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After the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas fell apart and Israel decided to extend the military campaign within the enclave, Egypt has significantly cooled relations with the Jewish state, avoiding sending a new ambassador and withholding approval on Israel's pick to head to Cairo

Egypt is deepening ties with China through infrastructure, trade and emerging defense cooperation, even as it maintains its US alliance; analysts say Beijing's patient, investment-driven strategy is reshaping regional alignments

Egyptian Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Rania al Mashat on Saturday said that convening the Egyptian-Swiss Joint Economic Committee reflects both countries’ commitment to strengthening economic, trade, and investment relations along with exploring new opportunities to access markets. The committee is an effective platform to advance bilateral relations and open up new […] The post Egypt, Switzerland eye closer economic links appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has received 163 treasures of Tutankhamun, arriving from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir. This is part of a plan to transport and display the young king’s entire collection for the first time in one place, marking a new step toward the museum’s official opening. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif … The post Grand Egyptian Museum receives 163 treasures of Tutankhamun appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Egyptian Environment Ministry has issued a set of instructions and warnings for dealing with sharks in the Red Sea amidst increasing number of vacationers. This comes to ensure the safety of beach-goers and those in the waters. The instructions, which were distributed to hotel establishments and dive centers, include several binding measures for beach … The post Egypt issues strict warnings and instructions to protect vacationers from shark attacks appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The two leaders also agreed "to continue bilateral coordination" between Cairo and Moscow, including within the framework of BRICS

"It is necessary to finally solve the Palestinian issue through creation an independent State of Palestine within the borders of 1967," Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said

The Russian president called the country one of Moscow’s “key partners in Africa” Read Full Article at RT.com

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi also expressed that the 15th meeting of the Russian-Egyptian intergovernmental commission will be successful

The Russian President called Egypt one of Russia’s key partners in Africa

Their latest personal meeting took place in Kazan in October when el-Sisi attended the BRICS summit

Egypt welcomed 3.9 million tourists during the first quarter of 2025, marking a 25% year-on-year increase, according to press statements by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sharif Fathi, CNN Arabic reported. The minister affirmed that this growth reflects the increasing confidence in the Egyptian tourist destination despite the geopolitical challenges facing the region. Tourism experts … The post Egypt’s tourism roars: 25% surge in Q1 2025, millions more expected appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Commentaries weigh in on what exactly this prohibition means.

Iran’s Minister of Tourism and Culture Reza Salehi Amiri said that Egypt and Iran have entered a new phase of bilateral relations, following the historic meeting between President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his Iranian counterpart during the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation In this exclusive interview with Al-Masry Al-Youm, the minister explained that efforts are … The post Iranian Tourism Minister talks boosting mutual tourism and Egypt’s vital regional role in exclusive interview appeared first on Egypt Independent.

IDF soldiers in Gaza noticed a Bedioun contracted worker, who had security clearance to work for the Israeli forces, apparently attempting to steal an FN MAG machine gun.

Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin would hold a bilateral meeting with Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on May 9

The Regavim organization takes a closer look at the land crisis in the Negev - causes, effects, and the road ahead.

Egypt has been ranked among top three best-selling summer tourist destinations, with a major Russian tour operator announcing a significant increase in its flight program, Turprom reported. The FUN&SUN travel company will operate a fleet of aircraft to Egypt during the summer from 12 Russian cities simultaneously. According to travel industry experts, demand for summer … The post Russian tourist demand for Egypt soars 300% this summer appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The media outlet points out that El-Sisi will visit Moscow at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin

To continue sales to US buyers and avoid tariffs, Chinese exporters are getting creative as they hunt for new bypasses and workarounds.

The Giza Pyramids area welcomed Turkey’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, and his accompanying delegation. The visit took place on the sidelines of Minister Ersoy’s official trip to Egypt to participate in the 4th Ministerial Meeting of Tourism Ministers from D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation, which was hosted and chaired by Egypt […] The post Turkish Tourism Minister visits Giza Pyramids, praises ancient Egyptian civilisation appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Analysts said a deal with the long-standing US ally could reshape the regional geopolitical landscape.

CAIRO, May 7 (MENA) – Egypt and Qatar renewed their constant efforts in the mediation file, based on a unified and all-round vision aimed at defusing the unprecedented humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, and relieving the unbearable suffering of civilians via creating the suitable conditions to reach a permanent and comprehensive truce. In a … The post Egypt, Qatar assert full commitment to mediation efforts till resolving Gaza crisis appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly affirmed the state’s strong commitment to supporting tourism by providing all necessary foundations to enhance, develop, and advance this vital industry. This statement came during a meeting he held to review proposed measures for facilitating the registration and entry of global brands into the Egyptian market. The meeting was attended by … The post PM reviews measures to facilitate entry of global brands into Egyptian market to support tourism appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The ancient Egyptian fortress was in use around 2,000 years ago in the Sinai Desert.

Yury Ushakov noted that Putin’s previous meeting with the Egyptian president was held in October 2024 in Kazan as part of the BRICS summit

Tourism leaders from across the D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation (D-8) convened in Cairo on Tuesday for the 4th Ministerial Meeting on Tourism. Hosted by Egypt, the high-profile gathering concluded with the official presentation and adoption of the Cairo Declaration of D-8 President’s Cooperation 2025, a comprehensive roadmap for deepening tourism collaboration across member nations. […] The post ‘Cairo Declaration’ unites D-8 members on tourism goals appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Egypt and China held their first joint military drills, testing Washington's ties with Cairo as Beijing expands its defense footprint in the Middle East.

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) launched the first in its series of GEM Talks, which seek to create a platform for vibrant dialogue on heritage and culture, creating a space for exchanging ideas and inspiring others with successful ideas presented in all fields. The GEM Talks represents a new chapter of dialogue and discovery between … The post Grand Egyptian Museum launches 1st event of GEM Talks series appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Israel informed Palestinian officials on 1 May that it planned to carry out the demolition of 106 buildings in the West Bank’s Tulkarem and Nur Shams refugee camps, citing “military purposes”.

A new study links the Egyptian goddess Nut with the Milky Way galaxy.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu weighs Gaza offensive expansion as Egypt claims Israel rejected cease-fire; PM blames Hamas for stalled talks

A researcher believes he has found hidden messages on a 3,300-year-old ancient Egyptian obelisk that is now in Paris.

A recent study on ancient Egyptian imagery suggests rare drawings of the sky goddess Nut represent the earliest visualization of the Milky Way galaxy's Great Rift.

Artistic depictions of the Ancient Egyptian god Nut reveal an awareness of the Milky Way galaxy.

Daily terror and forced displacement—this is the reality for Palestinians in the northern Jordan Valley.

Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, concluded an important visit to the UAE with an energetic press conference in Dubai, welcoming almost 100 journalists from across the region and around the globe. This event, held on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market 2025, served as a platform, inviting the world to experience […] The post Minister: Record visitors, GEM opening mark tourism boom in Egypt appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

An interest in understanding the role that the Milky Way played in Egyptian culture and religion has led University of Portsmouth Associate Professor of Astrophysics, Dr. Or Graur to uncover what he thinks may be the ancient Egyptian visual depiction of the Milky Way.

Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathi, and his Bahraini counterpart, Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi jointly inaugurated a workshop in Dubai aimed at strengthening tourism cooperation between the two countries. Held on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, the workshop saw broad participation from Egyptian and Bahraini travel companies. Discussions […] The post Egypt, Bahrain team up to boost tourism cooperation appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania al-Mashat participated in a press conference held by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly following the weekly cabinet meeting. Mashat reviewed the most important economic developments, including the results of Egypt’s participation in the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, and their … The post IMF and World Bank expect Egypt’s economic growth to increase, Mashat appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, inaugurated the Egyptian pavilion at the 32nd edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2025), held in Dubai from April 28 to May 1. In his opening remarks, Minister Fathy underlined the significance of Egypt’s participation at ATM 2025, describing the exhibition as “an invaluable opportunity to deepen […] The post Egypt’s tourism diversity takes centre stage at Dubai’s Arabian Travel Market appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

A member of the board of directors for the B.Laban Company, Abdel-Rahman Ashmawy, confirmed that his company paid LE140 million to the Egyptian Tax Authority. During a telephone interview with TV host Lamis al-Hadidi on the“Last Word” (Kalema Akhera) TV show, on “ON” channel, Ashmawy said that “There are matters that have not yet been … The post B.Laban pays LE140 mln in dues to the Egyptian Tax Authority appeared first on Egypt Independent.

In a post Trump claims the canal would not exist without US involvement; an Egyptian official says the Suez Canal is an international waterway governed by the Convention of Constantinople and no country is entitled to use it for free

arXiv:2504.18718v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: In this paper we present a sample treebank for Old English based on the UD Cairo sentences, collected and annotated as part of a classroom curriculum in Historical Linguistics. To collect the data, a sample of 20 sentences illustrating a range of syntactic constructions in the world's languages, we employ a combination of LLM prompting and searches in authentic Old English data. For annotation we assigned sentences to multiple students with limited prior exposure to UD, whose annotations we compare and adjudicate. Our results suggest that while current LLM outputs in Old English do not reflect authentic syntax, this can be mitigated by post-editing, and that although beginner annotators do not possess enough background to complete the task perfectly, taken together they can produce good results and learn from the experience. We also conduct preliminary parsing experiments using Modern English training data, and find that although

Negotiations for a potential ceasefire in Gaza are seeing a "significant breakthrough," two Egyptian security sources reportedly told Reuters.

Senior official says Israel will not accept a five-year ceasefire deal proposed by Hamas, even if it includes the return of all hostages held in Gaza

arXiv:2504.18386v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Despite recent advances in digital resources for other Coptic dialects, especially Sahidic, Bohairic Coptic, the main Coptic dialect for pre-Mamluk, late Byzantine Egypt, and the contemporary language of the Coptic Church, remains critically under-resourced. This paper presents and evaluates the first syntactically annotated corpus of Bohairic Coptic, sampling data from a range of works, including Biblical text, saints' lives and Christian ascetic writing. We also explore some of the main differences we observe compared to the existing UD treebank of Sahidic Coptic, the classical dialect of the language, and conduct joint and cross-dialect parsing experiments, revealing the unique nature of Bohairic as a related, but distinct variety from the more often studied Sahidic.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Korea — a significant milestone in the history of cooperation between our two friendly nations. This anniversary reflects the enduring strength of our bilateral ties, built on mutual respect, shared interests and a joint commitment to development, regional stability and international peace. This occasion highlights the strong and dynamic partnership that has flourished between our two nations over the years. Together, we have built enduring bridges of friendship and mutual understanding between our peoples and today we not only honor our shared history but also look ahead with a firm commitment to deepening our cooperation across a wide range of fields. Egypt regards Korea as a valued partner in the pursuit of sustainable development, and we are eager to further strengthen our strategic relationship by exploring new avenues of collaboration. By so

Egyptian president’s remarks highlight enduring state-to-state cooperation even as public sentiment in Egypt remains wary of complete normalization with Israel

Terror group reportedly tells mediators that ramping up of ground operations in Gaza must halt 'to ensure safety of hostages'; Israel said to dismiss temporary ceasefire

Senior officials arrive for talks with Egyptians on the release of all Israeli hostages, withdrawal of IDF troops from the stripo and a 5-year-long cease-fire; source says group opposes partial deals

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Egypt is ready to cooperate with its Nile Basin partners to develop their capabilities, and share relevant expertise in various sectors, including the agriculture, irrigation, health, energy, and mining industries. Madbouly was speaking during a meeting with President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni on the margins of his participation in the … The post Uganda eyes greater economic cooperation with Egypt – Museveni appeared first on Egypt Independent.


An inscription with the name of Ramesses III has been discovered in southern Jordan.

The newfound tomb of an Egyptian prince has a false door, which ancient people viewed as an "entry" and "exit" for souls in the afterlife, researchers say.

CAIRO – Jihad Azour, Director of the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia Department, said that Egypt’s economy is improving, with growth expected to hit 3.8% for fiscal year 2025, rising to 4.3% in 2026. During a press conference, the IMF official stated that this recovery comes despite global pressures and is supported by Egypt’s […] The post IMF expects Egypt’s economy growth rises to 3.8% for FY 2025 appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Egypt begins enforcing new summer closing times for commercial stores, cafes, restaurants, coffee shops, shopping malls, workshops, and artisanal businesses on Friday, aligning with daylight saving time. Closing Times for Shops and Malls Shops and commercial malls will operate daily from 7:00 AM until 11:00 PM. However, on Thursdays, Fridays, as well as during official holidays … The post New summer hours in Egypt: Shops, malls, restaurants set revised closing times appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Means of further deepening cooperation in tourism with China were at the core of discussions held today, between Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, and Lui Duo, Vice Mayor of Shanghai, and an accompanying delegation. The meeting was held at the ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital. As the meeting started, Fathy underlined […] The post Egypt, China deepen tourism links appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.


Egypt has extended its transit visa program, which allows holders to stay in the country for 96 hours, for an additional year in an effort to encourage inbound tourism. According to a government statement on Wednesday, “The Cabinet approved the extension of the 96-hour free transit visa for an additional year ending at the end … The post Egypt extends free transit visa program appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Eye of Horus is frequently found in ancient Egyptian burials, particularly on wedjat amulets.

Jordan is a close Western ally that has long been seen as a bastion of stability in the often volatile Middle East.

The 3,300-year-old monument has sat in the French capital's center for almost 200 years, but no one else noticed these strange encryptions.

The Arab monarchy had already taken steps toward disbanding the Islamist group in a 2020 court decision, but said it would now move to completely ban its activities.

According to the director of Tahrir Hospital the children of Gaza have reached the most severe stage of malnutrition.

Following the exposure of a terrorist network in Jordan, the country's interior minister announced that the activities of the Muslim Brotherhood would be outlawed.

Sweeping crackdown of kingdom's largest opposition group follows discovery of alleged underground network manufacturing missiles and drones inside the country

The Egyptian Travel Agents Associations reported on Tuesday that the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will be closed from June 15th to July 5th, in preparations for its grand opening. This came in a circular from the association to all companies operating in the tourism sector, urging them not to include GEM in their tourism programs … The post Grand Egyptian Museum closed from June 15-July 5 in preparations for grand opening appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Cairo, SANA- Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, reiterated his country’s rejection of Israeli attacks on Syrian territory and violations of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. In a joint press conference held Tuesday with his Lebanese counterpart Youssef Raji, the Egyptian Foreign Minister affirmed Egypt’s stance against Israel’s breach of the agreement and its …

The team’s discovery challenges the previous assumption that CTR2 was redundant with CTR1. Instead, these phosphorylation sites work together but have distinct and opposing effects on RNA polymerase II elongation speed and the output of RNA. The post Mount Sinai Team Finds New Way Cells Control RNA appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.

Damascus, SANA- President of the Republic, Mr. Ahmad al-Sharaa, received on Tuesday a number of Syrian businessmen residing in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Mazen Eyon

Mount Sinai researchers studying a type of heart disease known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) have calibrated an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to quickly and more specifically identify patients with the condition and flag them as high risk for greater attention during doctor's appointments.

CAIRO: A Hamas delegation departed for Cairo to discuss “new ideas” aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza, an official from the group said, as Israeli air strikes killed 26 people across the territory Tuesday. The renewed effort follows Hamas’s rejection last week of Israel’s latest proposal to secure the release of hostages still held in Gaza. Talks have so far failed to produce any breakthrough since Israel resumed its air and ground assault on Gaza from March 18, ending a two-month ceasefire.

It follows confirmation that Egyptian military is using Chinese HQ-9B missile system, as Beijing pursues closer defence ties with the region.

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan al-Khatib has discussed in a meeting with Czech Ambassador in Cairo Ivan Jukl ways of fostering economic and trade cooperation between Egypt and the Czech Republic. During the meeting, Khatib highlighted the depth of relations, underlining the importance of increasing joint investments and establishing partnerships between the public … The post Egypt, Czech Republic discuss boosting economic, trade cooperation appeared first on Egypt Independent.

According to a Palestinian Arab official, the mediators proposed a deal that would include, among other things, a 5-7-year ceasefire and the release of all hostages.

Riyadh, SANA-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab Republic of Egypt on Monday called for preserving Syria’s unity and sovereignty, condemning the Israeli violations of Syrian territory. Al-Ahram Gate site said the two sides held a meeting by the political follow-up and consultation committee between the two countries in Riyadh, headed by Saudi Foreign Minister …

Egypt has expressed its strong denunciation and condemnation of the extremist and inciting calls from Israeli settler organizations, which call for the bombing of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, Egypt stressed its complete rejection of what these calls reflect as … The post Egypt condemns extremist Israeli calls to bomb Al-Aqsa Mosque appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Manchester City’s Egyptian star, Omar Marmoush, is being recognized among the world’s elite forwards following his impressive performances for the club. The British football website, GiveMeSport, included Marmoush in their list of the top 15 global strikers, factoring in his goal tally, assists, goals-per-game ratio, overall team contribution, and individual displays. Marmoush joined Manchester City … The post Manchester City’s Egyptian star Omar Marmoush ranked among world’s top strikers appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Hexagon Purus, the Norwegian specialist in hydrogen systems, just locked in its first deal with Egypt’s Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles (MCV),…

Controversy as Israel Bar Association excludes Muslim women from Sharia Judge Selection Committee for 1st time in a decade and elects two male representatives; Strock, the government’s representative, will represent Muslim women on the nine-member committee

The safari boat “Fire Bird” was involved in a collision with fossilized coral reefs in the Nabq area of Sharm El Sheikh city in Egypt on Sunday, while sailing from Hurghada city towards Dahab, passing through Sharm El Sheikh, for the purpose of enjoying a safari trip. The collision resulted in water entering the boat. … The post Fourteen rescued after safari boat accident near Sharm El Sheikh appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) expects the country to experience a heat wave this week, coinciding with Sham el-Nessim celebrations across Egypt. A member of the EMA’s media center, Manar Ghanem, announced on Saturday that temperatures this week will rise due to the country being affected by desert air masses alongside a high pressure system … The post Heatwave strikes Egypt this week amid Sham el-Nessim celebrations appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli has toured the factories of the Egyptian Swiss Group for flour, pasta, and concentrates in the 10th of Ramadan city. The premier on Saturday embarked on a tour to inspect a number of factories in the 10th of Ramadan city, where he was accompanied by Transport and Industry Minister Kamel […] The post PM tours Egyptian Swiss Group’s factories in 10th of Ramadan city appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

CAIRO, April 17 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, affirmed the importance of implementing the joint vision of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to boost economic and investment cooperation. During his visit to Algiers, Abdelatty met with Algerian Minister of Energy and Mines Mohamed Arkab … The post FM reaffirms commitment to Egypt-Algeria economic coop. appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Several Egyptian governorates have witnessed intensive inspection campaigns carried out by the regulatory bodies of the Food Safety Authority and the Ministry of Supply, resulting in the closure of a number of branches of well-known dessert chains, Sada al-Balad reported. In Gharbia Governorate, five branches of the “Balaben” chain in Tanta city were closed after … The post Famous restaurants and dessert chains shut down across Egypt in food safety crackdown appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Abdelrahman Soliman, son of the artist Soliman Eid, has announced his father’s passing following a sudden health crisis. The deceased Soliman Eid’s son added: “The funeral prayer will be held after Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque in the Islamic Complex in Sheikh Zayed, and the burial will follow immediately after the prayer.” Abdelrahman did … The post Egyptian Actor Soliman Eid dies after sudden health crisis appeared first on Egypt Independent.

US asks Egypt to find out condition of dual citizen hostage Edan Alexander following Hamas' claims that contact with the group holding him captive was lost.

The Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital's cardiology faculty practice has received the 2024 Human Experience Pinnacle of Excellence Award from Press Ganey, one of the nation's leading patient experience organizations.
