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Hebrew References in Flight Systems: Egyptian Traveler Seeks Turkish Clarification
A passenger’s complaint about Hebrew terminology in international aviation systems has exposed the complex intersection of historical linguistics, modern technology, and Middle Eastern politics. The Linguistic Legacy of Aviation The incident,...

Egypt’s balance of payments shows positive trends in FY 2024/25: CBE
Egypt’s balance of payments reflected broadly positive trends during fiscal year (FY) 2024/2025, with the current account deficit narrowing significantly by 25.9% to $15.4bn, compared to $20.8bn in the previous fiscal year, according to the...

Battlefield 6 Siege of Cairo: Best Strategies and Gadgets for Each Class
Even if it doesn't offer the same vehicle variety as the other maps of Battlefield 6, Siege of Cairo has one of the most addictive combat loops thanks to its gameplay design. With plenty of sightlines for vehicles and Recons, alongside cover and...

I discovered secret tunnels below Egypt's Giza pyramids... and they may lead to a forgotten underworld
On the northeastern edge of the Giza Plateau, I discovered three perfectly cut shafts hidden beneath the sands. They sit in the triangle between the Great Sphinx, Khufu's Pyramid and Khafre's Pyramid, and may open into a long-forgotten underground...

NBE joins capital increase of Arab API to establish Egypt’s first multi-purpose pharmaceutical raw materials plant
The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) has signed an agreement to participate in the capital increase of the Arab Company for Pharmaceutical Raw Materials (Arab API), alongside several leading national institutions. The initiative supports the state’s...

France Handed Over New Rafale Fighters to Egypt
Egypt has received a batch of Rafale F3R fighters under a contract signed with France in 2021. This was reported by the Egyptian media. The number of aircraft in the batch was not disclosed. The contract for the supply of 30 Rafale F3R fighter...

Mo Amer in Egypt: A Night of Laughter, Culture, and a Few Missteps
In what was one of the most anticipated comedy shows of the year, Mohammed (Mo) Amer brought his global “El Oso Palestino” tour to Egypt for the first time on the 1st of October. Held at the St. Regis Hotel in the New Administrative Capital, the...

S&P upgrades Egypt's credit rating on economic reforms and improving growth
Egypt has scored a credit rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings, while Fitch Ratings affirmed its call on the North African nation, with both citing improving economic growth following widespread reforms. S&P boosted Egypt's long-term sovereign...

Moderately Hot Weather Prevails across Egypt on Saturday, Cairo 28°C
Sat 11 Oct 2025 | 11:48 AM Experts Forecast Stable Weather on Friday The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) predicts moderately hot weather will prevail in most of the country during Saturday's daylight hours. Hot weather is also expected to...

“Turathna 2025”… A Celebration of Handicrafts and Heritage from Egypt and Beyond
Sat 11 Oct 2025 | 01:23 PM In a vibrant autumn atmosphere full of colors and creativity, the “Turathna” Exhibition kicks off from October 6 to 11 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in the Fifth Settlement. The event brings together...

From Spain to Egypt: 10 Best Winter Sun Getaways
From Spain to Egypt: 10 Best Winter Sun Getaways (Image Credit: Canva) Nothing compares to the feeling of warm sunshine on a cold day. If you've been having the winter blues and are looking for places to escape the cold, we have curated a list of...

Why Your Favourite Brands Keep Vanishing from Egyptian Shelves
If your go-to shampoo or phone model disappeared in late 2023 and again through 2024–2025, you are not alone. The pattern boils down to three things: a two-year squeeze on foreign currency (FX) used to pay for imports, rules that stop...

Discover Iran: Persepolis, a masterpiece of Persian engineering, architecture in Fars
By Ivan Kesic Rising from the Marvdasht plain at the foot of the Kuh-e Rahmat, or Mountain of Mercy, the majestic ruins of Persepolis stand as a silent testament to the pinnacle of Achaemenid Iranian power and artistry. Founded by Darius I the...
Afrofuturism or Energy Enslavement: A Black Consciousness Call to Claim Wakanda
Beneath the mountains of a fictional African land, a radiant blue current flows like a heartbeat. It lights villages and cities, powers technologies, and binds a nation through shared energy that belongs to everyone. This is Wakanda — the luminous...

Egypt — a Vulnerable Crossroads of Africa, Europe, and Asia
Thesis and Introduction For several years, Egypt has been mired in an economic crisis and is an example of a state that is too big to fail. The EU is making a range of efforts to prevent it from falling into the sphere of influence of other...

Egyptian firm announces $4bn Oman real estate investment
Egypt’s Talaat Moustafa Group and Oman’s Housing & Urban Planning Ministry have formally unveiled two upcoming projects in Muscat Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An...

DP World to develop multimodal logistics terminal in Uzbekistan
DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end logistics solutions, has entered into a joint venture with Tashkent Invest, a subsidiary of the Tashkent City Administration, to develop and manage a state-of-the-art multimodal logistics...

[7,000 Tons of Flour Exported from Egypt’s Port Tawfiq to Yemen Amid
Aden — A major shipment of 7,000 tons of wheat flour departed from Port Tawfiq, one of Egypt’s key Red Sea ports, bound for Yemen, where millions continue to face severe food insecurity due to prolonged conflict and economic collapse. The export...

I'm learning how to get back into life, freed British-Egyptian activist says
Caroline HawleyDiplomatic correspondent ShareSave Alaa Abdel Fattah spoke via video link to the BBC's Today programme "I'm learning how to get back into life," says freed British-Egyptian pro-democracy activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, as he recovers...

Egyptian industry body proposes low-interest home loans linked to unit size
A new housing finance proposal could help Egypt’s lower and middle income groups access affordable homes through state-backed loans with interest rates linked to unit size, according to Tarek Shokry, Head of the Real Estate Development Chamber at...