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EU Speaks with US, Qatar, Egypt as Alternatives for Russian Gas

The European Union would be able to cope with a partial disruption to gas imports from Russia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, adding that the EU has spoken with several countries, including the US, Qatar and Egypt about increasing gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries. Escalating…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2022

PM: Egypt to Ensure Poor Are Protected when Bread Price Rises

Egypt will move to increase the price of subsidized bread but aims to do so without harming poor Egyptians, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Wednesday. “I confirm that [the rise] will be applied but in a way through which we ensure that the neediest people are not harmed,” Madbouly…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2022

OPEC Head Sees 'No Immediate Solution' to High Oil Prices

There is no "immediate solution" to high oil prices, Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, president of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), said on Wednesday. The oil-producing countries' capacity to increase crude supply is curtailed by a lack of investment in the industry, said Itoua, who is also Congo’s minister…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2022

Egypt Launches EGYPS 2022 Amid Efforts to Transform Cairo into a Regional Energy Hub

The Egypt Petroleum Show 2022 (EGYPS) kicked off its fifth edition in Cairo with broad international participation, amid rapid steps to transform Egypt into a regional energy hub. Egyptian gas plays a vital role in securing part of the energy needs of European countries by exporting surplus gas produced from…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2022

Egypt Steps up Role in Gaza as Mideast Peacemaker

After years of working behind the scenes as a mediator, Egypt is taking on a much larger and more public role in Gaza, said an AP report on Monday. It said in the months since it brokered a Gaza ceasefire last May, Egypt has sent crews to clear rubble and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2022

Diaz Returns to Al Hilal as Jardim Leaves by Mutual Consent

Asian champions Al Hilal have replaced Leonardo Jardim with Ramon Diaz after the Saudi Arabian side announced the former Monaco coach was leaving the club by mutual consent. Jardim, who led the club to a record fourth Asian Champions League title in November, left the Riyadh-based outfit after a 4-0…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2022

Activist jailed by Egypt sees wider struggle for rights

Ramy Shaath is an outspoken opponent of Arab dictatorships and Israeli rule over the Palestinians

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022

Egypt Says Russian-Ukrainian Tensions Increase Wheat Market Volatility

Egypt is working on several preventive measures to hedge the volatility of the wheat market amid the current tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the two largest wheat exporters in the world. Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Ali al-Moselhi warned that the tensions are increasing the uncertainty in the market.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2022

Pottery shards reveal ‘naughty pupils’ in ancient Egypt may have been forced to write lines as punishment

The fragments have notes inscribed with the same one or two characters each time

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2022

Egyptian FM in Germany to Drum up Support for COP27

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry headed Sunday to the German city of Bonn, where he will seek to drum up international support for the upcoming Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) to be held in the city of Sharm El-Sheikh in November. Shoukry will visit the headquarters of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2022