Egypt

Egypt welcomes ceasefire deal in Syria

Egypt welcomed the announcement of the ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces, including an understanding on the launch of a phased integration process. In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates on Saturday January 31, 2026, Egypt expressed its hope that this agreement would represent …

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Egypt Independent January 31, 2026

President Sisi urges Egyptians to embrace sports during Military Academy visit

CAIRO, Jan 30 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi underscored the importance of physical exercise and the need to instill a culture of sports among Egyptians, stressing that Military Academy students should continue practicing sports after graduation. Speaking to students over an early morning breakfast at the academy on Friday, President Sisi said that indoor …

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Egypt Independent January 31, 2026

Mobile prices surge across Egypt’s local market

The Mobile Phone Dealers Division at the Giza Chamber of Commerce has disclosed a new wave of price increases enacted by the majority of domestic smartphone manufacturers, with hikes ranging between 5 percent and 15 percent. In a press statement issued Thursday, Mohamed Hedaya al-Haddad, Board Member of the Giza Chamber of Commerce and Head of …

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Egypt Independent January 30, 2026

Egypt and EU bolster strategic ties in high-level talks on regional stability

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates announced that a telephone conversation took place on Thursday between Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The discussion focused on the evolving Egypt-EU relationship, regional developments, and frameworks for de-escalation. Ambassador Tamim …

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Egypt Independent January 30, 2026

Egypt to bring the legacy of King Tutankhamun to the operatic stage

Renowned Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass has announced the release of a new book alongside a series of artistic productions inspired by his distinguished scientific and humanitarian career. Central to these announcements is the debut of a monumental operatic work centered on King Tutankhamun, a project that required three years of intensive research and composition. Hawass …

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Egypt Independent January 30, 2026

Egypt, UAE review ways to boost food coop.

Tarek Al-Houbi, Head of the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA), met with Farah Al-Zarooni, Assistant Under-Secretary for Standards and Regulations at the UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), to discuss enhancing cooperation in advanced food manufacturing and regulating food systems. Manal Abdel Latif, Minister Plenipotentiary at the Commercial Representation Office in Dubai, attended …

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Egypt Independent January 28, 2026

Egypt targets global auto giants to localize industry, boost exports

The state attaches great importance to localizing the automotive industry by attracting major global manufacturers, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. This is part of Egypt’s National Automotive Industry Development Programme, with a specific focus on the production of electric vehicles (EVs) and their components to align with global shifts toward …

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Egypt Independent January 28, 2026

Egypt offers condolences to US over deadly snowstorm

CAIRO, Jan 27 (MENA) – Egypt extended its condolences to the government and people of the United States after a severe snowstorm hit several states, leaving dozens dead and causing widespread damage to property and infrastructure. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates said Egypt stands in …

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Egypt Independent January 28, 2026

Egypt, Morocco FMs affirm strength of bilateral relations

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita affirmed during a phone call on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the strength of bilateral historical relations and the development they are witnessing across various political, economic and trade fields. The phone call …

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Egypt Independent January 28, 2026