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An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered several rock-cut tombs featuring different architectural designs at the Tel Al-Yahudiya archaeological site in Qalyubeya, alongside additional remains of a Roman camp in the upper layers of the site. The discovery provides new evidence of burial practices in the eastern Nile Delta, where rock-cut tombs are relatively rare due to the region’s clay-rich soil. Hisham El-Leithy, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said the newly d

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and US presidential senior adviser for Arab and African affairs Massad Boulos discussed the crisis involving Iran and stressed the need to safeguard freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law. The two officials spoke by phone on Friday, as Cairo and Washington continued consultations over regional developments, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said. Abdelatty and Boulos reviewed the latest developments related to Iran

Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor Hassan Abdalla participated in the 14th meeting of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) Governing Council in Nairobi on Saturday, focusing on expanding the network of participating banks and mitigating cross-border payment risks. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the Association of African Central Banks, addressed recent business developments within the PAPSS framework. Discussions centred on strategies to increase

The Saudi and Egyptian Rowing Federations have signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at strengthening joint efforts in youth and sports, while expanding cooperation in rowing to support athlete development and enhance the technical and organisational programmes of both sides. The Saudi Rowing Federation was represented at the signing by its Chairman, Ali bin Hussein Ali Reda, while the Egyptian Rowing Federation was represented by its President, Major General Sherif El-Qamati. The signing cer

Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass has received an honorary doctorate from Shanghai International Studies University in China, becoming only the second international figure in the university’s nearly 75-year history to receive the prestigious degree, after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The honorary doctorate comes as Egypt and China celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations, following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s official visit to Egypt and his meeting with President Abdel Fattah El

A funerary mask dating back more than 2,000 years has returned to Egypt after Swiss customs authorities stopped it at the border in 2022 and subsequently confirmed its Egyptian origin. The Ptolemaic-era artifact was officially handed over to Egypt’s Ambassador to Switzerland, Mohamed Negm, by Swiss Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider in Bern. The mask was intercepted by Swiss customs authorities in September 2022 while passing through the Bardonnex customs border in Geneva. Following it

Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hindi received Suresh K. Reddy, Ambassador of India to Cairo, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between Egypt and India in digital skills development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as encourage further Indian investment in Egypt’s communications and information technology sector, particularly in outsourcing and the localisation of electronics manufacturing. The meeting rev

Mexico’s Chargé d’Affaires in Egypt, Héctor Ortega, highlighted the close cultural and people-to-people ties between Mexico and Egypt as he marked the 216th anniversary of the beginning of Mexico’s struggle for independence at the House of Mexico in Cairo. Addressing Egyptian officials, members of the diplomatic corps, Mexican nationals and guests, Ortega said that celebrating Mexico’s national occasion thousands of kilometres from home gives the event “a very special meaning”, stressing that Me

Guardian Glass has inaugurated a high-performance glass coating line at its manufacturing facility in 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt, expanding its local production capabilities and strengthening its ability to supply coated glass to customers across regional markets. The inauguration ceremony was attended by representatives of the Egyptian government, Guardian Glass leadership, customers and industry partners. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Mohamed Saleh, Minister of Investment and Foreign

The Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS) office in Shanghai participated in the Zhejiang Economic and Trade Forum for Central Asian and North African Countries as part of efforts to promote investment and trade opportunities in Egypt and strengthen engagement with Chinese businesses. The forum was held under the auspices of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Zhejiang and organised by the China Chamber of International Commerce in Zhejiang. During the forum, the Egypt

Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG Holding) has begun handing over residential units at its Noor development in Capital Gardens City, marking the start of occupancy at one of the group’s largest developments and reinforcing its delivery schedule amid an acceleration in handovers across its portfolio. The announcement of the first handovers generated significant engagement across social media platforms, with users praising both the project and TMG’s adherence to its announced delivery timelines.

Agricultural officials and plant health experts from across the Middle East and North Africa are meeting in Cairo to strengthen regional cooperation against transboundary pests and diseases, as climate change, water scarcity and geopolitical disruptions increase risks to food production and trade. The four-day regional workshop of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), held under the theme “Plant Biosecurity for Food Security,” brings together the Food and Agriculture Organization

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) has become one of the fastest-growing ways Egyptians shop online and in-store. Rising prices, currency fluctuations, and the need for flexible cash flow have pushed millions of shoppers toward installment apps instead of traditional credit cards or bank loans. Among the many options available in the Egyptian market today, **Aman ** has positioned itself as one of the most trusted and widely used installment platforms in the country. If you’re asking “what is

The United States plans to propose referring Iran to the UN Security Council over its obstruction of nuclear inspectors, as Tehran announced on Monday that negotiations for a temporary safe transit route in the Strait of Hormuz have reached their final stages while warning against foreign military deployments.   According to a US draft proposal reported by Bloomberg on Monday, Washington will demand urgent action regarding Iran’s “non-compliance” with UN resolutions and it

Egypt’s net international reserves rose by $920 million to reach $57.214 billion in August 2026, up from $56.294 billion in July, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).   The growth was driven by a $1.919 billion increase in the value of gold included in the reserves, which reached $19.058 billion in August compared to $17.139 billion in July, the CBE stated. The balance of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) also rose by $160 million to $606 million.   This increase in gold and SDRs

Egypt on Monday called for new Arab security arrangements aimed at strengthening collective defence, coordinating regional capabilities and improving joint responses to crises and security threats amid escalating tensions across the Middle East. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told the 166th session of the Arab League Council at ministerial level in Cairo that Egypt was ready to work with the League and its member states on a comprehensive framework setting out areas of cooperation, coordination

Arady Misr is moving forward with the next phase of Arady Shares, taking its proposed land-investment model from an announced market concept into legal structuring and regulatory preparation ahead of implementation. The latest development follows Arady Misr’s earlier unveiling of Arady Shares and marks the beginning of the work required to establish the legal and regulatory foundations of the proposed model. As part of this phase, Dreny & Partners Attorneys at Law has been appointed as legal

The Engineering Export Council of Egypt (EECE) has launched Egypt’s first dedicated pavilion for home appliances at IFA Berlin 2026, with six Egyptian companies participating as part of efforts to strengthen the presence of Egyptian products in Germany and expand into wider European markets. The Egyptian participation was organised through cooperation between the Egyptian General Authority for Exhibitions and Conferences, the Egyptian Commercial Representation Office in Berlin and the EECE, with

Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam said on Monday that the Suez Canal irrigation network passed the peak water-demand season without any recorded shortages of irrigation or drinking water, with supplies continuing throughout the summer without interruption. Sewilam made the comments during an inspection of water infrastructure in Suez governorate, including Shaloufa Pumping Station No. 1, the Suez Canal irrigation canal, the West Shandoura Drain and the intake serving the city’

Egypt’s newly introduced facilities for real estate taxpayers have gained significant traction, with taxpayers creating more than 612,000 electronic accounts and filing 490,000 tax declarations through a dedicated mobile application during its first two months, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said. The submitted declarations covered more than 830,000 property units, including 636,000 residential units and 188,000 non-residential properties, in addition to more than 6,000 other establishments. Ko