Cairo, Egypt - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced Monday his candidacy for a third term in office, ahead of December elections he is widely expected to win. "As I have responded to the people's call before, I heed the call now and announce my intention to run and complete the...
Egypt’s Sisi meets UAE leader amid economic woes
Cairo's foreign reserves fell by about 20 percent in one year to $34.45 billion -- about $28 billion of which are deposits from wealthy Gulf donors. Experts have for months warned that Egypt is among the top five countries at risk of defaulting on its debt, which hit a record...
Egyptian president, Iraqi PM discuss ties, alliance with Jordan
Cairo, Egypt — Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi held talks Sunday with Iraq’s prime minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in Cairo as the two countries seek to deepen ties and strengthen a regional alliance with Jordan. Iraqi Prime Minister on his arrival was greeted at the airport by his counterpart, Mustafa...
Oman, Egypt to find ways to establish Joint Investment Fund
In a joint statement, the two countries directed their respective competent authorities to discuss investment opportunities in various fields.
Egypt opens strategic Mediterranean naval base
Sisi and his guests witnessed military maneuvers involving several vessels, attack helicopters and fighter jets State-run newspaper Akhbar Al-Youm reported that the new Egyptian base includes an airstrip and a 1,000-metre long pier Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday opened a strategic naval base on the Mediterranean Sea...
