Egypt’s government has introduced a new early curfew on businesses, sparking concerns among traders and hospitality operators across the country. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that shops, restaurants, and malls must close by 9:00 pm on weekdays, with a slight extension to 10:00 pm on weekends. The measure, initially set…
Egypt’s Ministry of Trade and Industry on Thursday introduced caps on bread prices, a move aimed at cushioning citizens from the economic impact of recent fuel price hikes. The directive mandates that bakeries clearly display both the prices and volumes of bread at their storefronts. Violations of the caps will…
Egypt has raised domestic fuel prices by up to 30 percent, citing “exceptional” global energy pressures linked to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East that have disrupted oil supplies and shipping routes. The increases, announced on Tuesday by the Ministry of Petroleum, affect gasoline, diesel, and natural gas used in…
Egypt has called on the international community to intensify support for Lebanon’s armed forces as the country advances with its plan to disarm the militant group Hezbollah and bring all weapons under state control. Cairo Meeting Ahead of Paris Conference Speaking at a preparatory meeting in Cairo on Tuesday, Egypt’s…
For 163 years, the streetcars of Alexandria have rumbled along the Mediterranean coast, weaving through the city’s neighborhoods and memories. Soon, they will be replaced by a partially elevated light rail line, a modern project designed to move passengers faster and carry more of them. A Heritage on Rails For…
The desperation of migration turned tragic for families in Egypt’s Nile Delta after a boat carrying dozens of young men capsized near Crete, leaving 17 dead and 15 missing. Among the missing are Hamdy Ibrahim and Mohamed Gouda, whose relatives continue to plead for answers. A Call From Libya For…
Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi hosted Egyptian Foreign Affairs Minister Badr Abdelatty in Nairobi on Monday, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepen bilateral relations, trade, and investment cooperation. Water Cooperation and the Nile Basin Discussions touched on the pressing issue of water scarcity, with Mudavadi emphasizing Kenya’s…
As Muslims across Egypt prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, which begins on Tuesday, many families are grappling with rising costs at Cairo’s traditional Sayyida Zeinab market. Inflation Dampens Festive Spirit Residents say prices for Ramadan essentials have doubled compared to last year. “Prices are definitely high and increase…
Cairo, Egypt – Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi welcomed Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Cairo on Sunday, February 8, 2026, for high-level talks aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two nations and safeguarding regional stability. Speaking at a press conference at the Presidential Palace, el-Sissi reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Somalia’s…
Cairo, Egypt – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi welcomed Jordan’s King Abdullah II to Cairo on Sunday, February 1, 2026, for high-level talks focused on restoring stability in the Middle East amid ongoing conflict in Gaza. Opposition to Displacement of Palestinians In a statement released by the Egyptian presidency, the…