Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held on Monday, October 12, 2026, a phone call with his Greek counterpart, Giorgos Gerapetritis, to discuss regional developments and escalating challenges across the region. The call came as part of ongoing consultations and coordination between the two countries on bilateral relations and issues of mutual concern. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nader …
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One teenager was killed and others were wounded, according to Israeli emergency response services, after an explosion on an Israeli school trip near the Lebanon border. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said an initial review by soldiers at the scene indicated that explosion was caused by an unexploded Hezbollah munition that had fallen in the …
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a series of meetings with government and parliamentary officials in Thailand on Monday at the start of a visit to Bangkok aimed at strengthening political, economic, investment and educational cooperation between the two countries. Abdelatty met Thai Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa to discuss ways to expand trade and investment […]

Hyde Park Developments has signed an agreement to acquire a 415-feddan plot in the eastern expansions area of 6th of October City in west Cairo, formerly known as the Dreamland land, in a deal involving Banque Misr and the National Bank of Egypt (NBE). Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing ceremony at the government […]

  Forty hours of meticulous craftsmanship. Forty hours of weaving Egypt’s identity into every detail of a bag. Forty hours of creating a piece of Egypt to share with the world. This is how Egyptian luxury house Shahira Lasheen’s debut bag collection, which was launched in late September, can be summed up in just three sentences. Adorned with intricate floral embroidery and delicate satin ribbon details, the handcrafted bag evokes the nostalgic charm of Egyptian grandmothers’ homes, where floral motifs, gold-plated chairs, and beautifully patterned boxes brought warmth and elegance to every living room. Step into the traditional home of an Egyptian grandmother, and you’ll likely find floral prints woven into every corner. More than a decorative choice, these patterns reflect the elegance and femininity of Egyptian interiors, revealing how generations of Egyptian women expressed their identity and celebrated craftsmanship through the details of their homes. Egyptian luxury house Shahira Lasheen’s debut bag collection draws inspiration from the nostalgic beauty of traditional Egyptian homes, where floral prints and delicate decorative details reflected generations of feminine elegance and artistic expression. Each bag is brought to life through approximately 40 hours ofContinue reading "The Feminine Language of Egyptian Embroidery"
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced on 12 October that he secured around 20 agreements and memoranda of understanding during his Asian tour, which included South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia from 6 to 11 October, calling for Egyptian officials to move quickly to turn the agreements into projects. Speaking at the airport upon his return to Egypt on Monday, El-Sisi described the tour as “very successful,” saying the reception he received reflected respect for Egypt’s foreign policy, which he described as balanced and moderate. El-Sisi said the visits demonstrated political and economic interest in expanding cooperation with Egypt, citing the country’s investment opportunities, infrastructure, and stability as factors behind that interest. He added that Egypt sought to strengthen economic and trade ties with the three countries while pursuing more balanced trade relationships to ensure mutual benefits. During his visit to South Korea, Egypt established a strategic partnership covering political, defence, and economic cooperation. The two countries also signed 12 agreements and memoranda of understanding covering trade, industry, energy, technology, maritime affairs, education, social security, and culture. In Malaysia, the two sides exchanged four cooperation memoranda covering investment, tourism, higher education,Continue reading "El-Sisi Says Asian Tour Secured 20 Agreements, Calls for Swift Implementation"
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OPEC+ ministers have stressed the importance of safeguarding international maritime routes to ensure uninterrupted energy flows, warning that rising shipping and insurance costs are placing additional pressure on the global economy. The ministers of OPEC and non-OPEC countries participating in the Declaration of Cooperation (DoC) met on the sidelines of the 17th International Energy Forum […]
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Russia could increase diesel exports from 3 million to 3.5 million metric tons per month by the end of 2026, potentially exceeding volumes announced by US President Donald Trump, according to Reuters. Trump said on October 9 that Russia had agreed to supply more than 300,000 metric tons of diesel to US and global markets […]
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