UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Al Ain on Sunday. Photo: Egypt's Foreign Ministry.

Gulf Arab states have not sought Cairo's help to fend off Iranian attacks, Egyptian minister says

Whole region is close to 'exploding', Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty warns after tour of war-affected countries

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Mystery of no Houthi attacks on Red Sea ships three weeks into Iran war

MENA

El Sisi defends government's handling of Egypt's economy after oil price hike

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El Sisi: Iran war places the Middle East at a 'historical crossroads'

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El Sisi admonishes Iranian President over Tehran's attacks on its neighbours and offers to mediate

MENA

UAE filmmaker Mohammed Mamdouh’s Halal Dreams heads to Oscar-qualifying festival

Culture

Fertiliser supply at risk amid Strait of Hormuz blockade

Economy
The Dome of the Rock at Al Aqsa complex, also known as Haram Al Sharif. Reuters

Eight nations condemn Israel for Ramadan closure of Al Aqsa

Foreign ministers of eight countries say closing Al Aqsa breaches international law and historical status of mosque in Jerusalem

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How an Egyptian gaming studio helps bring Resident Evil Requiem’s characters to life

Culture

Iran war revives Egypt's 'pan-Arab force' dream

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Arab foreign ministers condemn Iran's attacks on neighbours

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Foreign outflows push Egypt's pound to its lowest official level on record

Business

El Sisi says Egypt trying to mediate end to Iran war

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

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A currency exchange office with a large-scale image of the US dollar in Cairo, Egypt. EPA

Foreign outflows push Egypt's pound to its lowest official level on record

Currency slides 4.3% in one day as foreign investors pull billions from local debt markets

Business

El Sisi says Egypt trying to mediate end to Iran war

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

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

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