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[l] at 8/26/26 8:19am
EgyptAir announced on Wednesday, 26 August, a global partnership with Spain’s football club (FC) Barcelona for three seasons, extending through the 2028-29 season. Under the terms of the deal, EgyptAir will become a global partner of the Catalan club, becoming the official airline partner for Barcelona’s men’s soccer team as well as its basketball and handball squads. Handball players will wear the EgyptAir logo on the front of their jerseys during matches, and the airline will receive additional marketing benefits as part of the partnership. The club said the agreement reflects EgyptAir’s strategy to grow its fleet and expand its international route network to improve its services.  According to the club, the deal offers a chance to widen the global reach of its brand, tap into new markets and strengthen its international standing. Marc Bruix, Barcelona’s head of global partnerships, said linking the club with EgyptAir, a leading player in international aviation, was a natural step in its expansion efforts.  He added that the sponsorship reinforces Barcelona’s commitment to bringing its values and passion to fans across the Middle East and Africa, regions where the club said it maintains a This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post EgyptAir Partners With FC Barcelona Through 2029 Season first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/26/26 5:08am
  Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to make an official visit to Egypt in the coming days for talks with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, according to a statement from the Spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency. The visit will be Xi’s first to Egypt since his trip to Cairo in 2016, and it comes as Egypt and China mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. During the visit, Xi and Al-Sisi are set to discuss ways to strengthen their strategic partnerships throughout various fields.  In May 2024, during Al-Sisi’s visit to Beijing, the two sides launched the Egypt–China Partnership Year, an initiative celebrating a decade of their partnership, and reaffirmed the 2024–2028 executive programme for cooperation. Beyond diplomacy, economic and defence cooperation has expanded; on 19 August, Egyptian companies signed a series of export contracts with Chinese buyers, including agricultural products, textiles, minerals and engineering goods.  Additionally, Egypt and China launched on 22 August the joint air exercise Eagles of Civilization 2026, which includes joint training focused on planning and managing aerial combat operations. Xi’s visit is part of a wider travel plan in the region: This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Xi Jinping to Visit Egypt as China-Egypt Partnership Marks 70 Years first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/25/26 8:52am
When video of a sleek, quick-footed animal darting through the streets of Abshway, a town in Egypt’s Fayoum governorate, began circulating on social media on 18 July, panic followed close behind. Some residents assumed a dangerous predator was on the loose. Environmental and veterinary authorities in Fayoum soon identified the animal as Herpestes ichneumon, the Egyptian mongoose, and said it posed no threat to people, moving to end the online speculation. Built for the hunt The Egyptian mongoose is a lean, low-slung carnivore built for speed and stealth, with a body 48 to 60 centimeters long, a nearly equal-length tail of 33 to 54 centimeters, and a weight of just 1.7 to 4 kilograms.  Its slender frame, tapered muzzle, and small rounded ears give it an agile profile, while 35 to 40 teeth, including specialized shearing incisors, allow it to slice through prey as tough and elongated as snakes. With a coarse coat, ranging from gray to reddish-brown and speckled with brown or yellow, it can camouflage in scrubland and farmland, set off by a black-tipped tail and bare patches of skin on the hind feet and around the eyes.  Active in the daytime and moderately social, the mongoose lives in small groups of one to seven, consisting typically of a single male, several females, and their young, with males dispersing before age one while females remain in the group. In the wild, it survives roughly 12 years, though captive individuals have lived past 20. An ancient Beni Hassan tomb drawing depicts a hunter holding leashes attached to a dog (bottom) and an Egyptian mongoose (top). Photo source: Linda Evans, Australian Center for Egyptology via Macquarie University. As opposed to mainstream belief, the Egyptian mongoose is far from a threat, experts say. The animal is one of the country’s most effective natural defenses against venomous snakes and crop-damaging rodents, with its own place in the food chain —a role it has played in the Nile Valley for thousands of years, long enough to have earned a place in the iconography of ancient Egypt. A native predator The Egyptian mongoose is a medium-sized carnivorous mammal found widely across the Nile Valley, the Nile Delta, and along the Red Sea and Mediterranean coasts, typically favoring farmland, canal banks, and areas with dense vegetation near lakes and nature reserves, such as these conditions well met in Fayoum, with its extensive irrigated fields and proximity to protected wetlands. Officials attributed the animal’s appearance in residential areas to urban expansion pushing into agricultural and desert land, noting that many residents are simply unfamiliar with a species that has quietly shared their landscape for generations. A reputation predating the pyramids The mongoose’s role as Egypt’s snake hunter is historic. Ancient Egyptians revered the animal, sometimes mummifying it and casting bronze statuettes in its likeness. In mythology, the mongoose was linked to the sun god Atum, who was said to take its form nightly to battle Apep, the serpent embodiment of chaos.  Its enduring nickname, “Pharaohs rat,” survives in European languages to this day. In French, it is called ‘rat des pharaons,’ continuing a legacy of its long association with royal and religious imagery. Classical writers embellished the legend further. Pliny the Elder, a Roman author, naturalist, and scientist, described it coating itself in mud to battle crocodiles, while the Greek geographer Strabo wrote that Egyptians venerated the ichneumon. A quieter presence than it once was Despite that ancient standing, the mongoose is far less visible in Egyptian fields than it used to be. Conservationists say its numbers have fallen over the past half-century, largely because of the heavy use of agricultural pesticides, which poison the rodents and insects the mongoose feeds on. That scarcity could be part of why its recent sighting in Fayoum drew so much attention, as it was a rare and welcome glimpse of an old ally that has largely receded from view.The post Egyptian Mangoose, a Mysterious Visitor in Fayoum Turns Out to Be an Ancient Ally first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/25/26 8:33am
  Egyptian swimmer Abdelrahman Sameh powered his way to gold in the men’s 50m butterfly and set a new Mediterranean Games record in the process. The Egyptian star stormed to victory in the men’s 50m butterfly on Saturday evening in Taranto, Italy, touching the wall in 23.18 seconds, a time fast enough to rewrite the Games record books. Egypt is represented across 23 sports at this year’s Games, including athletics, boxing, fencing, gymnastics, handball, judo, karate, swimming, rowing, sailing, table tennis, volleyball, weightlifting and wrestling. Sameh’s win comes as Egypt looks to build on its long-standing success at the Mediterranean Games.  The country has accumulated 620 medals throughout the history of the competition, including 156 gold, 209 silver and 255 bronze medals.   This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Abdelrahman Sameh Wins Egypt’s First Gold at Mediterranean Games first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/25/26 7:48am
Egypt will witness a partial lunar eclipse in the early hours of Friday, 28 August, with the Earths shadow expected to cover around 93 percent of the Moons surface at the peak of the phenomenon, according to a statement issued by the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) on Monday, 24 August. The eclipse will coincide with the full moon of Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and will be visible from parts of North and South America, Europe and Africa where the Moon is above the horizon. In Egypt, the eclipse will begin at 4:24 a.m. with the penumbral phase, which will not be visible to the naked eye. The partial eclipse will begin at 5:34 a.m. In Cairo, the Sun will rise at 6:29 a.m., marking the last opportunity to observe the eclipse from the capital before daylight makes the Moon no longer visible. The eclipse will continue elsewhere until the partial phase ends at 8:52 a.m., with the entire phenomenon concluding at 10:02 a.m. The event, from the beginning of the penumbral phase to its end, will last around This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Egypt to Witness Partial Lunar Eclipse on 28 August first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/25/26 7:09am
In the village of Baghdad, on the outskirts of Alexandria, a flatbed truck pulled up beside a primary school on 3 August and unfolded into a stage. A puppet show followed, then workshops in beadwork and stencil printing, and a folk-music set that drew children from nearby homes. By evening, a dusty schoolyard had become, briefly, a theater. The vehicle is Egypt’s mobile theater, a state-run initiative to extend cultural life beyond Cairo into places that have never had a stage, a library or an art class within easy reach.  Organized by the General Authority for Culture Palaces, the body responsible for state cultural centers across Egypt’s governorates under the Ministry of Culture, the mobile theater is a truck fitted with a mechanical, fold-out stage that can be assembled in a village square or schoolyard in short order.  It travels as the centerpiece of larger “cultural caravans,” convoys that also carry puppeteers, folk troupes, craft instructors and public-health specialists to towns far from any permanent culture palace. The program’s reach has grown considerably. Egypt’s Ministry of Culture now operates six mobile theater units covering Greater Cairo, Upper Egypt, the Nile This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Egypt’s Mobile Theater Brings Culture to Underserved Villages first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/25/26 5:19am
Every summer, Amr Diab seems to find his way back into the soundtrack of Egyptian life. His songs play during beach trips and pool days, at parties and weddings, in cars, cafés, and summer playlists. Not every song becomes a hit, and not every new album receives the same reaction. Yet, the pattern itself has become familiar: summer arrives, and so does new music from famed Egyptian singer Amr Diab. This year was no different. In July, Diab released his 36th studio album, Habeitek (I Loved You) (2026), featuring 12 new tracks. The album followed 2025s Ebtadena (We Began), which produced songs such as Khatfoony (They Kidnapped Me) and Baba (Daddy) that climbed Egypts streaming charts after their release. But the relationship between Amr Diab and the Egyptian summer did not begin with streaming. Over the past few decades, his music has repeatedly become part of the season, from Tamally Maak (Always With You) (2000) and Leily Nahary (My Nights and Days) (2004) to Wayah (With Her) (2009), Maady El Nas (Passing People) (2017), and more recent releases. For many listeners, however, the connection goes beyond the songs themselves. Why This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Why We Keep Coming Back to Amr Diab Every Summer first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/24/26 12:45pm
There are sounds that shape us before we understand them. They echo through our souls, without us realizing it, without us controlling it. The Zaghrouta is one of them. But for all the right reasons. Whether I realized it, or just refused to admit it, a Zaghrouta was never just a sound. There was always something captivating about it. The high-pitched, synchronized sound patterns born from women’s tongues dancing lightly in their mouths, that vibrate through generations and generations, and pierce through noise like a blade of joy. In ancient Egypt, women would ululate to summon blessings, rain, and sustenance from the gods. A sacred plea that has survived conquest, colonization, and modernity. Through it all, women kept calling out, sometimes in circles of laughter, sometimes in grief. Always to mark a passage: a crossing from one state of being to another. What once rose as a call to the heavens now bursts forth in our streets and homes, carrying the same joy, hope, and resilience. I’d hear it often growing up; from women in glittering, colored dresses, red lipstick and gold jewelry, waiting outside a hair salon to celebrate This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post The Sound of Joy and Belonging: a Woman’s Zaghrouta first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/24/26 8:25am
Egypt is expected to remain the Arab world’s largest wheat producer in 2026, with production projected to reach 10.2 million tons, according to estimates by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) published by the Cabinet’s Media Center on Sunday, 23 August. The FAO estimates place Egypt ahead of Morocco and Iraq, which are each projected to produce five million tons, followed by Algeria at 3.5 million tons, Tunisia at 1.4 million tons, and Saudi Arabia at 1.1 million tons. Egypt’s wheat production is expected to increase by around seven percent in 2026 compared to its average production, largely driven by the expansion of cultivated areas. Domestic wheat production is also projected to exceed 10 million tons this year, marking a 6.5 percent increase from 9.4 million tons in 2025. Meanwhile, wheat imports are expected to fall to 12.5 million tons from approximately 13.2 million tons last year. The area cultivated with wheat reached a record 3.76 million feddans this season, an increase of around 600,000 feddans compared to the previous season. The figures come as Egypt concluded its 2026 wheat procurement season, with around five million tons supplied to This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Egypt Tops Arab Wheat Production Forecasts for 2026: FAO first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/22/26 1:04pm
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Los Angeles, California, Field Office has returned 48 Egyptian cultural artifacts on 21 August to the Egyptian government after an investigation determined that the objects had been illicitly trafficked out of Egypt. The artifacts were formally handed over to Egyptian government representatives during a repatriation ceremony in Los Angeles on Friday. The returned objects include carved figures, amulets and tomb equipment dating to the Pharaonic, Roman and Coptic periods. The FBI’s Art Crime Team investigated the objects after their most recent possessor contacted the bureau following research that raised questions about how the artifacts had entered the US. Investigators found no records showing that the objects had been legally removed from Egypt. The original suspected trafficker is now deceased. During the ceremony, Ambassador . Hossam Eldeen Aly, Consul General of Egypt in Los Angeles, thanked the US government for returning the artifacts. “These handed-over artifacts represent an integral part of the history and cultural heritage of Egypt and its people,” Aly said, describing the return as an honor for Egypt. The repatriation followed a 2016 cultural property agreement between the US and This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Egypt Recovers 48 Cultural Artifacts Returned by FBI in Los Angeles first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/21/26 8:59am
Egypt has approved the establishment of a special free zone for the newly established Fujairah Alamein Oil and Gas Company in New Alamein on Friday, 21 August, as part of a project focused on the storage and handling of crude oil and petroleum products. The Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade announced that the company was officially established following Cabinet approval to create a private free zone spanning approximately 738,000 square metres in New Alamein, Matrouh Governorate. The project will focus on storing and handling crude oil and petroleum products, taking advantage of New Alameins location and infrastructure, according to the ministry. Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid said the project reflects efforts to use different investment mechanisms, including free zones, to accelerate the implementation of projects, particularly in the energy sector. He added that the ministry is coordinating with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and other relevant authorities to complete the remaining procedures required for the project to begin. The announcement marks the latest development in the Fujairah Alamein project, which follows cooperation between Egypt and the Emirate of Fujairah in the oil and petroleum products This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Egypt Approves New Oil and Gas Free Zone in New Alamein first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/21/26 6:14am
  At just five years old, Martiros Mina built his first robot. Now 10, the Egyptian fourth-grader is already an accomplished programmer, competing internationally, collecting awards and developing projects that combine technology with his interest in Egypts history. Mina’s achievements recently earned him recognition from Egypts Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hendy, who honoured the young programmer for his success in local and international programming and robotics competitions. Martiros most recent achievement came this year, when he won a gold medal in an international Python programming competition organised by China. According to the ministry, his performance placed him among the top 2 percent of participants worldwide. His work also goes beyond simply taking part in competitions. One of the projects he presented during his meeting with Hendy was a robot tour guide designed in the likeness of King Tutankhamun.  The project is intended to introduce visitors to Egyptian antiquities at the Egyptian Museum, bringing together two very different areas of interest: modern technology and ancient Egyptian history. Hendy directed the ministry to allow Martiros to join the Robotics and Embedded Systems track of the Digital Egypt Cubs Initiative, This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Meet the Egyptian Programmer Who Invented a Robot Tour Guide first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/20/26 5:58am
  Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has pushed back against reports circulating on social media that large numbers of Egyptian workers are being dismissed from their jobs in the United Arab Emirates, according to an official statement.  The ministry says there is no evidence of a widespread campaign against Egyptian workers in the UAE or elsewhere in the Gulf, describing the cases being shared online as individual incidents rather than part of a broader trend. Haddad El-Gohary, assistant foreign minister for consular affairs, said that Egyptian officials had been monitoring the reports and checking individual cases with the relevant authorities.  According to El-Gohary, the UAE is currently reviewing residency permits and entry visas, but this should not be confused with a mass dismissal of Egyptian workers. What is actually happening? Some Egyptians have had their residency permits cancelled, El-Gohary acknowledged. But he said most of the cases examined by Egyptian authorities involved violations of UAE residency rules.  One of those rules requires residents who leave the UAE to return within six months. The requirement applies to residents of all nationalities, not just Egyptians. Other cases involve people who entered the This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Are Egyptian Workers Being Laid Off Across the UAE? Egypt Responds first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/19/26 9:11am
Egypts nuclear regulator has issued a statement on Tuesday, 18 August, explaining the safety standards of the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, following recently published allegations by Politico about potential violations during the projects construction. The Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRA) said the plant is being implemented in line with internationally recognised nuclear safety and security standards and remains under continuous national regulatory oversight. According to the authority, all stages of construction are also subject to monitoring and support from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). ENRA said its oversight of the project includes reviewing licensing documents, approving construction activities, conducting daily and periodic inspections, and following up on any observations identified during inspections. The authority added that the licensing process took around 18 months and involved international experts. Daily inspections are carried out through a resident inspector system involving ENRA specialists, alongside experts from an international consultant with experience in the technology used at the plant, according to the statement. ENRA said that any observations identified during inspections are followed up with Egypts Nuclear Power Plants Authority and the Russian contractor to ensure that corrective measures are This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Egypt’s Nuclear Regulator Responds to Safety Concerns Over El Dabaa Plant first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/18/26 6:12am
From five-star river ships to intimate dahabiyas, Egypts luxury Nile cruise scene is experiencing a remarkable renaissance in 2026. Heres everything you need to know before you sail. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Sailing in Style: Inside Egypt’s New Wave of Luxury Nile Cruises first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/17/26 9:06am
  When tourists visit the gentle, sun-kissed beauty of Aswan, one of the most cherished experiences is stepping inside the warmth of a Nubian house. The door is adorned with geometric motifs of crescents and triangles, complemented by a strand of colorful beads that hangs softly against its surface.  The walls of the home come alive with striking Nubian art, featuring rhythmic diamonds and geometric motifs in vivid cobalt blue, bright orange, deep black, and white. Nearby, coffee is traditionally served in a dark, matte-clay jug with a rounded base, then poured into a ceramic cup decorated with delicate palm-tree motifs. There is usually a hand-painted clay censer that rests on the right side of the tray, its surface adorned with hand-drawn chevron patterns.  Much of this visual language is born from the hands and imagination of Nubian women. Across generations, Nubian women have played an essential role in shaping the homes around them. With clay, straw, color, and imagination, they turn the simplest materials into expressions of beauty and belonging.  But, what if these symbols could travel beyond Nubia’s homes and villages? What if their patterns, colors, and stories This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Honoring the Visual Language of Nubian Women first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/17/26 7:46am
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and a member of the Gaza Executive Board under the Board of Peace, discussed developments in Gaza and the wider Middle East during a meeting in El Alamein, North Coast, on Sunday, 16 August. According to a statement by the Egyptian Presidency Office, El-Sisi stressed the need for all parties to fulfil their obligations under the Gaza ceasefire agreement.The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Head of Egypts General Intelligence Service Hassan Rashad. The two sides also discussed developments across the Middle East, with El-Sisi stressing the need to address the regions ongoing crises and continue efforts to support regional and international security and stability. During the meeting, Kushner conveyed greetings from Trump to El-Sisi. The Egyptian president, in turn, asked him to convey his greetings to the US president. Kushner also praised Egypts role in addressing regional issues and described Cairo as a key partner for the United States in the Middle East, according to the presidency. The talks come amid efforts to advance the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, reached during This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post El-Sisi, Jared Kushner Stress Need to Uphold Gaza Ceasefire Agreement first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/17/26 7:06am
Egypts blend of heritage has always captivated me, but the human-made carries a special charm. Nothing compares to the old Cairene houses, I came to Sayyida Zainab neighborhood to see one of the finest: the Gayer-Anderson Museum. My first glimpse, —its quiet walls beside the immense Ibn Tulun Mosque—was a testament to an elegant past tucked away on Saliba Street, as if reminding me I was in the right place. The Gayer-Anderson Museum comprises two merged houses, each with its own story. The first, built in 1631 by Hajj Mohammed ibn Jilmam al-Gazzar, carries a legend of the jinn al-Watawit, said to have ordered its construction. Later, a woman from Crete lived there, after whom it became known as Bayt al-Kritliyya. Its final resident, Sheikh Suleiman who lived by the mausoleum of Haroun connected to the house, shared the house’s legends with Gayer-Anderson. The second, older dwelling, built around 1540, belonged to Abdel Qader al-Haddad and later to a woman named Amna. Their names, etched into foundation stelae, silently guard the entrance. Wandering the rooms, one showcase drew me in: the masks Gayer-Anderson created for each servant. More than mere This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Crossing the Threshold, Where Two Worlds Meet Gayer-Anderson Museum first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/15/26 10:19am
Egypt and Turkey signed several cooperation agreements in Alamein, North Coast on 13 August, covering transportation, infrastructure, logistics, investment and trade, as the two countries seek to deepen bilateral economic ties and increase trade to USD 15 billion (EGP 747 billion). The agreements were signed during the second meeting of the Egyptian-Turkish Joint Planning Group, co-chaired by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The meeting brought together representatives from the investment, trade, petroleum, and health and population ministries of both countries. Abdelatty and Fidan signed the protocol for the meeting before proceeding with a number of cooperation agreements. Among the agreements, Egypt formally joined a memorandum of understanding on logistical connectivity involving the transport ministries of several African countries and Türkiye’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. A separate decision on rules of origin was also signed by Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh and Fidan under the joint committee established through the countries’ free trade agreement. Rules of origin determine the country in which a product is considered to have been produced for trade purposes, helping establish which goods qualify for This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Egypt, Turkey Sign Cooperation Agreements in Alamein, Discuss $15B Trade Target first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/14/26 7:58am
A man opened fire on relatives of his ex-wife during a reconciliation meeting outside Cairo on Thursday, 13 August, killing four people and wounding two others in an attack that has renewed alarm in Egypt over a string of extreme family and social violence. The shooting took place in the 15th of May district, south of the capital, during a session convened to resolve a dispute between the suspect and his former wife. Instead, the gathering ended in gunfire. Among the dead were the suspect’s own daughter, two of his ex-wife’s brothers and her cousin’s husband. Two other relatives were wounded. Police arrested the suspect after neighbors reported hearing shots. The attack came just days after another killing that had already gripped the country. In New Cairo, a man fatally shot an acquaintance, then killed the victim’s wife and two daughters, reportedly in an attempt to rob the family.  According to Egypts Interior Ministry, the assailant lured the man away and shot him before dumping his body along a road to Ain Sokhna. He then deceived the victim’s wife into believing her husband had been hospitalized after a car accident, This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Man Kills Four After Opening Fire on Ex-Wife’s Family Near Cairo first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/14/26 6:36am
Three people were killed and 17 others injured after an explosion and fire at Arabella Plaza Mall in New Cairo on Thursday, 13 August, prompting an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. According to the Public Prosecution, the incident began with an explosion inside a shop at the mall selling gifts and childrens toys. Initial investigations indicate that the explosion was caused by a gas cylinder. The explosion was followed by a fire, with emergency services and Civil Protection forces dispatched to the scene to contain the blaze and assist those inside the mall. At least 17 people were injured and transported to several hospitals for treatment. The Public Prosecution said its members visited the injured and questioned those whose medical conditions allowed them to provide statements. Three people were also killed in the incident. Local reports identified them as 38-year-old Nour Omar El-Farouk El-Bendary, 31-year-old Menna Salah Abdel-Rabou Haggag, and 25-year-old Abdel-Rahman Tarek Mosaad, who worked at businesses inside the mall.  Identifying the other  victims is still ongoing. The Public Prosecution assigned forensic experts to conduct DNA tests on human remains recovered from the scene. Prosecutors also This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Three Killed, 17 Injured in New Cairo Mall Explosion: Here Is What Happened first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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