Egypt cotton exports record high revenues despite Russia-Ukraine war

Despite the Russian war on Ukraine and its negative repercussions on global trade, Egypt succeeded in exporting 50,000 tons, or up to 75%, of its cotton production this season.

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Culture

Classic car show in Egypt

Egypt recently organized a classic car show as part of efforts to revive the tourism sector and expand tourism beyond antiquities.

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SWIFT cutoff leaves Egyptian students in Russia empty handed

Russia's exclusion from global payments systems has prevented thousands of Egyptian students in the country from receiving money from their families back home.

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Egypt turns to Suez Canal to boost revenues

The waterway’s authority has announced significant increases in transit tolls in recent weeks that are expected to bring in much-needed additional resources to help Cairo navigate its economic challenges.

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Culture

Egypt asks to replay controversial soccer match against Senegal

Egypt, which has been eliminated from the 2022 World Cup, accused Senegalese fans of fostering an atmosphere of “terrorism” by pointing lasers and throwing objects at the Egyptian players.

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Uber faces new competition in Egypt

New ride-sharing competitors are challenging Uber’s longtime monopoly.

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Egypt looks to India as alternative wheat source to Ukraine

Final talks are being held to send Indian wheat to Egypt, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine disrupted the global supply.

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New consultations over Nile dam inspire optimism in Sudan

Sudan is optimistic about resolving the GERD dispute with Ethiopia at a time when Addis Ababa is preparing for the third filling this summer.

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China expands its influence in Horn of Africa, overlooks dispute over Nile dam

The agenda of the first African tour made by the newly appointed Chinese envoy to the Horn of Africa did not tackle the controversial GERD dispute between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt.

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Ukraine war could delay Egypt’s first nuclear power plant

Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Egypt's vote in favor of a UN resolution condemning Moscow could possibly throw a wrench into the Dabaa nuclear plant project, a joint project with Russian companies.

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Islamic State affiliate in Sinai steps up attacks under new leader

Since the radical Islamic State-affiliate Wilayat Sinai pledged allegiance to the new IS leader Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi, it intensified its operations in northern Sinai, where they are confronting local tribes.

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War in Ukraine pushes Egypt to ramp up wheat production

The Egyptian government is working to increase local wheat production to reach self-sufficiency, after the Russian war on Ukraine added many challenges to secure the country's needs for food security.

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