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Egypt’s Fuel Price Hike Deepens Economic Strain Amid IMF Reforms
Egypt has raised domestic fuel prices sharply as part of a multi-faceted effort to stabilize the country’s economy amidst persistent fiscal pressure and regional turbulence. Effective October 17, 2025, all grades of gasoline, diesel, and...

Egyptian AI startup Nanovate raises $1m pre-seed funding round
Cairo-based AI company Nanovate has raised US$1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by a group of angel investors, which it will use to expand operations into international markets. Founded by Nancy Madbouly and Ahmed Gamal in January of this...
Egypt raises domestic fuel prices for 2nd time in 2025
CAIRO, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- Egypt on Friday raised domestic fuel prices for the second time in 2025 as part of the government's economic reform policies aimed at reducing subsidies and securing loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the...
Egypt Draws a Red Line on Nile Rights in GERD Dispute
Egypt is insisting that Nile water security is an uncompromising national priority, with the country’s leadership rejecting any attempts at political bargaining on its access to the river. The latest remarks, delivered by Egyptian Prime Minister...

Egypt says resolving Palestine issue is key for progress in India-Europe transit corridor
Egypt's foreign minister said on Friday that resolving the Palestinian question was key to making progress in a U.S.-backed transport project to connect India to Europe via the Middle East by sea and rail. The project known as the India-Middle...

Egypt Raises Fuel Prices Again, Deepening Pressure on Citizens Amid Economic Struggles
By Emmanuel Ogbonna Egypt’s government announced a sharp increase in fuel prices on Friday, raising rates by roughly 12% in what marks the second major hike this year. The decision is expected to ripple across the economy, pushing up the prices of...
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Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson Detail Hardships Ahead of Married to Real Estate’s Cancellation (Exclusive) By Stacy Lambe
NEED TO KNOW In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson get candid about the success of their home reno series, Married to Real Estate, and its cancellation on HGTV The couple reflect on the hardships they experienced...

Business News | Hanuman Chalisa Recited at 10 Downing Street Diwali
PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 17: The spirit of Diwali illuminated 10 Downing Street this week, as communities from across the UK gathered to celebrate the Festival of Lights. The annual Diwali reception, hosted at the Prime Minister's...

Egypt Raises Fuel Prices Again Amid IMF-Driven Reforms
Home Regional Egypt Raises Fuel Prices Again Amid IMF-Driven Reforms Egypt raised domestic fuel prices Friday for the second time this year, part of a sweeping economic reform program aimed at reducing subsidies and meeting conditions tied to an...

Political turmoil in France, house explosion in Italy and World Cup qualifiers in England
In France, gov’t survives two no-confidence votes French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu barely survived two no-confidence votes on Thursday, following weeks of political turmoil and fighting to get a budget with controversial retirement policies...

Arab-Turkish partnership for dual degrees, research hubs
MIDDLE EAST-TURKIYE Arab and Turkish universities are to establish a dual-degree system, a joint digital platform for the exchange of expertise and knowledge, and bi-regional hubs for research, innovation and entrepreneurship. The underlying aim...

PM Narendra Modi Meets Egyptian FM Badr Abdelatty, Conveys Appreciation for President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s Role in the Gaza Peace Agreement
New Delhi, October 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty and said the relationship between the two countries is growing from strength to strength. PM Modi described Egyptian President Abdel...

Palestinians Chase Safety Across the Border to Egypt
Tens of thousands of Palestinians fleeing the war in Gaza arrived in Egypt within the last two years, clutching stamped visas, papers that offer shelter but little else. As they try to establish new routines in their new refuge, guarantees of...

Türk Telekom's Pilot propels AI startups toward global expansion
Refabric and Homster, two artificial intelligence-driven startups supported by Türk Telekom's Pilot accelerator program, took the stage at this week's startups.watch third-quarter event to share their international success stories and innovative...

Revisiting the Legacy of Fathy Salama, Egypt’s Grammy-Winning Guru
When you hear Egyptian music that feels both familiar and refreshingly different, there’s a good chance Fathy Salama had a hand in it. A pianist, composer, arranger, and producer, Salama has long shaped the soundscape of modern Arab music—not by...

PM Modi hails Egyptian President Sisi's 'crucial role' in Gaza Peace agreement
New Delhi: Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today before ending his two-day visit to the country. "Pleased to receive Foreign Minister of Egypt, Dr Badr Abdelatty. Conveyed...

PM Modi meets Egyptian FM, hails President Sisi's 'crucial role' in Gaza Peace agreement
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, Badr Abdelatty called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today before wrapping up his two-day visit to the country. "Pleased to receive Foreign Minister of Egypt, Dr. Badr Abdelatty. Conveyed deep...

“Italian and Polish apples leave no room for anything else in the Egyptian market”
The trade of Greek apples in Egypt is taking a negative turn after the initially good start made by the Gala variety, according to Mr. Baset Elbahy, product director of the Greek import-export company Amaltheia Yada. "Whichever apple starts first...

Islamabad Seeks Beijing’s Help for BRICS Bank Membership
Pakistan Finance Minister Aurangzeb on Friday met Chinese Deputy Finance Minister Liao Min in Washington and sought help in becoming a member of the BRICS Development Bank, according to Pakistani news outlet Dawn. The BRICS Development Bank is now...

"Interesting start of the sweet potato campaign"
The sweet potato market in Europe has seen influences from several producing countries, even outside of European production, says Tania Luz e Silva of Rush Group and Rush Farms fresh produce player: "There's been a rather interesting start of the...