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Egyptian researchers join global study linking pollution, poor governance to accelerated brain aging
A groundbreaking international study published in Nature Medicine reveals that exposure to environmental pollutants, social inequality, and weak democratic institutions can significantly accelerate brain aging and increase the risk of cognitive...

Egyptian Countryside Development Explores Cooperation With Kharafi Natenergy - Dailynewsegypt
(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) Amr Abdel Wahab, Chairperson and Managing Director of the Egyptian Countryside Development Company, met with a high-level delegation from the Kharafi NatEnergy Group to discuss potential avenues for cooperation in...

Egypt signs strategic agreements to attract global investment in gold, mineral exploration
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi oversaw the signing of two key agreements with major international mining companies, reinforcing Egypt’s commitment to expanding its mineral resource sector. The signings took place during...

111 Million People, Yet AI Still Can't Break Through in Egypt
In our previous article (How China's AI is Powering Egypt's Digital Engine), we explored why Egypt—with its 111 million people, geostrategic position, and increasingly open policies—seems like a natural destination for Chinese AI expansion. But...

Lamees al-Hadidy departs United Media Services
United Media Services (UMS) announced yesterday that its contract with prominent journalist and TV presenter Lamees al- Hadidy has concluded. In a statement, UMS said: “After a journey spanning five consecutive years, United Media Services and...

Egyptian Hotels Association Signs Strategic Partnership with Sommet Education to Empower Egyptian Hospitality Talent
Cairo — The Egyptian Hotels Association (EHA) is investing in a skilled workforce to boost Egypt's hotel sector, announcing a major two-years partnership with Sommet Education, world leader in hospitality education. This agreement, including...

Egyptian Countryside Development explores cooperation with Kharafi NatEnergy
Amr Abdel Wahab, Chairperson and Managing Director of the Egyptian Countryside Development Company, met with a high-level delegation from the Kharafi NatEnergy Group to discuss potential avenues for cooperation in infrastructure, energy, and water...

Moroccan exporters reroute potato and onion trade to Egypt to bypass Mauritanian tariffs
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Hespress ENThursday 17 July 2025 - 21:01 A growing number of Moroccan exporters are channeling shipments of potatoes and onions through Egypt to reach Mauritania, avoiding what they describe as prohibitive customs...

New archaeological discovery in Egypt: "one of the most impressive and best preserved tombs discovered to date"
The civilization of Ancient Egypt, despite everything we already know, remains a mystery to archaeologists who daily try to find details that reveal new information about what life was like 3,000 years ago. Almost every month, scientists working...

Gaza refugee artist in Paris embroiders her ‘pain’ on canvas
In her new Paris home, Palestinian artist Maha Al-Daya pulled a needle and thread through material as news for wartorn Gaza blared in the background. “Before the war I used to embroider for happy occasions, but today I stitch away my pain,” said...

Egypt Outraged Over Israeli Push to Move Palestinians to Border
Egypt has strongly condemned what it sees as Israeli policies aimed at forcibly displacing Palestinians towards its borders, warning such actions pose a direct threat to its national security, an informed Egyptian source told Asharq al-Awsat....

IHG signs Holiday Inn Express in Egypt’s new capital
This collaboration reflects IHG’s ongoing strategy to grow in high-potential markets aligned with Egypt’s long-term tourism and development goals. Holiday Inn Express Cairo New Capital will feature 125 guest rooms with smart, streamlined services...

Iran rules out abandoning nuclear enrichment as talks to begin with European powers
Iran will not abandon its nuclear programme, including uranium enrichment, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said before renewed talks with European powers set to be held in Istanbul on Friday. The dialogue with Britain, France and Germany –...

AU at 62: Geo-political challenges in emerging world order
As the world navigates the complexities of an emerging order, growing multipolarity, rising of plural hegemonies and growing tensions between major global powers, the African Union (AU) stands at the zenith in pursuing Africa’s continental...

Staycation Deals In UAE: 'Kids Go Free' This Summer At These Hotels
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Spending the summer here? While it may not be feasible to enjoy the outdoors, there is an abundance of activities that can keep residents busy in the scorching heat. Hotels across the UAE are offering deals so you can bring...
iGaming Major RubyPlay Sets the Stage for Innovation with Koala Games Spinoff
RubyPlay’s latest strategic move unleashes a fresh wave of creativity across the iGaming landscape. Empowered by its formidable pedigree in online casino content, the company has unveiled Koala Games—a new spinoff studio engineered to push...

UAE Business Leaders Give AI Green Light For High-Stakes Business Decisions
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Business leaders and management executives in the UAE are showing unprecedented levels of trust in artificial intelligence (AI), with a significant majority expressing confidence in fully automated systems making...

UAE: The Global Hotspot For Wealth, Capital, And Enterprise
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Over the past decade, the UAE has transformed from a regional financial hub into a global epicenter for wealth, business, and innovation. As global economies shift, the UAE's strategic positioning both geographically and...

Egypt, EU, and Italy launch €24m integrated rural development project
Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, inaugurated the first technical committee meeting of the Integrated Rural Development Project, joined by European Union Ambassador to Cairo Angelina Eichhorst, Italian Ambassador...

Egypt: Koppert and Fresh Energy Expand Partnership After Egypt’s First Large-Scale Biological Crop Protection Success
Koppert and Fresh Energy have signed a renewed and expanded partnership agreement, following the success of Egypt’s first large-scale biological crop protection program in commercial greenhouse production last season. The agreement was signed on...