Stories from Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated the New Delta project, a infrastructure development valued at $14.9 billion. The project aims to expand agricultural land and boost food security in the country.

The German Ambassador to Egypt recognized winners of the Cairo Forum for Climate Change Journalism competition.

The Minister of State for Military Production said the importance of developing financial governance and maximizing the investment returns of affiliated companies.

Artist Wael Abdel Aziz was transferred to intensive care following Zamalek's loss of the Confederation Cup.

The US Dollar has crossed the LE 53 mark against the Egyptian Pound in several local commercial banks. The implications for Egypt's economy are being closely monitored. The US dollar has surpassed 53 Egyptian pounds on Sunday. The US dollar reached 53.01 Egyptian pounds on Sunday, according to central bank data. This represents a increase in the dollar's value against the pound.

Egyptian farmers are experiencing price increases attributed to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. This surge is impacting agricultural costs and potentially food prices within Egypt. Arms prices in Europe have risen by 50%, with some cases seeing increases of 50-60% over the past two years, according to Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur. The minister cited the current geopolitical situation as a contributing factor.

The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum, focusing on China-Arab partnerships, has commenced in Cairo.

An Egyptian court has sentenced an electrician to life imprisonment.

The court also considered drug use in its ruling.

Egypt has advanced to the 103rd position in the climate change index, according to statistics. Regional workshops are being held to adapt to climate change, with Egypt advancing in climate change indicators.