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Owners distraught as historic Nile houseboats are removed

Owners of the Nile's famous houseboats in the heart of Egypt's capital are having their homes demolished and towed away as authorities impound what they say are unlicensed dwellings.

Reuters

World Bank agrees $500m to help Egypt fund wheat purchases

Egypt will receive $500 million loan from the World Bank to help the Arab world's most populous country finance its purchases of wheat

The Independent UK

‘It’s a sham’: Egypt accused of restricting protest in run-up to Cop27

Climate activists say plight of jailed Alaa Abd El Fattah shows protesters’ voices will be ignored at Sharm el-Sheikh summit

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Egypt: BP Awarded New Offshore Exploration Block in Western Mediterranean

BP has won gas exploring rights in Egypt's offshore King Mariout concession in the western Mediterranean, the British-based company said in a statement on Tuesday. This comes following its successful participation in 2021’s limited bid round organized by the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company. The concession area is located approximately…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt, Bahrain Discuss Cooperation, Regional Developments

Egyptian Abdel Fattah al-Sisi kicked off on Tuesday a two-day visit to Bahrain, flying in from Oman, as part of a Gulf tour. King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Sisi at al-Sakhir Palace in Manama.

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Jailed Egyptian blogger entering danger zone in hunger strike - mother

The mother of jailed Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah says she is worried there could be a rapid deterioration in his health after nearly 90 days on hunger strike, despite some improvements in his prison conditions.

Reuters

US Apex to Ramp Up Oil Production in Egypt’s Western Desert

Apex Chairman of the Board of Directors Roger Plank held talks on Monday with Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla. Plank said his company is currently studying the expansion of its activities in Egypt’s Western Desert by acquiring several already producing concession areas and intensifying drilling…

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Saudi Arabia Wishes to Explore Investment Opportunities in Egypt's Real Estate

Saudi Arabia plans to enhance cooperation and expand in Egypt during the coming period, announced the head of the Saudi National Real Estate Committee. Speaking at the Saudi-Egyptian Real Estate Forum, Chairman Mohammad al-Murshed asserted the strong desire to boost and expand cooperation with Egypt by taking advantage of the…

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Egypt’s Sisi Visits Oman, Bahrain, Sends Message to Emir of Kuwait

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi kicked off on Monday a tour of the region, starting in Oman. He held talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Muscat. Discussions focused on bolstering bilateral relations between their countries. Oman’s state news agency ONA said they tackled the “strong fraternal ties” that bind…

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Luis Suarez offers solution to Mohamed Salah contract impasse as FSG Liverpool problem emerges

Mohamed Salah's Liverpool future remains uncertain with the Egyptian still yet to agree new terms with his contract set to expire in 2023

Liverpool Echo

Remembering Newcastle's WWII VC hero Adam Wakenshaw who was killed in battle 80 years ago

On this day in 1942, Newcastle-born Pte Adam Wakenshaw was killed in action on the desert sands of Egypt, with his super-human bravery earning him a posthumous Victoria Cross

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Egypt contracts to buy 180,000 tonnes of wheat from India: Supply minister Aly Moselhy

Egypt, one of the world’s biggest wheat importers, is looking for alternatives to Black Sea grain exports which face disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Hindu

Supply Minister: Egypt to Buy 180,000 Tons of Indian Wheat

Egypt has contracted to buy 180,000 tons of wheat from India, less than previously agreed, but is looking at ways to extract more flour from grain and even use potatoes in bread making as it tries to trim imports, the supply minister said on Sunday. Egypt, one of the world's…

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Liverpool continue to 'calculate' Mohamed Salah risk as Jurgen Klopp eyes replacements

Mohamed Salah is one of the best players in world football, and has been for several seasons, but Liverpool are on course to lose the Egyptian on a free transfer next summer

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Egypt’s Strategic Wheat Reserves Sufficient for 5.7 Months

Egypt has strategic reserves of wheat sufficient for 5.7 months, Supply Minister Aly Moselhy said in a news conference on Sunday, adding that the country has procured 3.9 million tons of wheat in the local harvest so far. Egypt is often the world's biggest wheat importer, The Associated Press reported.…

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Egypt’s Sisi to Kick off Two-Day Visit to Oman

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is scheduled to kick off a two-day visit to Oman on Monday. A statement from Oman’s royal diwan said Sisi will carry out the visit with the aim of “consolidating the firm fraternal relations between Oman and Egypt, boosting cooperation and developing ties further.” Sisi…

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Egypt, Qatar Welcome Upcoming Gulf-Arab-US Summit in Saudi Arabia

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani welcomed on Saturday the upcoming Gulf Cooperation Summit that will be hosted by Saudi Arabia and attended by the leaders of Egypt, Jordan, Iraq and the United States. The summit is set for July. Sisi and…

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Egypt’s el-Sisi and Qatar’s emir hold talks during Cairo visit

Talks between the two leaders focused on ties between Qatar and Egypt, as well as regional and global topics.

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The Independent UK

Egypt’s president holds talks with visiting Qatari emir

President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt was holding talks with Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who is vising Cairo for the first time in years

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Egyptian Estimates Indicate Rise in Level of Water at GERD Lake

Egyptian estimates have indicated a rise in the level of water in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam’s lake as Addis Ababa is expected to start the third phase of filling the dam reservoir during the upcoming rainy season. Cairo and Khartoum have repeatedly emphasized their rejection of all unilateral measures…

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Sisi, Tamim Discuss Cooperation and Activating Arab Action

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Friday at Cairo International Airport Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who is on a two-day official visit to Egypt. The two leaders will discuss relations between Egypt and Qatar, ways to enhance them in all fields, and the latest international…

The Independent UK

Qatar's emir in Cairo for 1st time since Arab spat resolved

Qatar’s emir has arrived in Cairo, his first visit to the country following years of frayed ties and a boycott of Doha by four Arab states, including Egypt

Asharq Al-Awsat

Emir of Qatar Arrives in Egypt

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrived in Cairo on Friday on a two-day official visit. He arrived in the country at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. It is his first to Egypt since the AlUla declaration that was signed in 2021, ending the rift…

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Egypt, Qatar Agree to Bolster Joint Work Mechanisms

Egypt and Qatar seek to promote the mechanism of their joint work in all fields with an aim to contain the negative repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian war. On Thursday, Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait held talks with his Qatari counterpart Ali Bin Ahmed al Kuwari on the sidelines of their…

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Dig That: Ancient Egypt Shrine And Statue Fragments Found At City That Housed Cleopatra’s Needle

Archaeologists researching the ancient temple city of Heliopolis have made remarkable discoveries documenting intense temple construction activities in Ancient Egypt.

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