Egypt seeks new agriculture, food security cooperation with Africa

The Russian war on Ukraine opened a new door for cooperation between Egypt and African countries, especially in the field of agriculture and food security.

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First climate-related fatwa prohibiting environmentally harmful practices issued in Egypt

Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta issued a fatwa charter promoting practices that are environmentally friendly based on Islamic law, as Egypt gears up to host the UN climate summit next month.

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Gas forum kicks off in Cairo

Qatar and Russia may be looking to cooperate more on energy matters.

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11 Egyptians, one American on trial for smuggling antiquities to the US

The Egyptian judicial authorities will soon begin the trial of 12 defendants accused of smuggling antiquities to the United States, amid repeated calls to follow up on stolen artifacts that are found abroad.

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Egypt to plant wheat in Congo amid water shortage

Egypt plans to cultivate 20,000 hectares of land in Mossendjo city in the Republic of Congo with strategic crops such as wheat.

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Saudi woman swims across Red Sea to draw attention to coral reefs

Mariam bin Laden became the first Arab woman to swim across the Red Sea and reach Egypt, accompanying UN Patron of the Oceans Lewis Pugh, part of a campaign to raise awareness of the need to preserve coral reefs amid climate change.

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Egyptian Central Bank plans to establish new index of gold, foreign currencies

The Egyptian pound is performing poorly against the US dollar but faring better compared to other currencies.

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Egypt seeks to produce cotton that resists drought better

Ahead of the COP27, Egypt and Uzbekistan hope to cooperate in producing cotton varieties resistant to unfavorable climate conditions.

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International fashion shows land in Egypt

Luxury fashion houses Stefano Ricci, Elie Saab and Dior have chosen different iconic places in Egypt to host major events, in line with the authorities’ new branding strategy aimed at attracting new visitors by leveraging the country’s cultural and artistic side.

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More prisoners released in Egypt ahead of national dialogue

A number of political detainees have been released in preparation for the start of a comprehensive dialogue between the government and the opposition.

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Egypt’s first dog cafe opens

Ola Loutfi established the first cafe for dogs in Egypt offering dog owners a place to go with their four-legged friends.

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How OPEC+ production cut will impact Egypt

Experts say the OPEC+ decision to cut oil production won't hit Egypt as hard as some other countries.

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