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. The post Gulf Strategies and the Emerging Landsc...

  Spanish actor Javier Bardem delivered a pro-Palestinian message from the Oscars stage on March 15, declaring “No to war and free Palestine” to an applause from the Dolby Theatre audience. Presenting the Oscar for Best International Feature...

Egypt sent its 156th humanitarian aid convoy to the Gaza Strip on Sunday, 15 March, carrying 2,760 tons of supplies as part of ongoing efforts to support Palestinians amid the humanitarian crisis in the territory. According to the Egyptian Red Cresce...

Egypt has reaffirmed its support for Lebanon and Kuwait and called for stronger joint Arab action to protect regional security, following a series of diplomatic calls held on 14 and 15 March amid escalating tensions across the Middle East. On Saturda...

  Despite its rapid expansion, Cairo faces a critical shortage of public parks and green spaces. Historical trends in the city have prioritized commercial infrastructure, highways, and extensive real estate developments, while the vital role of ...

By Sophie Spigno I arrived in Egypt in March 2025, travelling to Alexandria to spend Ramadan with my closest friend and her family. It was early morning in Cairo, the sky still a pale, washed-out blue, when I climbed into a taxi after a long overnigh...

  During a recent Egyptian Family Iftar held at the Air Force House in Cairo on Saturday, 14 March, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi addressed the challenges facing Egypt in light of regional conflicts and their subsequent impact on the national e...

President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi held a phone call on Friday 13 March with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian amid rising regional tensions, reaffirming Egypt’s rejection of attacks targeting several Arab states and urging an immediate return to dip...

  In today’s world, it is easy to scroll through constant war updates from Lebanon and the broader region, feeling helpless or overwhelmed. However, instead of just consuming headlines, you can directly support displaced families, create jobs ...