34 m. ago Egypt achieves historic tourism surge with 19 million visitors in 2025

Egyptian tourism recorded an unprecedented historic surge in 2025, welcoming approximately 19 million tourists. This represents a 21 percent growth rate compared to 2024—an exceptional performance that quadruples the five percent global average growth estimated by UN Tourism. This milestone proudly signals Egypt’s return to the forefront of the international tourism landscape and solidifies its … The post Egypt achieves historic tourism surge with 19 million visitors in 2025 appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

20 h. ago Photos: ‘Colonia’ debuts in Egyptian cinemas following international award sweep

Egyptian drama film “Colonia” (2025), also known as “My Father’s Scent”, officially opens in Egyptian theaters on Wednesday. The film’s public release spans 22 screens across Cairo, with an additional eight locations across Alexandria and other governorates. A wider regional release across the Arab world is scheduled for January 15. The theatrical debut follows a … The post Photos: ‘Colonia’ debuts in Egyptian cinemas following international award sweep appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Events

20 h. ago BII Commits $37 Million to Egypt’s Abydos II Solar and Battery Storage Project

BII Commits $37 Million to Egypt’s Abydos II Solar and Battery Storage Project  innovation-village.com

Economics

20 h. ago What happens to the planet if Trump gets his hands on all of Venezuela’s oil?

The largest oil reserves of any country on the planet, more than 300 billion barrels, are estimated to lie beneath the ground in Venezuela. President Donald Trump is now laying claim to these vast deposits after his capture of the country’s president Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan oil is a tantalizing prospect for Trump, who reveres fossil … The post What happens to the planet if Trump gets his hands on all of Venezuela’s oil? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

20 h. ago It looks like Trump is running a private equity playbook in Venezuela

New York  —  One way to make sense of President Donald Trump’s Venezuela actions is to remember one of the most important questions guiding his administration: Is there an opportunity to profit? When the answer is yes, little else seems to matter. By his own telling, Trump’s promise to “run” Venezuela is driven by what … The post It looks like Trump is running a private equity playbook in Venezuela appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

21 h. ago Official: President Sisi’s commitment to participate in Christmas celebrations reflects national unity

Official: President Sisi’s commitment to participate in Christmas celebrations reflects national unity  Egypt Today

Politics

23 h. ago Egypt finalizing framework, measures to boost entrepreneurship – PM

CAIRO, Jan 5 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the government attaches great importance to entrepreneurship, noting that a ministerial working group is overseeing the file alongside an advisory committee of experts and specialists to advance this vital sector. Madbouly added that a dedicated charter for entrepreneurship has been finalized, stressing that the government … The post Egypt finalizing framework, measures to boost entrepreneurship – PM appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Sport

23 h. ago FM: Israeli recognition of ‘Somaliland’ is flagrant violation of Somalia’s territorial integrity

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty has condemned Israel’s unilateral and illegal recognition of “Somaliland,” describing it as a blatant violation of Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. He emphasized, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2026, that this move undermines international law, the UN Charter, and the African Union’s founding treaty, warning that … The post FM: Israeli recognition of ‘Somaliland’ is flagrant violation of Somalia’s territorial integrity appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

24 h. ago UK and France agree to send troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal with Russia

The United Kingdom and France have agreed to deploy forces in Ukraine if it strikes a peace deal with Russia, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, in a renewed push by Western leaders to guarantee Kyiv’s post-war security and deter Moscow from further aggression. After officials from 35 countries gathered in Paris for a meeting … The post UK and France agree to send troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal with Russia appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

47 h. ago Egypt hosts African World Heritage Fund board meeting in Cairo

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates hosted the 38th meeting of the Board of Governors of the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) in Cairo. The ministry said the meeting was opened by Assistant Foreign Minister for Multilateral Affairs and International Security Amr al-Sherbiny, with participation from UNESCO World Heritage Center Director Lazare Eloundou, … The post Egypt hosts African World Heritage Fund board meeting in Cairo appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

48 h. ago Travel agencies implicate Umrah pilgrims in iPhone smuggling: Sources

Informed sources within the Cairo International Airport customs revealed that state authorities have reported cases of smuggling within the Hajj and Umrah system, involving some tourism companies operating in this sector. The sources explained that these companies are exploiting unsuspecting Umrah pilgrims in a systematic circumvention of customs laws, involving organized smuggling of mobile phones, … The post Travel agencies implicate Umrah pilgrims in iPhone smuggling: Sources appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

68 h. ago Unanswered phones and painful questions haunt Swiss resort as police open criminal inquiry against bar managers

Crans-Montana, Switzerland  —  The flames of Le Constellation touched far too many young people on New Year’s Eve. Even so, the scars of that night already run much wider than the bar. In the days since the blaze, locals told CNN they were lost in the what ifs of that night: last-minute changes of plans, … The post Unanswered phones and painful questions haunt Swiss resort as police open criminal inquiry against bar managers appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Events

3 d. ago Venezuelans face uncertainty as the Trump administration’s plans for their country emerge. Here’s what to know

An emboldened President Donald Trump declared Sunday night that the US is “in charge” of Venezuela after detaining President Nicolas Maduro in a military raid over the weekend, as he issued stark warnings to other countries that they could be next. Maduro, who was dragged into custody with his wife, Cilia Flores, in a deadly … The post Venezuelans face uncertainty as the Trump administration’s plans for their country emerge. Here’s what to know appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump has committed “aggression crime,” founding International Criminal Court prosecutor says

President Donald Trump’s move to seize Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from his country to face trial in the US amounts to “an aggression crime,” the founding chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has said, calling the operation “absolutely not” legal. “He bombed the country and then removed the president. That’s political interference,” Luis Moreno … The post Trump has committed “aggression crime,” founding International Criminal Court prosecutor says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Events

3 d. ago Egypt’s Supreme Court Just Gave the State Unlimited Power to Define ‘Terrorism’

Egypt’s Supreme Court Just Gave the State Unlimited Power to Define ‘Terrorism’  The Times of Israel

Events

3 d. ago Massive Hieroglyphs Found in Egyptian Desert May Be the World’s First Cosmic Message

Massive Hieroglyphs Found in Egyptian Desert May Be the World’s First Cosmic Message  The Daily Galaxy

Politics

4 d. ago Passengers Stranded at Menara International and Sharm El Sheikh Airports as Norwegian Air Sweden, easyJet, Delta, and Swiss Face 121 Delays and 4 Cancellations Across Marrakech and Egypt

Passengers Stranded at Menara International and Sharm El Sheikh Airports as Norwegian Air Sweden, easyJet, Delta, and Swiss Face 121 Delays and 4 Cancellations Across Marrakech and Egypt  Travel And Tour World

Society

4 d. ago US forces capture Maduro in “Midnight Hammer” raid; Trump pledges US governance of Venezuela

US forces capture Maduro in “Midnight Hammer” raid; Trump pledges US governance of Venezuela  Dailynewsegypt

Politics

4 d. ago The silicon toll: Trump’s transactional strategy to rewire the global chip war

The silicon toll: Trump’s transactional strategy to rewire the global chip war  Dailynewsegypt

Politics

4 d. ago What the US strike in Venezuela means for gas prices and the largest proven oil reserve on the planet

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured and flown out of the country following a large-scale US strike on Caracas, leaving behind uncertainty for the country — and its massive oil reserves. The Trump administration just struck a country with more oil than Iraq. Venezuela is sitting on a massive 303 billion barrels worth of … The post What the US strike in Venezuela means for gas prices and the largest proven oil reserve on the planet appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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