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Egypt is accelerating plans to become a regional renewable energy hub as rising energy costs and global uncertainty push the country to expand clean power generation. With large desert areas, strong sunlight, and major wind resources, Egypt aims to increase renewable energy use while developing new export opportunities. The government has increased its focus on renewable power after energy price increases raised concerns about import costs. Officials believe expanding clean energy can improve national energy security, reduce emissions, and support economic growth through electricity exports. Egypt has announced a faster target for renewable energy to reach 45 percent of the…

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck near the Egyptian city of Suez early Monday, sending tremors across parts of Egypt and several neighboring countries. Authorities reported no immediate deaths, but emergency teams were activated after residents felt strong shaking in several areas. The earthquake occurred shortly after 3am local time, according to Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics. The institute initially recorded the quake at a lower magnitude before updating the measurement to 5.6. The earthquake’s epicenter was located about 38 kilometers north of Suez at a depth of around 10 kilometers. The shallow depth contributed to stronger shaking being…

Egypt has intensified diplomatic efforts to advance the implementation of the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, according to Egyptian sources familiar with the negotiations. Officials said Cairo is conducting extensive consultations with parties involved in the ceasefire process to ensure progress on commitments made under previous understandings reached between mediators and Palestinian factions. The renewed diplomatic activity reflects Egypt’s continued role as a key mediator in efforts aimed at maintaining stability and reducing tensions in the Gaza Strip. According to information released through Egyptian media, Cairo is engaged in ongoing discussions focused on implementing the provisions of the…

Egyptian authorities are continuing their investigation into a drone strike that hit two liquefied natural gas vessels at the Mediterranean port of Damietta, raising concerns about the security of critical energy infrastructure. The incident occurred on Wednesday and marked the first reported drone attack on Egyptian territory since the start of the wider Middle East conflict. Officials have not yet identified who was responsible, and no group has claimed responsibility. According to Egyptian officials and maritime personnel involved in the emergency response, the attack had the potential to cause significant damage if the resulting fires had spread further. The vessels…

Egypt has secured a new round of financial support after the International Monetary Fund approved a total disbursement of $1.8 billion. The decision followed the successful completion of the seventh review of Egypt’s Extended Fund Facility program and the second review of its Resilience and Sustainability Facility arrangement. The Egypt IMF Fund Approval allows the country to immediately access about $1.5 billion under the Extended Fund Facility and around $272 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. With this latest release, total funding provided through the two programs has reached approximately $7.3 billion. The IMF said Egypt’s economy has remained…

Egypt once again proved its strength in world squash by winning both the men’s and women’s World Squash Junior Team Championship titles. The victories completed another successful campaign for the country and highlighted its continued dominance in junior squash. The World Squash Junior Championships brought together the top under-19 players from around the world. Individual competitions were held from July 20 to July 25, while the team championships took place from July 26 to July 31. The Egypt Junior Squash Titles campaign began with the women’s final, where Egypt faced fourth-seeded Malaysia. Egypt entered the match aiming for an 11th…

Israeli military strikes in Gaza killed at least four people on Thursday as Hamas leaders continued negotiations in Cairo aimed at advancing the next phase of a ceasefire and peace framework. Medical officials in Gaza reported casualties in several areas of the enclave. The incidents occurred while mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey met with Hamas representatives to discuss the implementation of a broader peace plan supported by international partners. According to local medics, one strike hit a tent area in Khan Younis in southern Gaza. The attack killed a man and an eight-year-old girl. Several other people were reported…

Egyptian authorities have confirmed that a drone caused a fire aboard two gas-related vessels at Damietta Port on the Mediterranean coast, prompting an ongoing security investigation. The incident occurred on July 29 at the important energy and shipping hub in northern Egypt. Officials said emergency teams quickly responded to the situation and successfully brought the fires under control without any reported injuries. According to Egypt’s Cabinet, preliminary findings from the investigation indicate that a drone was responsible for the fire that affected the two vessels. Authorities announced the findings on Thursday, one day after the incident took place. Investigators are…

Egyptian manufacturing technology company Simplex has opened its second production facility in 10th of Ramadan City, marking a major milestone in its growth strategy. The company has invested $50 million in the new factory to expand its Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine manufacturing capacity and support rising demand from both local and international markets. The inauguration ceremony brought together government officials, investors, diplomats, and business leaders. Egypt’s Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk attended the event alongside Simplex founders Ahmed Shaaban and Mohamed Mansour. During the ceremony, the company also laid the foundation stone for a third factory, signaling continued expansion plans.…

Konecta has officially opened its new regional headquarters in Egypt along with a dedicated artificial intelligence center, marking a major step in the company’s expansion strategy across the Middle East and Africa. The investment strengthens Egypt’s position as a growing hub for AI-powered services, multilingual customer experience solutions, and digital offshoring operations serving international markets. The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior government officials, including Eng. Rafat Hindy, Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, and Ahmed Elzaher, Chief Executive Officer of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA). Their presence highlighted the government’s continued support for the development of…