Greece and Egypt forge new strategic partnership
Greece and Egypt sign a strategic partnership agreement to enhance cooperation in trade, energy, and regional stability.
Egypt inks 50-year deal with AD Ports for new trade zone build
Egypt and AD Ports agree to build a logistics and industrial zone near Port Said under a 50-year deal with $120 million in initial investment.
Egypt, Israel talk Gaza de-escalation
Egypt’s intelligence chief met Israeli officials in Cairo to discuss efforts aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza as mediation continues with Qatar and the US.
Trump demands free passage for US ships in Egypt’s Suez
Trump asserts that American ships should have toll-free access to the Panama and Suez canals and orders immediate diplomatic action to secure it.
Energy firms abandon Egypt’s Red Sea blocks and shift focus
Egypt’s Red Sea energy ambitions face a setback as Chevron and partners withdraw after unproductive drilling efforts.
Egypt raises fuel prices for the first time in 2025
The Egyptian government raises diesel and gasoline prices for the first time in 2025 in line with its IMF agreement to reduce fuel subsidies.
Khartoum Process stresses cooperation to reduce migration
The Khartoum Process calls for addressing the root causes of irregular migration, focusing on conflict, instability, and climate change.
Cairo moves to bridge Israel-Hamas gaps with new truce proposal
Egypt proposed a new ceasefire and prisoner swap plan to narrow gaps between Israel and Hamas amid the deadly ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
Egyptian, Saudi ministers plan steps to address Gaza conflict
Egyptian and Saudi foreign ministers discussed the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza and the future steps to halt the violence with international involvement.
Egypt tourist submarine sinks, killing six, including two minors
Six people died when a tourist submarine sank off Egypt’s Red Sea coast, and several others were rescued, including many Russian tourists.
UNHCR suspends aid to refugees in Egypt amid funding crisis
UNHCR has suspended critical medical aid to refugees in Egypt due to a funding shortfall, impacting thousands, especially Sudanese refugees.
Egypt, Palestine discuss Gaza ceasefire, rebuilding
Cairo hosted high-level discussions on Gaza’s reconstruction and ceasefire, with Egypt reaffirming its commitment to Palestinian recovery efforts.
UAE’s Mohamed bin Zayed meets Egypt’s el-Sisi in Cairo visit
UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed visited Cairo and met with Egypt’s el-Sisi to discuss bilateral relations, economic cooperation, and regional issues.
Egypt firmly rejects reports of relocating Gaza residents to Sinai
Egypt has firmly denied reports alleging plans to relocate 500,000 Palestinians from Gaza to North Sinai, emphasizing its rejection of any displacement outside Gaza.
Arab League holds emergency meeting in Egypt on Gaza assault
The Arab League convened an extraordinary meeting in Egypt to address Israel’s renewed military assault on Gaza, with Palestine urging sanctions and legal action.
Egypt condemns Israel’s deadly air strikes as Gaza truce collapses
Egypt condemned Israel’s overnight air strikes on Gaza as a violation of the ceasefire, warning of serious regional consequences and urging international intervention.
Egypt’s imam warns about increasing Islamophobia
Grand imam of Al-Azhar warns united nations about the increasing prevalence of Islamophobia worldwide.
Egyptian breaks world record pulling 279-ton train during Ramadan
Egyptian athlete Ashraf Mahrous breaks his own world record by pulling a 279-ton train while observing Ramadan.
Egypt and Capricorn energy negotiate western desert agreements
Capricorn Energy is in advanced discussions with Egypt regarding gas concession agreements in the Western Desert.
Egyptian train crash results in eight deaths, twelve injured
A passenger train collided with a minibus in an unauthorized crossing in Ismailia, Egypt, resulting in at least eight deaths and twelve injuries.
Egypt will cut fuel subsidies by December
Egypt will cut fuel subsidies to cost recovery level by December 2025 as part of its economic reform program, with the IMF approving $1.2 billion in financial support.
Egypt seeks to host part of Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup
Egypt has requested FIFA’s approval to host group-stage matches for the 2034 World Cup, which will be held in Saudi Arabia.
IMF approves $1.2 billion disbursement for Egypt after fourth review
Egypt secures a $1.2 billion IMF fund release as part of its ongoing economic reform commitments.
Egypt’s inflation rate drops significantly in February
Egypt’s annual consumer inflation nearly halved in February, though economic challenges and the impact of the war in Gaza persist.
Deposed Egyptian king’s grandson returns home
Prince Muhammad Ali, grandson of Egypt’s deposed King Farouk, has returned to Egypt after living in exile in Paris.
Egypt’s proposal for Gaza receives positive feedback from US
A US envoy has praised Egypt’s new plan for Gaza as a “good-faith first step,” signaling potential progress in addressing the ongoing crisis.
GCC ministers hold talks with Egypt, Syria, Morocco and Jordan
GCC foreign ministers will convene in Mecca with counterparts from Egypt, Syria, Morocco, and Jordan to discuss strategic partnerships, regional cooperation.