Palestinians move the remains of a vehicle destroyed in an Israeli strike in Deir Al Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, on Tuesday. Reuters

Hamas-Mladenov talks postponed as disarmament continues to stymie Trump's Gaza plan

Sources say Hamas open to surrendering heavy weapons like missile batteries and machineguns, but wants to retain firearms

MENA

Hamas leaders head to Egypt for talks in bid to salvage Gaza peace plan

MENA

Egypt World Cup talking points: Mohamed Salah's last hurrah

Football

World Cup 2026 Group G: Egypt pin hopes on Salah, Belgium look to Doku and

Football

Egypt condemns Somaliland's decision to open embassy in Jerusalem

MENA

Ancient trove of jewellery and funeral items uncovered at cemetery in Cairo

MENA

Who is Hamza Abdelkarim? Egypt's 18-year-old sensation heading to 2026 World Cup

Football
Oscar nominee Renate Reinsve stars in the horror film Backrooms. Photo: A24

What to watch in UAE cinemas during Eid Al Adha 2026

Major Hollywood, Arabic, Indian and Pakistani releases feature in the holiday line-up

Film & TV

High prices and sacrifices: Egyptians cut back on Eid Al Adha sheep slaughter

MENA

Egypt launches first aerial mining survey in more than 40 years

Economy

Averse to political Islam, Egypt cautiously develops ties with post-Assad Syria

MENA

Exclusive'Something clicked': Sherif rediscovers belief in French Open qualification run

Tennis

Mohamed Ramadan’s road to Asad: 10 films that shaped his screen career

Film & TV

7 Dogs review: Arabic action blockbuster goes big on explosions and ambition

Film & TV
Mayar Sherif hit a career-high ranking of No 31 in the world three years ago. Photo : Cedric Lecocq / FFT

Exclusive'Something clicked': Sherif rediscovers belief in French Open qualification run

Egyptian player finds form after season of struggles and will take on Hungarian Galfi in opening round at Roland Garros

Tennis

Mohamed Ramadan’s road to Asad: 10 films that shaped his screen career

Film & TV

7 Dogs review: Arabic action blockbuster goes big on explosions and ambition

Film & TV

Egypt announces biggest Western Desert energy discovery in 15 years

Energy

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