Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta announced on 18 May that the country will observe the four-day Islamic feast of Eid Al-Adha beginning on Wednesday, 27 May, following confirmation of the sighting of the moon for the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijja.  In a st...

    The Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Championships concluded at Giza’s Palm Hills Club in Egypt on Saturday, 16 May, with two thrilling all-Egyptian finals that showcased both the depth of Egyptian squash and the intensity ...

Egypt’s Ministry of Transport announced on 14 May a 50 percent fare discount on the East Nile Monorail’s first phase, beginning Friday, 15 May, as the government attempts to draw citizens toward visiting the new administrative capital eas...

Egypt’s national Wushu Kung Fu team delivered a standout performance at the 11th Sanda World Cup, which was held from 11 May until 16 May in Macau, China, securing three medals in one of the sport’s most prestigious international competitions. Le...

Cadillac has officially returned to the Egyptian market through a partnership with Al Mansour Automotive and General Motors in May 2026, marking the launch of a new sales and service facility in East Cairo. The new showroom, located at Park Street in...

  When Mostafa Mubarak stepped up to the podium at the University of Kentucky’s May 2026 Commencement Ceremony, he was one of only four students personally selected by UK President Eli Capilouto to represent the entire Class of 2026, and t...

  Egypt has signed agreements on Wednesday 13 May to introduce a new digital visa-on-arrival system at Cairo International Airport, with launch planned for August 2026 across all airport terminals.  The initiative, announced by the Egyptian Cab...

  To support foreign residents and families of mixed nationalities, the Ministry of Justice inaugurated the country’s first family legal aid office for foreigners at the Foreigners Services Building in the New Capital on Monday, 11 May, offeri...

  Iran described the presence of Egyptian fighter jets in the United Arab Arab Emirates (UAE) as a “foreign forces presence”, warning that it undermines regional security and stability.  In what was reported by outlet news as the first offi...