Prominent Egyptian business tycoon and founder of Al-Masry Al-Youm, Salah Diab, has urged a sweeping transition from traditional flood irrigation to modern drip systems to combat Egypt’s escalating water crisis, citing tenfold consumption cuts in agricultural trials. Speaking during an interview on Al Arabiya’s “First Class” show hosted by Fatima Al-Daawi, Diab argued that traditional …
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France’s far-right National Rally party, led by presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, has renewed calls to ban the hijab in public spaces—an unprecedented stance globally that has drawn fierce backlash across the French political spectrum, including right-wing and center-right factions alongside the left. Enforcing such a measure remains highly impractical even if the National Rally …
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The United States plans to propose referring Iran to the UN Security Council over its obstruction of nuclear inspectors, as Tehran announced on Monday that negotiations for a temporary safe transit route in the Strait of Hormuz have reached their final stages while warning against foreign military deployments.   According to a US draft proposal […]
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Egypt’s net international reserves rose by $920 million to reach $57.214 billion in August 2026, up from $56.294 billion in July, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).   The growth was driven by a $1.919 billion increase in the value of gold included in the reserves, which reached $19.058 billion in August compared […]
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Thinking about studying abroad in 2026? Egypt offers an exciting combination of internationally oriented universities, relatively affordable living costs, a rich cultural environment, and access to one of the world’s most historically significant regions. From Cairo’s huge urban campus life to Alexandria’s Mediterranean atmosphere, there are several destinations worth considering. Egypt’s higher education system includes public, private, national, technological, and international institutions. The Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education published updated lists of accredited higher education institutions in July 2026, reflecting the variety of options available to applicants. If you are considering studying in Egypt in 2026, this guide explains what you need to know about universities, popular destinations, costs, applications, visas, accommodation, and everyday life. Why Study in Egypt in 2026? Egypt can be an attractive destination for international applicants who want an education combined with cultural immersion. The country has major universities in cities such as Cairo and Alexandria, while programs are available across fields including engineering, medicine, business, humanities, technology, sciences, and languages. One of the biggest advantages is the opportunity to experience Arabic-speaking culture while studying. Arabic is the country’s official language, although some universities and programsContinue reading "Study in Egypt 2026: All You Need to Get Started"
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Egypt’s trade deficit widened by 58.5 percent in June compared with the previous year, reaching USD 7.5 billion (EGP 382.3 billion) as imports outpaced export growth, according to figures released Monday by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). In June of 2025, the gap amounted to USD 4.7 billion (EGP 239.6 billion).  On another front, exports climbed 37.4 percent to USD 5 billion (EGP 254.9 billion), up from USD 3.6 billion (EGP 183.5 billion) a year earlier, while imports rose 49.4 percent to USD 12.4 billion (EGP 632.1 billion) from USD 8.3 billion (EGP 423.1 billion), CAPMAS reported in its monthly foreign trade report. Petroleum products drove much of the export growth, more than doubling with a 128 percent increase. Fresh fruit exports rose 77.1 percent, ready-made garments climbed 47.7 percent, and various food preparations increased 36.5 percent. Other categories, however, lagged.  Fertilizer exports fell 12 percent from a year earlier, and pharmaceutical exports declined 13.2 percent. Dried legume exports dropped 42.6 percent, while fresh onion exports slipped 0.4 percent. On the import side, crude oil purchases surged 141 percent, and imports of plastics in primary formContinue reading "Egypt’s Trade Deficit Widens 58.5 Percent as Imports Surge"
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Germany risks facing a gas shortage this winter if temperatures fall sharply, as low storage levels could leave the country exposed during periods of extreme cold, Reuters reported, citing Germany’s gas storage industry association INES. German underground gas storage facilities were 53% full as of September 1, the lowest level recorded for this time of […]
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expanding ports, pipelines, railways, and alternative trade corridors to reduce its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz and safeguard energy exports and trade amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said, according to Reuters. Speaking at the Hili Forum in Abu Dhabi, Gargash said the UAE’s […]
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