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The Trump administration is struggling to get clear answers about the death of a Russian laboratory worker at an institute dedicated to studying the plague and has formally escalated its request for information from the country, amid days of stonewalling from Russian officials about the mysterious circumstances surrounding the episode. The death of the technician…

A 28-year-old lab researcher at a Russian institute dedicated to studying plague and dangerous pathogens died of pneumonia of an “unknown” origin. The Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute operates in Siberia, where several other people are quarantined. Rospotrebnadzor, the Russian agency that oversees infectious disease, has downplayed the link between the researcher’s death and her work,…

London — The leader of the UK’s Green Party, Zack Polanski, will on Thursday challenge the political establishment by taking on the ruling Labour Party in a special election for the seat held by former prime minister Keir Starmer. Polanski, with his deep reserve of progressive policies and an active presence on TikTok cuts a…

Jerusalem — Three years to the minute after the start of the deadliest single day in Israel’s history, the country marked the somber occasion with a series of ceremonies, memorials and protests at more than 400 locations. At 6:29 in the morning on October 7, 2023, Hamas-led gunmen stormed Israeli communities along the border with…

Moscow — Russian authorities have sought to allay global worries over the death of a young woman who worked at a Siberian anti-plague laboratory. But moves to isolate her contacts and introduce new disease-control measures at local hospitals have raised concerns among people who fear they’re not being told the full story. The woman was…

As Egypt marks the 53rd anniversary of the October 1973 War, the country once again turns to one of the most deeply rooted chapters of its modern history: the crossing of the Suez Canal, the breaching of the Bar Lev Line, and the military achievement that reshaped Egypt’s national consciousness. More than five decades later,…

Salah Gomblat, Minister of State for Military Production, witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the National Organisation for Military Production (NOMP) and Arab Contractors, as well as another MoU between NOMP, Arab Contractors, and Masar for Consulting and Business Development, in the presence of senior officials and executives from the three…

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said increasing local production and securing supplies of petroleum products are top priorities, stressing the role of the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) in efficiently managing the supply system through integration among its sectors, monitoring the performance of companies, and maximising the use of existing production. Badawi…

Within less than a week, the Houthis have reached Yemen’s southern Red Sea coast at Bab al-Mandab, taking the strategically positioned island of Mayyun. From there, they are within reach of one of the world’s most consequential maritime crossings, through which roughly 12 percent of global trade passes. The advance has given renewed urgency to…

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, said the government is continuing structural reform efforts outlined in the State Ownership Policy Document and the government IPO programme to create greater space for the private sector to lead economic growth. He added that the government is expanding innovative long-term financing tools, diversifying funding sources, and…

The alleged hijacker of the Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv likely wanted to target Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, the country’s main international gateway, according to an Israeli official and an Israeli source familiar with the matter. Hamam al-Hammami, the suspect in the hijacking attempt and co-pilot on board the flight, was stopped by…

The Trump administration has discussed beginning reciprocal nuclear site visits with China and plans to continue pushing for that possibility during in-person meetings in the coming months, according to sources familiar with the matter. The discussions, which have been informal and preliminary, come amid mounting US concerns about China’s rapidly growing nuclear weapons program and…

Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, held a meeting with Mohamed Abdel Latif, Minister of Education and Technical Education, to discuss a number of issues related to improving teachers’ financial conditions. The two ministers affirmed their continued efforts to approve an increase in teachers’ salaries for the next academic year, with the aim of improving their…

In 2024, software engineer Laura Housh began using AI as a helper for coding and other tasks. Two years later, Housh says she has a love-hate relationship with AI. “I’ve tried to use it for coding, and I just can’t get behind it,” she said. AI can provide direction or serve as a second set…

The lights dim, the floor begins to turn, and the crossing of the Suez Canal unfolds in a slow, 180-degree sweep around the seated audience. Egypt has transformed one of its most celebrated battles into a theatrical experience in one of Cairo’s suburbs. The show is part of the October War Panorama in Nasr City,…

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi officially opened the 8th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting on Sunday, utilizing the Mediterranean city of New Alamein to emphasize the urgent need for continental unity on water security, sovereignty, and economic integration. The summit brought together the Bureau of the AU Assembly, leaders of Africa’s Regional Economic Communities (RECs),…

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi called for stronger African integration and closer co-operation among the continent’s countries, stressing the need to move from co-ordinating positions to integrating capabilities and from shared ambitions to practical projects. Sisi made the remarks on Sunday during the opening session of the eighth Mid-Year Co-ordination Meeting of the African Union and…

Egypt is positioning its startup ecosystem to capture new opportunities created by artificial intelligence, with a growing focus on helping companies turn AI capabilities into products that solve real-world problems and can scale globally, said Eng. Ahmed Elzaher, CEO of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), at the opening of Techne Summit Alexandria 2026.…

What the secret files finally reveal The pages of The Egyptian Gazette reveal documents and records that were kept strictly secret for decades. They include papers signed by Field Marshal Mohamed Abdel Ghani El-Gamasy, then Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces and Chief of the Operations Authority, as well as official reports sent…

At the entrance to the weapons square at the 6th of October Panorama, visitors quickly realise they are standing before something unusual. Large tanks, artillery pieces and other military equipment once used by Israel now stand silent. They no longer move or fire. Instead, they tell the story of a war through their presence. The…

By Mohamed Attia The FC Barcelona handball team, accompanied by administrative staff and representatives from the club’s board of directors, visited EgyptAir’s headquarters in Cairo to congratulate the Egyptian national carrier on winning Skytrax’s “World’s Most Improved Airline” award for 2026. The Spanish team commended the significant progress and ongoing efforts made by EgyptAir to…

By Mohamed Attia Chairman of the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation Ayman Fawzy Arab represented the African continent at the Airports Council International (ACI) World Governing Board meeting during the ACI-LAC/World Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition (WAGA 2026) in Lima, Peru. Serving as Regional Advisor to ACI, Engineer Arab joined airport…

By Mohamed Attia Speaking at the “Al-Ahram Egyptian Tourism Forum” held at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation, Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh El-Hefny emphasised that developing the Egyptian tourism product requires comprehensive integration across aviation, tourism, transport, services, and marketing. This alignment aims to transform the diversity of Egypt’s destinations and products into marketable…

International architecture firm OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture) has long maintained a profound and evolving dynamic with the Middle East. From pioneering urban research in Dubai in the mid-2000s to landmark cultural institutions in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the practice has continuously challenged traditional modes of architectural intervention across the region. Following his elevation to…

An Egyptian-Japanese archaeological team has completed the restoration and installation of 16 wooden pieces forming part of the floor of King Khufu’s Second Boat at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said. Restoration and reconstruction work on the remaining components of the ancient vessel is continuing inside the Khufu Boats…

The pilot suspected of having attacked another pilot aboard a Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai flight on Wednesday was removed from a previous job at Oman’s national airline last year following concerns about his extremist views, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN. The pilot is an Omani citizen named Hamam al-Hammami, according to the two…

An Egyptian-Japanese team has restored and installed 16 wooden pieces forming part of the floor of King Khufu’s second boat, with work continuing on other sections in view of visitors at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). The project aims to reassemble the boat’s timbers and secure them to a specially designed metal support structure, using…

Madinaty Golf Club concluded the second Asian Development Tour (ADT) tournament on Thursday, marking the end of a two-week stretch of international professional competitions at the venue. The event, which serves as the 14th tournament in the “Golf Egypt” series, featured a field of professional golfers from around the world. The competition followed the successful…

It’s one of the most extraordinary and monumental moments in the history of the Premier League – a story that has threatened and continues to endanger the very integrity of soccer in England. Manchester City, one of the most successful teams in the world in recent years, has been found guilty of systematically cheating –…

Egyptian actor Ahmed Hatem continues to establish a distinctive presence in the Egyptian film industry with his latest feature, Red Flag, which opened in cinemas on 9 September across Egypt, Saudi Arabia and several other Arab markets. Blending social comedy with an exploration of the complexities of romantic and marital relationships, the film takes its…

President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said Egypt would continue to prioritise diplomacy and peaceful solutions in dealing with Ethiopia’s dam, but stressed that this would not come “at the expense of Egypt’s existence and its people”, while noting that Cairo was also expanding desalination, water treatment, and water reuse to increase available resources. Egypt has for…

In the final week of September 2026, the American political landscape appeared more complicated than the headlines suggested. Much of the attention focused on President Donald Trump’s September 22 address to the United Nations General Assembly, including his threats against Iran and his claim to have helped settle several wars. Yet a deeper dimension received…

The US-Iran confrontation has entered its seventh month without achieving any progress or tangible results on the issues for which the war was launched. On the contrary, the situation has become even more complicated after the Strait of Hormuz was turned into an additional issue with potentially devastating economic implications for global oil supplies. The…

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan sought on Monday to calm speculation over Mohamed Salah’s relationship with the national team after his ​omission from Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan fuelled ‌debate in local media. The issue has dominated discussions around the Egypt camp since the seven-times African champions were held to a 0-0…

Every morning at 9:00 a.m., Ukraine stops. Across cities in Ukraine, loudspeakers normally used to warn of incoming Russian air strikes broadcast the steady tick of a clock. City streets full of life fall silent. Traffic lights turn red. Cars stop. For one minute, a country pauses. This is Ukraine’s daily moment of silence, a…

The Egyptian national football team arrived in Juba on Sunday and began preparations for their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan. Led by head coach Hossam Hassan, the Pharaohs are set to play on Tuesday, kicking off at 4:00 PM Cairo time at Juba International Stadium. Egypt is aiming to secure…

The Egyptian Golf Federation will host 20 international tournaments in 2026 as part of a campaign to promote sports tourism and support the national economy, the federation’s president said. Omar Hisham Talaat stated that the schedule comprises 11 tournaments in the first half of the year and nine in the second half. The competitions fall…

The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (GIZ) Egypt, has launched an initiative to advance the inclusion of persons with disabilities across Egypt’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector and develop practices and solutions that support more inclusive workplaces. Through a participatory…

Minister of Youth and Sports Gohar Nabil attended the opening ceremony of the IHF Men’s Club World Handball Championship at the Al-Nadi Club arena in the New Capital on Friday. The tournament runs from September 24 to October 1 and features the largest participation in the event’s history, with 10 premier clubs from around the…

By Prof. (Dr.) Hebatallah Adam The Bandung Conference was seventy-one years ago when it gave a platforum to the emerging nations of Asia and Africa to assert their political agency in the bipolar world of the great powers’ competition. In 1955, twenty-nine governments from Asia and Africa met in conference, and the Non-Aligned Movement that…

An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a rare pyramid-shaped tomb dating to the Roman period at Bir al-Shaghala, in the Dakhla Oasis of New Valley governorate, the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) said. Built of mudbrick, the tomb was designed to hold the remains of a man and his wife. Its distinctive architecture includes a…

Gustave Roussy, the parent institution and medical partner of Gustave Roussy International Egypt, has been named the top-ranked specialized hospital in Europe and the third-best globally in Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027 rankings. The prestigious index recognises leading healthcare institutions worldwide for their clinical excellence, specialization, and expert care. The ranking highlights…

By Mohamed Attia Cairo Airport Company has clarified recent reports circulating on social media regarding the Fast Track service at Cairo International Airport, as well as questions about the nature of the service, who can use it, and the applicable fees. The company explained that Fast Track is a service available at many airports around…

By Mohamed Attia Alexandria International Airport has adopted the new commercial aviation code ALY, replacing HBE, following its approval by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The move completes the update of the airport’s official identity and ensures a unified presence across global aviation and travel systems. The new code will appear on booking systems,…

By Mohamed Attia Aswan International Airport welcomed the first flight operated by Freebird Airlines Europe as part of a new programme connecting Aswan with several German cities. The first flight arrived from Stuttgart carrying around 180 passengers and will continue its route to Berlin. Upon arrival, the aircraft received the traditional water salute. The public…

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Sunday inspected a number of green and sustainable mass-transit projects in Cairo and Giza, as part of government efforts to complete major transport projects within their scheduled timelines. The tour, carried out under President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s directives, included an inspection of the West Nile Monorail project, with Madbouly and…

Hundreds of Warraq Island residents held a protest march on Tuesday, after the head of the authority tasked with developing the island failed to respond to demands they submitted last week, one of the participants in the march told Mada Masr. Hundreds of residents gathered in the street on Tuesday morning, on the deadline they…

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly opened the main “Ahlan Madaris 2026” exhibition at the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency’s exhibition hall in Nasr City on Tuesday. The exhibition, which spans across 3,500 square metres, will open to the public tomorrow until September 15, daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., featuring around 168 exhibitors.…