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At least four people have died and almost 90 others have been injured after two trains collided south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo.

Egypt's public prosecutor's office said investigations were underway to determine the technical reasons behind the crash.

The collision on the edge of Cairo killed at least seven people and injured more than 110.

<p>Minst 88 personer uppges ha skadats.</p>

Egypt will launch a national programme for the early detection and treatment of childhood cancers in January 2027, with an estimated cost of EGP 1.8bn and a target of reducing diagnosis times by at least 20%, the Ministry of Health and Population said. Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar reviewed the final preparations for the “Noor […]

Egypt has won the Gold Award for the “Most Desirable Country for Culture and Heritage” at the 25th annual Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards in London, ranking ahead of several leading international tourism destinations. The award, determined by votes from readers of the prominent British travel magazine Wanderlust, reflects international travellers’ preference

Nigeria’s Dangote Group is exploring opportunities to expand its industrial investments into Egypt, in a move aimed at strengthening economic integration and cross-border investment between two of Africa’s largest economies. The discussions followed a visit by a high-level Egyptian delegation to the Dangote Industrial Complex in Lagos, led by Mohamed Farid,

Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly chaired an executive meeting at the cabinet headquarters in the New Administrative Capital to review proposals submitted by the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) following the recommendations of Egypt Forum 2026. The meeting aimed to implement President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s directives to accelerate industrial growth,

Two trains collided south of the Egyptian capital on Sunday, derailing several carriages, killing four and injuring dozens, according to the authorities. Read More: https://punchng.com/train-collision-in-egypt-kills-four-injures-88/

Train derailments and crashes are common in Egypt, where the railway system which has a history of mismanagement and poor maintenance of equipment. In recent years, the government announced modernization initiatives to improve its railways.

Several carriages derailed after two trains travelling in the same direction crashed outside the city of Giza.

Egypt’s Industrial Development Bank (IDB) made a net profit of EGP 1bn in 2025, the first time it has reached that mark, and will reward shareholders with bonus shares for the first time in two decades. The lender’s ordinary general assembly approved the accounts for the year to 31 December. Management attributed the results to […]

Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Randa Al-Minshawi, met with Omani Ambassador to Cairo Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Rahbi and a delegation from Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning to explore opportunities for joint investment in urban development and real estate. The Omani delegation included representatives from 20 leading r

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Suresh K. Reddy, India’s Ambassador to Cairo, to discuss ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries and explore opportunities for cooperation in innovative financing and start-up support. The meeting comes as part of Egypt’s efforts to expand international partn

A train derailed after colliding with another train south of Cairo, with authorities confirming several deaths and saying more than 100 passengers were injured. Over 50 ambulances were deployed to the scene.

A train derailed after colliding with another train south of Cairo, with authorities confirming several deaths and saying scores of passengers were injured. Over 50 ambulances were deployed to the scene.

<p>President orders prompt investigation after one train derails in collision in al-Ayyat about 30 miles from Cairo</p><p>Seven people were killed and more than 100 injured when two trains collided on Sunday south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, officials said.</p><p>The crash occurred in al-Ayyat district in Giza province, about 30 miles south of Cairo, whe

The passenger train was travelling from Egypt's capital to Aswan in the south when it derailed, overturning carriages.

Seven killed, 112 injured in train collision in Egypt

The crash occurred in al-Ayyat district in Giza province, about 32 miles south of Cairo, when a train traveling to the southwestern Fayoum province crashed into the rear of another train.

Egypt’s real estate sector recorded contracted sales worth EGP 1.065trn during the first nine months of 2026, marking a 2% increase compared to the same period in 2025, despite persistent economic headwinds and shifting market dynamics. According to the latest insights from The Board Consulting, the market recorded approximately 52,000 units sold, representi

Two trains have collided south of the Egyptian capital, derailing several carriages, killing four and injuring dozens, according to the authorities.

It is yet unclear what caused the accident but Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said an investigation is underway and will "hold accountable anyone who proves their negligence".

Egypt has reopened its embassy in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, after a 12-year closure.

In Egypte zijn minstens 7 doden geteld na een botsing tussen 2 passagierstreinen. Er zijn ook meer dan 100 gewonden.

<p>Two trains collided south of the Egyptian capital on Sunday, derailing several carriages, killing four and injuring dozens, according to the authorities.</p> <p>Egypt’s railway authority said a train travelling from Giza to Fayoum crashed into the rear of another service heading south from Cairo to the city of Aswan.</p> <p>The health ministry said an ini

Bij een treinongeluk in Egypte zijn zeker vier mensen omgekomen en 88 mensen gewond geraakt. Bij een botsing tussen twee treinen ontspoorden meerdere wagons. Een van de slachtoffers is een machinist.

Bij een treinongeluk in Egypte zijn zeker 4 mensen omgekomen en 88 mensen gewond geraakt. Bij een botsing tussen twee treinen ontspoorden meerdere wagons. Een van de slachtoffers is een machinist.

Bij een treinongeluk in Egypte zijn minstens zeven doden en 112 gewonden gevallen, melden de autoriteiten van het land. Het ongeluk gebeurde nabij Al Ayyat in het gouvernement Gizeh, zo'n 50 kilometer ten zuiden van de hoofdstad Caïro. Onder andere de machinist van een van de treinen kwam om bij de botsing, meldt het transportministerie Volgens het ministeri

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Minst fire mennesker har mistet livet og rundt 120 er skadet og fraktet til sykehus etter at to tog kolliderte i Egypt søndag, ifølge landets helsedepartement.

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Former rivals in Libya are pushing for a unity government to end years of conflict.

At least seven people were killed and 114 injured on Sunday when two trains collided south of Cairo, with carriages overturned or derailed, authorities in Egypt say. They said the collision happened when a train travelling from Giza to the oasis province of Fayum southwest of the Egyptian capital rear-ended another one travelling ahead from Cairo to the sout

A series of controversies surrounding Hassan's marital life left a 'negative impact' on the team, Egyptian FA says.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has ordered a newly created agency led by an army general to examine the creation of strategic reserves to help the country deal with emergencies. Mr El Sisi's order to Gen Mohammed Abdel Rahman Rabia, the armed forces' Chief of Staff and head of the National Authority for the Management of Crises and Emergencies, come

“I just want to know what he is for us,” offers Mike, a Spurs fan ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match between Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur. The "he" being referred to is Omar Marmoush, the Egypt international recently signed in a big-money deal from Manchester City. Ten games in, Spurs fans are trying to work out what they’ve got in the player who

The Egyptian Football Association has sacked national team coach Hossam Hassan, cutting short a promising tenure.

Egyptian exports of chemicals and fertilisers to France rose to $333m during the first nine months of 2026, marking a 10.1% year-on-year increase from $302.5m during the same period in 2025. The $30.5m increase places France seventh among the top ten international destinations for Egyptian chemical exports, reflecting its growing importance as a European mar

Mohamed Farid, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, and Nataša Pirc Musar, President of Slovenia, participated in a roundtable organised by the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce to explore opportunities for strengthening trade and investment cooperation in priority sectors. The meeting brought together senior representatives of the bus

Sandoz, a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, has appointed Dragos Toma as Country Head for Egypt and Libya. With more than 21 years in the pharmaceutical industry, including over 13 years at Sandoz, he has extensive experience in business leadership, healthcare policy and expanding patient access to medicines. Dragos Toma takes on the […]

Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, has announced the pilot launch of self-service kiosks for investors, enabling them to obtain a range of company documents independently, 24 hours a day. The announcement was made on the sidelines of his participation in the Cairo International Technology Exhibition and Conference (Cairo ICT 2026), atte

Egypt’s Water Resources and Irrigation Ministry has completed 11 out of 20 operations under its Kitchener Drain water-quality improvement project, with two more awarded and four due to be retendered, the ministry said. Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam reviewed implementation progress, contracting procedures and outstanding works during a

International golf media have highlighted Egypt’s hosting of the 13th edition of the World Golf Awards (WGA 2026), set to take place on Saturday, 7 November, at Madinaty Golf Club. Specialised outlets including Golf Today, Golf Business News, and Golf Industry Asia covered the event. They pointed to the significance of Egypt hosting the ceremony […]

Egypt's remittances recovered after the 2023 slump. CBE and World Bank figures explain the rebound, transfer costs and what recipients can check when money is late

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Egypt is stepping up efforts to localise electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and automotive components, targeting annual production of up to 100,000 vehicles by 2032 as the government seeks to reduce import dependence, strengthen domestic manufacturing and expand export opportunities. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed the main pillars of the governmen

Egypt is seeking to link its national seaports with Slovenia’s Port of Koper and aims to secure an agreement for the regular migration of Egyptian workers to meet Slovenian labour needs, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Wednesday. Speaking during a meeting with Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar at the government headquarters in the […]

Digital projections at Oxford's Ashmolean Museum will restore the sight of Egyptian blue, the world’s oldest synthetic pigment, and other colors that once adorned the 2,700-year-old Shrine of Taharqa

India Fashion Night will inaugurate Egypt Fashion Week on November 12, 2026, bringing together Indian and Egyptian designers, fashion professionals and cultural performers to promote collaboration between the two countries’ fashion and textile industries, India’s Ambassador to Egypt Suresh K. Reddy announced. The event will be held at India House in Cairo an

Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, met with Tiberio Chiari, Director of the Italian Cooperation Office in Cairo, and an accompanying delegation from the EU-funded Integrated Rural Development Programme in Egypt (EU-ZIRA3A) to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and expand the Productive Village initiative. The delegation included P

Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) and Oracle have agreed to provide training in the latest cloud computing technologies for Egyptian entrepreneurs and authority employees as part of the company’s initiative to train 150,000 Egyptians. The agreement was reached during a meeting between GAFI CEO Dr Mohamed Awad, Oracle Egypt Countr

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, held an expanded meeting with a World Bank Group delegation to discuss ways to strengthen their partnership, review the latest developments in the joint cooperation portfolio, and explore future areas of cooperation in environmental and economic fields in support of Egypt’s sustainable development

Live updates: Follow the latest news on US midterms An Egyptian-American Democrat who volunteered as a surgeon in Gaza during Israel's war with Hamas is projected to win a seat in Congress for New Jersey, defeating Republican Gregg Mele. As of writing, Adam Hamawy had received 74 per cent of the vote, according to AP, which called the race on Tuesday evening

Egypt’s participation in international tourism exhibitions is no longer simply an opportunity to showcase its tourism assets or promote its diverse destinations. It has become part of a much broader strategic effort to strengthen Egypt’s position on the global tourism map and enhance its ability to help shape the future of an industry undergoing rapid […]

On 28 October 2026, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced from Moscow, on the sidelines of the Russia–Africa Summit, that Ethiopia had received 12 Su-35 fighter jets and would subsequently take delivery of four batteries of the S-400 air defence system. He thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for expediting the deliveries by a full year […]