President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were seated on the stage of the cavernous Washington Hilton ballroom just after 8:30 pm ET Saturday evening, playfully engaging with the evening’s entertainer, mentalist Oz Pearlman. Just outside, a man sprinted through a security checkpoint with a shotgun in hand, exchanging fire with Secret Service agents …
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Dual insults — one from the US president and another from a Russian commentator — flung at Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni appear to be uniting at least some of her critics behind her. Last week, US President Donald Trump – who has historically had a close relationship with Italy’s conservative leader – decried Meloni …
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Egypt’s Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC), affiliated with the Ministry of Industry, has extended its international recognition from the European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA) to include carbon footprint verification under ISO 14067 standards. The expanded scope covers certification and verification bodies and has been reflected in global accreditation databases, including the Global Accreditation Cooperation and the […]
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Egypt produces around 1.1 million tonnes of methanol annually, meeting domestic industrial demand while exporting surplus volumes to global markets, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said. Speaking at the general assembly meeting of Methanex Egypt to approve its 2025 financial results, Badawi highlighted the company’s strategic role in supporting local industries and […]
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Egypt and Cyprus have formally upgraded their relations to a strategic partnership, following the signing of a joint declaration by President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi and Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides on Friday 24 April in Nicosia. The agreement was reached on the sidelines of an Arab–EU consultative meeting, reflecting what both sides described as a culmination of long-standing historical ties and steadily expanding cooperation between the two countries. According to Egypt’s presidency, the move signals a mutual intention to deepen collaboration across a range of sectors, including trade, investment, tourism, labor, and energy. During the meeting, Al-Sisi emphasized the importance of building on existing cooperation to achieve shared economic and strategic interests. Energy cooperation featured prominently in the discussions, particularly ongoing efforts to connect Cypriot natural gas fields with Egypt’s infrastructure. Such projects are seen as potentially enhancing energy security and enabling exports via Egyptian facilities. Christodoulides, for his part, highlighted the significance of the upgraded partnership in the broader regional context. He noted Egypt’s role in addressing irregular migration and called for greater burden-sharing from the European Union, especially given Egypt’s hosting of large numbers of refugees. Both leaders also underscoredContinue reading "Egypt, Cyprus Sign Strategic Partnership"
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Egypt has been named Best Tourist Destination for 2026 at the 24th KITF International Tourism Fair, as reported by Sada El Balad on Friday, 24 April. The award was announced during the annual exhibition held in Almaty, a city in Kazakhstan, and one of Central Asia’s largest tourism events, where Egypt participated through the Egyptian Tourism Authority as part of efforts to promote the country across international markets. Egypt’s pavilion drew attention from visitors and industry professionals, among a wider international presence at the exhibition, including participants such as Turkish Airlines and national stands from destinations like Cyprus, showcasing the country’s tourism offerings through a Pharaonic-inspired design. Ahmed Youssef, CEO of the Egyptian Tourism Authority, said the participation reflects a broader strategy to diversify Egypt’s tourism markets, particularly as interest grows from Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries. During the fair, Egypt’s delegation held meetings with tour operators, travel companies, and airlines to explore ways to boost tourist flows, including joint promotional campaigns and industry workshops. The delegation also took part in panel discussions on tourism trends, routes, and travel packages, where Egypt’s diverse offerings,from cultural tourism toContinue reading "Egypt Wins ‘Best Tourist Destination’ Award at Kazakhstan Tourism Fair"
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Egypt's Minister of Youth and Sports Ashraf Sobhy mediated a breakthrough agreement on Monday between the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) and the Union of African Sports Confederations (UCSA), ending a long-standing dispute between the continent's two main sports (...)

Germany ranked seventh in the European Union for labour costs in 2024, with enterprises in manufacturing and services paying an average of €43.40 per hour worked, according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).
This figure was about 30 per cent higher than the EU average of €33.50, (...)

Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, met with a delegation from Egypt Amun Green Ammonia (EAGA), a consortium formed by Poland’s Hynfra and Egypt’s Coxswains, to discuss a planned green ammonia project. The initiative foresees initial investments of $5 billion, doubling upon reaching full capacity. The project’s production is expected to commence by 2031 with […]
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The overall production of Methanex Egypt, the country’s sole producer of Methanol, reached 1.1 million tons (mmt) in 2025, recording 1.5 million safe man-hours without injuries, Mohamed Shindy, Managing Director of Methanex Egypt, told the company’s General Assembly convened to approve the 2025 fiscal year (FY) financial results. The company has exported over 12 mmt […]
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