Egypt views the Nile River as a non-negotiable component of its national security, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reiterated during high-level discussions in Cairo with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani. According to the presidential spokesperson, Sisi underlined Cairo’s legitimate right to safeguard its water, food, and developmental security. He firmly …
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Russia’s defense sector is preparing a major technology showcase for the Egypt International Airshow 2026, where state giant Rostec will premiere its export-grade Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter equipped with a previously unseen armaments package, TASS reported. The upcoming event, scheduled for September 8–10 in El Alamein, will serve as the launchpad for the updated Su-57E …
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stressed the necessity of reducing current regional escalation to preserve Middle East stability, warning of the tension’s impact on energy security, supply chains, and global trade. The leaders’ remarks came during a phone call on Thursday, according to a statement by Egyptian presidential […]
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Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair categorically denied on Thursday allegations that he pressured the Palestinian Authority (PA) to remove the word “Palestine” from school textbooks on behalf of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. The denial comes in response to a report by Middle East Eye (MEE), which claimed Blair was recently sent by the […]
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  Egypt closed its participation in the Mediterranean Games Taranto 2026 in Italy with a fifth place finish overall and first place among Arab countries. By the end of the last day’s competitions, the Egyptian delegation had accumulated 58 medals in total: 23 gold, 16 silver, and 19 bronze. The medal count represented a notable improvement compared with Egypt’s previous Mediterranean Games appearance in Oran in 2022, when Egypt collected 51 medals (13 gold, 15 silver, and 23 bronze) and finished sixth overall. Among the highlights of Taranto 2026, the Egyptian team delivered its biggest single sport contribution in fins swimming, winning 12 medals across the competition: four gold, four silver, and four bronze.  In the gold-medal races, Tarek Hassan triumphed in the 100m monofin event and the 50m underwater race, while Maho Ehab secured gold in the 400m monofin. Ahmad Hisham Radwan also earned a gold medal in the 200m double fins event.  Weightlifting then contributed as Egypt collected 10 medals overall (7 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze).  Sara Samir won gold in the snatch, clean and jerk, and total in the 77 kg category, and Abd al-RahmanContinue reading "Egypt Ends 2026 Mediterranean Games in Fifth Place"
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When she was young, Mariam Mohamed, 28, an architect from Cairo, used to clearly picture a big, lively family, a man she loved, and a child she could mold into someone who could make the world a little better. But, as a grown-up,  she has let that picture go. “I can’t bear the idea of doing an okay job,” she told Egyptian Streets. “Or raising someone who does not feel loved, content, or encouraged to reach their potential.” Mariam is one drop in the bucket.  Across Cairo, a growing number of Egyptians in their late twenties and thirties are arriving at the same conclusion, not out of indifference to having a family, but because of how seriously they take the responsibilities, finances, and realities of raising a child. Egyptian Streets interviews with several people reveal the common thread of delaying or forgoing parenthood as it is no longer a private lifestyle choice, but a direct response to a national economy in crisis, a widening gap between rich and poor, and a regional landscape rattled by war. The data backs up their reasoning.  Egypt’s annual urban inflation rate climbed to 15.2Continue reading "Why Many Egyptians Are Rethinking Having Children"
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Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has restored its 922,000 barrel-per-day (bbl/d) Ruwais refinery to full capacity after the facility was halted during the regional war, according to Bloomberg. The refinery returned to its full processing capacity around a month ago, while ADNOC has been increasing exports of refined products, including diesel and jet fuel, […]
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Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, witnessed the launch of a specialized training program at Australia’s Murdoch University to develop the capabilities of staff from the Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority (MRMIA). The first group includes 10 MRMIA staff members who will receive training in strategic planning, governance, inspection and critical minerals. […]
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