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Egypt and Iran will meet in a crucial World Cup group-stage match on Friday, with both teams still in strong positions to advance to the knockout rounds. The Group G contest is expected to be one of the most important matches of the tournament so far, as qualification remains within reach for both nations. Egypt enters the game with confidence after securing a historic victory over New Zealand. The win was especially significant because it marked the country’s first World Cup victory, more than nine decades after its tournament debut. The result placed Egypt at the top of the group…
Egypt has signed a series of financing and grant agreements with the French Development Agency and the European Union, including a €300 million package aimed at strengthening the country’s healthcare system and expanding access to medical services. The agreements were signed during a ceremony organized by Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event brought together senior government officials, representatives from France, the European Union, and development partners involved in the projects. According to Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population, the largest agreement will support the country’s universal health insurance system and improve primary healthcare services. The funding is expected to…
Egypt’s parliament has approved a new national economic and social development plan for the 2026/27 fiscal year, setting an ambitious target of EGP 24.5 trillion in gross domestic product. The plan is part of a wider strategy to accelerate growth, expand public services, and strengthen long term development across the country. The approval was announced by Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmad Rostom after the House of Representatives gave final consent to the plan, the state budget, and a medium term development framework extending to 2029/30. The session was chaired by Speaker Hesham Badawi. Officials said the GDP target…
Egypt has become the most important investment destination in Africa for British International Investment (BII), as the UK development finance institution prepares to deploy £15 billion globally over the next five years. BII leaders say the country is central to their long term growth strategy, with strong potential in energy, industry, and financial services. BII chief executive Leslie Maasdorp said Egypt holds a key position in the organisation’s global portfolio. While India remains its largest market overall, Egypt is now its second largest globally and the biggest in Africa. He said this reflects both long term cooperation with the Egyptian…
Egypt secured their first World Cup win in a dramatic 3-1 comeback over New Zealand. Mohamed Salah led the second-half turnaround as Egypt moved to the top of Group G after a strong finish in their 2026 FIFA World Cup match. The result came after a tough start. Egypt had drawn 1-1 with Belgium in their opening game. New Zealand and Belgium had also drawn earlier. That meant a win could take Egypt to the top of the group. The pressure was high before kick-off. Egypt had never won a World Cup match before this game. They had played eight…
Robert De Niro has introduced a major new step in luxury real estate in Egypt. The actor and Nobu Hospitality co founder unveiled the Nobu Egypt Residences project. It marks the brand’s first residences in the country. The move shows strong global interest in Egypt’s high end property market. The Nobu Egypt Residences will be part of a larger development called OGAMI. It is located on Egypt’s Mediterranean North Coast in Ras El Hekma. The site covers 440 acres. It is being developed by Egyptian real estate company SODIC. The plan is to build a full luxury community with homes,…
Egypt and Sierra Leone have signed a new memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening pharmaceutical cooperation, improving regulatory systems, and expanding technical collaboration between the two countries. The agreement was signed between the Egyptian Drug Authority and the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone during the fifth edition of Africa Health ExCon 2026. The signing was carried out by Ali El Ghamrawy, chairperson of the Egyptian Drug Authority, and James Peter Komie, chairperson of the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone, in the presence of Sierra Leone’s ambassador to Egypt, Sadiq Sillah. Officials said the MoU is designed to strengthen cooperation in…
Sudan and Egypt have held high-level talks in Cairo to address consular challenges and strengthen diplomatic cooperation, focusing on improving services for Sudanese citizens living in Egypt. Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty at the Egyptian Foreign Ministry headquarters on Saturday. The discussions centered on bilateral relations, embassy operations, and consular services provided to the large Sudanese community in Egypt. According to official figures, Sudanese diplomatic missions in Egypt, including the embassy in Cairo and consulates in Aswan and Alexandria, serve more than one million Sudanese nationals. These missions play a key role in…
Egypt is set to host a high-level four-way diplomatic meeting in Cairo on Sunday, bringing together foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Pakistan and Egypt in a renewed push to deepen regional cooperation and address ongoing geopolitical tensions. The gathering comes at a sensitive moment for the Middle East, shortly after Washington and Tehran finalized a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending a conflict that began earlier this year. The talks are expected to focus on coordination, regional stability and long-term diplomatic frameworks. The meeting will include Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Türkiye’s…
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered major remains of a 2,500-year-old temple in the Bahariya Oasis, shedding new light on the region’s long religious and administrative history. The discovery was announced by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, following work by an archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities. The team found structural remains, inscriptions, and artifacts linked to several ancient Egyptian rulers. Among the most significant finds were sandstone blocks bearing the name and titles of King Psamtik I. Archaeologists also uncovered parts of a sandstone chamber, along with objects that suggest the site played a major role…