The Latest Breaking News from Egypt

Gov’t mismanagement, external pressures as Arab currencies crash

Several Arab countries outside the Gulf have seen currency devaluation and rising inflation.

Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2023

Egypt, India to Promote Trade, Investment, Fight Terrorism

India and Egypt agreed Wednesday to boost trade between their countries during a visit by the Egyptian president. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi agreed on measures to increase two-way trade within five years to $12 billion. Trade totaled $7.3 billion in 2021-22. The two countries also…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2023

India, Egypt to promote trade, investment, fight terrorism

India and Egypt have agreed to increase trade during a visit by the Egyptian president that underscores Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to build ties with other emerging economies

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

Book excerpt: A secret plan that helped ignite Egypt’s revolution

Activists chose multiple locations before converging on one secret location, surprising themselves and authorities.

Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2023

2,300-year-old mummy named ‘Golden Boy’ digitally unwrapped

He was initially discovered at a cemetery in southern Egypt during the First World War in 1916

Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2023

President Murmu, PM Modi Welcome Egyptian President At Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Read full story on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 25, 2023

Egypt Archaeologists Uncover ‘Complete’ Roman City

Egyptian archaeologists said Tuesday they had discovered an 1,800-year-old "complete residential city from the Roman-era" in the heart of the southern city of Luxor. The city, dating to the second and third centuries, is the "oldest and most important city found on the eastern bank of Luxor," according to Mostafa…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2023

Egypt, US Discuss Boosting Security, Intelligence Cooperation

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi discussed on Monday with visiting CIA Director William Burns ways to enhance security and intelligence cooperation between Egypt and the US. During the meeting held in Cairo, Sisi stressed the strength of Egyptian-American ties, the Egyptian presidential spokesperson said. The president further highlighted the significance…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2023

Egypt's Sisi heads to India amid investment push

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi begins a visit to India on Wednesday where he will meet business leaders and be a guest of honour at India's Jan. 26 Republic Day.

Reuters · Jan 24, 2023

Mummified Egyptian ‘golden boy’ was buried with 49 amulets and other treasures, scans show

Some of the amulets are made of gold, while others are of semi-precious stones and fired clay

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023