Egypt, Ethiopia compete for US support in Nile dam file

Ethiopia’s former water minister presents his credentials as a new ambassador to the United States, in a move that aims to counter Egyptian efforts to win US support to its side in the GERD dispute.

Egypt

Islamic State claims attack near Suez Canal

The Islamic State's attack on a water-pumping station near the Suez Canal could affect global trade.

Egypt

Hope may be fading for release of Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah 

Alaa Abdel Fattah enters his sixth week of hunger strike.    

Egypt

Egypt considers issuing bonds in China’s yuan

Saudi Arabia may also price oil sales in the Chinese currency.

Egypt

Paymob credits Egypt’s Central Bank for successful fundraising and growth

The fintech startup Paymob raised $50 million in its Series B financing round.

Egypt

Egyptian political opposition prepares for national dialogue with government

There are several questions among Egypt’s political circles following the president’s call for a national dialogue with opposition forces.

Egypt

Egypt, EU sign development grants worth 138 million euros

The European Union has provided Egypt with numerous grants in recent years, while also criticizing the country on some human rights issues.

Egypt

Egyptian scientist creates new rice variety that requires less water

An Egyptian scientist and head of the National Rice Development Project at the Ministry of Agriculture invented a new type of rice that does not need much water, after the Egyptian government announced that the country is suffering from water poverty.

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Egypt arrests TikTokers over satirical videos on high food prices

The three real estate guards' TikTok channel published two satirical videos about rising inflation rates, amid official concerns about public unrest over deteriorating economic conditions.

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Abu Dhabi firm to create new shipping terminals, cruise lines for Egypt

Egypt is seeking to increase revenues from its ports as the economy struggles.

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Culture

Ancient temple to Zeus uncovered in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula

Egyptian archeologists have unearthed the ruins of a Roman temple dedicated to Zeus in the Sinai Peninsula, continuing excavation work that first began in the early 20th century.

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Analysis

The Takeaway: Russia-Ukraine war spills over into Nile Dam dispute

Israel reveals IRGC plots; Hamas looks to capitalize on Jerusalem violence; Iraq steps up desert drug busts; Iraq builds a wall with Turkey; migrant boat tragedy fuels anger in Lebanon; and more.

By Andrew Parasiliti , Elizabeth Hagedorn