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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13 h. ago Egypt’s temperatures see significant drop in temperatures on Wednesday

Following a stormy day filled with sand and dust due to wind currents in the Western Desert, Egypt’s weather will return to calm, with temperatures dropping significantly by about seven degrees on Wednesday and Thursday. The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) expects hot weather during the day on Wednesday in the north of the country, including … The post Egypt’s temperatures see significant drop in temperatures on Wednesday 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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21 h. ago 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Greece and Crete, strongly felt in Egypt

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale struck Greece and Crete on Wednesday morning, Reuters reported in a breaking news alert. The seismic activity was also perceptible to residents in Egypt. The post 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Greece and Crete, strongly felt in Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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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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38 h. ago Egypt sees unprecedented, historical leap in expat remittances: CBE

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that remittances from Egyptians working abroad has seen a unprecedented and historic leap one year after the reform measures implemented last year, during March 2024 to February 2025. The CBE said in a statement on Monday that “remittances from Egyptians working abroad increased by 72.4 percent, or US$13.7 … The post Egypt sees unprecedented, historical leap in expat remittances: CBE appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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58 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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60 h. ago Significant drop in temperatures, more moderate weather in Egypt

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) expects a significant drop in temperatures in the north of the country, including Greater Cairo and northern Upper Egypt, ranging between seven degrees and eight degrees. Hot weather will continue in southern Upper Egypt. The weather will be more moderate during the day, with moderate to cool conditions at night. … The post Significant drop in temperatures, more moderate weather in Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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60 h. ago Significant drop in temperatures, more moderate weather in Egypt: EMA

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) expects a significant drop in temperatures in the north of the country, including Greater Cairo and northern Upper Egypt, ranging between seven degrees and eight degrees. Hot weather will continue in southern Upper Egypt. The weather will be more moderate during the day, with moderate to cool conditions at night. … The post Significant drop in temperatures, more moderate weather in Egypt: EMA appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago Egypt, China celebrate 45 years of military aviation partnership

The Egyptian Air Force and China’s National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC) company held a ceremony at the Citadel of Salah al-Din. The event commemorated the arrival of the first fighter jets produced by CATIC into the Egyptian Air Force fleet. The ceremony included a guided tour of the military museum at the Citadel, … The post Egypt, China celebrate 45 years of military aviation partnership appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 d. ago Trade turnover between Russia, Egypt hits record $9 bln in 2024

Trade turnover between Russia and Egypt climbed by 30 percent in 2024, reaching a record of US nine billion dollars, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, adding that it gained another 80 percent in the first two months of this year, TASS news agency reported. Putin … The post Trade turnover between Russia, Egypt hits record $9 bln in 2024 appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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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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5 d. ago Extreme heat warning issued for Egypt, record temperatures expected

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has revealed the expected weather conditions across the country, forecasting hot to very hot weather during the daytime, particularly in Greater Cairo, the Nile Delta, and Upper Egypt. The atmosphere will be mild at night, with warnings of light morning mist and active winds stirring up sand and dust in some … The post Extreme heat warning issued for Egypt, record temperatures 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 Cats, dogs, and dung beetles: Discovering the animal world of ancient Egypt

Cats, dogs, and dung beetles: Discovering the animal world of ancient Egypt  The Jerusalem Post

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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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