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Middle East round-up: Ben-Gvir enters Al-Aqsa

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Al Jazeera

Libya’s Presidential Council Joins Unity Gov't in Rejecting Egypt’s Demarcation of Maritime Borders

Libya’s Presidential Council, headed by Mohammed al-Menfi, has joined the interim unity government in rejecting Egypt’s demarcation of the maritime borders. Abdullah al-Lafi, member of the Presidential Council, noted that the border demarcation was not “a matter of unilateral action, as it is regulated by stable rules in international law,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cairo Adopts Balanced Approach to Iran’s Signs of Rapprochement

Well-informed Egyptian sources emphasized Egypt’s adherence to balancing its national interests with its commitments to Gulf security, following Iranian diplomatic statements about Tehran’s rapprochement efforts with Cairo. The sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that Egypt was committed to balance its vision of regional relations and national interests with its core adherence…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Egypt to Establish Industrial City with Investments Worth EGP20 Million

Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly on Tuesday said that the government had received a request from Elsewedy Electric to establish a new industrial zone in the New October City. He added that the government consented to the project and welcomed the private sector’s plans to accelerate the development process in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Expands Commercial Navigation by Connecting with 11 Global Ports

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced on Monday a new service that will connect Jubail Port with 11 global ports in Türkiye, the Indian Subcontinent, Africa, and the Middle East. To be operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Co., the new service will connect Jubail Port with 11 global ports via…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Year 2022 Saw Erosion of Middle East National Currencies

The year 2022 witnessed an unprecedented decline in the exchange rates of a number of national currencies in some Middle Eastern countries, most notably Egypt, Türkiye, Sudan and Iraq. The value of some of the region’s currencies fell against the US dollar, while others saw very sharp deteriorations, as is…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Commentary: Climate change efforts won’t work if they exclude people with disabilities

At the recent United Nations climate negotiations in Egypt, disability activists urged governments to include people with disabilities in their plans to address climate change. In response, the member states adopted an “overarching decision” and a climate action plan that reference the disability community. But those steps still fall short…

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Egypt repatriates looted ancient Green Coffin sarcophagus from US

The sarcophagus, returned at a ceremony, dates back to the Late Dynastic Period of ancient Egypt, officials say.

Al Jazeera

Looted ancient sarcophagus returned to Egypt from US

Egyptian officials say an ancient wooden sarcophagus that was featured at the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences has been returned to Egypt after U.S. authorities determined it was looted years ago

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia Expresses Solidarity with Egypt after Terror Attack

Gulf and Arab countries strongly condemned on Sunday the terrorist attack that targeted a security checkpoint in Egypt’s Ismailiyah.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt's leader urges caution for Netanyahu's new government

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has urged Israel’s new hardline government to refrain from “any measures” that could inflame regional tensions, in a phone call congratulating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on his return to office

The Independent UK

2022 was the year extreme weather events influenced international law

It was a massive extreme weather event in Pakistan that helped push for a climate agreement in Egypt.

Axios

ISIS Claims Attack on Egypt Police that Killed 4

The ISIS militant group claimed responsibility for a militant attack on a police checkpoint in Egypt’s Suez Canal city of Ismailia that killed at least four people, including three police. The extremist group claimed the attack in a statement late Saturday carried by its Amaq news agency. The attack took…

Asharq Al-Awsat

The big picture: Denis Dailleux’s 30-year love affair with Cairo

The French photographer has spent decades trying to become an insider in Egypt, a challenge expressed in this wedding picture

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Ancient Egypt to Tyneside chippies - top exhibitions to see in 2023 offer plenty food for thought

Here's a pick of 10 exhibitions to look out for around Newcastle in 2023 from Ancient Egypt and Romans to the history of our local glorious food

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Aims to Attract Huge Investments in Virtual World

Saudi Arabia is seeking to attract substantial global investments in advanced technologies, especially in NEOM. A recent study indicated that the metaverse was the next generation of the internet, potentially heralding a new virtual, interconnected reality seamlessly woven into the world. The paper, "Creating a New Reality: The Metaverse in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sisi Vows to ‘Overcome Challenges'

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday pledged to overcome any challenges facing his country. Speaking at the “Differently-Abled” Celebration for persons of determination, Sisi stressed that unity and seeking strength from the country's "historical and divine gains" aid in building the Egyptian state. “The critical events that the world…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt’s Natural Gas Export Revenue Spikes 171%

The Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla said on Wednesday that Egypt’s output of petroleum products amounted to around 79.5 MT in 2022, including around 50.6 MT of natural gas. Egypt’s exports of natural gas rose to $8.40 billion in 2022, a surge of 171 percent from…

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Evening Standard

Best history books to expand your knowledge, from ancient Egypt to medieval witch hunts

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Zenger

Head Of US Military’s Middle East Activities Sounds Off On Iranian Drone Threat

CENTCOM commander Erik Kurilla discusses race for new tech to counter Iran’s drones, lauds Israel’s inclusion in partnerships.

Asharq Al-Awsat

The Global Economy Caught Between Wars and Geopolitical Conflicts

There is a saying, "When the US economy sneezes, the emerging markets get a cold." The global economy now may be more complex: it is more resilient in terms of where new economic growth emerges, but more vulnerable in terms of risk emanating from the United States, but also in…

Daily Mirror

Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold's World Cup rest inspires Liverpool win

Trent Alexander-Arnold got a four-week sunshine holiday, with a little bit of light training to keep him ticking over. He came into the Aston Villa match almost as rested as Mohamed Salah, whose Egypt did not qualify for Qatar 2022

France 24

A look back at the major African news stories of 2022

From the COP27 climate summit in Egypt to coups d'état in Burkina Faso and the French military withdrawal from Mali, FRANCE 24 takes a look at some of the news highlights from Africa this year.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Seeks to Launch Partnerships with Saudi Arabia in Productive Sectors

Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry Ahmad Samir said his country is seeking to launch industrial partnerships with Saudi Arabia in a number of productive sectors with the aim of achieving industrial integration between Cairo and Riyadh, and strengthening joint cooperation frameworks. Samir emphasized the need to take advantage of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Targets 5.5% GDP Growth in FY2023/24

Egypt is targeting GDP growth at 5.5% in fiscal year 2023/24, its Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said in a circular on Saturday.

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