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With Gaza tensions high, Egyptians and Israelis warn of a new war

CNN — “Are we going to war?” asks a worried Cairo saleswoman upon learning that she’s speaking to a journalist. The ominous question about the prospect of war between Egypt and Israel has crept into many conversations in the country. These murmurs of war reveal growing concerns among a population worn down by successive economic …

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Egypt Independent March 5, 2025

Shooting at migrants including Egyptians, what happened on the Mexican Border?

The Mexican Ministry of Defense has announced the death of six migrants after soldiers opened fire on a group of 33 migrants who were traveling in a small truck and attempted to flee a military patrol. A statement from the ministry indicated that ten other migrants were injured in the incident, which occurred on Tuesday …

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Egypt Independent October 4, 2024

CBE announces 87% increase in remittances of Egyptians working abroad

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced an 86.8 percent increase in remittances of Egyptians working abroad during July, for the fifth consecutive month, reaching three billion dollars compared to about $1.6 billion during July 2023 – an unprecedented increase for the month of July. The CBE said in a statement on Monday, that remittances …

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Egypt Independent September 10, 2024

Saudi Arabia: 34 Egyptians among dozens facing execution for drug offences

Saudi Arabia: 34 Egyptians among dozens facing execution for drug offences At least 50 people face the death penalty for

Middle East Eye August 24, 2024

Cairo court convicts man who killed 3 Egyptians in Qatar

The Cairo Criminal Court on Monday referred the papers for the defendant charged with killing three Egyptians in Qatar to Egypt’s Grand Mufti for approving the execution. The court set September 8 session to read the verdict against the defendant. Referral to the Mufti is required in the Egyptian court system ahead of any death …

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Egypt Independent July 16, 2024

Saudi Arabia suspends Egyptians from booking Umrah directly

Saudi Arabia suspends Egyptians from booking Umrah directly Riyadh temporarily pauses B2C Umrah e-visas in Egypt, days after over 1,300

Middle East Eye June 27, 2024

Immigration Ministry launches podcast to introduce young Egyptians abroad to their civilization

Minister of Immigration and Affairs for Egyptians Abroad, Soha Gendi, launched the podcast “Information in a Story,” in order to introduce younger generations of Egyptian expatriates abroad to their ancient heritage. Gendi said she launched the podcast on Spotify to make it easier for them to learn about their homeland as part of the presidential …

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Egypt Independent June 19, 2024