8 h. ago Russia and Egypt discuss construction of LNG terminals for Cairo

Russia and Egypt discuss construction of LNG terminals for Cairo  Al Arabiya English

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11 h. ago FM asserts Egypt’s keenness on localizing clean fuel industries

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty affirmed Egypt’s strong keenness on localizing clean fuel industries, with the aim of strengthening its position as a regional hub for clean energy. This came during Abdelatty’s meeting on Tuesday May 13, 2025, with a delegation from the Danish shipping and maritime transport giant A.P. Moller … The post FM asserts Egypt’s keenness on localizing clean fuel industries appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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12 h. ago FM: Defending Egyptian Interests Top Priority of Diplomatic Work Overseas

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said defending Egyptian interests is a top priority of diplomatic work overseas. During a meeting the foreign minister held on Wednesday 14/5/2025 with heads of Egyptian missions abroad as part of the periodic meetings meant to monitor performance of embassies and consulates abroad and assess … The post FM: Defending Egyptian Interests Top Priority of Diplomatic Work Overseas appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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12 h. ago 13th Edition of “Buy Egyptian Art” Exhibition held under patronage of FM

The National Coordinating Committee for Combating and Preventing Illegal Migration and Human Trafficking organized on Wednesday 14/5/2025 the 13th edition of the “Buy Egyptian Art” Exhibition under the auspices of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates and in cooperation with the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA). The exhibition is … The post 13th Edition of “Buy Egyptian Art” Exhibition held under patronage of FM appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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12 h. ago Exiled Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s party barred from election

Dhaka, Bangladesh AP  —  Bangladesh’s Election Commission has cancelled the registration of the former ruling party of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, preventing it from participating in the next national election, which is expected to be held by June next year. The decision on Monday came hours after the country’s interim government headed by Nobel … The post Exiled Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s party barred from election appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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12 h. ago Environment Ministry urges tourists to stay away from whale sharks

The Egyptian Ministry of Environment has followed up on tourist complaints regarding shark sightings in the Laguna area of Dahab, South Sinai Governorate. Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad on Tuesday ordered the South Sinai Protected Areas team to investigate news reports confirming the sighting of a whale shark off the coast of the city. The South … The post Environment Ministry urges tourists to stay away from whale sharks appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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13 h. ago Egypt welcomes Trump statement that Palestinian people have right to a better future

Egypt welcomed US President Donald Trump’s affirmation made in his speech delivered during his visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday that the Palestinian people have a right to a better future. In a statement on Tuesday, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry affirmed Egypt’s hope that the US President’s important Gulf tour to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, … The post Egypt welcomes Trump statement that Palestinian people have right to a better future appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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13 h. ago Egypt welcomes Trump’s statement that Palestinian people have right to a better future

Egypt welcomed US President Donald Trump’s affirmation made in his speech delivered during his visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday that the Palestinian people have a right to a better future. In a statement on Tuesday, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry affirmed Egypt’s hope that the US President’s important Gulf tour to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, … The post Egypt welcomes Trump’s statement that Palestinian people have right to a better future appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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32 h. ago Egypt’s FM Conducts Phone Call with New German Foreign Minister

Egypt’s FM Conducts Phone Call with New German Foreign Minister  Egypt Today

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33 h. ago Military Production Ministry plays key role in supporting Egyptian economy

Military Production Ministry plays key role in supporting Egyptian economy- Min.  Egyptian Gazette

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34 h. ago Egypt welcomes diplomatic efforts for holding direct talks to resolve Ukraine crisis

Egypt has praised constructive diplomatic efforts and contacts aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution to the Ukrainian crisis, welcoming a Russian proposal to hold direct talks with Ukraine on May 15. Egypt also lauded Ukraine’s indication of its willingness to respond positively to this proposal. A statement issued Monday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, … The post Egypt welcomes diplomatic efforts for holding direct talks to resolve Ukraine crisis appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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36 h. ago Photos: Egypt receives 25 rare artifacts through New York consulate

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry, through the Consulate General in New York on Monday received one of the largest collections of artifacts illegally smuggled out of Egypt. The collection consists of 25 rare artifacts dating back to various eras of ancient Egyptian civilization. The recovered collection includes stone and wooden coffin lids, funerary masks made of … The post Photos: Egypt receives 25 rare artifacts through New York consulate appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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59 h. ago OPEN// President Sisi, AfDB head discuss boosting cooperation

CAIRO, May 12 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday discussed with President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Akinwumi Adesin ways of boosting cooperation between Egypt and the bank. The meeting was attended by Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania al Mashat. The President expressed Egypt’s appreciation for Adesina … The post OPEN// President Sisi, AfDB head discuss boosting cooperation appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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60 h. ago Govt admits some samples of octane in Egypt failed to meet specified standards

The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources in Egypt announced the results of nationwide studies into complaints received from citizens regarding octane, along with additional measures approved by the ministry to ensure the product’s compliance with standard specifications. In a statement, the ministry confirmed the detection of some non-compliant samples at gas stations. The ministry … The post Govt admits some samples of octane in Egypt failed to meet specified standards appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago Egypt’s Foreign Minister Holds Phone Calls with Indian and Pakistani Counterparts to Support Ceasefire Efforts

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Holds Phone Calls with Indian and Pakistani Counterparts to Support Ceasefire Efforts  Egypt Today

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4 d. ago Egypt’s Foreign Minister Meets Palestinian Vice President, Reaffirms Cairo’s Ceasefire Mediation Efforts in Gaza

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Meets Palestinian Vice President, Reaffirms Cairo’s Ceasefire Mediation Efforts in Gaza  Egypt Today

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4 d. ago Egypt issues strict warnings and instructions to protect vacationers from shark attacks

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.

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5 d. ago Egypt’s tourism roars: 25% surge in Q1 2025, millions more expected

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.

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6 d. ago Iranian Tourism Minister talks boosting mutual tourism and Egypt’s vital regional role in exclusive interview

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.

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6 d. ago Foreign Ministry: Egypt Deeply Concerned About Current Developments between India, Pakistan and Calls For Calm

Egypt is deeply concerned about the current developments between India and Pakistan and the exchange of airstrikes that left a number of persons dead and injured. In a statement issued by the Foreign Affairs and Emigration Ministry on Wednesday 7/5/2025, Egypt stressed the utmost importance of making all efforts to achieve calm and defuse the … The post Foreign Ministry: Egypt Deeply Concerned About Current Developments between India, Pakistan and Calls For Calm appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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