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Austria Backs Egypt’s Right to its Share of Nile Waters

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held talks with his Austrian counterpart, Alexander Schallenberg, in Cairo on Sunday. They both underscored the depth of bilateral cooperation in various fields. Following official talks, Shoukry and Schallenberg held a joint press conference in which they touched on several bilateral and regional issues, including…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 4, 2022

Egypt Plans to Develop Sustainable Transport Sector

Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation Rania al-Mashat said that climate action had become a top concern for world governments and the international community due to its paramount importance on livelihoods and life. Mashat stated the repercussions of climate change on the economic, social, and environmental aspects, noting that climate action…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 4, 2022

Egyptian Govt Confirms Plan to Move to New Capital

Egyptian government officials confirmed the plans to move to the New Administrative Capital. Head of the Central Agency for Organization and Administration (CAOA) Saleh El-Sheikh said the government is adopting professional plans to move to the New Capital and has developed a guide to implement its goals for the transfer…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 30, 2022

Egypt’s president holds talks with visiting Qatari emir

President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt was holding talks with Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who is vising Cairo for the first time in years

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2022

Egyptian Estimates Indicate Rise in Level of Water at GERD Lake

Egyptian estimates have indicated a rise in the level of water in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam’s lake as Addis Ababa is expected to start the third phase of filling the dam reservoir during the upcoming rainy season. Cairo and Khartoum have repeatedly emphasized their rejection of all unilateral measures…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 25, 2022

Sisi, Tamim Discuss Cooperation and Activating Arab Action

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Friday at Cairo International Airport Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who is on a two-day official visit to Egypt. The two leaders will discuss relations between Egypt and Qatar, ways to enhance them in all fields, and the latest international…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 25, 2022

Qatar's emir in Cairo for 1st time since Arab spat resolved

Qatar’s emir has arrived in Cairo, his first visit to the country following years of frayed ties and a boycott of Doha by four Arab states, including Egypt

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022

Emir of Qatar Arrives in Egypt

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrived in Cairo on Friday on a two-day official visit. He arrived in the country at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. It is his first to Egypt since the AlUla declaration that was signed in 2021, ending the rift…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 24, 2022

Saudi Businessmen to Asharq Al-Awsat: Egypt Turned Into a Hub for Regional Investment

Several Saudi businessmen said that the measures Egypt has taken to improve the investment climate and remove obstacles for investors increase the attractiveness of foreign investments. They explained that Egypt's economic revenues have been among the best in the region, making it a hub for investment. Chairman of the Board…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 23, 2022

Saudi Crown Prince Arrives in Jordan

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, arrived in Jordan on Tuesday, the second stop of his tour of the region. He was welcomed upon his arrival at Amman airport by Jordan's King Abdullah II. The Saudi royal flew in from Cairo, where he…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 21, 2022