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Egypt swelters as temperatures climb over 40°C through Monday

Egypt is heading into a scorcher. From Wednesday to Monday, the country will endure a relentless rise in temperatures, with forecasters warning of punishing heat across most regions, and little relief in sight.

El-Sisi praises Indian Bohra Community charitable projects in Egypt

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi praised on Monday the developmental and charitable projects sponsored by the Indian Bohra Community in Egypt, in collaboration with the Tahya Misr Fund, during a meeting with the community’s Sultan Mufaddal Saifuddin in Cairo.

Flash floods hit northeast Egypt overnight

Some areas in northeastern Egypt experienced flash floods overnight following rainfall, while the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts more rain on Sunday and some showers on Monday.

Egypt cleaning oil spill off South Sinai between Abu Rudeis and Sharm El-Sheikh

Egyptian authorities have launched an emergency containment and cleanup operation following the detection of an oil spill off the South Sinai coast between Abu Rudeis and Sharm El-Sheikh.

Click to cart: How Egyptians embrace convenience via grocery delivery Apps

What began as a pandemic-era necessity has evolved into a lasting shift in consumer behaviour, leading to the growth of app-based shopping while forcing traditional stores to adapt or risk falling behind.

Dusty winds subside as weather improves in Greater Cairo and northern Egypt

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) announced Wednesday a noticeable decrease in wind intensity and airborne dust over Greater Cairo and the northern regions of Egypt, bringing the first signs of weather improvement after turbulent conditions.

Cabinet submits rent law amendments with phased increases, 5-yr transition period

The Egyptian government has put forward a proposal to parliament to amend the country's long-standing rent laws, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Tuesday.

Egypt closes schools nationwide on Wednesday due to Khamsin storm

Egypt announced the closure of all schools across the country on Wednesday amid forecasts of severe weather brought by a powerful Khamsin storm.

Egypt issues weather alert as powerful khamsin storm approaches

Egypt’s Meteorological Authority (EMA) has issued a high-impact weather warning ahead of a severe khamsin storm set to hit on Wednesday, bringing high winds, dust, rain, and dangerous conditions across much of the country.

ASG joins Cairo summit to shape next generation of African leaders

A delegation from the African School of Governance (ASG) has arrived in Cairo to take part in the Future of Digital Countries Summit 2025 (FDC Summit), running from 28–30 April, the institution announced Monday.

Weather alert! Strong khamsini winds to hit Egypt on Wednesday

Egypt is bracing for hot, dusty, strong winds on Wednesday as a khamsin depression is expected to sweep across the country, according to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA).

State-owned food giant HCFI launches online sales on Amazon Egypt

Egypt’s Holding Company for Food Industries (HCFI), the country’s largest state-owned food conglomerate, has begun selling its products via Amazon Egypt in a move that signals a broader push towards digital retail and public-private collaboration.

Egypt’s annual unemployment rate drops to 6.6 percent in 2024: CAPMAS

Egypt’s Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) announced Saturday that the country’s annual unemployment rate fell to 6.6 percent in 2024, marking a 0.4 percent decline from 2023.

Egypt commercial venues to adopt extended summer working hours on Friday

Egypt’s commercial venues, cafés, restaurants, workshops, and handicraft shops will adopt extended summer working hours starting Friday, Minister of Local Development Manal Awad announced on Thursday.

Egypt to set clock forward by 60 minutes as summertime begins on Friday

Egypt will switch to Daylight Saving Time (DST) on Friday, 25 April, moving clocks forward by one hour from midnight to 1:00 am, according to a cabinet statement released on Tuesday.

Enlightened religious discourse is paramount: El-Sisi during imams graduation

At a time when the need for an enlightened religious discourse, rational thought, and responsible speech is growing ever greater, the role of imams as bearers of this upright approach becomes paramount, President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi said on Tuesday.

High-level delegation from Egypt's Al-Azhar to attend Pope Francis funeral

A high-level official delegation from Egypt’s Al-Azhar, the world's leading and most esteemed Sunni Islamic institution, is set to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88.

Egypt renews commitment to environmental protection on Earth Day

Egypt marked World Earth Day 2025 on Tuesday under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” joining global efforts to promote renewable energy and triple clean electricity generation by 2030.

Cooler weekend on tap! Temperatures to drop across most of Egypt starting Wednesday

Egypt will see a moderate but noticeable drop in temperatures starting Wednesday, with daytime highs easing by five to 10 degrees across most regions by Saturday.

Foster care fines not new: Social Solidarity Ministry

Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity has defended the controversial imposition of fines on families who return foster children to state care, stating that the policy is not new and has been in place for over four years.

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