UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested a 29-year-old Egyptian national in Manston, England, on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration. The arrest follows a small boat crossing from France to Britain, resulting in the death of a woman in France. The woman was airlifted to the hospital, where she later died. On Tuesday, the UK’s National … Read more
A young Muslim from Egypt was able to save the lives of five children trapped inside a church. Muhammad Yahya soaked his T-shirt in water and then placed it over his nose. This was done to shield him from the vapours, which were making it difficult for him to breathe. A young Muslim from Egypt … Read more
At least 41 people were killed after an electrical fire engulfed a Coptic Christian church in Egypt during Sunday Mass. The majority of the victims were children, and many of those perished from smoke inhalation. All of the bodies were burned, and many of the victims were young children who were in the church’s nursery. … Read more
The head of the Egyptian mission in Ramallah met with the secretary of Fatah’s central committee. Tarek Tayel said that Egypt is still committed to the Palestinian people on all fronts. He lauded the efforts of Rajoub’s staff to focus on youth-oriented programmes and events. The head of the Egyptian mission in Ramallah, Tarek Tayel, … Read more
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has arrived in Algeria for a two-day visit. He is expected to hold talks with senior Algerian officials and sign memorandums of agreement. The Egyptian-Algerian Business Leaders’ Forum will discuss trade and investment opportunities between the two countries. CAIRO: Egyptian PM Mostafa Madbouly is now discussing the improvement of political … Read more
The collapse of a building in Cairo’s El-Waily district left six people dead, including a family of six. An adjoining building had lost a portion of a wall, exposing an apartment’s interior. Residents were told to evacuate nearby structures due to structural concerns. The collapse of a building in the Egyptian capital of Cairo early … Read more
The incident took place near the town of Douentza, on the road to Timbuktu. The soldiers were part of the Egyptian contingent of the UN peacekeeping mission. Central Mali is a hotbed of violence and jihadist activity. Two UN peacekeepers were killed and two others were injured Friday when an improvised bomb exploded in central … Read more
CAIRO: The Egyptian army killed 14 terrorists during armed clashes and military operations in the North Sinai Governorate on Wednesday. Seven terrorists were killed in skirmishes with law enforcement authorities when they attempted to attack a security installation in North Sinai, according to an Egyptian military statement. According to the statement, the terrorists’ automatic rifles, … Read more
The security personnel was slain after struggling with a group of terrorists who attacked the station, injuring five others. According to an army spokesman, one commander and ten Egyptian soldiers were killed after “foiling a terrorist attack” on a water-lifting station east of the Suez Canal. The security personnel was slain after struggling with a … Read more
The army claimed 11 Egyptian soldiers were killed on Saturday while attempting to foil a “terrorist” attack on the Suez Canal zone bordering the Sinai Peninsula, a hub of jihadist activity. It was the army’s worst loss in years in its long-running operation against militants loyal to the Islamic State group in and around Sinai. … Read more
Egyptian membership Al Masry overcame having two gamers despatched off to grab a dramatic 2-1 CAF Confederation Cup area-very last first-leg victory over Moroccan visitors Renaissance Berkane on Monday. Haythem Layouni scored directly from an unfastened kick in 82 minutes to offer the house team a slim combination lead after a suit that kicked off … Read more
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi briefed a visiting US team on Egypt’s position on the Palestinian problem. El-Sisi stressed the importance of reaching a just and comprehensive solution that guarantees the Palestinian people’s rights under international law and creates opportunities for coexistence and cooperation among all the region’s peoples during a meeting with a US … Read more
CAIRO/MOSCOW, March 9 (Xinhua) — Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi stressed dialogue and diplomatic efforts to solve the Russia-Ukraine crisis in a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, the Egyptian presidency said in a statement. Sisi emphasized the importance of “prioritizing dialogue and diplomatic endeavors for swiftly settling the crisis politically to curb … Read more
CAIRO – Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meetings with leaders from Egypt, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are constructive in advancing relations, said media and political analysts from these Mideast countries. On the sidelines of the Beijing Winter Olympics, President Xi met separately with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad … Read more
NEW DELHI – Nursed back from near death, a skittish vulture flaps its wings and returns to the grey skies above India’s capital after weeks of tender care from two devoted brothers. New Delhi is home to a magnificent array of predatory birds, but untold numbers are maimed each week by kite strings, cars and … Read more
CAIRO, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his visiting Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune discussed on Tuesday the means of boosting bilateral relations as well as the latest regional developments. “The consultations reflected the common political will toward strengthening and promoting the distinguished relations between the two countries,” the Egyptian presidency said in … Read more
CAIRO – Netflix’s first Arabic film production was always set to be a big event, but within days of its release, public opinion in Egypt was so inflamed that critics called for a ban on the platform. “Ashab wala Aaz” — one of countless remakes of the Italian comedy-drama “Perfetti Sconosciutti” (Perfect Strangers) — features … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad’s envoy to Cairo, Sajid Bilal, met representatives of the Egyptian business community on Tuesday to discuss ways to bolster bilateral trade, Arab News reported. Ambassador Bilal met leaders of Egypt’s oldest chamber of commerce, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, and Alexandria Business Association. During the meetings, the Pakistani envoy discussed with Alexandria Chamber of Commerce … Read more
KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has emphasised on increasing the bilateral trade between Pakistan and Oman, a statement said on Friday. TDAP chief executive officer Arif Ahmed Khan in a meeting with the Omani delegation, led by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) chairman Engr Redha Al Saleh, informed about the … Read more
CAIRO: Egypt’s exports saw an increase of 24.5 per cent in the ten months to October 2021 as a result of new measures put in place to stimulate export trade, Arab News reported. Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry, Nevin Gamea, said that the measures helped Egyptian exports rise during the first ten months of 2021, reaching … Read more
CAIRO: Egypt announced it is ready to officially join the JPMorgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) for emerging markets by the end of January next year, CNBC Arabia reported citing the finance minister. Upon joining, Egypt will become one of only two countries in the Middle East North Africa region to make the index. Mohamed Maait said … Read more
RIYADH: Egyptian Buy Now, Pay Later platform Sympl has raised $6 million in seed funding just five months after it was founded and two months after a soft launch, Arab News reported. The funding round was led by Beco Capital along with A15, and Global Ventures, three of the region’s most established venture capital firms, Sympl said … Read more
CAIRO: The Central Bank of Egypt will issue 9.5 billion Egyptian pounds ($604.3 million) in treasury bonds to finance the country’s budget deficit, Arab News reported. The T-bonds will be issued in coordination with the Finance Ministry. In a statement posted on its website, the central bank said the value of the first offering is 8 billion … Read more
MANCHESTER: Mohamed Salah hailed a “big win” for Liverpool as the Egyptian forward’s hat-trick inspired a 5-0 victory against humiliated Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp’s side ran riot in the 202nd meeting of English football’s biggest rivals. Naby Keita and Diogo Jota put Liverpool two goals ahead early on before Salah turned on the style … Read more
Mohammed Salah, the Trophy-holder stands among 30 nominees for the 2019 African Player of the Year award. He is one of 10 English Premier League stars to make the list, which includes his Liverpool teammates Sadio Mane and Naby Keita. Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City), Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City) and Mahmoud ‘Trezeguet’ Hassan (Aston Villa) complete … Read more
