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Society and services

Sharifa Al-Amadi: A Return to Religion Is One of the Most Important Pillars of Family Stability… and a “Guide” for Those About to Get Married

Sharifa Noman Al-Emadi, Executive Director of the Doha International Family Institute, emphasized that the conference comes at a time when the Arab region and families are facing difficult challenges that call for concerted efforts. She noted that religion is the true foundation and guarantor of the family’s stability and the backbone of its integrity. She made these remarks during her speech at the 11th International Conference of the General

Infrastructure

Egypt-China trade exchange reaches $11.3bn in H1 2026: CAPMAS

The Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS) revealed that the trade exchange between Egypt and China rose to $11.3bn during the first half (H1) of 2026, compared with $9.3bn during the same period in 2025, marking a 21.5% increase. In a statement issued on the occasion of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to [...] The post Egypt-China trade exchange reaches $11.3bn in H1 2026: CAPMAS first…

Flights and tourism

China’s Xi arrives in Egypt to expand defence, tech and trade ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo on Tuesday for his first visit to Egypt in a decade, seeking to expand a comprehensive strategic partnership that includes new debt-swap programmes, defence ties, and alignment on Middle East security. Xi and his wife were received at Cairo International Airport by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and [...] The post China’s Xi arrives in Egypt to expand defence,…

Infrastructure

Egypt establishes $100m fund for water, dam projects in southern Nile Basin states

A $100m financing mechanism has been established to study and implement development projects, including dams, in southern Nile Basin countries, as Cairo seeks to expand water and development cooperation across the region. The mechanism has an initial allocation of $100m and will support projects based on the priorities of participating countries, the Foreign and Irrigation [...] The post Egypt establishes $100m…

Economy

Planning Minister discusses mechanisms to support Egypt’s private sector with IFC

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom met with Ari Naim, Regional Industry Director for North Africa and the Horn of Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), to discuss strengthening the partnership and mechanisms to support the private sector in Egypt. At the start of the meeting, the planning minister congratulated the IFC [...] The post Planning Minister discusses mechanisms to…

Infrastructure

Hamza Abdelkarim Makes History With FC Barcelona Debut

Young Egyptian player, Hamza Abdelkarim, made his competitive debut for FC Barcelona during the club’s 5–2 La Liga victory over Rayo Vallecano on Monday, 31 August, becoming the first Egyptian player to represent Barcelona’s first team in a competitive fixture. Abdelkarim entered the match in the closing stages, replacing Raphinha. Although his time on the pitch was brief, the appearance carried enormous…

Flights and tourism

Cairo Airport Set for Massive 40 Million Passenger Capacity Terminal 4

Egypt is planning a major expansion of Cairo International Airport with a new Terminal 4 designed to handle up to 40 million passengers a year, according to a statement on Monday, 31 August. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reviewed plans for the new terminal during a meeting on Monday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny and Presidential Advisor for Financial Affairs Ahmed…