China expands auto investment in Egypt with $1B Suez tire plant Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the project aligned with his country’s strategy to localize the automotive industry and manufacturing supply chains. Egypt
$35B gas deal underscores Egypt’s energy reliance on Israel despite Gaza tensions Israel and Egypt have finalized a $35 billion gas deal that will double Israeli gas exports by 2029, highlighting Cairo’s growing energy dependence on its neighbor, even as political tensions rise over Gaza. Egypt
Turkey’s Fidan to visit Egypt with Libya, Gaza on agenda The top Turkish diplomat’s Cairo visit comes as Ankara-Cairo engagement deepens amid shifting power balances in North Africa and shared concerns over Gaza. Turkey
Sudan PM visits Egypt as Khartoum claims downing UAE plane: What to know Just a day before the visit, Sudan’s military said it shot down an Emirati plane carrying Colombian mercenaries for the RSF, prompting outrage from Colombia. Sudan
Middle East startups rise to challenges of climate change With COP27 underway in Egypt, climate adaptation startups in the Middle East and North Africa work to create new platforms in the face of the urgent action required to combat climate change. Egypt
Egypt’s Banque Misr receives loan from African Development Bank, China The loan could help Egyptian startups and comes amid Egypt’s ongoing economic crisis. Egypt
US, Europe pledge $500 million at COP27 for clean energy transition in Egypt As COP27 continues in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh, dozens of countries have announced investments in climate-related projects including a $500 million package to help Egypt decarbonize. Egypt
UAE’s Masdar thinks Africa poised to be hydrogen hub The African continent has a lot of potential to produce hydrogen as an energy source, but there are also many challenges, according to some observers. Legacy: Gulf
Egypt raises security implications of climate change at COP27 As Egypt hosts the UN climate conference COP27, Cairo is focusing particularly on the harm climate change could do to local and international peace and security. Egypt
Egypt hopeful after Russian return to Ukraine grain deal Russia’s return to the agreement on grain exports from Ukraine will help North African countries secure their wheat needs, as they heavily rely on the two warring countries for their imports. Egypt
Latest PRO Memo: COP27 to boost Egypt’s green ambitions Explore Egypt's new opportunities at the UN climate conference for green energy projects by getting your free PRO trial. Egypt
Archaeologists in Egypt discover tunnel that may lead to Cleopatra’s tomb The archaeological mission uncovered an ancient tunnel that may lead to Cleopatra’s tomb. Egypt
Analysis The Takeaway: Will Biden push Sisi to free Alaa Abdel-Fattah? Plus, Netanyahu's election will test US foreign policy toward Israel; Saudi Arabia is still detaining US citizens; and State Department officials visit prison camp for ISIS dependents. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Germany’s Deutsche Bahn announces Egyptian high-speed rail deal at COP27 Egypt’s railway system is notorious for safety issues and German's expertise promises to help. Egypt
A reality check looms for Middle East's tech startups Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
