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Chairman of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) Walid Gamal al-Din said on Monday, July 6, 2026, that integrating technical education with industrial needs is a key pillar of sustainable investment within the zone. He stressed that successful industrial development depends on the availability of highly skilled and well-trained technical workers. His remarks came during…

Egypt on Monday celebrated the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) Library, a new research facility officials say will strengthen cultural ties with France and support international scholarship. GEM Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Ghoneim said the library holds around 17,000 specialised titles covering Egyptology, archaeology, conservation, museology, architecture, history and cultural heritage. Developed with…

An Egyptian archaeological mission working at the Marina El Alamein Archaeological Site on Egypt’s northwestern Mediterranean coast has uncovered 18 ancient tombs, together with a collection of sarcophagi, surface burials and archaeological artefacts, offering new insights into the history and cultural significance of one of Egypt’s most important ancient coastal cities. The latest excavations also…

For months, anti-migrant rhetoric had been building across South Africa. Then it reached Kaunga Nyirenda’s doorstep. In early June, two men gave the Malawian gardener, who lives in a Johannesburg suburb, a chilling ultimatum: leave now or face death. “They asked me: ‘When are you going to leave the country? We want to fix our…

Doctor and women’s rights activist Omnia Sweidan likely never imagined the scale of the reaction that would follow the testimony she posted on Facebook Monday detailing a series of abusive incidents faced by women in the obstetrics and gynaecology ward at Alexandria’s Al-Shatby Hospital. The post went viral within hours. Tens of thousands of people…

(MENAFN - Mid-East Info) Demonstrating excellence in advanced cardiac care, Aster Hospital, Al Qusais has successfully treated a 32-year-old man suffering from a severely narrowed heart valve caused ...

The Education Development Fund, which operates under the Prime Minister’s Office, announced on Friday, 15 May, the launch of a new Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessment through the Egyptian Center for Testing, aiming to support the early detection of behavioural and developmental challenges in children. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder commonly diagnosed in childhood…

Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, chaired a meeting of the Board of the Emergency Medical, Genetic and Rare Diseases Fund on Monday to review the fund’s operations and discuss strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening healthcare services and expanding support for patients. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Health’s headquarters in…

By Mohamed Attia Sohair Moussa, Chairman of EgyptAir In-Flight Services, took part in the annual Egypt for the Best Summit 2026, held under the patronage of Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli under the theme “The Merit of Leadership… Competitiveness for the Future.” During the event, Moussa was honoured after being named among the 50 Most Influential…

An Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities has uncovered two tombs dating back to Egypt’s Early Dynastic Period, along with several burials from the Predynastic and Late Periods, during excavation works at the Jabal Al-Tayr site in Minya. The discovery sheds new light on the evolution of funerary architecture in ancient Egypt…

When Kenyan tech entrepreneur Paul Akwabi visited a juvenile prison on the outskirts of Mombasa, he didn’t see young criminals — he saw himself. Having grown up in some of Nairobi’s poorest neighborhoods like Kibera, among the world’s largest slums, childhood memories of delivering drugs, guns and other illegal items for older boys flooded back.…

Since February, Hussein* has been a regular at the insurance office. He has been returning frequently, trying to obtain a document proving he is uninsured. Without this document, he cannot complete the paperwork for the state to fund his heart surgery.  Each time he goes to the insurance office, however, he is met with the…

(MENAFN - Global Advertising) On Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, Egypt–s Court of Cassation brought the case involving director Omar Zahran to a close by rejecting his appeal and upholding the one-year ...

  Egyptian authorities said a gunman opened fire randomly on civilians in the Abnoub district of Assiut governorate on Sunday, killing at least 10 people and injuring 15 others, before he was killed during a shootout with security forces.  According to the Ministry of Interior, police received reports that a man driving a private car…

Recent snake bite incidents in Sharqiya Governorate have sparked concern, especially as the rising temperatures during the summer sees an increase in the appearance of reptiles near residential and agricultural areas. As snakes search for cooler places and sources of water and food, likelihood of contact with humans has risen. This necessitates taking preventative measures…

Archaeologists at Marina El‑Alamein brush away centuries of sand to reveal what they describe as one of the most evocative discoveries the ancient port city has yielded in decades, 18 new tombs, each whispering fragments of a long‑lost Mediterranean world. The newly uncovered burials, ranging from rock‑cut chambers plunging eight meters into the bedrock to…

Two hundred and fifty companies and more than 70 career counsellors will gather at the Grand Egyptian Museum on June 19 for the “Start 2026” youth employment and training summit, Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy announced. Morsy stated the event represents a national platform to link youth and students to training pathways, job…

In rural Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a lethal Ebola strain has torn through local communities – claiming over 100 lives and triggering a global health emergency. The virus was first discovered in the DRC in 1976, and remains an enduring threat. The central African nation has seen 17 outbreaks, more than any other country…

  Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stressed on Monday, 18 May, the need to confront the phenomenon of the spread of stray dogs through sterilisation, vaccination, shelter expansion, and coordinated veterinary intervention, shifting away from reactive or ad hoc approaches to managing stray animals. The news comes after several governorates have witnessed a noticeable increase in…

Recent snake bite incidents in Sharqiya Governorate have sparked concern, especially as the rising temperatures during the summer sees an increase in the appearance of reptiles near residential and agricultural areas. As snakes search for cooler places and sources of water and food, likelihood of contact with humans has risen. This necessitates taking preventative measures…

An Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) has uncovered new architectural elements of the Old Qasr Temple at the Old Qasr archaeological site in the Bahariya Oasis, shedding further light on a temple dating back to Egypt’s 26th Dynasty. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy praised the efforts of the…

An Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) has uncovered a series of significant discoveries at the ancient site of Ihnasya (Heracleopolis Magna) in Beni Suef, offering fresh insights into the city’s religious, cultural, and economic importance during the Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman periods. The mission, led by Mohamed Ibrahim, Director General…

Security sources reported on Thursday that Cairo authorities have begun investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a young man inside the Gezira Youth Center on Wednesday. The victim, Yassin Ashraf, was found dead after the conclusion of a football match between Zamalek and Ceramica Cleopatra, which saw Zamalek crowned champions of the Egyptian Premier…

  Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta announced on 18 May that the country will observe the four-day Islamic feast of Eid Al-Adha beginning on Wednesday, 27 May, following confirmation of the sighting of the moon for the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijja.  In a statement, Egypt’s highest religious authority for issuing edicts confirmed that the first day of…

Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered two Early Dynastic tombs dating to c. 3100–2686 BC at Gabal El-Teir, a limestone escarpment overlooking the Nile in Minya Governorate, in a discovery offering rare evidence of the transition from Predynastic burial traditions to the increasingly sophisticated funerary architecture of Egypt’s earliest dynasties. The excavation also revealed burials from the…

An Egyptian archaeological mission affiliated with the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) has uncovered a remarkable collection of artefacts at one of the country’s most historic ancient sites, shedding new light on a city once at the centre of pharaonic power. The discoveries were made at Ihnasya El-Medina in Beni Suef Governorate – known in…

“Education reform in Egypt is no longer just a future vision or a postponed ambition, but has become a tangible reality led by strong political will and supported by a clear national strategy,” Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdellatif said on Wednesday. Speaking at the “Securing Egypt’s Future Through Education Transformation: New Evidence,…

Security forces in Alexandria arrested a content creator accused of posting “inappropriate” videos on her social media account of her dancing in “indecent” clothing and using crude language. The General Directorate for the Protection of Public Morals, part of the Specialized Police Sector, had been monitoring the circulation of several videos belonging to the suspect…

CAIRO – Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered 18 ancient tombs, a sealed granite sarcophagus, gold funerary artefacts and extensive remains of the ancient city of Marina El Alamein, in a discovery that is reshaping understanding of one of the Mediterranean’s most important multicultural urban centres during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. The discoveries, made by an…

Muslim pilgrims from around the world congregated on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the second official day of the annual Islamic pilgrimage, considered the pinnacle of Hajj. Despite the sweltering heat, the pilgrims gathered on the rocky hill and the surrounding plains for intense prayers that often mark a spiritual peak. Typically, they…

For the Egyptian state, fixing the nation’s beleaguered public school system is no longer viewed merely as an administrative hurdle, but as a critical pillar of national security and geopolitical strategy. Driven by mandates from the highest political echelons, Cairo has orchestrated a sweeping, fast-paced turnaround of an education sector that was previously crippled by…

Egypt’s First Lady Entissar al-Sisi on Monday attended the “Farhat Masr” (Egypt’s Joy) event celebrating the weddings of a thousand couples. The Ministry of Social Solidarity launched an online platform for young men and women to register for marriage as part of the “Facilitating Marriage” initiative. This initiative provides financial support to vulnerable groups and…

President of Egypt’s National Council for Women (NCW) Amal Ammar asserted that the joint meeting of the women’s results group represents a model of effective partnership between the Egyptian government and the UN system, based on the shared belief that women’s empowerment is not merely a sectoral objective but a fundamental pillar of sustainable development.…

Egypt celebrated the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 under the theme “Local Action with Global Impact” via the Ministry of Local Development and Environment’s digital platforms to support the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad stressed biodiversity is vital for sustainable development, noting ministry efforts in expanding nature…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Egypt as free of trachoma, making it the seventh country in the Eastern Mediterranean region to eliminate the disease, one of the world’s leading preventable causes of blindness. The certificate was presented during the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, where Deputy Health Minister Amr Kandil accepted…

An Egyptian man and his son received official recognition in Italy after they intervened to stop the suspect in a hit-and-run incident in the Italian city of Modena, preventing further casualties. The governor of Modena praised the heroic actions of Osama Mohamed Shalaby and his son, Mohamed Osama, both from the village of Zenara in…

The Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology launched two new mobile services on Wednesday, “Etamen” (Rest Assured) and “Etamen Al-Akher” (Completely Rest Assured)—collectively known in the media as the “Child SIM”—to provide a secure digital environment for children using mobile internet, Plus Mubasher reported. The official rollout coincided with the National Telecom Regulatory Authority…

Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, affirmed that Egypt has achieved a historic transformation, becoming a successful global model in the elimination of hepatitis C. He praised the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) 2026 report, highlighting Egypt’s leading position and the comprehensive healthcare transformation achieved under the wise leadership of President Abdel Fattah…

Egypt is undertaking a comprehensive transformation of its education system for 25 million pre-university students, shifting the focus from enrollment metrics to skills-based learning and introducing a new Egyptian Baccalaureate, Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdellatif announced. Speaking at the second plenary session of the Education World Forum in London, titled “Education for…

Dar al-Ifta announced the sighting of the crescent moon of Dhu al-Hijjah for the year 1447 AH, after observing the crescent on Sunday evening by its Sharia and scientific committees deployed throughout the country. In an official statement, Dar al-Ifta announced that Monday, May 18, 2026, is the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah for the…

The Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology launched two new mobile services on Wednesday, “Etamen” (Rest Assured) and “Etamen Al-Akher” (Completely Rest Assured)—collectively known in the media as the “Child SIM”—to provide a secure digital environment for children using mobile internet, Plus Mubasher reported. The official rollout coincided with the National Telecom Regulatory Authority…

Egypt’s Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli reviewed a report on the outcomes of a comprehensive medical convoy organised by the Cabinet’s Higher Medical and Relief Committee, in co-operation and coordination with the Egyptian Cure Bank Foundation, in East District and Borg El Arab Centre in Alexandria Governorate from May 18 to 21, 2026. The premier praised…

The World Health Organization has honoured Egyptian physician Heba El Sewedy, founder and chair of the Ahl Masr Foundation and Burn Hospital, with the Director-General’s Award in recognition of her pioneering contributions to burn care. The award was presented during the opening of the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The ceremony, attended by international…

A devastating road accident on the East Oweinat–Toshka highway, south of the Aswan Governorate, has claimed the lives of ten people and left five others injured following a head-on collision between a heavy-duty truck and a pickup truck at Kilometer 27. The Aswan Ambulance Authority initially received a notification from the emergency relief services reporting…

Egypt has officially entered the Guinness World Records after successfully registering the largest number of blood donors within a 12-hour period across multiple locations nationwide, the Ministry of Health and Population announced. The record-breaking national campaign, spearheaded by the Ministry’s Central Administration for Blood Operations, was launched in tandem with World Blood Donor Day. Within…

An overcrowded classroom packed with nearly 100 students, severe teacher shortages, low attendance rates and parents complaining about their children’s weak academic performance — this was the reality of Egypt’s public schools that the UNICEF documented in 2021 as one of the country’s greatest human development challenges. Five years later, that picture appears to be…

The Egyptian government will launch a national campaign to sterilise and vaccinate stray dogs in response to a significant rise in public complaints, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced. During a Board of Governors meeting, Madbouly directed ministries and civil society organisations to implement scientific and sustainable solutions under the national “Egypt Rabies-Free 2030” strategy. The…

Mohamed Ali Fahim, Chairman of the Climate Information Center at the Agricultural Research Center, has issued an urgent warning regarding an impending, severe heatwave set to impact Egypt. Described as the “strongest on record” for the current spring season, the country is bracing for unprecedented record-breaking temperatures. This spike is driven by a powerful high-pressure…