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Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:14:35 +0000Sisi Visits UAE and Qatar as Egypt Tightens Messaging on Regional Crisis
President El-Sisi visited the UAE and Qatar as Egypt reaffirmed support for Gulf states amid regional escalation and stepped up calls for de-escalation.
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Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:30:58 +0000Why Cheap Bread Matters So Much in Egypt
When Egypt moved to cap the price of unsubsidized bread just last week, it was not just to prevent price manipulation following a recent surge in fuel costs. Rather, it was also a response to a deeper, decades-old equation that links food, pol...
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:02:44 +0000Egypt Orders Early Closures and Reduced Lighting as Energy Costs Surge
Egypt has announced urgent energy-saving measures, including earlier shop closures and reduced lighting, as rising fuel import costs and regional conflict strain the economy.
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Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:42:46 +0000Inside TMG’s Most Ambitious Bet Yet: The Spine Is Coming to Madinaty in Egypt
Talaat Moustafa Group plans The Spine in Madinaty, a 2.4 million sqm mixed-use development in East Cairo using AI-driven urban planning to shape future cities.
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Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:07:52 +0000Egypt Condemns Israel’s Lebanon Incursion, Calls for Withdrawal
Egypt has condemned Israel’s ground incursion into southern Lebanon, describing the operation as a violation of Lebanese sovereignty and a serious breach of international law and the United Nations Charter. In a statement issued by the Egy...
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:32:14 +0000Senegal Stripped of AFCON Title as Morocco Crowned Champions After Controversial Final
Senegal have been stripped of their AFCON title months after victory, with Morocco declared champions following a controversial CAF ruling.
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Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:08:49 +0000Egypt Eyes Lab-Grown Diamonds for Engagement Rings
A diamond purchase in Egypt is rarely just a purchase. It is an engagement milestone, a family keepsake in the making, and, for many households, one of the biggest lifestyle splurges of the year. As a result, lab-grown diamonds are prompting a more...
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:31:22 +0000Major Discovery at Athribis: Uncovering 13,000 Ancient Ostraca
On 11 March, a joint Egyptian-German archaeological mission uncovered approximately 13,000 inscribed pottery fragments, known as ostraca, at the ancient site of Athribis located in Sohag Governorate, Upper Egypt. This discovery, announced by...
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:34:31 +0000Gulf Strategies and the Emerging Landscape of Islamic Banking in Africa
Islamic banking is expanding across Africa as Gulf players from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait reshape financing through commercial banks, development institutions, and sharia-compliant instruments.
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