Smoke rises from Israeli bombardment of the southern Lebanese area of Kfar Tibnit. AFP

War deepens Egypt's fears of Israel reshaping region by force

Cairo's multibillion-dollar arms build-up increasingly seen by Egyptians as justified in face of Middle East turmoil

MENA

Egypt increases military readiness as El Sisi warns of risks from widening war

MENA

Egypt's war dilemma: How US ally with improving Iran ties is responding

MENA

Egypt's economy in crisis as financial turmoil grips region

Economy

Debt pressures cast shadow over Egypt’s economy in crossroads year

Economy

Why an Egyptian former BBC boss turned to stand-up comedy at 63

MENA

Security of Red Sea exclusive to coastal states, insists Egypt

MENA
The International Monetary Fund said that macroeconomic conditions in Egypt have improved. Reuters

Egypt unlocks $2.3bn in funding after IMF completes review

Washington-based lender urges Cairo to make further progress on structural reforms

Economy

'Not the audience for this': Egyptian TV war drama too much for Gazans

MENA

Al Burhan pledges to fight on in Sudan and modernise the army

MENA

Egyptian film Safe Exit examines generational trauma after ISIS violence

Film & TV

Saudi Crown Prince attends iftar with Egypt's El Sisi

Gulf

Egypt open to supporting Ethiopia’s Red Sea access if Nile water dispute softens

MENA

Egypt announces discovery of Old Kingdom tombs in Aswan

MENA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right, shared iftar with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in Jeddah. AFP

Saudi Crown Prince attends iftar with Egypt's El Sisi

Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosts Egyptian President in Red Sea coastal city of Jeddah

Gulf

Egypt open to supporting Ethiopia’s Red Sea access if Nile water dispute softens

MENA

Egypt announces discovery of Old Kingdom tombs in Aswan

MENA

Egypt and Turkey deepen newly forged alliance with arms deals and manufacturing ties

MENA

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