Police rescues Egyptian boy from kidnappers
The Egyptian boy snatched from his mother by two masked men while buying grocery has been reunited with parents, after the footage captured on the shop’s security cameras shocked Egypt.Work starts on Egypt’s $9bn high-speed train
Work began on Egypt's $9 billion first high-speed train project, connecting the Red Sea coast with the Mediterranean coast, across a length of 660 km, and at a cost of nearly $9 billion.Macron arrives at Iraq summit aimed at easing Mideast tensions
Macron warned on Saturday the Islamic State group "remains a threat."Lebanese delegation to seek help from Syria, Jordan, Egypt
The delegation will discuss the possibility of receiving electricity from Jordan and gas from Egypt through Syrian territories.Egypt’s economy capable of facing challenges: Sisi
The Egyptian president also said the country’s economy was better equipped to meet the aspirations of the Egyptian people.Qatar gets first batch of Boeing F-15 fighter jets
They were produced by the United States and Boeing in partnership with Qatar itself.Siemens hydrogen plant in Egypt
Siemens Energy expects to kickstart the hydrogen industry in Egypt.Egypt’s exports vault 22 percent to $17.70bn
Egypt’s non-oil exports leaped up by 22 percent during the first seven months of 2021, posting $17.70 billion as compared to $14.55 billion in the same period of 2020.Egypt looks to neighbors, and beyond, for power supply
In order to make sure that Egyptians get an uninterrupted supply of electricity, Egypt has taken steps to strengthen power linkage lines with neighboring countries such as Jordan, Sudan and Libya.Megaship that blocked Suez heads back to Asia
The MV Ever Given had "successfully crossed" the canal after unloading its cargo in Britain and was now on its way to China, Suez Canal Authority chief Osama Rabie said on Friday. Rabie said that the vessel's passage on Friday was overseen by "senior" guides of the authority.Ever Given sails through Suez Canal again
Ever Given, the ship that caused the closure of the Suez Canal for six long days in March, has crossed the waterway on Friday for the first time since it left Egypt after the incident.Egypt to earmark $2.5bn for 17 desalination plants
Fresh water resources are becoming scarce due to drought in Egypt, which is more than 90% dependent on the Nile for water.Egypt ties up with Sudan to map geothermal energy potential
The two countries will also expand the installation of fixed and mobile seismic stations.Japan to assist Egyptian institutions in technical education
Egypt has joined hands with Japan to promote technical education in schools and universities, according to Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.Katy Perry unveils shoe range inspired by trip to Egypt
The pop diva visited Egypt in 2019 to celebrate her 35th birthday, and seems have taken inspiration from this.Sky Abu Dhabi to invest around $1bn in Egypt in two years
Sky Abu Dhabi Development will invest nearly a billion dollars in Egypt during the next two years in the North Coast and in New Cairo.Egypt’s headline inflation rises to 5.4 percent
Egypt's annual urban consumer inflation increased to 5.4% in July from 4.9% in June, official statistics agency CAPMAS said on Tuesday.Egypt receives first shipment of J&J vaccine
Egypt has received its first shipment of J&J vaccine to inoculate Egyptians against Covid. The Ministry of Health stated that 261,600 doses of the J&J vaccine were received at Cairo International Airport.Egypt papyrus makers keep tradition alive despite tourism slump
Once used by ancient Egyptians as writing paper, local artists now decorate the papyrus with hieroglyphics, Arabic calligraphy and representations from antiquityAncient pharaonic boat taken to Egypt’s grand new museum
Egypt has pinned its hopes on a series of recent archaeological discoveries to revive its vital but ailing tourism sectorEgypt to have covid vaccine galore
Egypt will have Covid vaccines galore as it is set to receive shipments of AstraZeneca’s and J&J’s vaccines next week. The jabs, according to Egyptian Minister of Health and Population Hala Zayed, will be distributed across the country.Jobs rise for first time in Egypt since 2019
Slight drop in headline seasonally adjusted PMI in July points to minor deterioration in the health of the non-oil sector.Bread to cost more in Egypt as govt decides to slash subsidy
Egypt has decided to withdraw subsidy from bread that will make it dearer for a people who have relied on government-subsidized bread for decades. It is not clear how much the price would go up by.Millennial, Gen Z Muslims to adopt Islamic banking if it gets more accessible
The report titled ‘Faith and Finance: The changing face of Islamic banking’, surveyed over 2,000 respondents globallyEgypt’s exports shot up 54 percent to $282m in June 2021
Egypt’s exports of engineering products spiked by 54 percent to $282 million in June 2021, compared to $180m in the same month in 2020,Russian sway in Suez Canal Economic Zone to widen after deal
Egypt and Russia have signed a deal to allow the latter to expand its industrial zone within the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). The final agreement is expected to be signed by the end of 2021.Egypt court gives death penalty to 24 Muslim Brotherhood members
The verdicts, in two different cases involving the killing of policemen, came on Thursday, with eight of the 24 tried in absentia.Egypt’s export of iron, steel spikes 179 percent to $584m
During the first five months of this year, the Egyptian export of iron, steel has surged 179 percent to $584, lending a much-needed boost to the economy of the North African country.Kuwait to lend Egypt more than $18 million to build two desalination plants
The two plants will be built in the new cities of Rafah and Bir al Abed in North Sinai.Egypt’s economy to grow 5.2 percent in current fiscal: IMF
Egypt’s economy is expected to grow 5.2 percent during the current fiscal, compared to a projected growth rate of 2.8% in the last financial year, the the International Monetary Fund has pointed out.Egypt records 13 percent jump in food exports in first half
Arab countries topped Egypt's food export market destinations with a value of $1.090 billion or 55%, followed by the European Union (EU) with $340 million or 14%.Aldrees to expand into Egypt, plans to set up 60 fuel stations
The company owns nearly 600 fuel stations in Saudi Arabia, and it is now looking to expand beyond the kingdom into North Africa, and widen its base to 1,000 outlets in next five years.Russian flights to Egyptian resorts to restart after six years
The Russian embassy in Egypt announced that flights will resume in August, some six years after a Russian passenger plane crashed in Sinai.Egyptian President uses a bicycle to interact with public
Since his first bid for presidency in 2014, Sisi has used his rides to know more about the problems and aspirations of his countrymen, and what he can do for them.Spike in fuel prices not to make food costlier: Cairo Chamber
The flow of goods, the price of bread, and other food commodities will remain immune from the increase in fuel prices due to fluctuation in global pricesSixth Saudi site listed on UNESCO World Heritage list
The 3000-year-old Hima Najran rock arts site has more than 550 paintingsHugh Fraser forms new alliances in UAE, Egypt
Clients of HFI will be supported by Al Suweikat and Al Busaies Law Office in Al Khobar.Hoping to defy Covid-19 anxiety, Egypt to restart flights to Africa
In a meeting with EgyptAir officials, the country’s civil aviation minister stressed for promoting the airline’s sales in light of the pandemic’s impact on global travel The airline, to begin with, will fly to destinations in Ghana and South Sudan, and then spread the network to other nations in the...Journalist among 6 freed by Egypt amid criticism of rights record
US had warned Egypt that targeting rights campaigners would be a factor in arms salesDigital Payments in Egypt and Saudi Arabia rising, with push from pandemic
Analysts at Jordan-based Arab Advisors Group have said digital payments in Egypt and Saudi Arabia are on the riseSisi talks tough with Ethiopia, warns Egypt’s water share is a ‘red line’
Egypt fears that plans to fill the Grand Renaissance Dam will allow Ethiopia to control the flow of Africa’s longest river On completion of the dam, which Ethiopia is building, it will serve as Africa’s biggest hydroelectric power plant In a stern warning to Ethiopia,...Egypt law approves dismissal of anti-govt public workers
Egypt's parliament on Monday authorised the dismissal of public workers listed as government opponents and "terrorists", lawmakers said.Ethiopia’s disputed dam filling raises tension ahead of UN meeting
Security Council meeting was requested by Tunisia on behalf of Egypt and Sudan Tunisia has also submitted a draft resolution calling on Ethiopia to cease filling the reservoir Ethiopia has started the second phase of filling the reservoir of its mega-dam on the upper Blue Nile, Egypt and Sudan said,...Egypt upset as Ethiopia starts second phase of filling mega-dam on Nile River
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has been a source of conflict between Addis Ababa, Egypt and Sudan since construction began Egypt said the move was "a violation of international laws and norms that regulate projects built on the shared basins of international rivers." Ethiopia says it has started the next...Saudi Arabia to support small Egyptian businesses with $17.25m
The funding to Egyptian businesses is expected to boost job creation The funding will also go towards purchasing factory machinery and medical equipment Small and medium-size enterprises in Egypt will receive a big boost from Saudi Arabia in more than $17.25 million funding, allowing them to stay afloat. This was...Ship that blocked Suez to be released
The 200,000-tonne MV Ever Given got stuck diagonally across the canal during a sandstorm on March 23 Egypt retained the ship seeking compensation from Japanese firm Shoei Kisen Kaisha for lost canal revenues The megatanker Ever Given that Egypt has retained since it blocked the Suez Canal in March is...Amazon targets net-zero carbon in new Mena projects
Amazon's Climate Pledge aims to achieve net-zero across its businesses by 2040 The projects are expected to come up Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt The Middle East and North Africa region will see a number of sustainable projects being launched by global eCommerce giant Amazon as part of its Climate...Schneider Electric partners with Hewlett Packard in Egypt
The new alliance enables Schneider Electric to foray into new markets, sectors The alliance targets corporations and professionals in system integration, data centers and the technology sector Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation has entered into an alliance with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), with an...Iraq, Egypt, Jordan to boost security, economic ties
The visits by Egypt's president and Jordan's king came as Iraq seeks to move closer to Arab allies of the US in the Middle East The summit discussed ways of bolstering cooperation between Iraq, Jordan, Egypt in the fields of security, energy, trade Egypt, Jordan and Iraq agreed...Rockwell Automation opens first training center in Egypt
Rockwell, a Fortune 500 company, recently acquired software provider Plex Systems Inc in an all-cash transaction that was valued at $2.2-billion Rockwell’s new learning center will be for system integrators and original equipment manufacturers US-based Rockwell Automation will open its first-ever training center in Egypt, it has announced, according to...


















































