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Suez Canal chief says April revenues hit all-time record

Egypt’s Suez Canal says its monthly revenues have hit an all-time record, raking in $629 million in April

The Independent UK

Egypt frees 3 as president appears to reach out to critics

The head of a journalists’ union says Egyptian authorities have freed three journalists — the latest in a string of releases as President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi appears to be reaching out to critics of his administration

The Independent UK

Suez Canal Sees Record Monthly Revenue in April on Higher Traffic

Egypt's Suez Canal recorded its highest monthly revenue to date in April, reaping $629 million in ship transit fees, the authority managing the waterway said on Sunday, as traffic rebounded from the impact of the pandemic. The monthly revenue in April was 13.6% higher than a year ago, canal authority…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Cairo, Washington to Boost Cooperation in Climate Issues

Cairo and Washington discussed on Saturday joint cooperation in fighting climate change as part of Egypt’s hosting of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh in November. In Washington, Rania Al-Mashat, Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation, met with David Thorne, Advisor to the US Special Presidential Envoy for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon: Concerns Rise of Total Darkness after the Polls

Warnings are growing in Lebanon that the country’s lingering electricity crisis could worsen after its parliamentary elections on May 15, amid fears of total darkness engulfing the nation in light of dysfunctional public services. Walid Fayyad, Lebanon’s Energy Minister declared that the completion of the contract to import gas from…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Declares Monday First Day of Eid Al-Fitr

Saudi Arabia, Arab and Gulf countries declared Monday as the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. The Saudi Supreme Court congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, all citizens,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mohamed Salah and Sam Kerr win FWA Football of the Year awards

The Egypt international received 48 per cent of the vote, ahead of Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne and West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.

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Egypt Speaks on Behalf of 108 Countries at UN to Ensure Peacebuilding Financing

Egypt has delivered a joint cross-regional statement on behalf of 108 countries at the high-level UN General Assembly meeting to consider options for ensuring sustainable Peacebuilding Financing on Wednesday. Egypt represented all countries of the African group and the European Union member states, as well as a number of Asian,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sisi Pardons More than 3,000 Egyptian Inmates

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has pardoned more than 3,000 inmates, including a journalist who was jailed for “spreading false news,” local media and officials said Wednesday. Hossam Moniss, who is also a prominent leftist organizer, was sentenced to four years in prison in November over the charge. Moniss was…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mohamed Salah and Sam Kerr win FWA awards

The Egypt international received 48 per cent of the vote, ahead of Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne and West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.

The Independent UK

Cairo Asserts Keenness to Bolster Strategic Ties with Washington

Egypt and the United States celebrated on Thursday the 100th anniversary of establishing their diplomatic ties. Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Hafez underlined in a tweet Cairo’s keenness to bolster strategic ties with the US and between their peoples. In a tweet, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sisi Inaugurates Al-Hussein Mosque after Renovation

After 21 days of non-stop work, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi inaugurated the Imam Hussein Mosque in central Cairo.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Finds Temple Dedicated To Zeus – King Of The Gods

The site - also referred to as Pelusium, its bygone name - dates to the later Pharaonic period.

Zenger

IMF Asserts Private Sector's Role in Boosting Egypt’s Economy

The International Monetary Fund stressed the role of the private sector in boosting the Egyptian economy, currently facing ongoing challenges and difficulties. IMF Middle East and Central Asia Director Jihad Azour said in a press conference that the role of the private sector in Egypt is essential, and the state…

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Pilot smoking cigarette caused 2016 EgyptAir crash: Report

66 people died in the 2016 crash, which Egyptian authorities initially blamed on terrorism.

Daily Mirror

Teen dies after doctor sucks out '5 stone' of fat in liposuction op found online

Menna El Sayied, 19, from Egypt, was rushed back to the surgeon in a wheelchair but she died of a blood clot on her stomach and lungs just days after surgery

The Independent UK

IMF sees bumper year for Arab oil producers, risk for others

The world’s economy is forecast to grow around 3.6% this year, but Arab oil exporters are seeing a windfall from high energy prices that will buoy their economies and replenish their financial reserves this year and next

Daily Mirror

EgyptAir flight crashed killing all 66 on board after pilot 'lit a cigarette in cockpit'

The EgyptAir plane crashed over the Mediterranean that killed 66 people was caused by a pilot smoking a cigarette in the cockpit, it has emerged.

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Egypt's Sisi Calls for 'Political Dialogue' between Parties, Youth

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi tasked on Tuesday the Youth National Conference with coordinating with political parties, movements and youth groups to hold political dialogue. He said the aim of the talks is to discuss the "priorities of national work at this current time." He made his remarks during the…

The Conversation

A year of hunger: how the Russia-Ukraine war is worsening climate-linked food shortages

Global wheat prices have soared since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. The two nations account for 30%of the world’s wheat exports.

Roll Call

Democrats call out India for buying Russian oil and weapons - Roll Call

Senators also warned the secretary of State to call out global human rights abuses as the U.S. focuses on threats posed by Russia and China.

The Independent UK

The world’s worst business class plane cabins revealed

Egyptair comes last in new ranking

Al Jazeera

Egypt’s role in Gaza: More than a mediator

Egypt often mediates between Hamas and Israel, but its role in Gaza extends to control of the Rafah border crossing.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sisi Says Construction in Sinai is the ‘First Line of Defense’

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said the reconstruction of the Sinai Peninsula is its "first line of defense" against the attacks of armed groups. North Sinai has been a hub for extremist groups loyal to ISIS for years, and the area witnessed several terrorist operations following the protests on January…

The Conversation

Remaking history: using Ancient Egyptian techniques, I made delicious olive oil at home – and you can too

In this series, academics explain the ways they are recreating historical practices, and how this impacts their research today.

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