Egypt has moved a step closer to establishing its first commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant after Shell signed a long-term agreement to purchase SAF from Green Sky Capital, a regional renewable-fuel development platform.

Israel said it would open the Rafah crossing from Gaza to Egypt to allow residents to exit the Palestinian territory “in the coming days”, although Egypt swiftly denied the claims.

Picture a country where pharaohs once ruled, and billion-dollar smart cities rise from desert sands. Egypt isn’t just about the pyramids anymore. Beyond Cairo’s bustling streets, something extraordinary is happening.

Israeli military body COGAT claims Rafah will be opened in coordination with Egypt in coming days - Anadolu Ajansı

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The partnership also supports joint research projects that align with the agricultural priorities of both countries

In a painful moment that cast its shadow over the Egyptian swimming world, young swimmer Youssef Mohamed, aged 12, a player for El-Zohour Club, passed away after a sudden fainting while

Egypt's non-oil private sector recorded its fastest growth in five years in November, driven by sharp increases in output and new orders, a business survey showed on Wednesday. The S&P Global Egypt Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 51.