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, Sudan joint committee resume talks on Nile waters The Permanent Joint Technical Commission for Nile Waters between Egypt and Sudan has convened after a four-year hiatus amid the stalled negotiations over Ethiopia’s controversial Nile dam. Egypt
Egyptian training program leads to discovery of Ptolemaic-era tomb A group of archaeologists found a tomb dating back to the Ptolemaic era during their participation in a training program organized by the Ministry of Antiquities in Sohag governorate. Egypt
Coca-Cola to sponsor COP27 in Egypt, sparking criticism The company has been ranked as the world’s top corporate plastic polluter for years and is blamed for spending millions of dollars greenwashing its brand and lobbying to derail regulations. Egypt
UAE goes deeper into metaverse The Emirate of Sharjah’s launch of a metaverse project follows the UAE’s Economy Ministry opening an office in the digital world. United Arab Emirates
Egypt uncovers sarcophagus from reign of Ramses II An Egyptian archaeological mission is learning the secrets of a sarcophagus belonging to a senior statesman during the reign of King Ramses II. Egypt
Russian nuclear energy in the Middle East heats up Karen Young In Washington, DC, reporting on regional energy
Egypt venture capital firm for startups develops solutions to climate change The Climate Resilience Fund targets nature-positive and sustainable projects that address mainly land and sea misuse. Egypt
Egypt restricts dollar withdrawals amid liquidity crunch Egypt’s foreign reserves have fallen considerably amid the economic crisis and Russia-Ukraine war. Egypt
Egypt to push tourism at Qatar World Cup Egypt is offering direct flights from Doha to Egyptian cities during the 2022 FIFA World Cup to lure fans and boost tourism. Egypt
Egypt's released political prisoners get economic aid A presidential initiative puts former political detainees on economic track after their release. Egypt
Egyptian students protest university dress codes Several Egyptian universities have written up dress codes for students to wide anger. Egypt
Egypt freezes Russian MIR payments to avoid US sanctions Acceptance of MIR bank cards would have eased Russian tourists’ payments inside Egyptian hotels and resorts. Egypt
