Oman, a historic partner for the United States and proven mediator to Iran, was once again threatened by President Donald Trump over its negotiations with the Islamic Republic, leaving many in the region confused. Trump’s warning on Monday reiterated a threat he issued in May to “blow up” Oman over its ongoing negotiations with Iran, …
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The Israeli military acknowledged for the first time on Wednesday that it opened fire on the vehicle carrying 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza and said it had opened a criminal investigation into the killing. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had previously denied involvement in the January 2024 killing, saying months later that a preliminary investigation …
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An international study led by The American University in Cairo (AUC) has found that electronic, industrial and plastic waste could serve as a valuable source of high-performance materials for next-generation sensors used in healthcare, environmental monitoring and food safety. The study, published in Nature Sensors, was led by Tamer Shoeib, Professor of Chemistry at AUC […]
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Korra Energi secured new contracts worth EGP 5bn during the first half (H1) of 2026, up from EGP 1.1bn in the same period last year, as the company reported higher gross profit margins and an increase in adjusted net income. The company’s backlog reached approximately EGP 15.7bn by the end of H1 2026, according to […]
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  Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has pushed back against reports circulating on social media that large numbers of Egyptian workers are being dismissed from their jobs in the United Arab Emirates, according to an official statement.  The ministry says there is no evidence of a widespread campaign against Egyptian workers in the UAE or elsewhere in the Gulf, describing the cases being shared online as individual incidents rather than part of a broader trend. Haddad El-Gohary, assistant foreign minister for consular affairs, said that Egyptian officials had been monitoring the reports and checking individual cases with the relevant authorities.  According to El-Gohary, the UAE is currently reviewing residency permits and entry visas, but this should not be confused with a mass dismissal of Egyptian workers. What is actually happening? Some Egyptians have had their residency permits cancelled, El-Gohary acknowledged. But he said most of the cases examined by Egyptian authorities involved violations of UAE residency rules.  One of those rules requires residents who leave the UAE to return within six months. The requirement applies to residents of all nationalities, not just Egyptians. Other cases involve people who entered theContinue reading "Are Egyptian Workers Being Laid Off Across the UAE? Egypt Responds"
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Egypt’s nuclear regulator has issued a statement on Tuesday, 18 August, explaining the safety standards of the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, following recently published allegations by Politico about potential violations during the project’s construction. The Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRA) said the plant is being implemented in line with internationally recognised nuclear safety and security standards and remains under continuous national regulatory oversight. According to the authority, all stages of construction are also subject to monitoring and support from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). ENRA said its oversight of the project includes reviewing licensing documents, approving construction activities, conducting daily and periodic inspections, and following up on any observations identified during inspections. The authority added that the licensing process took around 18 months and involved international experts. Daily inspections are carried out through a resident inspector system involving ENRA specialists, alongside experts from an international consultant with experience in the technology used at the plant, according to the statement. ENRA said that any observations identified during inspections are followed up with Egypt’s Nuclear Power Plants Authority and the Russian contractor to ensure that corrective measures areContinue reading "Egypt’s Nuclear Regulator Responds to Safety Concerns Over El Dabaa Plant"
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Global technology company SLB and private equity firm Formentera Partners are working to reactivate oil drilling rigs in Venezuela or potentially bring additional rigs into the country in the coming months, executives from both firms said on Wednesday during a conference in Houston. Formentera is in talks with international oilfield service providers to import drilling […]
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Russian fuel stations have reimposed gasoline sales limits in Moscow as a renewed supply crunch, driven by Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries and elevated seasonal demand, spreads to the capital, according to Reuters. Gazprom Neft has capped gasoline sales at 40 liters per customer at automated stations and 60 liters for gasoline at regular […]
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