Middle East Tensions: Cairo Seeks to Bridge Washington and Tehran

Diplomatic efforts are intensifying in the Middle East to bring Washington and Tehran back to the negotiating table. On Saturday, August 22, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty spoke by phone with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, regarding regional de-escalation and the revival of the diplomatic process. A New Diplomatic Initiative......

Egypt: Hossam Hassan hospitalized after a family altercation

The coach of the Egyptian national team, Hossam Hassan, has reportedly been hospitalized after experiencing a health issue during a confrontation between his two wives. A sequence shared on social media has widely circulated the incident, which is said to have deeply affected the former Egyptian international. An escalating incident Hossam......

CAN 2027: Nine African Teams Choose Morocco to Host Their Matches

Morocco is set to further strengthen its role as a major platform for African football. During the upcoming international break in September, nine national teams are expected to play in the Kingdom for the qualifiers of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, due to the lack of approved stadiums in their respective countries. Niger, Lesotho, the Central......

Gaza peace plan: Hamas political chief meets Egypt’s intelligence chief

A senior Hamas delegation has begun talks with Egypt’s intelligence chief Hassan Rachad as diplomatic efforts intensify around a US-backed roadmap aimed at advancing a political and security framework for Gaza. The meeting, held Sunday in El-Alamein on Egypt’s northern coast, brings together Hamas officials and one of Cairo’s......

Egypt: At least 18 killed in pickup truck crash, including several children

At least 18 people were killed in northern Egypt on Tuesday after two pickup trucks carrying agricultural workers were involved in a crash in Ismailia governorate, according to a medical source cited by AFP. The victims were predominantly teenagers, highlighting once again the dangers faced by young people working in Egypt’s informal......

Egypt’s urban inflation accelerates to 14.9% in July

Egypt’s annual urban consumer price inflation accelerated to 14.9% in July, up from 14.3% in June, according to data released Monday by Egypt’s state statistics agency CAPMAS. The latest figures point to continued price pressures in the country, although some food and beverage prices declined on a monthly basis. Nationwide inflation......

CAF announces draw date for the 2026–27 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the official draws for the preliminary rounds of the 2026–27 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup will take place on Thursday at the organization's headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The draw will officially launch a new continental club football season, with teams......

Emirates NBD to acquire HSBC Egypt’s retail banking business in strategic expansion

Emirates NBD has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the retail banking business of HSBC Egypt, strengthening its position in one of the Middle East and North Africa region's largest banking markets. The transaction will be carried out through Emirates NBD Egypt, the Dubai-based banking group's wholly owned Egyptian subsidiary.......

IMF approves $1.8 billion for Egypt after completing programme reviews

Egypt has secured access to approximately $1.8 billion in fresh financing after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed two key reviews of the country's economic support programmes. The latest approval provides a significant financial boost as Cairo continues implementing reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy, strengthening......

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