Egypt Independent
Egypt announces 10 percent increase in electrical appliance prices
Business
April 1, 2026
Egypt announces 10 percent increase in electrical appliance prices
The head of the electrical appliances division at Cairo Chamber of Commerce, Ashraf Helal, announced that the electrical appliances market…
Dubai-owned Dragon Oil considering 3 investment opportunities in Egypt
Business
April 1, 2026
Dubai-owned Dragon Oil considering 3 investment opportunities in Egypt
Dragon Oil, wholly owned by Dubai government, is considering three new investment opportunities in Egypt, Asharq News reported, citing the…
Following intern doctor death, Health Ministry responds to meningitis outbreak concerns
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March 31, 2026
Following intern doctor death, Health Ministry responds to meningitis outbreak concerns
Following the announcement of the death of an intern doctor at Ain Shams University Hospitals, Hossam al-Feky, the Egyptian Medical…
Preparations underway for TV series about Jeffrey Epstein scandals
Cinema/TV
March 31, 2026
Preparations underway for TV series about Jeffrey Epstein scandals
A limited television series about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal is currently in production, with Laura Dern set to star and…
Health Ministry denies spread of meningitis in Egypt
Health & Fitness
March 30, 2026
Health Ministry denies spread of meningitis in Egypt
The spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population, Hossam Abdel-Ghaffar, denied claims on social media regarding an outbreak…
Egyptian MP suffers sudden heart attack inside Parliament
Egypt
March 30, 2026
Egyptian MP suffers sudden heart attack inside Parliament
Egyptian MP Soheir al-Qady, representing Sharqiya Governorate, suffered a sudden heart attack on Sunday while inside the Parliament building. Parliamentary…
Iran war could last for years, military expert warns
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March 30, 2026
Iran war could last for years, military expert warns
The head of the Arab Foundation for Development and Strategic Studies, Brigadier General Samir Ragheb, has warned that the US-Israeli…
Shakira reschedules Giza concert to November 28
Music
March 29, 2026
Shakira reschedules Giza concert to November 28
The company organizing Colombian superstar Shakira’s concert announced the postponement of her upcoming performance, originally scheduled for April 7th in…
Egyptian TikToker dies in fatal fall while filming at abandoned hotel
Egypt
March 29, 2026
Egyptian TikToker dies in fatal fall while filming at abandoned hotel
An Egyptian TikTok influencer fell to her death from the top of an abandoned hotel while filming a video for…
Iran considers withdrawing from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty: Report
Middle East
March 29, 2026
Iran considers withdrawing from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty: Report
Iran is considering withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), according to a report by the Tasnim News Agency on…
Iran threatens to target 6 steel plants in Israel and other countries in the region
Middle East
March 28, 2026
Iran threatens to target 6 steel plants in Israel and other countries in the region
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Friday that it will target six steel plants in Israel and five…
Rania al-Mashat ranks among top 30 global women thought leaders
Egypt
March 28, 2026
Rania al-Mashat ranks among top 30 global women thought leaders
Former Egyptian Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania al-Mashat has ranked amongst the top 30 global women…
Rising temperatures forecast for Egypt this Saturday
Egypt
March 28, 2026
Rising temperatures forecast for Egypt this Saturday
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) predicts a noticeable rise in temperatures across most parts of the country. The weather will…
Grand Egyptian Museum recognized among TIME’s 2026 greatest places in the world
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March 27, 2026
Grand Egyptian Museum recognized among TIME’s 2026 greatest places in the world
Following its official grand official opening on November 1, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has been prominently featured on TIME’s…
Egypt to begin Daylight Saving Time 2026 in April
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March 27, 2026
Egypt to begin Daylight Saving Time 2026 in April
Egypt is preparing to transition to Daylight Saving Time (DST) for 2026, with clocks set to move forward by 60…
Egypt announces new ticket prices for Cairo Metro and trains
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March 27, 2026
Egypt announces new ticket prices for Cairo Metro and trains
Egypt’s Ministry of Transport announced on Thursday a restructuring of fare prices for the National Railways and specific metro segments,…
Egypt exempts 4 essential sectors from new early closing rules
Egypt
March 27, 2026
Egypt exempts 4 essential sectors from new early closing rules
As Egypt prepares to launch its national energy conservation drive this Saturday, March 28, 2026, the Cabinet has identified four…
Cairo Court sentences 4 to death in Seeds International School child abuse case
Egypt
March 26, 2026
Cairo Court sentences 4 to death in Seeds International School child abuse case
The Cairo Criminal Court has delivered ots decisive final verdict in the “Seeds International School” child abuse case, sentencing four…
EgyptAir issues emergency travel alert amid severe weather
Egypt
March 26, 2026
EgyptAir issues emergency travel alert amid severe weather
Egypt is currently grappling with one of its most severe weather events in years as a “heavy” polar depression dominates…
Egypt moves to double currency swap with China amid regional war fallout
Business
March 26, 2026
Egypt moves to double currency swap with China amid regional war fallout
As military tensions continue to reshape the Middle East, Egypt is moving to solidify its financial defenses through deeper strategic…