Egypt banks on Beijing as premier visit seals yuan, payment deals The deals were announced during the visit by a senior Chinese delegation led by the country’s premier to Cairo this week. China
Newsletter: Business & Tech Egypt’s economic wakeup call What’s behind newly announced deals worth $27 billion between Saudi Arabia and Indonesia? By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
China’s premier makes first visit to Egypt as ties grow: What we know Egypt and China have significantly deepened their ties in recent years across various sectors such as trade, defense, technology and the economy. Egypt
Egypt urges BRICS to deepen financial ties after Trump threatens tariffs Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly said that due to the global decline in multilateralism and crises engulfing the world, members of the bloc of developing nations should bolster their financial and economic ties. Egypt
Analysis At Brazil summit, BRICS welcomes new Middle East members as divisions continue By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
Analysis Gulf bets on LNG boom power ahead amid regional energy shifts, war risks By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Newsletter: China-Middle East As Sisi avoids Washington visit, Egypt courts China's tech giant Huawei By Joyce Karam , Rosaleen Carroll
Cautious optimism around Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal but hurdles remain The latest Qatari outline is based on a previous US proposal and has Israel somewhat hopeful for a deal with Hamas. Palestine
Huawei explores Egypt partnership as electricity minister visits China Egypt's electricity and renewable energy minister met with a range of high-level officials and business leaders while on a visit to the Asian country over the past week. Egypt
Analysis Egypt weathers Israel-Iran war blow as energy woes strain economic revival In the wake of regional hostilities rattling markets, Egypt ranks among the most exposed to aftershocks as energy insecurity continues to threaten its ongoing economic turnaround. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
As Iran ceasefire holds, Israel gas fields resume production: What to know Egypt and Jordan are increasingly reliant on Israel for gas despite tensions over Gaza, but the conflict with Iran threatened their imports. Israel
Israel closes Leviathan gas field after strikes on Iran, cutting supply to Egypt The shutdown comes after Israel launched a series of air strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites as well as key nuclear scientists and officials. Israel
Analysis North Africa’s rail race spurred by World Cup, trade and bullet trains Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia are betting on high-speed rail, long-distance routes and expanded networks to improve their economic outlook and project power. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
In photos: Muslims kick off Eid al-Adha across the Middle East The holiday’s arrival cast a spotlight on deepening humanitarian crises, leadership transitions and shifting regional dynamics. Saudi Arabia
Egypt, Greece pledge to protect Mount Sinai monastery after court ruling: What to know Greece and Egypt have launched a diplomatic effort to reaffirm the status of Saint Catherine’s Monastery, one of the most revered monasteries in Christianity. Egypt
Egypt launches 5G network as North Africa's digital push accelerates North African states are moving to introduce high-speed internet and data-intensive applications to business and government sectors in the face of increasing demand. Egypt
Egypt's Sisi in UAE to talk Gaza, regional security: What to know Egypt and the UAE are close allies, coordinating in various regional issues while maintaining close economic relations. Egypt
Iran, Egypt, IAEA hold nuclear talks as Tehran mulls US proposal: What to know Iran is engaging on multiple diplomatic fronts as it weighs a new US proposal and braces for potential censure by the UN’s nuclear watchdog. Iran
Egyptian national charged in attack at Colorado rally for Israeli hostages: What to know The attack is the second in as many weeks targeting pro-Israel events in the United States and is being investigated by the FBI as an act of terrorism. Egypt