The Latest Breaking News from Egypt

Egypt and Syria commit to closer ties as foreign minister visits Cairo

Egypt and Syria agreed to strengthen cooperation on Saturday during the first official visit by a Syrian foreign minister to Cairo in more than a decade, the latest sign of Arab states mending ties with President Bashar al Assad.

Reuters · Apr 1, 2023

Syria’s Foreign Minister Arrives in Cairo

Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Al-Mikdad arrived at the head of a delegation in Cairo on Saturday.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2023

Who ruled ancient Egypt after King Tut died?

When the pharaoh Tutankhamun died young, his widow may have tried to remain on the ancient Egyptian throne, ancient letters reveal.

LiveScience · Apr 1, 2023

The Loss and Damage Fund: How can Indonesia use it to boost climate adaptation efforts

Climate finance was at the centre of The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt last year. For many, the highlight was the agreement to establish a fund to assist developing countries in responding to loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change.

The Conversation · Mar 31, 2023

'Loss and damage' climate fund should be in place this year -Egyptian negotiator

A fund to deliver financing to places affected by climate-fuelled disasters should be created by the annual U.N. climate summit that opens at the end of November, the lead host negotiator at last year's summit said on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 30, 2023

Best value Easter holidays for Brits including Croatia, Egypt and Thailand

Marrakech in Morocco, Dubrovnik in Croatia, and Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt are some of the places where your pound will go the furthest this Easter, according to new analysis

Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2023

Egypt’s Central Bank Faces Multiple Crises, Limited Options

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) will hold a periodic meeting on Thursday when options to contain successive shocks to the Egyptian economy remain limited before growing local and global crises. CBE will likely raise interest rates at today’s meeting to curb inflation, which…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 30, 2023

Egyptian army has turned Sinai schools into military bases, says rights group

Exclusive: Group says military is compromising children’s right to education with its campaign against militants

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2023

Biden to nominate career diplomat as envoy to Egypt -White House

President Joe Biden intends to nominate career diplomat Herro Mustafa Garg as the next U.S. ambassador to Egypt, the White House said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2023

Egypt to Raise Food Subsidies Spending by 20% in FY 2023/24 Draft Budget

Egypt expects to raise its allocation for food subsidies by 20% and for petroleum products by 24% in the 2023-24 fiscal year, according to a draft budget approved by the cabinet on Wednesday. The budget forecasts GDP growth at 4.1% and inflation at an average rate of 16% during the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2023