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Property Exit, a platform specialising in real estate investment and exit solutions, has officially launched in Egypt with the support of Gateway Financials, a consultancy firm specialising in feasibility studies, investment advisory and asset valuation. The platform aims to provide buyers, investors and property owners with a more structured approach to eva
<p>Warnings of escalating clampdown on press freedom come after Cairo court convicts Attalah of managing an unlicensed website</p><p>Lina Attalah, a prominent Egyptian journalist and the editor-in-chief of the news outlet Mada Masr, has been released from detention by Egypt’s authorities and had her website ordered to be shut down by a court amid an intensif
An Egyptian court ordered the closure of Mada Masr , one of the country's best-known independent news websites, after convicting its editor-in-chief, Lina Attalah, of running it without a licence. The New Cairo Misdemeanour Court gave her the maximum fine of three million Egyptian pounds (about $54,000) and ordered the confiscation of the outlet's equipment
Egyptian authorities have released prominent journalist Lina Attalah hours after she was detained following a court order to shut her website, Mada Masr. Read More: https://punchng.com/egypt-releases-prominent-journalist-from-custody/
El-Sisi’s announcement that he will not run for a fourth term may signal a new leadership arrangement.
De Egyptische journalist Lina Attalah is weer vrijgelaten. Ze werd dinsdag opgepakt voor het runnen van de nieuwssite Mada Masr, omdat ze dat zonder vergunning deed. Ze werd in de rechtszaal gearresteerd na een uitspraak door een Egyptische rechtbank. Die veroordeelde haar tot een boete van omgerekend ongeveer 50.000 euro. Ook moest de site offline worden ge
Editor-in-chief Lina Attalah was briefly detained and fined over licensing violations. Rights groups condemned the ruling as a major blow to press freedom in Egypt, where independent media face growing pressure.
Čeští archeologové odkryli zapomenuté hrobky v oblasti Sakkáry. „Odkryli jsme velkolepé nové památky, včetně Ptahšepsesovy hrobky, které poskytly mimořádné množství historicky jedinečných informací,“ říká Miroslav Bárty z Českého egyptologického ústavu Filozofické fakulty Univerzity Karlovy. Význam české expedice ocenil i egyptský ministr cestovního ruchu a
A l’issue d’une unique audience, un tribunal a ordonné la fermeture du site Internet et imposé une amende de près de 49 000 euros, pour l’avoir exploité « sans licence ». Il s’agit de la sixième affaire visant Lina Attalah et le média « Mada Masr » en six ans, mais aucune n’avait jusque-là abouti à un procès.
Den egyptiske journalisten og redaktøren Lina Attalah ble tirsdag pågrepet etter at retten beordret den uavhengige nettavisen hennes stengt.
Editor Lina Attalah was freed once a $53,400 fine was paid, only to learn of a one-year sentence passed in her absence.
Egypt is seeking to expand its exports to African markets by diversifying destinations, strengthening commercial partnerships and improving access for Egyptian products, Industry Minister Khaled Hashem said. Speaking at “Scaling Egypt’s Industrial Champions” forum organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham Egypt) in cooperation with the A
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate meetings in Cairo on Tuesday with UN Special Envoy on Water Retno Marsudi and European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti to discuss water security, preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference and expanded development financing in Egypt. Abdelatty met Marsudi on the sidelines of t
Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), on the sidelines of the 2026 World Investment Forum in Doha, Qatar. The meeting was attended by Mohamed Awad, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI). The discussions focused on developments
Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, said Egypt is working with the World Bank Group to develop an investment promotion strategy aimed at directing foreign investment towards productive activities that boost exports, expand manufacturing and strengthen links with domestic industries. Farid made the remarks during a session on the role of
Egypt is studying the establishment of several industrial projects in African countries as part of efforts to strengthen regional industrial integration, expand intra-African trade and develop pharmaceutical and agro-processing value chains, Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said. Speaking at the opening of a forum titled “Scaling Egypt’s Industrial Champio
More than two thousand years ago, cats destined to become sacred offerings were kept near the ancient Egyptian cemetery of Beni Hassan. Some appear to have fought one another. Others suffered from disease, broken bones or violent blows from humans. And at least some of the animals may not have been bred there at all, […]
For thousands of years, the recipes used by ancient Egyptian embalmers have remained partly obscured by the chemical changes that affect preserved materials over time. Now, scientists have found molecular evidence suggesting that Aloe-derived substances may have been among the ingredients used in some ancient Egyptian embalming mixtures, a possibility that h
An Egyptian court ordered the closure of one of Egypt’s last independent news outlets Tuesday after convicting its editor-in-chief of operating a website without a license, a major blow to the country's shrinking press freedom.
In Egypte is de hoofdredacteur van de onafhankelijke nieuwssite Mada Masr veroordeeld tot de maximale boete van bijna 50.000 euro, omdat ze geen vergunning had om de website te runnen. Nadat de rechter zijn vonnis had uitgesproken, is ze aangehouden. De website moet sluiten en de apparatuur wordt in beslag genomen. Mensenrechtenorganisatie Amnesty Internatio
Amnesty International said the verdict against Attalah and independent outlet Mada Masr represented "a crushing blow to press freedom".
La milice pro-iranienne a annoncé avoir pris pour cible le ministère de la défense saoudien, à Riyad, à l’aide d’un missile balistique. Les forces saoudiennes disent, pour leur part, avoir intercepté deux missiles tirés en direction de la capitale.
Egyptian man held after crossing into Israel near Nitzana, his motive for the crossing still unknown.
Il s’agit de la sixième affaire visant Lina Attalah et « Mada Masr » en six ans, mais aucune n’avait jusque-là abouti à un procès.
The comment was part of a long statement reacting to a visit to Tehran by the Saudi defence minister, alongside Pakistan's army chief and Türkiye's intelligence chief, in a bid to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East war.
CAIRO, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Parliament authorised Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday to take "all necessary measures" to help Saudi Arabia defend itself – a move that could push Cairo more directly into the conflict between the kingdom and Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis.
"We are talking about defending the land and borders of the kingdom,” Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said.
Egypt’s parliament has authorised President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to send military reinforcements to Saudi Arabia if requested by the kingdom, approving a mandate that allows the president to take necessary measures to support and defend Saudi territory, sovereignty, and holy sites against any external aggression. The mandate was approved following secret par
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday stressed the importance of localising the manufacturing of equipment used in drinking water and sanitation projects, and enhancing partnerships with the private sector to support water security and the sustainability of services. He made the remarks while touring the pavilions of participating companies foll
Egypt has been elected chair of the executive bureau of the Arab Ministerial Water Council for its current term, with Sudan selected as deputy chair, as Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam participated in a series of meetings and events during the ninth Cairo Water Week. The executive bureau comprises Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, Saudi […]
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said on Monday that Egypt’s share of Nile water must not be compromised, stressing that “water is an exclusive right for everyone and cannot be exploited for political purposes.” Speaking at the Al-Ittihadiya Palace to ministers and delegation heads participating in the 9th Cairo Water Week, Al-Sisi said prior […]
Legislators approve military support amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, but Cairo has ruled out strikes on Yemen.
The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) has announced that Egypt will host the 2026 Annual Meetings of the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) from 1 to 5 November, bringing together African tax administrations to address key challenges facing the continent, with a focus on strengthening domestic resource mobilisation, modernising tax systems and advancing inte
Egypt’s parliament authorized Monday military support for Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks, following a request from President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi. The House of Repr...
Egypt’s parliament authorized Monday military support for Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks, following a request from President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi. The House of Repr...
“Our positions on regional crises are more aligned than Egypt may realise,” Canadian Ambassador to Egypt Ulric Shannon said in an interview with Daily News Egypt, as Ottawa looks to work more closely with Cairo on the conflicts surrounding it. Shannon said Egypt’s four-decade relationship with the United States meant it did not necessarily see […]
Egypt 's parliament has authorised President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to send troops to Saudi Arabia , the House of Representatives announced in a statement on Monday, clearing the last constitutional hurdle to a possible deployment against the Houthis. Parliament said a two-thirds majority had authorised Mr El Sisi to take the necessary measures, following co-o
The removal of mummified Egyptian remains from display at two Glasgow museums has sparked a lively debate - is it "woke madness" or the decent and "ethical" thing to do?
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty travelled to Algeria on Sunday to participate in a ministerial meeting of the tripartite neighbourhood mechanism on Libya alongside his Algerian and Tunisian counterparts. During the meeting, the three foreign ministers will examine the latest political and security devel
Egypt’s Higher Committee for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Affairs has approved a new package of infrastructure and service projects for implementation under public-private partnership arrangements, including industrial wastewater treatment plants, seawater desalination facilities and electricity infrastructure. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired the
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said on Sunday that Egypt would not accept a fait accompli or compromise its water security, stressing that the right of Nile Basin countries to development must not come at the expense of other states or cause them harm. In a recorded address at the opening of the ninth Cairo […]
Ahmed Amoui, Head of the Egyptian Customs Authority, said the government is drawing on leading international experiences to modernise the customs system, expand the use of advanced technology and improve the use of Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system to improve risk assessment. The efforts aim to accelerate shipment clearance, facilitate trade flows, stre
Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and the World Bank Group have launched a partnership and national charter to develop the country’s mining sector as part of an initiative covering eight countries. In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry said Egypt’s national charter aims to increase the mining sector’s contribution to gross domestic
Egyptian Swiss Group for Pasta, Milling, and Concentrates is targeting turnover of EGP 11bn this year, with expected growth of 10% to 15% across its pasta, flour, tomato sauce and grain businesses, General Manager Ahmed El-Sebaei said. The group exports to around 60 countries and allocates approximately 80% of its production to overseas markets, accounting [
Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said Egypt had launched a national quality and patient safety strategy for 2026-2030 as part of efforts to reduce medical errors, improve healthcare standards and establish institutional systems for reporting adverse events and learning from them. Speaking at an event marking World Patient Safety Day, Abdel Ghaffar said p
“I call for expanding European financing to include farmers, contractors, and suppliers of modern irrigation equipment,” Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said, urging European financial institutions to broaden their funding scope in Egypt’s water sector. Speaking at the “EU-Egypt FLOW Initiative: Financing Long-Term Opportunities in th
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided more than €1.2bn in financing for water investments in Egypt since 1989, supporting wastewater treatment, sanitation and water-quality improvement projects, EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti said on Sunday. Speaking at the opening of Cairo Water Week 2026 on October 25, Vigliotti said the bank continues to
Egypt plans to launch a national housing programme targeting approximately one million residential units over four years, with estimated investments of EGP 1trn, as the government seeks to expand housing supply and provide alternatives to conventional homeownership. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced the programme at the closing of Egypt Forum 2026 on
As the ninth edition of El Gouna Film Festival wrapped in Egypt, the conversation among some of the country’s and region’s leading producers and filmmakers turned to what the industry needs to turn its wealth of talent into films that can find audiences both at home and abroad. Egyptian cinema once dominated film production across […]
As Egypt considers defending Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks, memories of its war in Yemen in the 1960s loom large.
A busy village scene in the Upper Egyptian Delta depicts a crowd of men harvesting corn and placing it on the backs of animals of burden, while women look after the children nearby. In the bottom-left corner, four men gather around a fire, possibly hinting that the scene is set in the autumn months, coinciding with the end of the corn harvest season in Egypt
Egypt aims to expand its cultivated area to 12.5 million feddans, increase annual domestic car production to more than 100,000 vehicles and raise local content in automotive manufacturing to 60%, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said in a speech at Egypt Forum 2026. Madbouly outlined the government’s development achievements over the past 12 years and its […]
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly outlined a series of recommendations on wages, housing, education, agriculture, industry, investment and energy at the closing session of Egypt Forum 2026 on Saturday, setting out proposed priorities for the government’s development agenda in the coming years. The six-day forum, held from October 19 to 24 under the theme “A Lo
Parties to the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime have unanimously adopted an Egyptian-sponsored resolution aimed at strengthening efforts to combat illicit trafficking in cultural property, dismantle criminal networks and disrupt related financial flows. The resolution was adopted during the convention’s 13th Conference of the Parties in Vi
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said Egypt chose the “hardest and most lasting path” to address longstanding challenges when he assumed office in 2014, acknowledging the heavy burden citizens have borne during the country’s development and economic reform drive. “The great Egyptian people endured the burdens of this phase with patience and resilience, and thr
The Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage has called on French authorities and the management of the Louvre Museum in Paris to strengthen security measures to protect Egyptian artefacts on display amid unrest and demonstrations in the French capital that led to the museum’s closure. In a statement, the foundation expressed deep concern over […]
The Embassy of Pakistan in Egypt celebrated the 500-year legacy of the Mughal Empire with a cultural event highlighting its enduring influence on South Asia’s architecture, arts, traditions, and cuisine. Attended by ambassadors, media representatives, and Egyptian dignitaries, the event showcased the Mughal era’s lasting contribution to Pakistan’s cultural i
The European Union is discussing further a Sustainable Investment Facility Agreement (SIFA) with Egypt, EU Ambassador to Egypt Angelina Eichhorst said during the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Economic Forum in Cairo. Speaking at the forum, Eichhorst said Egypt was making progress in attracting EU investors and strengthening its trade and investment ties
The Egyptian pound has experienced noticeable fluctuations against the US dollar in recent days, reflecting a combination of domestic and global factors, particularly the following six: First: Revenues have improved, but financing needs have grown even faster The issue cannot be measured solely by the volume of incoming flows. It must also take into account
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