As details of the agreement between the United States and Iran were beginning to emerge last week, a powerful Iranian politician stepped before a crowd in Tehran and read aloud what he claimed was the final text of the memorandum. Mahmoud Nabavian, vice chairman of the parliament’s National Security Commission, warned that the agreement would …
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Beijing —  When US and Israeli bombs first began falling on Iran at the end of February, China’s leaders were staring at the very real possibility of another friendly regime being decapitated, much like had happened with Venezuela only weeks before. The view is quite different nearly four months later: the United States and Iran have …
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Just a few weeks ago, most economic analyses were focused on the ability of the Egyptian pound to withstand a wave of external and domestic pressures that began with escalating geopolitical tensions in the region, rising oil prices, and the exit of some foreign investors from local debt instruments, alongside the accompanying pressures on the […]
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The United Bank has launched a Green Financing Product for Medical Equipment targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), marking the culmination of a strategic partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and IPC Consulting. The initiative reflects the bank’s commitment to advancing sustainable finance and supporting the efforts of the Egyptian government and […]
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The beat dropped. Egyptians listened. And then they did a double-take. That familiar tune was not an old favorite. It was Pitbull’s new song ,released in June 2026, borrowing heavily from “Satalana,” the Egyptian hit that had taken over local feeds in 2023. Within hours of its release, social media feeds in Egypt were filled with comparisons, reactions, and one recurring question: did pitbull give credit to the Egyptian version? The original version of “Satalana” dates back to 2023, when it first emerged as part of the soundtrack for the Egyptian film Baad El Shar (God Forbid, 2023). It was performed by a lineup of popular shaabi (off the people) and folk artists including Abdel Basset Hamouda and Mahmoud El Leithy, and quickly broke out of the film’s context to become a standalone cultural moment. The track spread rapidly across weddings, street celebrations, parties, and meme pages, becoming one of the most popular Egyptian songs with over 25 million streams on YouTube. Over time, the song stopped being just a soundtrack and became a digital “meme sound” reused and reshared across social platforms. That online life is what later madeContinue reading "Egypt’s “Satalana” Goes Global, But Who Gets the Credit?"
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In a press conference on 15 June at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a partnership was announced with Gala de Danza, marking the Mexican dance company’s regional and Egyptian debut at one of Egypt’s most iconic cultural landmarks.  The collaboration will culminate in a special event at the GEM on Thursday, 5 November 2026, bringing together elements of heritage and contemporary artistic performance. GEM representatives emphasized that the institution views culture as a force that inspires communities and bridges generations. In that spirit, the partnership was framed as a natural extension of the museum’s mission to support artistic expression across disciplines, including dance, music, art, food, education, innovation, youth engagement, and sustainability. Gala de Danza’s founder and artistic director, ballet theatre dancer Christina Lyon, highlighted the company’s defining strength: the ability to bring together artists from across the world to create meaningful encounters in extraordinary settings.  She described Cairo, and the GEM, as a unique venue for that purpose, where the “stillness of ancient collections meets the energy of live performance.” Lyon stressed that the event is designed for local impact, offering emerging Egyptian performers the opportunity to be seen,Continue reading "Grand Egyptian Museum and Gala de Danza Announce Regional Debut for Cairo Performance"
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During its weekly meeting, the Cabinet approved the implementation of an about 869-megawatt (MW) wind power project by the international renewable energy company, Voltalia, according to a Cabinet statement. The project will be developed on land allocated by the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA). Under the agreement, Voltalia will invest $53 million and is […]
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Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi witnessed the signing of a new agreement with British Harbour Energy and a memorandum of principles (MoP) with Italy’s Eni, in a move aimed at attracting fresh investments, expanding exploration activities, and boosting Egypt’s natural gas production, noted a statement by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral […]
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