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Business
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Economy
4/2/2026 7:00:00 PM
The Egyptian pound remains under sustained pressure from regional conflict and capital outflows, trading near EGP 54.4 to the dollar by Thursday’s close despite a brief midweek recovery.
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Opinion
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Opinion
4/2/2026 5:50:00 PM
The challenge for the international system today is how to manage the pressures on global networks without allowing the infrastructure of globalisation to become yet another arena of conflict.
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Business
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Economy
4/2/2026 4:55:00 PM
The Central Bank of Egypt's (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) faces a delicate policy moment as it heads into its first interest rate meeting since the US-Israeli war on Iran erupted on 28 February, with intensifying global turbulence compounding already rising domestic inflation and pressure on the Egyptian pound.
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World
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Region
4/2/2026 2:46:45 PM
Foreign ministers from almost three dozen countries will meet Thursday in an effort to exert diplomatic and political pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that has been choked off by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
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Egypt
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Foreign Affairs
4/1/2026 10:15:54 PM
Egyptian foreign minister Badr Abdelatty called on Wednesday for long-term international support for countries hosting large migrant populations, saying current assistance falls short of growing pressures.
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Business
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Energy
4/1/2026 4:04:37 PM
A sharp rise in global electricity demand, projected to double to nearly 1,000 terawatt-hours (TWh) by 2030, is driving a major shift in how energy companies operate, with artificial intelligence (AI) and automated systems emerging as key tools to manage growing pressure on power networks.
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Business
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Economy
3/30/2026 5:24:15 PM
Egypt is seeking to strengthen economic ties with India ahead of a new session of the Egyptian-Indian Joint Committee, as Cairo looks to support growth while maintaining fiscal discipline.
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World
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Region
3/28/2026 8:12:47 PM
Qatar and Ukraine signed a defence agreement on Saturday that included cooperation on countering threats from missiles and drones, the Gulf state's government said, as Iran continues to retaliate against the US-Israeli war by pressing an aerial campaign against their interests located in its neighbours.
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World
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Region
3/27/2026 12:28:56 PM
Kuwait's main commercial port was damaged in a drone attack on Friday, authorities said, as Iran pressed its campaign in the Gulf in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes.
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Egypt
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Urban & Transport
3/26/2026 10:33:34 PM
The Ministry of Transport announced in a press release on Thursday that it is increasing train ticket prices and the prices of certain metro fares, effective Friday morning, 27 March 2026.
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Opinion
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Opinion
3/26/2026 9:56:19 AM
Has Iran’s strategy of omnibalancing reached its limits in the wake of regional changes, economic pressures, and direct confrontation with Israel and the US.
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Sports
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World
3/25/2026 9:02:37 PM
The last time the United States hosted the World Cup, Bill Clinton was in the White House, Nirvana was on the radio, and most Americans couldn't name a single player on their national team.
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Al-Ahram Weekly
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Economy
3/24/2026 8:06:47 PM
Egypt is rolling out energy‑saving measures and fast‑tracking arrears payments to foreign oil and gas partners to ease import pressures and safeguard power supplies.
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Sports
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World
3/24/2026 10:27:24 AM
The final line-up for the 2026 World Cup will be decided over the next week, with 16 teams competing for the last four places allocated to European countries.
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World
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Region
3/23/2026 6:37:00 PM
Donald Trump’s decision to delay strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure does not reflect a settled strategic choice. It reflects hesitation under pressure. In a matter of hours, the American position shifted from escalation to talk of negotiations, without a clear explanation of what had changed.
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Opinion
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3/23/2026 5:31:09 PM
When Benjamin Netanyahu declared in Jerusalem on 20 March 2026 that “Jesus Christ has no advantage over Genghis Khan… Aggression will overcome moderation,” he was not improvising under pressure.
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Sports
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World
3/22/2026 6:18:08 PM
Barcelona edged Rayo Vallecano 1-0 to increase its lead of the Spanish league and add more pressure on Real Madrid before its key derby against Atletico Madrid later Sunday.
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Business
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Markets & Companies
3/21/2026 12:08:44 PM
Egypt’s car market has entered a new phase of instability, with the return of unofficial markups (overpricing) and fresh price increases driven by escalating regional tensions, a weaker currency, and higher shipping costs, reversing much of the stability seen in 2025.
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World Cup 2026
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News
3/19/2026 1:04:59 PM
Iran will "boycott the United States" but "not the World Cup", Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj said in a video released by the Iranian press agency Fars.
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Egypt
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Urban & Transport
3/18/2026 11:07:00 PM
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Wednesday a package of urgent measures to rationalize electricity consumption, including early business closures and a potential shift toward remote work for some government employees, as Egypt seeks to mitigate regional energy pressures.
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