5 h. ago Damascus Hosts First Syrian–Egyptian Economic Forum After Years of Stagnation

Damascus Hosts First Syrian–Egyptian Economic Forum After Years of Stagnation  The Media Line

Economics

8 h. ago Egyptian army holds billions in secret cash as country misses debt deadline, officials say

Egyptian army holds billions in secret cash as country misses debt deadline, officials say  Middle East Eye

Economics

9 h. ago Trump is pledging to ‘rescue’ protesters in Iran. He has a selective view of the sanctity of protests.

President Donald Trump billed strikes on Venezuela earlier this month as being about drugs, gangs invading the United States and law enforcement – i.e. arresting indicted leader Nicolás Maduro. But of late, he seems conspicuously preoccupied with the country’s oil wealth. And the American people seem to have noticed. A CBS News poll last week … The post Trump is pledging to ‘rescue’ protesters in Iran. He has a selective view of the sanctity of protests. appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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9 h. ago Egypt poised to lead $216 billion Syrian reconstruction effort

Egypt poised to lead $216 billion Syrian reconstruction effort  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Economics

12 h. ago Presidential Pardon for Prisoners Serving Life Sentences in Egypt

Presidential Pardon for Prisoners Serving Life Sentences in Egypt  Jordan News

Events

12 h. ago Grand Egyptian Museum Accredited as Carbon Neutral Landmark by GOEIC

Grand Egyptian Museum Accredited as Carbon Neutral Landmark by GOEIC  cairoscene.com

Politics

12 h. ago Irish FM visits Egyptian Red Crescent warehouses in Arish, praises Egypt's humanitarian efforts

Irish FM visits Egyptian Red Crescent warehouses in Arish, praises Egypt's humanitarian efforts  Egypt Today

Events

12 h. ago FM affirms importance Egyptian government attaches to attracting more foreign direct investment

CAIRO, Jan 13 (MENA) — Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty affirmed the importance the Egyptian government attaches to empowering the private sector, attracting more foreign direct investment, and supporting foreign companies operating in Egypt. This came during a meeting held Tuesday between the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Terje Pilskog, … The post FM affirms importance Egyptian government attaches to attracting more foreign direct investment appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

14 h. ago Egypt’s government issues new decision regarding the old rent law

The Egyptian Cabinet issued a decision extending the deadline for receiving applications for the allocation of residential and non-residential units to tenants subject to the old rent law (Law #164 of 2025) for an additional three months, ending on April 12, 2026, to allow them to regularize their status. The decision comes in order to … The post Egypt’s government issues new decision regarding the old rent law appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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14 h. ago Temperatures continue to drop in Egypt, growing very cold at night

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts a continued drop in temperatures across most of the country, with very cold conditions prevailing at night and in the early morning, and cold temperatures during the day. There is a chance of moderate rainfall with possible thunder in parts of Alexandria, northern Lower Egypt, and the northeastern coast. … The post Temperatures continue to drop in Egypt, growing very cold at night appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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17 h. ago Al Sharaa: Egyptian companies ‘most deserving’ to participate in Syria's reconstruction

Al Sharaa: Egyptian companies ‘most deserving’ to participate in Syria's reconstruction  Egypt Today

Politics

17 h. ago Meska AI to host ‘Meska Spark Vol.2’ to empower Egyptian AI startups for global market

Meska AI to host ‘Meska Spark Vol.2’ to empower Egyptian AI startups for global market  Dailynewsegypt

Politics

19 h. ago Egyptian Politicians Laud U.S. Terrorist Designation of Muslim Brotherhood

Egyptian Politicians Laud U.S. Terrorist Designation of Muslim Brotherhood  Egypt Today

Politics

33 h. ago Trump purges ‘lame duck’ claims with brute force, retribution and play for global domination

So much for that lame duck in the White House. President Donald Trump is doubling down on retribution, global domination and relentless domestic power. The first full week of 2026 was a potentially defining one for Trump’s second presidency after the old year ended with predictions of his authority ebbing under the curse of term-limited … The post Trump purges ‘lame duck’ claims with brute force, retribution and play for global domination appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

33 h. ago Syrian president says Egyptian companies have priority in reconstruction

Syrian president says Egyptian companies have priority in reconstruction  Middle East Monitor

Politics

34 h. ago New Egyptian Parliament's opening session chaired by woman for first time

New Egyptian Parliament's opening session chaired by woman for first time  thenationalnews.com

Politics

35 h. ago Egypt Signs MoUs with 30 ICT Companies to Advance Digilians Initiative

Egypt Signs MoUs with 30 ICT Companies to Advance Digilians Initiative  TechAfrica News

Politics

36 h. ago FM: Private sector key to expanding trade, investment ties with Africa

Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Minister Badr Abdelatty said the private sector is one of the main pillars for deepening Egypt’s economic relations with African countries, boosting trade volumes and attracting joint investments. Abdelatty made the remarks during a meeting on Sunday, January 11, 2026, with senior businessmen, private sector representatives and executives of Egyptian … The post FM: Private sector key to expanding trade, investment ties with Africa appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

37 h. ago Grand Egyptian Museum opening ceremony certified carbon neutral

Egypt has received a carbon footprint verification report for the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum, paving the way for its designation as a carbon-neutral facility, officials said on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathi said the report confirmed the opening event had a low environmental impact in line with … The post Grand Egyptian Museum opening ceremony certified carbon neutral appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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38 h. ago Egypt signs $1.8 billion renewable energy agreements with Norwegian and Chinese companies

Egypt signs $1.8 billion renewable energy agreements with Norwegian and Chinese companies  Fast Company

Economics