After raising fuel prices, Egyptian authorities have ordered shops and eateries in Cairo to close earlier as an energy-saving measure to cope with the fallout of the Iran war. Bloomberg

Cairo dims lights and curbs nightlife as Iran war drives energy crisis

Early closures imposed as fuel costs surge and households feel pressure

MENA

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

MENA

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

MENA

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

MENA

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
Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, at the border with Oman’s Musandam, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Reuters

Fertiliser supply at risk amid Strait of Hormuz blockade

Shortage of supply could drive up production costs for farmers and increase food prices

Economy

Eight nations condemn Israel for Ramadan closure of Al Aqsa

MENA

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

Culture

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

MENA

Arab foreign ministers condemn Iran's attacks on neighbours

MENA

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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Smoke rises from a high-rise building following a drone attack on Kuwait City on March 8. AFP

Arab foreign ministers condemn Iran's attacks on neighbours

Ministers meet virtually as Iran war enters second week and issue statement of solidarity but no plan of action

MENA

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

MENA

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

MENA

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