Newsletter: Daily Briefing Gaza talks to begin in Egypt as Trump urges quick action ICC to give war crimes verdict on Sudan militia chief, Turkey weighs alternatives as US sanctions stall Kaan engine imports, and more. By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
UNESCO backs Egypt's Khaled el-Enany as next director-general, first Arab in post Enany would be the first Egyptian and the first Arab to serve as the agency’s director-general. Egypt
Analysis Egypt’s renewable power jumps 34% as country tackles energy crunch After slow growth scaling up clean energy, Egypt’s renewables push may be gaining traction in 2025 as new projects come online in a welcome development for a country that has grappled with a power crunch since 2023. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Egypt steps up alarm on Ethiopia megadam as Sudan battles floods: What to know Sudan’s government earlier this week warned of high risk of floods across six of the country’s 18 states. Sudan
Following Ethiopia-Somaliland deal, Somalia looks to Eritrea, Egypt for help The deal granting Ethiopia access to Somaliland’s coastline has raised the ire of Somalia, which considers Somaliland as part of its territory. Egypt
UAE’s AD Ports to develop Egypt Red Sea cruise terminals despite instability Attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis on international ships have prompted some firms to steer clear of the waterway. Legacy: Gulf
Ethiopia-Somaliland deal receives wide condemnations, including from Egypt, Turkey Several countries in the region condemned a recent deal giving Ethiopia access to Somaliland’s coast. Somalia
Is Turkey-Egypt rapprochement turning into a long-term defense partnership? Rapidly improving defense cooperation between Cario and Ankara falls in line with Turkey's multidimensional strategic outlook, observes believe. Turkey
Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power signs $4B green hydrogen deal in Egypt The second phase of the project could produce 2 million metric tons per year, the statement said, without providing details on the timeline. Egypt
What failure of Nile dam talks means for Egypt and Ethiopia Years of negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam have failed to yield an agreement, leading to tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia amid water issues related to climate change. Egypt
Despite regional tension, Egypt's Grand Museum readies to open The partially opened Grand Egyptian Museum is enticing visitors with the treasures of Tutankhamun, the “Golden King,” as work continues to complete the complex. Egypt
As Egyptians head to polls, Gaza war helps Sisi secure third term Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi continues to reject any attempt to forcibly displace and resettle Palestinians in Sinai, which has garnered him wide popularity that he had lost in the past years. Egypt
China, Egypt send jointly made MisrSat-2 satellite into orbit The MisrSat-2 was assembled inside Egypt with Chinese support, making it the first Egyptian-made satellite. Egypt
Egypt’s Ramses II collection opens in Australia, biggest in 200 years The traveling exhibition "Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs" goes Down Under after stops in the United States and Paris to promote Egyptian tourism. Egypt
Egypt pushes privatization, sells tobacco company stake to UAE buyer The Egyptian government agreed last year to privatize state assets, boost exports and increase foreign direct investment in exchange for a $3 billion loan from the IMF. Egypt
