The Latest Breaking News from Egypt

EBRD to Help Fund Transition from Gas to Wind Power in Egypt

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will help finance the decommissioning of 5GW of inefficient gas-fired power plants in Egypt from 2023 while pledging up to $1 billion for renewables, its regional director said on Sunday. EBRD would raise up to $300 million in sovereign financing for projects…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 12, 2022

A kidnapped goddess returns home, after prosecutors expose art thieves

The antiquities hailed from Italy and Egypt, and were returned after the Manhattan District Attorney enacted search warrants.

WEKU · Sep 10, 2022

Al Hilal beat Zamalek to lift Lusail Super Cup in Qatar

Saudi champions edge out Egyptian side on penalties at venue that will host the final of World Cup 2022.

Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2022

Independent Egyptian journalists questioned over ‘false’ report

The four journalists, released on bail, were accused of defamation, online harassment and spreading false information.

Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2022

Arab League Appoints Saudi, Qatari Candidates as Assistants Sec-Gen

The Arab League at the level of Foreign Ministers approved the appointment of Saudi candidate Khalid bin Mohammed Manzlawi, as Assistant Secretary-General for a five-year term. The Council also approved the nomination of Qatar’s candidate, Ambassador Ali bin Ibrahim al-Malki, as Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Affairs, replacing Ambassador Mubarak al-Hajri.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 8, 2022

Egypt Detects its First Monkeypox Case

Egypt has detected the first monkeypox case in the country, an Egyptian man who has a residency in a European country, the health ministry said in statement on Wednesday. "The first case of monkeypox has been detected in Egypt.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 8, 2022

US Returns Antiquities to Egypt

Authorities in New York announced Wednesday the return of 16 antiquities to Egypt, including five works that were seized from the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of a probe into international art trafficking. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said the 16 works were worth more than $16 million.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 8, 2022

Credibility of Cop27 'in doubt' as wealthy polluters shun nations in need

More than 400 aid agencies and activist groups on Wednesday demanded that loss and damage finance for poorer countries be added to the official negotiating agenda of the upcoming COP27 climate summit in Egypt.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 7, 2022

Egypt demands Netflix, others adhere to 'societal values'

Egypt’s media regulator has demanded that Netflix and other steaming services adhere to this majority Muslim county’s “societal values” — a veiled reference to programs featuring members of the LGBTQ community

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

Sisi Underscores to Abbas Importance of Maintaining Calm, Especially in Gaza

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks with his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas at al-Ittihadia Palace in Cairo on Tuesday. Discussions touched on the developments of the Palestinian cause and providing support to the Palestinian people. Presidential spokesman Bassam Rady said Sisi underlined the importance of joining efforts to support…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 7, 2022