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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…

Egypt is strengthening its role as a regional business and investment hub as Gulf firms and global investors look for new places to expand. The country is drawing attention not only as a large market but also as a base for digital services, regional work and back office operations. Mohamed Awaad, Egypt Corporate Agent at Ziada DC in the UAE, said investor interest in Egypt is changing. Companies are now looking at the country for long term business needs. They are also exploring Egypt as a base for services that can support markets across the region. Gulf investment is one…

Cairo is facing another hot and humid day as Egypt moves into the final part of August. Weather experts expect hot and humid air across most parts of the country on Sunday, 23 August. The Egyptian capital is set to reach a high of 35°C. The night will be cooler, with a low near 25°C. Even so, humidity will make the air feel warmer and less comfortable. The heat will not be the same across all of Egypt. South Sinai and the south of the country are expected to face much hotter weather during the day. Other parts of the…

Egypt is stepping up its push for peace as tensions between the United States and Iran remain high. Cairo is seeking a way to bring both sides back to talks. The effort comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains at the heart of a wider regional crisis. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday. The two men discussed the latest events in the region. They also looked at ways to lower tensions and return to talks. The call took place as Iran and the United States faced a deep dispute over the Strait…

Egypt has launched a new artificial intelligence platform built to understand Egyptian Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic. The platform, called BelMasry, is being offered free to the public during its pilot launch. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology announced the platform as part of Egypt’s wider push to build local AI tools. It was developed by the Applied Innovation Center within the ministry. BelMasry is designed to deal with a problem that many AI systems face. Egyptian Arabic can differ greatly from formal Arabic. Local words, accents and expressions can also make speech harder for digital systems to understand.…

Egypt is stepping up efforts to secure the release of eight Egyptian sailors who were kidnapped off the coast of Somalia. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Cairo is working hard to bring the sailors home safely. The case has become a key concern for Egypt as the government seeks more information about the sailors and their condition. Abdelatty said Egypt is using all available channels to support efforts for their release. The eight Egyptians were taken after an incident off Somalia. Their capture has raised fresh concerns about the safety of crews working in waters near the Horn of Africa.…

Palestinian groups Fatah and Hamas are preparing to hold new talks in Cairo next week in an effort to revive dialogue and address long-standing political divisions that have shaped Palestinian politics for nearly two decades. Sources familiar with the preparations said delegations from both groups are expected to meet in the Egyptian capital on Monday. The discussions come after months of contacts aimed at restoring communication and exploring ways to strengthen cooperation between the rival factions. The planned meeting takes place at a critical moment for Palestinian politics. Leaders are facing growing challenges linked to the situation in Gaza, regional…

Egypt has highlighted its commitment to supporting development across Africa as Tanzania prepares to officially inaugurate the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project, one of the continent’s largest energy infrastructure developments. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly made the remarks during a visit to Tanzania ahead of the project’s official opening. The hydropower facility was constructed by a consortium of Egyptian companies and is expected to play a major role in strengthening Tanzania’s electricity supply. According to Egyptian officials, the project demonstrates the capability of Egyptian firms to deliver large-scale infrastructure developments beyond their national borders. The project was carried out by a…

Cairo is facing another hot August day on Friday, August 21, as high temperatures continue across Egypt. The capital is expected to stay sunny, with the afternoon bringing the strongest heat. Weather data for Cairo puts the daytime high at about 37 degrees Celsius. The city is expected to remain dry and clear, with almost no chance of rain. The heat is part of the normal summer pattern in Egypt. August is one of the hottest months of the year. Cairo can see high heat during the day, while nights are often warmer than many people expect. On Friday, temperatures…

Egypt and Qatar are moving to deepen their economic ties as both countries seek more trade and investment. Senior officials met in New Alamein on Thursday to discuss new projects and ways to expand business links. The talks took place during the seventh meeting of the Egyptian Qatari Joint Higher Committee. The meeting brought together senior ministers and officials from both sides. They discussed investment, trade, tourism, energy and other areas of shared interest. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly also met his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in New Alamein. The two officials reviewed ways to strengthen…