First Lady offers condolences as Giza train accident death toll reaches seven
First Lady Entissar El-Sisi offered her condolences to the families of the Ayyat train victims as the death toll mounted to seven on Sunday. The victims of the accident on Cairo-Aswan agricultural road in Giza Governorate rose to 112 injured, while 45 patients have been discharged following medical treatment, according to the Health Ministry. The […]
Four dead, 88 injured in Ayyat train derailment
Four people were killed and 88 injured in the Sunday derailment of several passenger train cars on the Cairo-Aswan agricultural road near a junction in Giza. According to the Ministry of Health, 72 ambulances dispatched to the scene evacuated 88 injured passengers—transferring 49 to El-Wasta Hospital, 29 to El-Ayyat Hospital, and 10 to Atfih Hospital. Minister of […]
President Sisi orders urgent investigation into train accident that injured 64
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has ordered an urgent investigation into the train accident that left 64 people injured, directing authorities to hold anyone found responsible accountable. “I am following up on the repercussions of the train accident with great concern. I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and offer my […]
El-Sisi stresses transforming AOI into industrial integration platform, deepening local manufacturing
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has stressed the need to transform the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) into an industrial integration platform that brings together advanced manufacturing capabilities, private-sector expertise, and foreign investment and partnerships. This effort aims to strengthen integration among the stakeholders involved and help develop the country’s industrial and competitive capabilities. El-Sisi also […]
Egypt, Right to Dream sign deal to launch national football talent discovery program
The Egyptian government has signed a cooperation protocol with the international Right to Dream Academy to launch a national program to discover and nurture football talent. The agreement provides for the establishment of a nationwide network of regional development centers, the Cabinet said in a statement on Tuesday. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing […]
Egypt’s Sisi receives Arabic Reading Challenge winner Mayar Osman, awards her Order of Excellence
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Arabic Reading Challenge winner Mayar Osman at the presidential palace on Wednesday. Minister of Education Mohamed Abdelatif and the student’s parents, Mohamed Osman and May Abdel Aziz accompanied the child. Sisi congratulated Mayar on her first-place victory in the 10th edition of the competition in Dubai, praising her family for fostering a […]
Egyptian, Qatari FMs discuss de-escalation following Gulf gas tanker attack
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed regional de-escalation efforts with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in a Sunday phone call. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nader Zaki said the two officials reviewed rapid regional developments and ongoing efforts by various parties to prevent a return to military operations. Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s complete […]
The Fight for Congress: Egypt Today’s Guide to the 2026 U.S. Midterms
Egypt Today’s guide to the 2026 U.S. midterms explains the fight for Congress, key races and what the results could mean for Trump’s next two years. EGYPT TODAY SPECIAL GUIDE | U.S. MIDTERMS 2026 Americans are choosing the Congress that will work with Donald Trump, challenge his administration or force him to negotiate. Egypt Today’s […]
Egyptian, Iraqi presidents discuss bilateral relations, regional stability
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Iraqi President Nizar Amedi on Sunday to review bilateral relations and regional developments. In a Sunday statement, Presidential Spokesman Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy said Sisi reiterated Egypt’s steadfast support for Iraq’s security and stability, emphasizing Cairo’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across various fields. For his part, […]
Burhan affirms safety of Egyptians in Sudan, calls for continued cross-border trade
Chief of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan thanked Egypt on Tuesday and assured it that its citizens in Sudan are safe, while calling for continued trade and communication between the two countries. “We thank our neighbors in the Arab Republic of Egypt and assure them that your sons here are safe and […]