which stood around 30 percent in May, is expected to rise by between 3 and 4.5 percentage points following last week’s fuel price hike, Deputy Finance Minister Ahmed Kojak told Reuters last week.  On 25 July, Egypt increased fuel prices by up to 50 percent to help meet the terms of a USD 12 billion (EGP 579.12 billion) International Monetary Fund...

In a meeting with Egyptian government officials on Thursday, Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih announced the kingdom’s intention to escalate investments from the Public Investment Fund (PIF) in Egypt. Al-Falih highlighted plans to convert Saudi deposits in Egypt into investments. Over two days of intensive discussions in Alamein, described as a “hive of activity,” Saudi officials worked closely with Egyptian ministers to explore numerous...

In the bustling cities of Egypt, transportation is a lifeline that dictates the rhythm of daily life. Whether they are  tuk-tuks zipping through narrow streets, the underground subway, buses, cars, or the prospective monorail, every mode of transport plays a pivotal role for Egyptian citizens.  According to the General Authority of Investment and Free Zones, transportation services are tightly linked to the overall development...

  The Ministry of Transport has officially announced that metro ticket prices will rise by 25-30 percent on all lines, starting Thursday morning, August 1. The new prices are as follows: a ticket for up to 9 stations will now cost EGP 8, up from EGP 6. A ticket for 10 to 16 stations will increase to EGP 10 pounds from EGP 8. For...