Shell invests in Mina West gas development in Egyptian Mediterranean Sea    Egypt's FM highlights 'soft power' in Mali meeting with alumni    Egypt's foreign minister opens business forum in Niger, targets new partnerships    Egypt's FM delivers Al-Sisi message to Niger's leader, seeks deeper security ties    Rafah Crossing 'never been closed for one day' from Egypt: PM    Egypt will keep pushing for Gaza peace, aid: PM    Remittances from Egyptians abroad surge 70% YoY in July–May: CBE    Sudan's ambassador to Egypt holds reconstruction talks on with Arab League    Egypt's current account gap narrows, but overall BoP records deficit    Al-Sisi urges accelerated oil, gas discoveries, lower import bill    Egypt hosts international neurosurgery conference to drive medical innovation    Egypt's EDA discusses Johnson & Johnson's plans to expand investment in local pharmaceutical sector    I won't trade my identity to please market: Douzi    Sisi calls for boosting oil & gas investment to ease import burden    EGX to close Thursday for July 23 Revolution holiday    Egypt, Senegal sign pharma MoU to unify regulatory standards    Egyptian Drug Authority discusses plans for joint pharmaceutical plant in Zambia    Two militants killed in foiled plot to revive 'Hasm' operations: Interior ministry    Egypt, Somalia discuss closer environmental cooperation    Egypt foils terrorist plot, kills two militants linked to Hasm group    Giza Pyramids' interior lighting updated with new LED system    Egypt's EHA, Huawei discuss enhanced digital health    Foreign, housing ministers discuss Egypt's role in African development push    Korea Culture Week in Egypt to blend K-Pop with traditional arts    Egypt reveals heritage e-training portal    Three ancient rock-cut tombs discovered in Aswan    Sisi launches new support initiative for families of war, terrorism victims    Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara    Egypt's Irrigation Minister urges scientific cooperation to tackle water scarcity    Palm Hills Squash Open debuts with 48 international stars, $250,000 prize pool    Egypt's Democratic Generation Party Evaluates 84 Candidates Ahead of Parliamentary Vote    On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt    Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    A minute of silence for Egyptian sports    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    

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EGP inches down vs USD in Wednesday midday trade
The Egyptian pound (EGP) declined against the US dollar (USD) in midday trading on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. By 11:45 pm Cairo time (9:00 am GMT), the exchange rate of the Egyptian currency recorded the following exchange rates: Bank Buy (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
EGP hovers vs USD in early Wednesday trade
The Egyptian pound (EGP) almost steady against the US dollar (USD) during early trading on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Bank Buy Sell National Bank of Egypt (NBE) 50.10 50.20 Banque Misr 50.10 50.20 Commercial International Bank (CIB) 50.10 (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Egypt condemns Pakistan convoy attack, voices solidarity
Egypt on Sunday strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a military convoy in northwestern Pakistan on June 28, resulting in casualties and injuries. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry reiterated Egypt's firm rejection of all forms of (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Egypt's FM, EU envoy discuss Gaza ceasefire, West Bank violence
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty met with European Union Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process Christophe Bigot in Cairo on Sunday. Abdel-Aty reviewed Egypt's efforts, in coordination with Qatar and the United States, to (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Egypt offers condolences to Sudan over gold mine collapse
Egypt extended its sincere condolences to the Sudan following the collapse of a gold mine in eastern Sudan that claimed dozens of lives. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt expressed full solidarity with the Sudan during (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Egypt to host G20 meeting on food security in Sept.
Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigration has announced that a final agreement has been reached for Egypt to host and organise an official G20 meeting on food security in early September, 2025. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Egypt's Sisi, Libya's Haftar discuss unity, elections, foreign troop exit
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said on Monday that Libya's stability is an integral part of Egypt's national security. He reaffirmed Egypt's full support for efforts aimed at restoring stability, unity and development in Libya, while (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Egypt approves LNG import deals to meet 2025–26 fuel needs
Egypt's Cabinet was briefed on the approval by the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) to contract with several companies for the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments. The move comes in response to a request by the Egyptian (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
EGP treads water vs USD in early Wednesday trade
The Egyptian pound (EGP) almost steady against the US dollar (USD) during early trading on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Bank Buy Sell National Bank of Egypt (NBE) 50.00 50.10 Banque Misr 50.00 50.10 Commercial International Bank (CIB) 50.00 (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Egypt's Sisi rurges localisation of renewable energy industries
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Tuesday met with senior officials to review progress on the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy's action plan, with a particular focus on the energy mix, the use of renewable energy, battery storage, and (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Egypt condemns deadly terrorist attack in Niger
Egypt has strongly condemned the "cowardly terrorist attack" that targeted the village of Manda in Niger's southwestern Tillaberi region, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Egypt's Sisi, Qatar's Emir discuss Iranian attacks, Gaza ceasefire
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Tuesday reaffirmed Egypt's full condemnation and rejection of any violation of Qatar's sovereignty. During a phone call with Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, following recent Iranian attacks on Al Udeid Air (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
India, Türkiye offer urban development partnership at Egypt forum
At the 10th Builders of Egypt Forum in Cairo on Sunday, the ambassadors of India and Türkiye affirmed their countries' willingness to deepen cooperation with Egypt in urban development, infrastructure, and sustainable coastal planning. Indian (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Egypt welcomes US-announced ceasefire between Iran, Israel
Egypt on Tuesday welcomed the announcement by US President Donald Trump of a ceasefire between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel on Tuesday. In a statement, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry described the ceasefire as a "substantial development" (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
EgyptAir resumes flights affected by recent disruptions
EgyptAir announced on Tuesday the resumption of flights that had been temporarily affected in recent days. The national-flag carrier said in a brief statement that the resumption is being carried out according to an updated schedule, which continues (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Egypt voices deep concern over recent developments in Iran
Egypt has expressed deep concern over the recent developments in Iran. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt condemned the rapid escalation, warning of its grave consequences for regional and international peace and (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Egypt's PM reassures citizens over strategic food reserves amid crisis
Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said on Wednesday that the country holds strategic reserves of essential goods sufficient to meet domestic consumption needs, the Middle East News Agency reported. Madbouly sought to reassure citizens about (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Egypt's PM urges halt to Israeli military operations
Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly on Wednesday warned of the worsening situation and rising tensions in the region in recent days, reiterating Egypt's firm rejection of any expansion of the conflict, the Middle East News Agency (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
URGENT: Russia warns US support to Israel may destabilise Middle East
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warned on Wednesday that direct US military assistance to Israel could severely destabilise the Middle East, where an air war between Iran and Israel has entered its sixth day. Separately, the head of (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
European Parl. approves final reading of 2nd loan tranche to Egypt
The European Parliament on Wednesday approved the final reading of a decision to grant Egypt the second tranche of a macro-financial assistance package worth €4 billion, according to a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. The decision was (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Iran's Khamenei rejects Trump's call for unconditional surrender
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has dismissed US President Donald Trump's demand for Iran's unconditional surrender. In a post on X, Khamenei said, "Threats are directed at those who fear them. But the Iranian people have shown they do not (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
EGP declines vs USD on Wednesday
The Egyptian pound (EGP) declined against the US dollar (USD) on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, according to data from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The CBE reported an average buying rate of EGP 50.5956 per dollar and a selling rate of EGP 50.4956, (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Egypt's FM, EU Parl. head discuss strategic partnership, regional stability
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty on Wednesday expressed appreciation for the European Parliament's approval of the final reading of the decision to the disbursement of the second tranche of the European Union's macro-financial assistance (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Egypt's FM holds talks with Arab counterparts over Iran-Israel escalation
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty on Wednesday discussed the rapidly evolving situation in the region following the military escalation between Israel and Iran, and its implications for regional and international peace and security. Abdel-Aty (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
Egypt, Slovakia FMs discuss bilateral ties, Gaza ceasefire efforts
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty praised the mutual interest between Egypt and Slovakia in developing bilateral relations, highlighting opportunities to enhance cooperation in priority areas for both countries. During a phone call from (...)

12 - 06 - 2025
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