Egyptian Streets
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:40:36 +0000Petrojet Engineer Hossam Sadek Khalifa Becomes First Egyptian Killed in Iranian Attacks on UAE
Egyptian Petrojet engineer Hossam Sadek Khalifa killed at Abu Dhabi's Habshan gas facility after Iranian missile debris sparked fires, marking the first Egyptian fatality in the ongoing Iran war.
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Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:33:41 +0000How Fifi Abdou Turned Her Body Into Egypt’s Cultural Tongue
A sly wink. A slightly teasing smile. A hand poised beneath the chin, gold bangles cascading along the arm. It is an attitude unmistakable in its essence, one so vividly embodied by Egyptian women. A sensual confidence that has, over time, bec...
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:34:56 +0000Egypt Raises Minimum Wage to 8,000 EGP From July 2026
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Wednesday,1 April, 2026 that Egypt will increase the minimum monthly wage to EGP 8,000 (USD 147.25) per month from July. Madbouly said the decision includes a 1,000 EGP increase and forms part of measure...
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:10:47 +0000For Women in Egypt, Working Abroad Just Got Harder
For many Egyptians, working abroad has long been a way to earn a living, support family back home, or simply find opportunities that do not exist locally. But for some women, that path just got narrower. Egypt’s Ministry of Manpower announce...
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:09:53 +0000In Palestine, Even Hope Is Struggling to Survive
Around eight years ago, in 2018, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) launched the “Hope” campaign to raise awareness about attacks on hospitals and healthcare workers in armed conflicts, ending with the powerful message tha...
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:39:34 +0000Egypt Considers Lifting Early Closures for Coptic Holidays
Egypt’s Central Crisis Management Committee has recommended suspending early closing-hour rules for shops and commercial venues during the upcoming Coptic holiday week, according to a cabinet statement on Tuesday, 31 March. The recommendation was m...
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:27:34 +0000Egyptian Pound Slides Further as Dollar Nears EGP 55 and Growth Forecasts Are Cut
The Egyptian pound weakened further on Tuesday, 31 March, as the US dollar continued to hover close to the EGP 55 level in parts of the banking system, with regional tensions and broader pressures on trade supply chains weighing on market sentiment....
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:42:53 +0000Telda Launches In-App Securities Trading and Fund Subscriptions for Egypt’s EGX Investors
Telda has launched a new in-app investment service on Sunday, 29 March, designed to bring securities investing to a wider audience in Egypt. The digital financial platform says the feature allows users to invest in equities listed on the Egyptian E...
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:09:26 +0000Egypt Launches New Europe–Gulf Cargo Transit Service via Damietta Port
Egypt has launched a new transit service to transport cargo from Europe to Gulf countries via Damietta Port, according to a statement by the Ministry of Transport on Monday 30 March. The service will handle both refrigerated and dry goods arriving fr...