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A study published in Scientific Reports in April 2025 has revealed alarming levels of microplastic pollution in Burullus Lake, the second-largest lake in Egypt, in Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate,  and one of its most ecologically and economically vital bodies of water.  The research, led by Egyptian scientists at the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF) of Cairo, indicates that microplastic particles, which are minute...

Egypt ranks as the second-wealthiest country in Africa, and  Cairo, Egypt’s capital, is often perceived as a city of wealth and opportunity for expats and locals alike.  According to Henley & Partners’ Africa Wealth Report 2024, Cairo is the richest city in North Africa, home to 7,200 millionaires, 57 centi-millionaires, and at least eight billionaires, all measured in US dollars, with a total private...

  Streets do not always linger in our memory, but when they do, they bring everything with them – every feeling and every moment. They remind us of how we felt walking through them, of the people we shared those streets with, and sometimes, they bring back a time we can never revisit. They evoke the rituals of a bygone generation and a history...

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Egypt on Sunday, 6 April, for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening political and economic ties between the two nations and on Monday, April 7, Macron and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi marked a significant step in bilateral relations, signing several agreements, memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and a joint statement at the Ittihadiya Palace. The visit marks the...

Organizers announced this week that Khaled Zaki’s “Resurrection Alphabet” solo exhibition will be featured in Riyadh Art Week from 6 to 13 April 2025, which will be held at the vibrant JAX District and beyond, bringing together leading local and international galleries, cultural institutions, artists, patrons, collectors, and art enthusiasts. The showcase precedes Zaki’s participation in the sixth Tuwaiq Sculpture International Symposium, a marquee...

Remote work is no longer just a passing trend; it is a lifestyle shift, transforming communities worldwide. What began as a temporary response to the COVID-19 pandemic, when businesses were forced to embrace remote setups to ensure continuity, has now evolved into a fundamental change in how and where people work. As lockdowns lifted and companies experimented with hybrid models, it became clear that...

French President Emmanuel Macron was warmly welcomed in Cairo on Sunday evening, joining Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi on a walk through the historic Khan El-Khalili district at the start of a three-day official visit to Egypt. The two leaders strolled through Al-Hussein Square, pausing outside the revered Al-Hussein Mosque where crowds gathered to greet them. Surrounded by tight security, the presidents interacted with vendors...

Egypt will raise the minimum wage to EGP 7,000 (USD 138) per month starting July as part of its 2025/2026 fiscal budget, with the lowest job grade set to receive an EGP 1,100 (USD 21) monthly increase in total compensation, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced on Monday, 31 March. This comes after a 2023 social support package introduced by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, which...

Cairo will hold a summit on 7 and 8 April, where Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II will meet to call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry announced that the summit will primarily address efforts to reduce tensions and ensure the swift delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Macron is...

Before Egyptians had the chance to return to their usual work routine after the Eid celebrations, U.S. President Donald Trump enacted broad reciprocal tariffs on the U.S.’s trade partners on Wednesday, 2 April, including Egypt, with a 10 percent tariff on Egyptian exports. Trump declared the day as “Liberation Day,” signing an executive order that introduced higher tariffs on countries accused by the U.S....

A video showing the moment 15 aid workers were killed in Gaza last month. It clearly showed Gazan ambulances and fire department symbols when Israeli soldiers opened fire at them. According to Jonathan Whittall, head of the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the bodies of 15 aid workers, including eight medics from the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), six civil defence workers,...

Authorities in northern Egypt’s Tanta have permanently shut down a traveling circus after a white tiger violently attacked a circus worker during an Eid Al-Fitr show on Tuesday 1 April, horrifying the audience and sending screams through the crowd. After the attack, authorities in Tanta ordered the circus to stop all shows right away on Wednesday 2 April. A team from the Veterinary Medicine...

Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev said on Friday 4 April that the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) will be the largest nuclear construction project in the world when it is finished in 2030 in terms of geographical extent. “This is the biggest construction site in Africa and, obviously, an unprecedented nuclear project with four units currently being built simultaneously; plus, the site itself has...

Marking one of the largest mass displacements of the war, hundreds of Palestinians began fleeing Gaza on Thursday, 3 April, as Israeli forces pushed into Rafah, a city on Gaza’s southern edge. On the same day, an airstrike hit a school in northern Gaza, killing dozens of civilians who had sought shelter there. This attack came as Israel intensified its offensive on the enclave,...

Two close associates of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, involved in an ongoing investigation into suspected illicit ties between the Israeli aides and Qatar, have been held in custody for three days following their arrest by Israeli authorities on Monday, 31 March. Israeli media has coined the term “Qatargate” following these reports, which alleged that these associates were enlisted to advance Qatar’s interests within...

In line with the U.S. President’s new regulations imposing tariffs on global imports, Egypt will be subject to a baseline tariff of 10 percent when exporting to the U.S. On April 2, President Donald Trump announced a 10 percent tariff on all imports into the U.S., set to take effect on April 5. Higher rates have been imposed on what he described as the...

The Instant Payment Network (IPN) announced on Tuesday, 25 March, that it will introduce new transaction fees for services provided through its InstaPay app, starting 1 April. InstaPay is an application that allows direct access to all your bank accounts and transfers instantly using your mobile devices. Under the new structure, InstaPay will charge a fee of 0.1 percent of the transfer amount for...

On Tuesday 1 April, the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate condemned provocative statements made by Israeli officials concerning Sinai, labeling them as a blatant violation of Egypt’s sovereignty.  The Syndicate emphasized that these remarks challenge Egypt’s right to strengthen its military and defense presence across its territory, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Senior Israeli officials claimed that Egypt’s military presence in Sinai...

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, during which the two leaders discussed regional developments and mediation efforts aimed at restoring stability. According to a statement from the Egyptian presidency, Trump extended Eid Al-Fitr greetings to El-Sisi at the beginning of the call.  The discussion also reaffirmed the strength of the strategic partnership between Egypt and...

The European Parliament approved on Tuesday a second tranche of EUR 4 billion (EGP 219 billion) as part of the European Union’s EUR 7.4 billion (EGP 405 billion) macro-financial assistance (MFA) package for Egypt. The vote passed with 452 members in favor, 182 against, and 40 abstentions. This follows the disbursement of an initial EUR 1 billion (EGP 52 billion) tranche in January 2025...

On Wednesday 2 April, Israel announced a major expansion of its military operations in Gaza, with plans to seize large areas of the territory and incorporate them into designated security zones.  Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that this initiative would require extensive evacuations of the local population, particularly from areas experiencing active fighting.  Katz then urged Gazans to eliminate Hamas and return Israeli hostages...

Saudi authorities have temporarily shut down branches of B Laban, a popular Egyptian dessert chain, following reports of food poisoning linked to its products. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Municipalities and Housing confirmed it had acted on received complaints by conducting inspections and taking the necessary regulatory measures.  “As a precautionary measure, the establishment’s factories and branches have been temporarily closed until...

When a young woman named Al-Dahnā, living in the Arabian Peninsula during the Umayyad Islamic period, was asked why she was unhappy with her marriage, she did not hesitate or shy away from giving an honest answer: her husband was inexperienced in bed. Standing before the governor of al-Yamāma, a district east of Najd on the Arabian Peninsula, Al-Dahnā had to justify her request...

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El Khatib met on Saturday 29 March with Samsung Egypt CEO Wonkyong Kim to discuss the company’s ongoing projects and future plans to expand its operations in the Egyptian market. The meeting, attended by senior officials from both the Ministry of Investment and Samsung, highlighted the growing partnership between the Egyptian government and the global electronics giant....