The Latest Breaking News from Egypt

Ayman al-Zawahiri: Al-Qaeda head who spread terror and violence around the world

Al-Zawahiri pioneered a brand of terrorism that prized spectacular attacks and later took up leadership after the death of Osama Bin Laden

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022

Egypt to Raise Awareness About Water Pollution Risks

Egypt's Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation will carry out a major clean-up campaign along the Nile River. A statement by the Ministry on Friday stated that the campaign will protect and clean the Nile River from pollution and plastic waste, preserve aquatic biodiversity, and raise environmental awareness.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 6, 2022

Egypt’s Saladin Citadel Festival to Feature 42 Concerts

The Cairo Opera House is preparing to launch the 30th edition of the International Saladin Citadel Music Festival in mid-August. He in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the concerts of the 18-day festival will be performed by artists including Hani Shaker, Nawal el-Zoghbi, and Medhat Saleh.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 6, 2022

Cairo Hopes UAE Can Play ‘Effective’ Role in GERD Crisis

The United Arab Emirates is seeking to play an “effective” role to advance negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). It is also aiming to resolve the 11-year conflict by relying on its political rapprochement with parties to the case, namely Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan. An informed source said…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 5, 2022

India bids to sell fighter jets to Malaysia, says six other countries interested

India has offered to sell 18 light-combat aircraft (LCA) "Tejas" to Malaysia, the defence ministry said on Friday, adding that Argentina, Australia, Egypt, the United States, Indonesia, and the Philippines were also interested in the single-engine jet.

Reuters · Aug 5, 2022

Long-Lost Egyptian Sun Temple Found After 4,500 Years

A mysterious ancient sun temple dating back 4,500 years has been unearthed by archaeologists in an Egyptian cemetery for the pharaohs.

Zenger · Aug 4, 2022

Egypt Seeks to Strengthen Position as Sustainable Energy Hub

Egypt is seeking to become a regional hub for renewable energy, as part of its 2030 sustainable development strategy, especially in the field of green hydrogen. In April, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Cairo is accelerating steps to adopt proposals aimed at attracting more foreign investments in the field of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 3, 2022

Suez Canal Records All-time Highest Monthly Revenue

Egypt’s Suez Canal revenue reached $704 million in July, Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabea said on Tuesday. The figure represents a 32.4% increase from the same month last year, when the canal only recorded $531.8 million. The canal is the fastest shipping route between Europe and Asia and one of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 3, 2022

Egypt: 17 Killed, 4 Injured in Vehicle Collision

A vehicle collision in southern Egypt has killed at least 17 people, and left four others injured, authorities said on Wednesday. The crash took place late Tuesday when a passenger microbus collided with a truck on a highway in the district of Juhaynah in Sohag province, 390 kilometers (244 miles)…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 3, 2022

Hamdy Abdelwahab proud to be first Egyptian UFC winner: ‘I’ll be a big idol for a lot of kids’

Hamdy Abdelwahab hopes his successful octagon debut at UFC 277 has an impact on Egyptian MMA.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 2, 2022