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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is taking steps to limit an Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates, accusing the financial institution of serving as an economic lifeline to Tehran's leadership as the U.S. war against Iran reaches the six-month mark. Under a new rule proposed Friday by the Treasury Department, the Emirati branches of Banque Misr, Egypt’s second-largest bank, would be severed from access to the U.S. financial system. It follows Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement this week of a new campaign to push countries that still do business with the already heavily sanctioned Islamic Republic to sever their financial ties or face retaliation from the United States. In stopping short of imposing sanctions on the Egyptian bank, the move signals the Republican administration's reluctance to penalize major trading partners that do business with Iran, including China and India. Bessent told reporters on Monday that he wanted countries to have an

The US targets Banque Misr’s UAE branches over Iran-linked transactions as Washington expands sanctions aimed at cutting Tehran off from global finance.

Treasury moves to sanction UAE branch of Egyptian bank over Iran ties  CNBCIran urges other nations not to join new US sanctions, mediators focus on reopening strait  ReutersU.S. targets Egyptian bank's UAE branches under new push for Iran's economic isolation  PBSThe Morning Risk Report: A Walk Around Dubai Shows No Signs of Trump’s ‘D-Day’ for Iran  WSJGold, Flights, Cryptocurrency: U.S. Vows to Go After More Than Iran’s Oil  The New York Times

Treasury moves to sanction UAE branch of Egyptian bank over Iran ties  CNBCIran urges other nations not to join new US sanctions, mediators focus on reopening strait  ReutersU.S. targets Egyptian bank's UAE branches under new push for Iran's economic isolation  PBSThe Morning Risk Report: A Walk Around Dubai Shows No Signs of Trump’s ‘D-Day’ for Iran  WSJGold, Flights, Cryptocurrency: U.S. Vows to Go After More Than Iran’s Oil  The New York Times

Ancient shark 'graveyard' uncovered in Egyptian desert  Live ScienceEvidence of Ancient Sharks Found Buried in the Egyptian Desert  GizmodoAncient shark graveyard discovered in Egypt reveals 5 extinct species from dinosaur era  YahooPaleontologists Uncover a Graveyard of Ancient Sea ‘Monsters’ in the Sands of Egypt’s Deserts  The DebriefResearchers Find Shark Graveyard—in the Desert  Newser

Ancient shark 'graveyard' uncovered in Egyptian desert  Live ScienceEvidence of Ancient Sharks Found Buried in the Egyptian Desert  GizmodoAncient shark graveyard discovered in Egypt reveals 5 extinct species from dinosaur era  YahooPaleontologists Uncover a Graveyard of Ancient Sea ‘Monsters’ in the Sands of Egypt’s Deserts  The DebriefResearchers Find Shark Graveyard—in the Desert  Newser

US Treasury imposes limits on Egyptian bank for doing business with Iran  Financial TimesTreasury moves to sanction UAE branch of Egyptian bank over Iran ties  CNBCBessent targets banks in UAE over Iran ties  PoliticoUS issues fresh Iran-related sanctions as war marks six months  ReutersWhat to Know About Bank Melli, Singled Out in U.S. Call for Economic War  The New York Times

US Treasury imposes limits on Egyptian bank for doing business with Iran  Financial TimesTreasury moves to sanction UAE branch of Egyptian bank over Iran ties  CNBCBessent targets banks in UAE over Iran ties  PoliticoUS issues fresh Iran-related sanctions as war marks six months  ReutersWhat to Know About Bank Melli, Singled Out in U.S. Call for Economic War  The New York Times

Banque Misr UAE processed about $1.8 billion over two years for some 100 companies that are potentially part of Iran's shadow banking network, Treasury said.

Ancient shark graveyard discovered in Egypt reveals 5 extinct species from dinosaur era  YahooAncient shark 'graveyard' uncovered in Egyptian desert  Live ScienceEvidence of Ancient Sharks Found Buried in the Egyptian Desert  GizmodoPaleontologists Uncover a Graveyard of Ancient Sea ‘Monsters’ in the Sands of Egypt’s Deserts  The Debrief‘Shark graveyard’ in Egypt's Western Desert reveals a lost tropical sea from the age of the dinosaurs  The Brighter Side of News

Ancient shark graveyard discovered in Egypt reveals 5 extinct species from dinosaur era  YahooAncient shark 'graveyard' uncovered in Egyptian desert  Live ScienceEvidence of Ancient Sharks Found Buried in the Egyptian Desert  GizmodoPaleontologists Uncover a Graveyard of Ancient Sea ‘Monsters’ in the Sands of Egypt’s Deserts  The Debrief‘Shark graveyard’ in Egypt's Western Desert reveals a lost tropical sea from the age of the dinosaurs  The Brighter Side of News

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan’s new defense pact could expand to Bangladesh, Egypt and possibly Iran, but conflicting interests, legal constraints and questions over mutual-defense obligations could complicate its growth

Tottenham Hotspur officially announced the signing of Egyptian international forward Omar Marmoush from Manchester City on a season-long loan for the 2026–27 campaign. The North London club confirmed the transfer via an official statement on Thursday, revealing that the 27-year-old attacker will wear the number 22 shirt during his spell at the club. Marmoush, who … The post Photos: Manchester City send Egyptian attacker Omar Marmoush to Tottenham on loan appeared first on Egypt Independent.

SEOUL — Egypt secured its second victory at the Seoul 2026 World Boccia Championship after Mustafa Abu Saada defeated a US player 5-4 in the men’s BC4 individual event. Abu Saada clinched the closely contested match by one point, following Egypt’s first win by Abdel Rahman Ahmed Saad, who defeated Brazil’s player 5-2 in the […] The post Egypt secures 2nd win at World Boccia tourney appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Fossilized teeth from at least seven shark species have been discovered in the Egyptian desert, hinting at its complex, watery past.

Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid, said on Thursday that Egypt’s macroeconomic indicators remain stable despite current challenges, stressing the country’s commitment to deepening its investment partnership with Italy. Minister Farid made the remarks during a meeting he called with the Italian Ambassador to Egypt, Agostino Balesi, to discuss increasing Italian investment […] The post Egypt, Italy mull expanding investment, economic links appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid, on Thursday said that Egypt’s macroeconomic indicators remain stable despite current challenges, stressing the country’s commitment to deepening its investment partnership with Italy. Minister Farid made the remarks during a meeting he called with the Italian Ambassador to Egypt, Agostino Balesi, to discuss increasing Italian investment […] The post Egypt, Italy mull expanding investment, economic links appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Ancient Egypt has left us a wealth of artistic treasures, including wall paintings, wooden coffins and limestone reliefs. Many retain their vibrant colors despite the passage of time, a testament to the ingredients used to make the paint mixtures. A new study published in the journal Science Advances has taken a closer look at some of the organic materials used in these painted artworks, including paint binders and adhesives.

Egypt’s flag carrier has inked a high-profile sponsorship deal with Spanish football giant FC Barcelona, securing its status as the club’s Official Exclusive Airline Partner through the 2028–2029 season. Under the multi-year agreement, EgyptAir gains global rights spanning Barcelona’s flagship men’s football team, basketball squad, and handball team. In a notable branding highlight, the airline’s … The post EgyptAir becomes exclusive airline partner of FC Barcelona through 2029 appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Learn about the shark graveyard found at an ancient rock formation in Egypt, where fossil teeth have revealed a diverse assemblage of sharks.

Learn more about some of ancient Egypt's most sought-after mysteries and what we have discovered so far. 

The Russian Foreign Ministry added that the parties confirmed their shared position on the need to settle the Palestinian issue in accordance with UN resolutions

Huawei has bid to build AI data centres for the Egyptian government. The US State Department is now trying to assemble a rival consortium from Nvidia, AMD and Microsoft. The tender offer proposes exporting 1,408 of Huawei’s top-end Ascend 950-series chips for an AI training cloud. A further 600, either the same chips or the […] This story continues at The Next Web

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom outlined key pillars of a “New Economic Agenda” to strengthen partnership between Arab countries and Brazil, stressing Egypt’s ability to serve as a strategic hub and logistics bridge linking Latin American markets with Arab and African markets. He made these remarks in a recorded keynote address to […] The post Egypt calls for new economic agenda to boost Arab-Brazilian partnership appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Swailem participated on Wednesday in the high-level parliamentary forum “From Commitment to Implementation: The Parliamentary Role in Addressing Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought” during COP17 in Ulaanbaatar. The event was organised by the G20 Global Land Initiative with UNCCD and UNITAR. Swailem presented Egypt’s “Water System 2.0” second-generation […] The post Egypt advances integrated water governance at COP17 in Mongolia appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Teams from the Egyptian Red Crescent received the 79th group of injured and sick Palestinians arriving in Egypt through the Rafah crossing to receive medical treatment. The teams also accompanied recovered patients as they left after completing their treatment, in coordination with the ministries of health and population and social solidarity. The response included psychological … The post Egyptian Red Crescent receives 79th group of injured, sick Palestinians at Rafah crossing appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty emphasized that Egypt "continues to maintain contact" with Tehran and advocated for a swift end to the conflict

During the Late Cretaceous period, parts of Egypt were covered in water. A new study, published in the journal Cretaceous Research, describes new evidence that this tropical sea was home to a diverse community of sharks. The study adds five new species to the region's history, found in what the authors refer to as a "shark graveyard."

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The delivery of nuclear fuel to the first power unit is scheduled for 2027

In a first-of-its-kind collaboration in Egypt, Beltone Mortgage Finance, Property Finder, Coldwell Banker Egypt, and Al Ahly Sabbour have joined forces to introduce an integrated “Open House” concept. Hosted by Al Ahly Sabbour, the three-day experience brings together property discovery, expert real estate advisory, tailored financing solutions, and first-hand access to Al Ahly Sabbour’s distinctive […] The post Four leading real estate institutions join forces to launch Egypt’s 1st integrated “Open House” experience appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Egypt’s growing appeal as a base for international professionals — across energy, development finance, diplomacy, NGO work, and the expanding technology sector in Cairo’s New Administrative Capital — has brought a steady stream of American workers to the country over the past decade. For many, the combination of a historically rich environment, a lower cost […] The post What Americans Living and Working in Egypt Need to Know About Their US Tax Obligations appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam met on Tuesday French Ambassador for Climate and Environment Barbara Pompili on the sidelines of the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Mongolia. The two sides discussed preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference and initiatives […] The post Egypt, France discuss preps for 2026 water conference appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Yael Yechieli, Fany Sukenik and Hanan Alsana come from very different parts of Israeli society, but through the 50:50 initiative they share one goal: equal representation for women in politics and decision-making

Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Hani Sewilam discussed with Mongolian Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Tsagaankhuugiin Iderbat ways to enhance cooperation and exchange expertise in water resources management, amid growing challenges facing the water and agriculture sectors and the importance of sound water resources management in supporting food security and sustainable development. … The post Egypt, Mongolia discuss cooperation in water resources management appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt plans to launch an olive harvest festival in September in the Mediterranean governorate of Marsa Matrouh, offering visitors the chance to take part in collecting and pressing olives as part of a broader tourism experience, Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy said Tuesday. The festival could be included in tourism programmes targeting visitors staying […] The post Egypt plans olive festival in Marsa Matrouh to boost tourism appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Chinese fighter jets have conducted combat training with their Egyptian counterparts in a joint exercise following a major Chinese air force deployment to the Middle East. The drill, which was launched on Saturday and is expected to continue until early next month, is part of the second China-Egypt “Eagles of Civilisation” joint air force training exercises, taking place against the backdrop of the war between the United States and Iran. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force deployed J-16...

Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam affirmed that Egypt is pursuing an integrated approach to maximize the efficient use of its available water resources by improving water-use efficiency, expanding the reuse of agricultural drainage water and optimizing the use of every drop of water, particularly in light of the country’s limited water resources … The post Irrigation minister: Egypt pursuing an integrated approach to maximize efficient use of available water resources appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt’s Minister of Water resources and Irrigation Hani Swailem has highlighted his country’s efforts to modernise water management and address growing resource challenges, during the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. In a lecture titled “Innovations in Water Resources Management”, […] The post Egypt showcases water management innovations at COP17 appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Mossad Director Roman Gofman has thrown his support behind a disputed plan for a 200-dunam industrial zone near Bir Hadaj, arguing that jobs could strengthen security and weaken criminal elements.

On the sidelines of the UNCCD COP17 conference in Ulaanbaatar, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Swailem held talks with Tsagankhuugin Enebish, Mongolia’s Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise in water management and agriculture, particularly in light of growing challenges facing both sectors. The talks […] The post Egypt, Mongolia hold talks on water collaboration appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Swailem took part on Monday in the opening of the high-level segment of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17), being held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Egypt taps Italian expertise to advance technical education Co-operation between Egypt and Italy in […] The post Egypt calls for integrated action on water, land and climate at UNCCD COP17 appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and senior officials and members of the Ministry’s Economic Affairs Sector discussed on Monday ways to advance Egypt’s foreign policy priorities. Abdelatty highlighted the sector’s role in supporting the Egyptian economy, promoting investment, expanding export markets and supporting industrial localisation in line with […] The post Egypt steps up economic diplomacy to attract more capital, increase exports appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Swailem took part on Monday in the opening of the high-level segment of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17), being held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The high-level segment brings together ministers, heads of delegations and representatives of international organisations […] The post Egypt calls for integrated action on water, land and climate at UNCCD COP17 appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk on Sunday, August 23, 2026, said global investors have renewed their confidence in Egypt’s economic trajectory, with investment risk assessments falling to their lowest level since 2014. “Our economy has started to improve, while the private sector is growing and accounts for 60% of investments,” Kouchouk said at a meeting with … The post Egypt Finance Minister: Global investors regain confidence in economy appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt’s new digital visa system is already giving early travellers a quieter kind of relief, namely the chance to step off a plane and skip the familiar scramble for a paper sticker. At the system’s centre sits a simple QR code. The trial began at Cairo International Airport on 1 August. It is open to […] The post Egypt’s new QR visa offers a quieter welcome appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

By Mohamed Attia Under the leadership of Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh El-Hefny, Egypt’s civil aviation sector is ramping up flight operations to support the national tourism strategy.  Designed to align with the government’s target of attracting 30 million tourists by 2030, these efforts focus on increasing flight capacity, diversifying international flight paths, and boosting […] The post Egypt launches new int’l flight routes to boost tourism appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

A fleet of Chinese J-16 fighters has arrived in Egypt ahead of a joint exercise that will be the aircraft’s first-ever deployment to Africa. The planes and aviators taking part in the Eagles of Civilisation 2026 exercise arrived at an Egyptian airbase on Friday morning after a 6,000km (3,700-mile) journey that took nine hours and required the planes to refuel in mid-air, according to the People’s Liberation Army. It added that the service personnel involved in the exercise had started...

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom affirmed that the Egyptian economy has demonstrated clear resilience against regional and global geopolitical shocks, noting that performance indicators reflect established stability, with growth reaching five percent in Q3 of the last fiscal year and 5.2 percent over the first nine months. This came during his meeting … The post Egypt economy shows resilience against shocks: planning minister appeared first on Egypt Independent.

For the third consecutive month, Hurghada has raised the “Fully Booked” sign, as hotels and resorts continue to record occupancy rates nearing 100 percent – reflecting a strong demand for the city during the current summer season. Accommodation prices at several luxury hotels and resorts have risen to record levels, amid calls for expanding hotel … The post Hurghada hotels ‘fully booked’ for the 3rd consecutive month appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egyptian archaeologists say new discoveries in northeastern Egypt may help identify a long-lost ancient city that stood along one of the most important military roads of the ancient world — a route many scholars have connected to the biblical account of the Exodus. The post Archaeologists Uncover Possible Exodus-Era Site Along Egypt’s Ancient Military Road appeared first on Worthy Christian News.

Egypt’s economy grew 5.2 per cent during the first nine months of the last fiscal year, Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom said, highlighting its resilience despite global and geopolitical pressures. Rostom made the remarks during a meeting with CEO of Forbes Global Properties Michael Gilbert and CEO of Magnom Properties Maged Marei […] The post Egypt economy grows 5.2% in 9 months despite global challenges appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Egyptian officials told Jared Kushner they see no prospect of progress under the current government and warned Hamas will only grow stronger; regional states have also blamed Israel for delaying Trump’s Gaza plan

A massive sandstone lintel bearing Ramesses II's titles was unearthed by archaeologists at Tell Abu Seifi, potentially linking the site to the lost city of Mesen.

A massive sandstone lintel bearing Ramesses II's titles was unearthed by archaeologists at Tell Abu Seifi, potentially linking the site to the lost city of Mesen.

Judge Nasser Abu Taha, who became Israel’s first Bedouin judge, has requested to relocate from his home in southern Israel to the north and serve there following threats.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir clashed with a resident during a police tour of Basmat Tab'un, then praised a local driver's support for Israel.

A tomb in Egypt’s Theban Necropolis reveals a surprisingly organized story of burial, reuse, and changing beliefs spanning hundreds of years. Researchers found 16 mummified people, the remains of at least four more, and a mummified dog, with burials ranging from wealthy individuals laid in coffins with amulets and imported goods to later bodies carefully stacked in increasingly crowded spaces.

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said the opening of a premium tax services centre in New Alamein City and the launch of the Egyptian Tax Authority’s Real Estate Transactions app represent two major steps towards implementing the second phase of the government’s tax facilitation package. The initiatives also underscore the state’s commitment to digital transformation and […] The post Egypt seeks to digitise tax services appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

The CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum Authority, Ahmed Ghoneim, confirmed that the museum will close to visitors on September 2nd. Speaking exclusively to Al-Masry Al-Youm on Tuesday, Ghoneim explained that the reasons for the closure will be announced later. The Egyptian Travel Agents Associations (ETAA) notified tourism companies of the decision. The closure is … The post Grand Egyptian Museum will temporarily close on September 2 appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Rosatom and Egypt’s nuclear authority have rejected a Politico report alleging violations at the El Dabaa nuclear plant, calling it “biased” Read Full Article at RT.com

Practices shifted from individuals buried in coffins to reusing sites for later mummy interments.

Learn how a layered chamber near Luxor reveals how generations made room for new burials while preserving traces of the past.

The Theban Necropolis, opposite Luxor, consists of more than 400 tombs. In a new Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology study, researchers in Spain examined part of one of these tombs—chamber three in tomb TT 209—to reconstruct how this burial space was used and reused between its construction during the Twenty-fifth Dynasty (754–656 BCE) and the Ptolemaic period (305–30 BCE), when it was abandoned.

Egypt and Jordan discussed launching joint tourism programmes and expanding co-operation in archaeology during talks in Cairo on Monday. Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy met his Jordanian counterpart Imad Hijazin at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), where the two ministers explored ways to market combined travel packages to international visitors. The proposed programmes […] The post Egypt, Jordan discuss joint tourism, heritage programmes appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

The question posed by the new protest movement of Egypt’s powerful working class is how to overcome the political mechanisms that have repeatedly fragmented and contained workers’ struggles.

Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt to discuss Gaza peace road map  CBS NewsKushner Meets Netanyahu in Israel in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza  nytimes.comKushner in Israel, trying to get Gaza peace plan back on track  The HillTrump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu after rare Hamas meeting  ReutersWorld in Brief: Jared Kushner meets Bibi; shipping stalls in Hormuz as truce expires  The Economist

Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt to discuss Gaza peace road map  CBS NewsKushner Meets Netanyahu in Israel in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza  nytimes.comKushner in Israel, trying to get Gaza peace plan back on track  The HillTrump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu after rare Hamas meeting  ReutersWorld in Brief: Jared Kushner meets Bibi; shipping stalls in Hormuz as truce expires  The Economist

Communities lived, worked and buried their dead at Kom el-Khilgan, a low mound in the eastern Nile Delta, ong before the pyramids were built and centuries before Egypt was united under a single pharaoh. New excavations at the Dakahlia governorate site reveal thousands of years of northern Egyptian history through mudbrick homes, grain silos, hearths […] The post Ancient Delta find fuels Egypt’s efforts to diversify tourism appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat affirmed that Egypt is moving toward expanding battery energy storage plants, which have been integrated into the national electricity grid over the past two years. He noted that work is also moving forward on establishing a pumped-storage hydropower project in the Al-Tor area of South Sinai, ensuring … The post Electricity Minister: Egypt moving ahead with pumped-storage hydropower project in South Sinai appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt to push Trump’s Gaza plan  Al JazeeraKushner Meets With Hamas to Advance Trump’s Gaza Plan  The New York TimesKushner has rare meeting with Hamas chief on Gaza road map; to meet Netanyahu next  The HinduLive updates: Jared Kushner meets with regional leaders as multiple conflicts roil the Middle East  CNNTrump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan  BBC

Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt to push Trump’s Gaza plan  Al JazeeraKushner Meets With Hamas to Advance Trump’s Gaza Plan  The New York TimesKushner has rare meeting with Hamas chief on Gaza road map; to meet Netanyahu next  The HinduLive updates: Jared Kushner meets with regional leaders as multiple conflicts roil the Middle East  CNNTrump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan  BBC

U.S. envoy Jared Kushner met senior Hamas leaders in Egypt on Sunday as the Trump administration intensified efforts to move Gaza toward disarmament and postwar governance, even as Israel continued targeted strikes against terrorist operatives inside the Gaza Strip. The post Kushner Meets Hamas Leadership in Egypt as U.S. Pushes Gaza Disarmament Plan appeared first on Worthy Christian News.

According to its sources, US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law met with mediators in the indirect talks between Israel and Hamas, with Hamas leaders, and with Nickolay Mladenov, the Gaza Board of Peace high representative

As Egypt is seeking to boost international promotion of its real estate and development projects as part of efforts to attract more foreign investors and strengthen the sector’s global competitiveness. Housing Minister Randa El-Menshawy and GTO Global President Mohamed Zazaa discussed on Sundayopportunities for joint co-operation in marketing Egypt’s real estate and development projects. The talks focused on leveraging GTO’s international marketing […] The post Egypt, GTO Global probe marketing real estate projects appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam followed up on the progress of a project to modernise water resources management in Egypt’s agricultural sector, being implemented in co-operation with Spain. During a meeting with senior ministry officials on Sunday, Sewilam said smart water resources management is one of the key pillars of the second […] The post Egypt’s irrigation minister reviews water management modernisation appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Hamas says its latest talks in Cairo are aimed at reporting Israeli violations to mediators and securing Israel’s compliance with an agreed Gaza peace plan.

Five young men in Esna city, south of Luxor, drowned after a group of them took to the Nile River near the new Esna Dam. Mohamed Mahrous, a correspondent in Luxor for the Extra Channel, said during a phone interview that seven young men were swimming in the area when five of them drowned, while … The post Five men drown in Nile River while attempting to cool off from Luxor heat appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Jared Kushner to visit Israel and Egypt next week with Board of Peace officials to talk Gaza  apnews.comKushner set to visit Israel, Egypt next week for Gaza talks  AxiosKushner to Visit Israel Next Week for Talks on Gaza Peace Plan  Bloomberg.comReport: Kushner planning Israel visit to advance Trump Gaza plan  Israel National NewsLive updates • Kushner to visit Israel and Egypt with Board of Peace officials to talk Gaza  Haaretz

Jared Kushner to visit Israel and Egypt next week with Board of Peace officials to talk Gaza  apnews.comKushner set to visit Israel, Egypt next week for Gaza talks  AxiosKushner to Visit Israel Next Week for Talks on Gaza Peace Plan  Bloomberg.comReport: Kushner planning Israel visit to advance Trump Gaza plan  Israel National NewsLive updates • Kushner to visit Israel and Egypt with Board of Peace officials to talk Gaza  Haaretz

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Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty highlighted that Cairo opposed attacks on merchant vessels

On Aug. 2, Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East will witness a solar blockbuster with extra-long totality. If you want to see it, book soon.

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, called for a more responsive global financial system that better addresses the growth and development priorities of emerging economies. Kouchouk also urged a greater role for multilateral development banks in providing low-cost financing to help developing countries manage risks. Speaking at a meeting of BRICS finance ministers … The post Egypt calls for more responsive global financial system for emerging economies appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Civil Aviation Minister Sameh al-Hefny affirmed Egypt’s readiness to support Venezuelan airlines, in line with applicable regulations, to facilitate their operations and expand air services between the two countries, boosting travel, tourism and trade. During a meeting with Venezuelan Ambassador in Cairo Wilmer Omar Barrientos, the two sides discussed cooperation in civil aviation and the … The post Egypt, Venezuela discuss expanding air connectivity, tourism cooperation appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Looking inside a newly discovered ancient tomb for the first time is both exciting and terrifying. I was fortunate to experience this recently as director of an international research team carrying out fieldwork in the Theban necropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near the modern Egyptian city of Luxor.

At least six killed in suspected Houthi attack on Egyptian ship in the Red Sea  France 24Houthi attack kills six in first fatalities in Red Sea in over a year; U.S. strikes container ship  CNBCNew attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit fresh impasse  ReutersIranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast  AP NewsFour Killed in Houthi Strike on Red Sea Ship, Yemeni Government Says  The New York Times

At least six killed in suspected Houthi attack on Egyptian ship in the Red Sea  France 24Houthi attack kills six in first fatalities in Red Sea in over a year; U.S. strikes container ship  CNBCNew attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit fresh impasse  ReutersIranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast  AP NewsFour Killed in Houthi Strike on Red Sea Ship, Yemeni Government Says  The New York Times

Egyptian blue, considered the world's earliest synthetic pigment, was prized for its stable blue hues and served as a common blue paint in Egypt as early as 5,000 years ago, as well as the base material for small items such as beads and vessels in later periods.