7 h. ago B.Laban CEO debunks rumors on food poisoning and money laundering

The CEO and Chairman of the B.Laban Group Moamen Adel has responded to rumors spread on social media regarding the closure of the group’s chain of stores. In a phone interview with TV host Amr Adib on the “al-Hekaya” (The Story) show on MBC Masr on Friday, Adel assured that this was entirely untrue. He … The post B.Laban CEO debunks rumors on food poisoning and money laundering appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Sport

7 h. ago Trump administration ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea in framework to end Ukraine war, source says

The Trump administration is ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea as part of a proposal to help end to the war with Ukraine, according to an official familiar with the framework. The proposal would also put a ceasefire in place along the front lines of the war, the source said. The framework was shared … The post Trump administration ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea in framework to end Ukraine war, source says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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52 h. ago Viking's Ambitious Egypt Expansion: New Luxury Ship Viking Amun Leads 12

Viking's Ambitious Egypt Expansion: New Luxury Ship Viking Amun Leads 12-Vessel Fleet Growth  Stock Titan

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53 h. ago Under the auspices of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Madinet Masr Announces the Development of “Buyut Al

Under the auspices of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Madinet Masr Announces the Development of “Buyut Al-Khalifa” Project in Collaboration with Built Environment Collective  Egypt Today

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4 d. ago Madinet Masr executes buyback of 42.7 million shares under treasury stock programme

Madinet Masr executes buyback of 42.7 million shares under treasury stock programme  Dailynewsegypt

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5 d. ago Savills Egypt launches graduate programme to develop real estate leaders

Savills Egypt launches graduate programme to develop real estate leaders  Dailynewsegypt

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7 d. ago UN humanitarian agency will lay off hundreds of staff due to funding crisis

CNN  —  The United Nations’ emergency and disaster response agency will reduce its global workforce by 20% and scale back operations in nine countries, as it confronts a severe funding crisis and escalating global needs, it announced on Friday. In a letter to staff shared on the agency’s website, the Office for the Coordination of … The post UN humanitarian agency will lay off hundreds of staff due to funding crisis appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Events

1 week ago Microsoft fires Moroccan employee for expressing solidarity with Gaza

The Associated Press reported that Microsoft has fired Moroccan engineer Ibtihal Abusaad after she protested the company’s provision of artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military. Abusaad is a Moroccan engineer and programmer born in 1999. She graduated from Harvard University, specialized in artificial intelligence, and worked for Microsoft. At a ceremony marking the company’s … The post Microsoft fires Moroccan employee for expressing solidarity with Gaza appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago Egypt, AFD sign executive agreement for Rubeiki–Belbeis railway project

Egypt, AFD sign executive agreement for Rubeiki–Belbeis railway project  ZAWYA

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1 week ago Egypt, AFD sign €70m executive agreement for Rubeiki–Belbeis railway project

Egypt, AFD sign €70m executive agreement for Rubeiki–Belbeis railway project  Dailynewsegypt

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1 week ago Recovery signs for Egyptian pound and stock market amid economic challenges

Recovery signs for Egyptian pound and stock market amid economic challenges  Egypt Today

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1 week ago This is the stock market’s worst start to a presidential term in modern history

New York CNN  —  President Donald Trump warned Americans in 2024 that a vote for Vice President Kamala Harris would be a vote for a market meltdown. “You want to see a market crash? If we lost this election, I think the market would go down the tubes,” Trump said at a Pennsylvania rally in … The post This is the stock market’s worst start to a presidential term in modern history appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago Global tariff tensions impact Egypt’s currency and stock exchange

Global tariff tensions impact Egypt’s currency and stock exchange  Egypt Today

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1 week ago Israel pushing Palestinians to relocate to Hungary: Amr Adib

Egyptian TV host Amr Adib on Sunday said that Israel has begun making offers to starving Palestinians in Gaza Strip to leave their land and travel to Hungary. During his show “al-Hekaya” (The Story) on MBC Masr channel, Adib added that Israel is working to encourage the voluntary displacement of Palestinians from Gaza Strip. He … The post Israel pushing Palestinians to relocate to Hungary: Amr Adib appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago Stock market lands in the red amid Egyptian selling and new US tariffs

Stock market lands in the red amid Egyptian selling and new US tariffs  Egypt Today

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2 w. ago Egyptian Media Figure: We Must Remove Hamas From The Picture, Lay The Groundwork For Regional Peace Based On Shared Interests

Egyptian Media Figure: We Must Remove Hamas From The Picture, Lay The Groundwork For Regional Peace Based On Shared Interests  MEMRI | Middle East Media Research Institute

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2 w. ago Mohamed Ramadan apologizes to Yasmine Sabry over rude comment

A recent Ramadan suhoor party organized by a production company was the site of an embarrassing situation between actor Mohamed Ramadan and actress Yasmine Sabry. Social media users shared a video clip showing Sabry congratulating Ramadan and saying, “Congratulations, my son.” Ramadan surprised her with an unexpected response, saying, “Your son… are you crazy?” This … The post Mohamed Ramadan apologizes to Yasmine Sabry over rude comment appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 w. ago FM probes Gaza situation with Bulgarian counterpart over phone

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and his Bulgarian counterpart Georg Georgiev shared their views on regional tensions and the situation in the embattled Gaza Strip during a phone call on Tuesday. During their phone conversation, the top diplomats have also discussed bilateral relations and how to promote trade, economic and … The post FM probes Gaza situation with Bulgarian counterpart over phone appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 w. ago Separating myth from fact in the alleged discovery beneath the Pyramids

A friend shared a video with me of a purported groundbreaking new discovery about the pyramids, and that’s where this whole thing began. I recently learned that social media and news sites had been flooded with sensational reports claiming the discovery of huge columns, vertical wells, and giant chambers beneath the Pyramid of Khafre – … The post Separating myth from fact in the alleged discovery beneath the Pyramids appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 w. ago Scandal rocks Washington after military plans accidentally leaked via Signal

A report published by The Atlantic magazine has revealed that senior members of US President Donald Trump’s administration accidentally shared sensitive military operational plans, potentially classified as “top secret,” via a non-government encrypted messaging app. According to the report, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz conducted a group conversation via Signal with Vice President J.D. Vance, … The post Scandal rocks Washington after military plans accidentally leaked via Signal appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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