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A senior Hamas leader has traveled to Cairo for high-level talks. He met with Egypt’s intelligence chief this week. The meeting focused on the latest plan for Gaza. That plan calls for Hamas to give up its weapons. It also calls for Israeli forces to leave Gaza. Talks come amid rising tension over how the plan should move forward. Egyptian officials have played a central role in past ceasefire efforts. Cairo has often served as a meeting point for indirect talks between Israel and Hamas. This latest visit continues that pattern. Officials say the discussion covered concerns raised by other…

People across Cairo and parts of Egypt had a chance to see a rare sky event early on Friday, August 28, 2026. A partial lunar eclipse took place as the Moon moved into Earth’s shadow. The event was visible in Cairo during the early morning hours, giving sky watchers a chance to see part of the Moon turn darker and redder before sunrise. In Cairo, the eclipse began with the Moon entering the lighter part of Earth’s shadow at about 4:23 am local time. The partial stage began at about 5:33 am, when the darker shadow started to cover part…

Palm Hills Developments has secured EGP 8 billion in financing from two major Egyptian state banks to support its work on a large project in New Cairo. The deal was reported on Friday, August 28, 2026, and adds fresh funding to one of the company’s key developments in eastern Cairo. The financing comes as Egypt’s real estate market remains an important part of the wider economy. The money was provided by Banque Misr and the National Bank of Egypt. Palm Hills said on its own website that the two banks signed the EGP 8 billion financing deal in August. The…

CAIRO, August 27, 2026 — Egypt is observing an official public holiday on Thursday to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. The holiday has brought a day of rest for many workers across Cairo and other parts of the country. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that August 27 would be the official paid holiday for the occasion. The holiday was moved from August 25, which corresponds to the 12th of Rabi’ al Awwal in the Islamic calendar this year. The decision applies to public offices and many private sector workers. The government said the change was made to align the…

CAIRO, August 27, 2026 — Egypt is preparing for a major visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit is expected to give new weight to ties between Cairo and Beijing. It also comes at a time of high tension across the Middle East. China said Xi will visit Egypt after attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The summit is set for August 30 to September 3. Xi will then travel to Egypt for talks with President Abdel Fattah al Sisi. The trip will be closely watched in Cairo and beyond. It will be Xi’s first state…

Egypt and Russia discussed a possible expansion of the El Dabaa nuclear power plant on August 25, putting energy security and long term cooperation at the center of a major new deal. The talks could add two more power units to Egypt’s first nuclear plant, though no final agreement was announced. Egyptian Electricity and Renewable Energy Minister Mahmoud Esmat met Rosatom chief Alexey Likhachev in Russia. They reviewed progress at El Dabaa and discussed wider work in advanced nuclear energy. The possible addition of two more units was reported after the meeting. The current El Dabaa project has four planned…

Egyptian officials held talks with Palestinian leaders on August 25 as Cairo pushed for action on Gaza and a wider peace plan. The meeting came as Egypt sought more pressure on Israel to allow aid into Gaza and carry out steps linked to a US backed plan. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh in El Alamein on August 24. Their talks were reported on August 25. They covered the crisis in Gaza, the West Bank, and the path toward Palestinian rule in Gaza. Egypt said the Gaza crisis remains severe. Abdelatty called for stronger international…

Egyptian police have arrested the owner of a private school in Cairo over allegations that parents’ personal data was used to obtain education loans without their consent. The case came to light after parents filed complaints and raised concerns about the use of their identity documents. The school is in Cairo’s First Settlement district. Five parents filed a formal complaint on August 19, according to the Interior Ministry. They said the school administration had used their details, along with information from other parents, to seek loans from a consumer finance company. Police said copies of national identity cards were allegedly…

Egypt is facing another spell of very hot weather, with a heat wave set to affect Cairo and much of the country this week. The warning came on Tuesday, August 25, as the Egyptian Meteorological Authority said heat and humidity would stay high through Thursday. In Cairo, daytime temperatures are expected to reach 37 to 38 degrees Celsius. High humidity may make the weather feel about two degrees hotter during the busiest hours. The mix of heat and moisture can make outdoor work and travel harder, especially in the middle of the day. Most parts of Egypt will have very…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended an agreement with the United States, calling it the best option for protecting Iran’s national interests and economy as tensions between the two countries remain high. In a speech published by Iran’s official news agency on Sunday, Pezeshkian rejected claims that the agreement would mean surrender. He said the Supreme National Security Council had reviewed the deal and viewed it as the best possible choice based on national interest, wisdom and dignity. Pezeshkian said the agreement does not force Iran to give up its rights. He also said his government would follow policies set…