The Latest Breaking News from Egypt

Sadio Mane heroics and January decision highlight Liverpool transfer dilemma

Sadio Mane helped send Senegal to the World Cup in November, yet it remains to be seen whether he will go there still as a Liverpool player

Liverpool Echo · Apr 4, 2022

One of Ramadan's most diverting traditions is TV. Here are 7 shows to watch this year

Ramadan, the holy month celebrated by nearly 2 billion Muslims around the world, is best known for giving, forgiving and connecting with your community.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 4, 2022

Egypt: New Period of Security Measures in Sinai

Egyptian authorities on Sunday began implementing the decision of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to step up and extend security measures in some areas of the Sinai Peninsula, to “preserve security and protect facilities,” for another six months after the approval of Parliament. The Egyptian House of Representatives, headed by Counselor…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 4, 2022

Egypt Fights ‘Soaring Prices’, Intensifies Inspection Campaigns

The Egyptian government on Saturday said it will intensify inspection campaigns to monitor local markets as part of its efforts to combat the wave of soaring prices that affected basic food commodities as the country welcomes the Holy month of Ramadan. In this regard, Minister of Local Development Mahmoud Shaarawy…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2022

Mohamed Salah finally on brink of agreeing new Liverpool contract for rest of his career

The saga over Mohamed Salah's new Liverpool contract appears to be nearing a conclusion with the Egyptian on the verge of signing a fresh deal to remain at Anfield

Daily Mirror · Apr 2, 2022

Nabil Fahmy Describes Egypt-US Ties as 'Vital’

Egypt’s former foreign minister Nabil Fahmy described the Egyptian-US relations as “vital” throughout modern history, citing Cairo's pioneering role at the regional level and Washington's leadership at the global level.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 2, 2022

Egypt Plans to Issue First Sovereign Sukuk Before End of Fiscal Year

Egypt plans to issue its first sovereign sukuk before the end of the current fiscal year ending in June, Finance Minister Mohamed Maiit said in a statement on Saturday. Maait also said that Egypt plans to tap the Japanese market by offering new issues in the future. Last month, Egypt…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 2, 2022

Israel, UAE, Egypt Complete Trade Agreements

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced that Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have completed negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement, describing them as a "historic milestone." The comprehensive agreement came after five months of deliberations and included issues regarding trade in goods such as regulation and standards,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 2, 2022

Egypt Asserts Commitment to Work with African Countries to Support Regional Integration

Egypt has affirmed its commitment to work with African countries to support regional integration in the continent. This came during its participation in the 21st Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) in the Moroccan capital, Rabat. Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs Ambassador…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 2, 2022

How war in Ukraine is affecting food supply in Africa and the Middle East

Prices of basics such as oil and wheat are shooting up and shortages are showing on supermarket shelves in Lebanon, Somalia and Egypt

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2022