5 h. ago Which Arab country has the most significant trade with the US?

Egypt recorded the highest growth rate in trade with the US in the Middle East, reaching 69 percent, according to data from the US Census Bureau. The value of trade between Egypt and the US reached approximately US$ 2.7 billion during the first quarter of 2025, while Gulf countries accounted for 54 percent of the … The post Which Arab country has the most significant trade with the US? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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19 h. ago SITA opens first regional hub in Middle East with new command center in Cairo

SITA opens first regional hub in Middle East with new command center in Cairo  Dailynewsegypt

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19 h. ago Egypt’s FRA chair highlights regional cooperation at IOSCO Africa–Middle East meeting

Egypt’s FRA chair highlights regional cooperation at IOSCO Africa–Middle East meeting  Dailynewsegypt

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27 h. ago Europe and US briefly upped the pressure on Russia over Ukraine. Trump upended that

Kyiv, Ukraine CNN  —  For about 30 hours, the illusion of transatlantic unity over Ukraine was maintained. Europe and Ukraine had demanded a deal on the 30-day unconditional ceasefire the Trump administration proposed two months earlier. European leaders said US President Donald Trump had personally backed their plan – and threat of sanctions if Russia … The post Europe and US briefly upped the pressure on Russia over Ukraine. Trump upended that appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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48 h. ago Höegh Evi signs FSRU charter with EGAS, supporting Egypt’s role as energy hub in the Middle East

Höegh Evi signs FSRU charter with EGAS, supporting Egypt’s role as energy hub in the Middle East  Cision News

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68 h. ago Egypt's Annual Inflation Increases To 13.5% In April Amid Higher Fuel Prices

Egypt's Annual Inflation Increases To 13.5% In April Amid Higher Fuel Prices  Forbes Middle East

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3 d. ago Jared Kushner quietly advising Trump administration ahead of Middle East trip

CNN  —  As President Donald Trump prepares for the first major foreign trip to the Middle East of his second term, some administration officials have privately turned to a familiar face for help navigating the region: Jared Kushner. The president’s son-in-law, who served as a chief Middle East negotiator in Trump’s first term and built … The post Jared Kushner quietly advising Trump administration ahead of Middle East trip appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 d. ago Former US Envoy to Syria calls Trump’s Gaza plan ‘unrealistic’, discusses future of Middle East

As the world undergoes rapid political and economic transformations with escalating conflicts shaking the Middle East, the region has witnessed over a full year of genocide in Gaza – and no clear prospect for an end. The conflict has expanded to southern Lebanon, reverberated in Yemen and Iraq, and reached Iran. The Future of the … The post Former US Envoy to Syria calls Trump’s Gaza plan ‘unrealistic’, discusses future of Middle East appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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5 d. ago Israel launched a campaign against Kissinger after he blamed it for the breakdown of negotiations with Egypt in 1975, British documents reveal

Israel launched a campaign against Kissinger after he blamed it for the breakdown of negotiations with Egypt in 1975, British documents reveal  Middle East Monitor

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5 d. ago Sisi, Putin emphasize necessity to restore peace in Middle East, particularly Gaza

Sisi, Putin emphasize necessity to restore peace in Middle East, particularly Gaza  Egypt Today

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6 d. ago Disney’s first Middle East Park redefines regional entertainment

Marking a notable entry into the Middle Eastern leisure market, The Walt Disney Company has revealed its plans for the creation of “Disneyland Abu Dhabi” on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island. This venture will be the seventh Disneyland resort globally and the inaugural one in the Middle East, realized through a collaboration with Miral, the Abu … The post Disney’s first Middle East Park redefines regional entertainment appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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7 d. ago Greece, Egypt set to sign "strategic partnership" to boost bilateral ties

Greece, Egypt set to sign "strategic partnership" to boost bilateral ties  Economy Middle East

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1 week ago Egypt’s Abdelatty, US Advisor Boulos hold call on Africa, Middle East stability

Egypt’s Abdelatty, US Advisor Boulos hold call on Africa, Middle East stability  Dailynewsegypt

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1 week ago Trump budget proposes $1 trillion for defense, slashes education, foreign aid, environment, health and public assistance

CNN  —  The White House unveiled a budget blueprint Friday that would pump more money into defense and homeland security, while taking an ax to programs the Trump administration has already targeted, including education, foreign aid, environment, health and public assistance programs. The proposal outlines President Donald Trump’s vision and provides recommendations to Congress for … The post Trump budget proposes $1 trillion for defense, slashes education, foreign aid, environment, health and public assistance appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago Egypt probes claims activist Dalia Ziada is collaborating with Israel

Egypt probes claims activist Dalia Ziada is collaborating with Israel  Middle East Monitor

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1 week ago Trump asked Sisi for free passage through Suez Canal, military support against Houthis: Report

Trump asked Sisi for free passage through Suez Canal, military support against Houthis: Report  Middle East Eye

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1 week ago Israel media accuses Egypt of spying with help of Chinese drone

Israel media accuses Egypt of spying with help of Chinese drone  Middle East Monitor

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1 week ago Outrage In Egypt Over Trump's Call For Free Passage For American Ships Through Suez Canal: The Canal Is A Red Line, The U.S. Is Extortionate

Outrage In Egypt Over Trump's Call For Free Passage For American Ships Through Suez Canal: The Canal Is A Red Line, The U.S. Is Extortionate  MEMRI | Middle East Media Research Institute

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2 w. ago Trump’s temper has CEOs running scared. They’re missing a huge opportunity

A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. New York CNN  —  America’s CEOs have spent much of second Trump administration cutting million-dollar checks for his inauguration fund, putting out press releases touting their “new” investments in domestic production, and generally … The post Trump’s temper has CEOs running scared. They’re missing a huge opportunity appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. ago Reports: Turkiye, Egypt to cooperate in field of drones production, Israel media says

Reports: Turkiye, Egypt to cooperate in field of drones production, Israel media says  Middle East Monitor

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