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Continued regional conflict carries serious and unpredictable repercussions: Egypt FM to Iraqi, Omani counterparts

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty warned on Saturday that the continued escalatory approach in the region carries serious and unpredictable repercussions for the entire Middle East.

Journalists Syndicate, Al-Ahram open applications for Yehia Zahran Award for Newspaper Layout

The Activities Committee at the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate, in cooperation with Al-Ahram, has announced the opening of applications for the Yehia Zahran Award for Newspaper Layout, covering works published in newspapers and magazines during 2025.

Egypt affirms full solidarity with Bahrain amid regional escalation

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, reaffirmed Cairo’s full solidarity with Bahrain during a phone call with his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani on Friday, stressing the need to halt ongoing attacks and prevent further military escalation in the region.

Egypt reaffirms support for Lebanon amid Israeli attacks

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, received a phone call on Friday from Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to discuss the repercussions of ongoing Israeli attacks and the widening regional military escalation, with Cairo reaffirming its full solidarity with Lebanon.

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake recorded north of Rashid: NRIAG

Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) announced that its seismic monitoring stations recorded a moderate earthquake early Friday morning north of the Mediterranean coastal city of Rashid.

Egypt reaffirms solidarity with Qatar, Gulf states amid regional escalation

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, expressed Egypt's solidarity with Qatar and other Gulf states against the recent attacks targeting several countries in the region in a phone call on Friday with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.

Rubio thanks Egypt for support in evacuating US citizens

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty on Thursday for Egypt’s support in helping US citizens safely return home through Egypt, the US Department of State said in a statement.

President El-Sisi warns price manipulators could face military courts amid regional crisis

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi attended an iftar banquet organized by the Egyptian Military Academy on Thursday, where he stressed that the academy’s programmes aim to build the individual and warned that authorities are studying the possibility of referring price manipulators to military courts amid the current regional crisis, the presidency said.

EgyptAir gradually adds Dubai, Dammam flights from 6 March

EgyptAir, Egypt's national carrier, announced the gradual operation of additional round-trip flights between Cairo and both Dubai and Dammam starting 6 March, as part of efforts to facilitate travel and meet increasing passenger demand.

Egypt FM discuss diplomatic efforts to reduce regional escalation with EU Kallas

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas discussed regional developments and ways to reduce regional tensions during a phone call on Thursday, the Egyptian foreign ministry said.

German ambassador honours winners of Cairo Climate Talks Journalism Award

Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Egypt Jürgen Schulz honoured the winners of the Cairo Climate Talks Journalism Award at a ceremony held at the German Embassy in Cairo on Thursday, recognizing their outstanding work on environmental protection and climate change and their contribution to raising awareness of these important issues.

Egypt, Turkey warn of ‘catastrophic consequences’ of US-Israeli war on Iran

Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan warned of what they called the catastrophic consequences of continued violence for regional and international stability, as the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its sixth day.

Egypt stresses need to end Iran war and Tehran attacks on Arab countries: El-Sisi to Greek PM

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi discussed regional tensions and the Gaza war with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in a phone call on Thursday.

Spain urges de-escalation, respect for regional sovereignty: Ambassador to Egypt

Spanish Ambassador to Egypt Sergio Román Carranza Förster said Spain’s position on regional developments is clear, as the country rejects military escalation, upholds international law, and prioritizes diplomacy, echoing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

Spring teases Egypt with warmer days and stubborn cold nights

Egypt will see a gradual rise in temperatures from Wednesday to Sunday, bringing milder days across much of the country, although cold early mornings and nights are set to persist, the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has said.

Egypt joins Quintet talks with President Aoun as Israeli strikes on Lebanon escalate

Egypt’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Alaa Moussa, attended a meeting in Beirut on Tuesday as Lebanese officials briefed key foreign envoys on Israel’s expanding military campaign in the south and the government’s response.

Western countries keep Egypt travel advisories unchanged amid regional tensions

Several Western countries have kept their travel advisories for Egypt unchanged, despite rising regional military tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, according to a statement by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday.

Al‑Azhar grand imam condemns Iran attacks on UAE as breach of sovereignty

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed El-Tayyeb condemned Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates during a phone call with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday, saying the strikes violate state sovereignty and international law.

Egypt reaffirms rejection of attacks on Arab states sovereignty: FM to Arab counterparts

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Arab states, rejecting any attacks on their territories or violations of their sovereignty.

Egypt, Oman coordinate efforts to contain regional escalation

Egypt and Oman agreed to step up coordination to ease rising regional tensions during a phone call on Tuesday between Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi.

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