Russia’s state nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, has clarified statements made by its Director General, Alexey Likhachev, regarding foreign attempts to obstruct and “sabotage” Egypt’s El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project. In an official Arabic statement released on its official social media channels, Rosatom explained that the “sabotage and hostile practices” referenced by Likhachev primarily consist of …
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A humorous moment quickly turned into a heated national debate after a stray dog pitch-invaded during a top-flight Egyptian Premier League match between Al Ahly Bank and Al Masry on Wednesday, running between players and temporarily halting play. While initial stadium reactions was positive—with fans laughing and sharing clips of the dog stealing the spotlight …
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Moscow —  Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Egypt hopes to expand its nuclear cooperation with Moscow, including the potential for new reactors after 2030, during a meeting at the Kremlin on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa Summit. Al-Sisi reaffirmed Cairo’s commitment to the timeline and payment […]

Shell Lubricants Egypt and Al Ahly Football Company have renewed their strategic partnership for a further four years under the Shell Rimula brand, extending a collaboration that has lasted more than 12 years. The renewal marks a new phase in one of Shell Lubricants Egypt’s longest-running sports partnerships, building on more than a decade of […]

Egypt is now home to about 10.2 million people aged 60 and older, yet the pensions and protections meant to sustain them remain modest, unevenly reached and, by many retirees’ accounts, far short of the cost of a dignified old age.   The older population grew from 9.8 million a year earlier, the national statistics agency reported on 1 October, and its share is projected to reach roughly 14 percent by 2050. The government has answered with pensions, a cash program for the poor, a new rights law and a gradual overhaul of health insurance. But unions, lawmakers and researchers say the payments are too little, eligibility is tightening, and some promised benefits exist mostly on paper. Pensions under strain Pensions are the largest source of support for older Egyptians, reaching about 11.5 million people. The minimum pension for new retirees rose in January to EGP 1,755 (USD 31) a month, and on 1 July a 15 percent increase took effect for existing pensions, at an estimated annual cost of EGP 70 billion (USD 1.25 billion). Critics say that is not enough. The state’s minimum wage for public-sector workers isContinue reading "Egypt’s Ageing Population Exposes Gaps in Social Protection"
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  President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has arrived in Moscow to attend the third Russia-Africa Summit on October 28–29, with economic cooperation, investment and food security among the key issues expected to shape discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin.   The summit brings together African leaders and Russian officials to discuss trade, investment, energy, agriculture, security, and technology. It reflects growing efforts by both sides to expand cooperation and create new economic opportunities. El-Sisi is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral relations and ways to advance joint projects. The meeting builds on previous summits held in Sochi in 2019 and St. Petersburg in 2023.  Egypt has become one of Russia’s most important economic partners in Africa, with cooperation spanning trade, energy, food supplies, and industrial development.  Trade between Egypt and Russia reached approximately USD 10.5 billion in 2025, more than doubling since 2021. Russian wheat and metal products account for a significant part of these exchanges, while Egypt exports fruit and vegetables to Russia.  One of the most significant projects is the El Dabaa nuclear power plant on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast. Russia’s state nuclear company, Rosatom, is building theContinue reading "El-Sisi’s Russia Visit: What’s in It for Egypt?"
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi commended the ongoing cooperation with Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) on the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. He highlighted the project’s critical role in advancing Egypt’s commitment to expanding renewable and clean energy sources to satisfy national power demands. Emphasizing the steady progress achieved across various construction phases, the […]
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UK energy major Shell reported adjusted earnings of $10.8 billion in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, doubling from $5.4 billion in the same period last year, driven by strong refining and gas performance, which outweighed weaker results in some activities, according to the company’s release. The company also rose in revenues to $92.8 billion […]
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