Suez Canal open to foreign investment, sovereignty protected

Egypt is trying to drum up foreign and private sector investment, especially from hydrocarbon-rich Gulf state.

23 December 2022

Scientists reveal hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza

It was possible the pharaoh had more than one burial chamber.

3 March 2023

COP27: What are they saying at the climate summit?

"We should say clearly the rich countries - the top polluters - are the ones who are most to blame for endangering humanity."

8 November 2022

Most Gulf markets fall on lower oil prices; Abu Dhabi up

The Qatari Stock index dropped 1.7%, with most of its constituent stocks in negative territory.

1 February 2023

Egypt not out of the woods after IMF rescue deal

Authorities also fear a fully free-floating currency could overshoot, prompt businesses to hike their prices and ramp up inflation already at a four-year high.

26 November 2022

FSM ship's crew released from Eritrea; boats seized

The crewmen are in good health.

8 June 2023

Germany warns its delegation of Egyptian spies at COP27

Three German attendees at COP27 said they had received verbal warnings of possible surveillance.

14 November 2022

Progress made in creating fund for climate damage, loss: Shauna

According to the draft agreement, rich countries and financial institutions will be encouraged to join the fund.

20 November 2022