Egypt revitalizing Historic Cairo as heritage capital for Arab, Islamic worlds: PM
Egypt is working to restore Historic Cairo’s civilizational status, in line with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s vision of shifting administrative functions to the New Capital, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Saturday. The move aims to save and revitalize Historic Cairo as a cultural and heritage capital for Egypt, the Arab world and the Islamic […]
Egypt warns developing nations bear brunt of global crises at BRICS FMs’ meeting
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty delivers Egypt’s remarks during the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, India, 14 May 2026. Cabinet NEW DELHI – 14 May 2026: Egypt highlighted the intertwined challenges facing the international system and global economy, stressing that developing countries bear the greatest burden from the repercussions of these crises. Foreign Minister […]
BRICS foreign ministers meet in India amid Middle East escalation, soaring energy prices
Foreign ministers or their representatives from the countries of the BRICS, an intergovernmental organization of major emerging economies and developing countries, opened a two-day meeting in New Delhi on Thursday. The meeting comes amid economic challenges facing the global community due to the war in Iran and Middle East escalation, which have sent energy prices […]
ICESCO unanimously extends Egypt’s chairmanship of General Conference
Member states of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has unanimously agreed to extend Egypt’s chairmanship of the organization’s General Conference for a new term. The member states renewed their trust in Egypt’s chairmanship as part of the 15th session of the conference held in Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Republic of […]
El-Sisi arrives in Entebbe for talks with Ugandan president
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived in Entebbe on Wednesday on an official visit to Uganda, where he is scheduled to hold official talks with President Yoweri Museveni, the Egyptian Presidency said. El-Sisi’s visit to Uganda comes following his participation in the Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi, co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William […]
Egypt’s PM reviews plan to secure funding for summer fuel reserves
Egypt’s Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, held a meeting on Tuesday at the government headquarters in the New Capital. The meeting was attended by Hassan Abdullah, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt; Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy; Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance; and Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. Mohamed […]
Blue-chip rally pushes Egypt’s EGX30 above 54,000 points for first time
A rally in blue-chip shares lifted Egypt’s benchmark EGX30 index above the 54,000-point level for the first time ever at the close of Sunday’s trading session. The EGX30 gained 1.9 percent to finish at a record 54,628.68 points, supported by strong performances from heavyweight stocks including Commercial International Bank, which rose 1.35 percent to close […]
Photos: Egypt’s Thunderbolt forces participate in multinational exercise ‘FLINT LOCK – 2026’
Egyptian Thunderbolt (Sa’aka) forces took part in the multinational exercise “FLINT LOCK – 2026,” which was held over several days in Libya and Côte d’Ivoire with the participation of more than 30 countries. Egypt’s participation came within the framework of supporting and strengthening military cooperation relations with sisterly and friendly countries, according to the Egyptian […]
What to know about studying at Senghor University in Alexandria
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday inaugurated the new campus of Senghor University in New Borg El Arab, Alexandria. Université Senghor is a French-language international institution dedicated to supporting development in Africa through graduate education, professional training, and research. With the inauguration placing renewed spotlight on the institution, many prospective […]
Nile walkway designs standardized to protect water security
Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam emphasized adherence to unified technical designs for Nile River walkways to protect the waterway’s capacity. In a Wednesday statement, Sewilam said the “Nile Regulation Project” is a cornerstone of the ministry’s strategy to restore the river’s carrying capacity. The move aims to ensure the river can efficiently handle water fluctuations caused […]