Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Egypt

Egypt Affirms Importance of Strategic Ties With the US

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly affirmed on Monday the keenness to strengthen strategic ties in various fields with the United States, noting that the US is considered one of the most important trading partners for Egypt. The PM’s comments came during a meeting organized by the American Chamber of Commerce…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 17, 2022

Egypt Begins Trial Operation of Development Projects in Petrochemical Plants

Egypt inaugurated on Monday comprehensive development projects at the factories of the Egyptian Petrochemical Company in Alexandria. Petroleum Minister Tarek el-Molla inaugurated the trial operation of the developed factories, including the chlorine plant and the new thermal cracking unit of the vinyl chloride monomer production plant. He stressed the sector's…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 17, 2022

Egypt Composer's Star Rises with 'Moon Knight' Fame

For nearly 30 years, his music has made its way to every young Egyptian's ringtone -- but it's the country's ancient history that recently propelled composer Hesham Nazih to the realm of superheroes. Following his career-defining score for the Pharaohs' Golden Parade last year -- a grandiose spectacle that saw…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 17, 2022

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Egypt: Opposition Parties Coordinate Demands to Achieve Political Reform

Opposition parties in Egypt have begun coordinating to announce a unified position on their demands for “political reform.” Last month, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi tasked the Youth National Conference, which operates under the umbrella of the Egyptian presidency’s National Training Academy (NTA), with coordinating with all political parties, movements…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 16, 2022

Egypt to Confront Global Economic Crisis with Ambitious Financial Goals

Cairo announced on Sunday a number of ambitious financial goals, in wake of successive global economic crises, the latest of which are the repercussions of the war on Ukraine that impacted most of Egypt’s economic sectors. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said he wanted private investment to rise to 65% of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 16, 2022

Egypt Calls for African Coordination Meeting Ahead of COP-27

Egypt on Sunday urged the African states to hold a meeting to coordinate the continent’s stances in preparation for the COP27 Climate Summit, which it will host in Sharm el-Sheikh next November. During a workshop held by Morocco via videoconference on “The challenges of mobilizing capital markets to finance the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 16, 2022

Egypt, Tunisia Agree to Coordinate over Int'l Affairs

Egypt and Tunisia agreed to coordinate and hold consultations over regional and international developments. Speaking at the conclusion of the meetings of the 17th session of the Egyptian-Tunisian Joint High Committee on Friday, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Tunisian Prime Minister Najlaa Boudentwo stressed the need to boost coordination…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 15, 2022

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Secret British ‘black propaganda’ campaign targeted cold war enemies

Britain stirred up tensions, chaos and violence in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, according to declassified papers

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2022

Tunis, Cairo Seek Doubling Trade Exchange

The Tunisian-Egyptian Economic Forum kicked off on Thursday at the headquarters of the Export Promotion Center in the Tunisian capital. Tunis and Cairo expressed common desire to value the major available capabilities and opportunities to increase the volume of trade exchange, diversify its base and develop the partnership to live…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 14, 2022

Moon Knight – an Egyptologist on how the series gets the gods right

Marvel’s Moon Knight follows Steven Grant who, despite living quietly as a museum gift shop employee, finds himself drawn into the strange world of Egyptian gods. He discovers that he has other personalities – mainly Marc Spector, a human vessel who is being used to carry out the will of…

The Conversation · May 13, 2022

Mother of Egyptian-British activist expresses fears over hunger strike

The mother of a renowned Egyptian activist who recently gained British citizenship says she fears she may not see him alive again as he approaches the end of the sixth week of a hunger strike over prison conditions.

Reuters · May 13, 2022

Sisi Mourns Passing of UAE's Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi mourned on Friday the death of the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. "He was a men of men and among the greatest of leaders," he said in a post on his official Facebook page. He remarked that Sheikh…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 13, 2022

Egyptian Officials Hold Meetings in Europe, Tackling Human Rights, Environmental Issues

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, president-designate of COP27, co-chaired a ministerial meeting on climate pledges hosted by Copenhagen on Thursday. Britain’s Minister of State at the Cabinet Office Alok Sharma, President of COP26, and Danish Minister of Climate, Energy and Utilities Dan Jorgensen also chaired the meeting. It was attended…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 13, 2022

Hundreds of smuggled animals seized at Suvarnabhumi airport

More than 600 wild animals smuggled into Thailand on a flight from Egypt have been seized at Suvarnabhumi airport.

Bangkok Post · May 13, 2022

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 13, 2022

Egyptian PM in Tunisia to Kick Off Joint Higher Committee Meetings

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly's visit to Tunisia received wide media coverage in both countries due to the anticipated economic results it is set to produce and the coordination of political positions over several regional issues, especially stability in neighboring Libya. Upon his arrival, Madbouly was welcome at the airport…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 13, 2022

MWL Condemns Terrorist Attack in Egypt's Northern Sinai

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned on Thursday the terrorist attack that targeted a security point in Egypt's northern Sinai that left several Egyptian soldiers dead and injured. MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars, Sheikh Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 12, 2022

Egypt, US Agree to Intensify Cooperation in Combating Terrorism

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in combating terrorism and extremist ideology. The presidential spokesman Bassam Radi said that Sullivan conveyed President Joe Biden's greetings to Sisi and his assurances on the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 11, 2022

Egypt Intensifies Arab, European Efforts to Resolve Water, GERD Issues

Egypt has intensified regional and international efforts to secure water needs as Ethiopia is expected to start the third phase of filling the Renaissance Dam’s reservoir during the rainy season in July. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is set to be the largest hydroelectric dam in Africa but has…

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 10, 2022

Saudi Leadership Condoles Egypt's Sisi over Victims of Sinai Terrorist Attack

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, offered their condolences on Tuesday to Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi over the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Sinai, reported the Saudi Press Agency. In…

The Conversation · May 10, 2022

Making COVID vaccines in Africa: advances and sustainability issues

The history of vaccine manufacturing capacity in Africa dates back to 1881, when Egypt’s Vacsera company was established. Before the COVID pandemic was declared, there were eight African countries that, to our knowledge, had a record of vaccine manufacturing facilities (see the map). They were: Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 10, 2022

Cairo, Rome to Cooperate in Environment, Climate Issues

Egypt’s Minister of Environment Dr. Yasmin Fouad held talks on Monday with Italy’s ambassador to Cairo Michele Quaroni. They discussed bilateral cooperation in the field of environment and Egypt's preparations to hold the 27th session of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh in November.

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 10, 2022

Aboul Gheit Stresses Importance of Maintaining Egypt, Sudan's Water Rights

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit held talks with Canada’s Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Robert Oliphant in Cairo on Monday. Abou Gheit underlined the importance of maintaining Egypt and Sudan’s water rights. Cairo and Khartoum have repeatedly emphasized their rejection of all unilateral measures with regard…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 10, 2022

Luxor’s Mummification Museum Documents 25 Years of Pharaonic Secrets

On the eastern shore of the Nile River and the northern side of the Luxor Temple, stands the Mummification Museum, one of the largest specialized museums in Egypt that explores the land of the dead and the golden rays of the sun. The museum exclusively documents the mysteries of embalming…

Reuters · May 9, 2022

Egypt, U.S. eye counter-terrorism ties in wake of deadly Sinai attack

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expressed hopes for deeper U.S. counter-terrorism ties during talks with a top American general on Monday, following a deadly weekend attack by militants in the Sinai peninsula, a U.S. military official said on Monday.

Inverse · May 9, 2022

'Moon Knight's new Scarlet Scarab reveals her dream Marvel team-up

May Calamawy plays Layla El-Faouly in 'Moon Knight,' and in the show’s finale, she becomes Scarlet Scarab, the first Egyptian superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

1 … 213 214 215 216

Coverage From

People

Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Marvel Cinematic Universe

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.