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EU Speaks with US, Qatar, Egypt as Alternatives for Russian Gas

The European Union would be able to cope with a partial disruption to gas imports from Russia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, adding that the EU has spoken with several countries, including the US, Qatar and Egypt about increasing gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries. Escalating…

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PM: Egypt to Ensure Poor Are Protected when Bread Price Rises

Egypt will move to increase the price of subsidized bread but aims to do so without harming poor Egyptians, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Wednesday. “I confirm that [the rise] will be applied but in a way through which we ensure that the neediest people are not harmed,” Madbouly…

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OPEC Head Sees 'No Immediate Solution' to High Oil Prices

There is no "immediate solution" to high oil prices, Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, president of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), said on Wednesday. The oil-producing countries' capacity to increase crude supply is curtailed by a lack of investment in the industry, said Itoua, who is also Congo’s minister…

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Israeli Energy Ministry Okays Gas Flow to Egypt through Jordan

More Israeli natural gas will flow to Egypt via a new route through Jordan by the end of February, Israel's Energy Ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry said the new route was approved because of growing demand in Egypt, which produces its own gas but still needs imports from Israel's…

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100-Mln-Barrel Oil Reserve Discovered in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez

Egypt announced on Tuesday finding an oil reserve of around 100 million barrels in the Gulf of Suez, the biggest oil discovery in the area in over two decades. The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said that the initial expected oil stock is about 100 million barrels found…

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Tel Aviv Says Israeli Gas Will Reach Lebanon Through Egypt, Jordan

The Israeli Minister of Energy, Karine el-Harar, confirmed that "Israeli gas will reach Lebanon," an announcement denied earlier in Lebanon. Several official Lebanese sources denied this news in the past weeks, asserting that the gas supply agreement states that the gas is Egyptian and not Israeli. However, when asked about…

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Egypt’s Central Bank Says New Import Rules Will Be Applied in March

Egypt's central bank governor has said new rules requiring importers to use letters of credit will be implemented starting in March despite complaints from business groups and traders that the measure could inflate their costs. Central Bank Governor Tarek Amer urged businessmen to "reconcile their situations and not waste time…

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Egypt Launches EGYPS 2022 Amid Efforts to Transform Cairo into a Regional Energy Hub

The Egypt Petroleum Show 2022 (EGYPS) kicked off its fifth edition in Cairo with broad international participation, amid rapid steps to transform Egypt into a regional energy hub. Egyptian gas plays a vital role in securing part of the energy needs of European countries by exporting surplus gas produced from…

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Egypt Steps up Role in Gaza as Mideast Peacemaker

After years of working behind the scenes as a mediator, Egypt is taking on a much larger and more public role in Gaza, said an AP report on Monday. It said in the months since it brokered a Gaza ceasefire last May, Egypt has sent crews to clear rubble and…

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Diaz Returns to Al Hilal as Jardim Leaves by Mutual Consent

Asian champions Al Hilal have replaced Leonardo Jardim with Ramon Diaz after the Saudi Arabian side announced the former Monaco coach was leaving the club by mutual consent. Jardim, who led the club to a record fourth Asian Champions League title in November, left the Riyadh-based outfit after a 4-0…

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Activist jailed by Egypt sees wider struggle for rights

Ramy Shaath is an outspoken opponent of Arab dictatorships and Israeli rule over the Palestinians

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Egypt Says Russian-Ukrainian Tensions Increase Wheat Market Volatility

Egypt is working on several preventive measures to hedge the volatility of the wheat market amid the current tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the two largest wheat exporters in the world. Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Ali al-Moselhi warned that the tensions are increasing the uncertainty in the market.

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Pottery shards reveal ‘naughty pupils’ in ancient Egypt may have been forced to write lines as punishment

The fragments have notes inscribed with the same one or two characters each time

The Independent UK

Egyptian FM in Germany to Drum up Support for COP27

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry headed Sunday to the German city of Bonn, where he will seek to drum up international support for the upcoming Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) to be held in the city of Sharm El-Sheikh in November. Shoukry will visit the headquarters of the…

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Egypt steps up Gaza role after brokering last year's truce

In the months since it mediated a cease-fire in Gaza last May, Egypt has sent crews to clear rubble and promised to build vast new apartment complexes

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Egypt Accelerates Steps to Become Regional Hub for Gold Production

The Federation of the Egyptian Chambers of Commerce announced launching the first of its kind 2022 Nebu Expo for the production, manufacture and export of gold jewelry. The three-day event will kick off on Feb. 19, with the participation of 30 major local gold companies. On the sidelines of the…

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Egyptian President, German FM Discuss Cooperation, Regional Issues

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi on Saturday held talks with visiting German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional issues. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and German ambassador to Cairo Frank Hartmann also attended the meeting. Baerbock commended Egypt’s role in providing humanitarian and relief aid to millions…

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Mohamed Salah is about to change Liverpool history as AFCON fallout avoided

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has reacted in the right way to his Africa Cup of Nations heartache with Egypt

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What next after COP26? Gas crisis shadows the road from Glasgow to Sharm el-Sheikh

Energy price rises may work against climate leaders in delivering the green policies in time for COP27 in Egypt

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Egypt's Sisi, France's Macron Discuss Regional Issues, Fighting Terrorism

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on Friday to join efforts to help restore stability in Libya, fight terrorism and promote coordination to maintain security and stability in the Middle East, the Mediterranean basin and Africa. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the One…

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Egypt Sends Medical Aid to Lebanon

Egypt announced it was sending medical and food aid to Lebanon. The ship left Damietta port on Friday at the orders of President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. Presidency spokesman Nader Saad said the shipment is carrying 487.5 tons of aid, including 122 tons of foodstuff, 265.5 tons of medicines and medical…

The Conversation

Death on the Nile: a meditation on celebrity and a riposte to Christie's critics

Kenneth Brannagh’s adaptation of Death on the Nile reminds us that Agatha Christie’s work is not solely concerned with English villages. Christie also drew on her travels in the Middle East with her husband, the archaeologist Max Mallowan. Although most of her experience was in Iraq and Syria, Christie was…

Daily Mirror

Sadio Mane receives fitting new honour in Senegal after inspiring historic AFCON win

The Liverpool star scored the winning penalty in the shootout victory over Egypt in last Sunday's final which secured Senegal their first ever Africa Cup of Nations title

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Egypt Has Administered 66 Million Covid Vaccines

Egypt revealed it has administered more than 66 million coronavirus vaccines amid a spike in infections. The Ministry of Health and Population reported 2,191 new coronavirus cases, taking the total to 446,308.

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US Commends Egypt’s Approach to GERD Crisis

The head of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), General Kenneth McKenzie has commended Egypt’s approach in addressing the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) crisis. He said Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been a “statesman-like” in his approach to this problem, seeking to avoid military action, and instead, finding a…

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