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Fuel prices in Egypt increased by up to EGP 2 on Friday, 18 October, marking the third hike this year, according to a statement by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The Fuel Automatic Pricing Committee (FAPC) announced that the price of 95-octane gasoline rose to EGP 17 (USD 0.35) per liter from EGP 15 (USD 0.31) , while 92-octane  increased to EGP...

In the heart of Zamalek, nestled between the streets of Al Sheikh Al Marsafi and Omar Al Khayam, the Islamic Ceramics Museum stands as a testament to Egypt’s rich artistic legacy.  Recently reopened on Tuesday 15 October after nearly 14 years of closure due to constant renovations, this cultural gem invites visitors to explore its masterpieces free of charge, as shared by one of...

The Israeli foreign ministry confirmed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed on Thursday, October 17, during an operation in Tel al-Sultan area in Rafah. The military stated that Sinwar may have been struck in an operation aimed at three militants. The Israeli military and intelligence services have since been working to identify whether the body is indeed Sinwar’s through DNA analysis. Preliminary results...

Photo Source: AGBI   Saudi Arabia has signed investment agreements worth USD 15 billion with Egypt. The deals, announced after a meeting between Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, will target crucial sectors such as renewable energy, real estate, tourism, and technology. One significant project is the long-awaited Egypt-Saudi electricity interconnection, which is set to enhance energy cooperation...

The ongoing violence in Gaza has triggered widespread humanitarian crises across the occupied Palestinian territories, severely disrupting daily life and crippling the economy, reported a UN agency. In a recent report, the International Labour Organization (ILO) raised alarm over the profound and lasting socioeconomic damage in both Gaza and the West Bank. The ILO revealed that nearly 100 percent of Gaza’s population now lives...

President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi held a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Thursday, 17 October, accompanied by Badr Abdel-Atty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, as stated by the presidency. Al-Sisi warned that a full-scale war would have dire consequences for the security and prosperity of all nations and peoples in the region. He emphasized the urgent need to increase...

A video has gone viral on social media after it showed footage of a dog standing atop the Great Pyramid of Giza, which has a height of 139 meters. The dog was spotted by Alex Lang on 14 October while he was paragliding over the Great Pyramid of Giza, the largest of Egypt’s 118 pyramids and the last remaining Ancient World Wonder. As he...

As the world observes World Food Day on 16 October, the plight of 733 million people grappling with hunger and food insecurity takes center stage. The International Day marks the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945 and serves as a day to raise awareness about global hunger and food insecurity, a persisting issue. Around 2.8 billion people, marking...

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have announced a ban on the export of approximately 12 goods from areas they control to Egypt. This decision was made public by Al-Nazir Younis Ahmed, the General Counsel of the RSF. The banned items include various types of gum, peanuts, cooking oil, livestock, sesame, tobacco, certain animal feeds, gold, other minerals, hibiscus, and dried okra. In...

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi appointed Hassan Mahmoud Rashad as the new head of the General Intelligence Service (GIS) on Wednesday. Major General Abbas Kamel, who was head of the GIS since 2018, was separately appointed as an advisor to the President, general coordinator of the security services, and special envoy of the President. The GIS, also known as the Mukhabarat, is one of...

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi welcomed His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, at Cairo International Airport on Tuesday. Following the royal’s arrival, the leaders proceeded to Al-Ittihadiya Presidential Palace, where an official reception ceremony was held. The high-profile visit was marked by a bilateral meeting, followed by expanded discussions attended by...

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced on Monday, 14 October that Egypt has officially launched a Nile Basin investment fund to promote development through collaboration with other countries in the region. The fund’s primary goal is to support infrastructure and development projects across Nile Basin countries, including Uganda, Sudan, and others. Abdelatty explained that the fund will be financed from three main sources: the Egyptian...

Egypt will cancel the pre-entry visa requirement for Canadian citizens visiting the country, starting December 1, 2024, as announced by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Monday, 14 October. Canadian travelers will be able to obtain a visa upon arrival at Egyptian airports, and the electronic visa (E-VISA) application process will also be reactivated. This decision comes after a recent meeting between Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s...

At least seven people were killed and 25 others injured in a bus crash on the Galala-Ain Sokhna Road, heading towards Zafarana-Suez, late on Monday, 14 October, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population. The victims included students from Galala University, according to a statement from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.  University President Dr. Mohamed El-Shinawi, Minister of Higher Education...

In an official statement on Sunday, 13 October, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration of Egypt condemned Israel’s announcement to seize land housing the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Jerusalem. Israel announced that it will take over the land on Thursday, October 10, planning to transform this site into a new settlement outpost, a...

Four Israeli soldiers were killed and seven others critically injured late Sunday night after a Hezbollah drone attack targeted an Israeli military base south of Haifa. The attack, which Hezbollah claimed as retaliation for Israeli strikes on Beirut, marks the deadliest assault on Israeli forces since the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah last month. Israeli authorities reported that two drones were launched...

Education is no longer limited to the traditional boundaries of the school and university system. It has acquired new incarnations, adapting to the dramatic changes in technology that affect society. The concept of lifelong learning has become a necessary factor in global development. The latter shapes both individual and collective success. From personal development to professional growth, all spheres of life now directly depend...

When Pi, the protagonist of the Oscar-winning film Life of Pi (2012), first felt drawn to Islam, it was not through a lecture or a book on the faith, but rather, it was by observing how Muslims prayed inside a mosque. Between the adhan  (call to prayer) and the salat (prayer), there is a brief moment of liminal calm within a mosque. Worshippers are...

  In recent decades, relations between Egypt and Iran have been marked by tension. While the two nations are part of the Middle East and share the Islamic faith, they follow different religious branches, with political and strategic interests that often diverge. Nonetheless, the two nations found common ground in the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the year-long war in Gaza has prompted them to consider...

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi revealed on Saturday, 12 October, that the country has invested around EGP 2 trillion (USD 41.2 billion) to upgrade Egypt’s transport sector, including the “long-neglected” railway system. His remarks came during the inauguration of Bashteel Railway Station, located in northern Giza and is considered the largest railway station in Egypt. The Bashteel Station, four times the size of the...

Egypt has successfully reclaimed three ancient artifacts from Germany on Saturday 12 October 2024.  A delegation from Germany’s Ministry of Culture and Media officially handed over the items to the Egyptian Embassy in Berlin, and they are set to return to Egypt soon. Sherif Fathy, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, emphasized the importance of this recovery, noting it as a milestone in the...

On the evening of 11 October, Gaza’s Civil Defense reported that Israeli strikes in the Jabalia area, the largest of Gaza’s historical refugee camps in the northern part of the territory, had killed 30 people. Mahmoud Basal, a spokesperson for the Gaza Civil Defense, which is affiliated with Hamas, reported that the airstrike on Jabalia, which struck around 10 P.M local time, resulted in...

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has announced that the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will begin its partial trial run on 16 October, following directives from President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.  The announcement came during a press briefing on Thursday, 10 October after Madbouly visited Esna Temple in Luxor governorate. This soft opening will include a limited trial of the museum’s exhibition hall and a gradual unveiling...

Egypt and Eritrea announced their commitment to provide full support to Somalia following a trilateral summit on Thursday, 3 October, which included President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. During a joint press conference, the leaders agreed to establish a trilateral committee comprising the foreign ministers of Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia to enhance strategic cooperation. The...