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Despite regional tensions, 9 Million tourists visited Egypt in 1st half of 2026
Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy during his meeting with journalists explained that Egypt welcomed nine million tourists in the 1st half of 2026 up to June 30 achieving growth of approximately three percent compared to the same period last year, despite the challenges witnessed in April/May due to regional developments. He affirmed The post Despite regional tensions, 9 Million tourists visited Egypt in 1st half of 2026 appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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Mexico-US relations are already strained, but experts say they're about to get worse
The death of a Mexican man in Houston at the hands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is threatening to upend already-strained relations between Mexico and the United States. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum took the unusual step of announcing at a press conference on Thursday that Mexico is seeking civil and criminal investigations in the US The post Mexico-US relations are already strained, but experts say they're about to get worse appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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Iran condemns UK for designating Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as security threat
Iran's Foreign Ministry has condemned the British government for designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a national security threat and criminalizing support for the powerful military group in the United Kingdom. "The IRGC is an integral part of the Islamic Republic of Iran's official armed forces and, alongside the Iranian army, is responsible The post Iran condemns UK for designating Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as security threat appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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AI demand is jacking up prices for iPads, Nintendo Switches and other gadgets. What experts say you should do
Thinking about buying a new laptop or game console anytime soon? Be prepared to pay up. Point the finger at the AI boom. Data centers have led to a surge in demand for memory, a critical piece of computer hardware that's needed to quickly process information. While that's good news for memory makers like Micron, The post AI demand is jacking up prices for iPads, Nintendo Switches and other gadgets. What experts say you should do appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, as conflict escalates
Over recent days, as fighting between the US and Iran has renewed, several vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have been attacked, killing at least two people. President Donald Trump said yesterday the US will act as the "guardian" of the waterway, charging commercial shippers 20% of the value of their cargo to reimburse the The post What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, as conflict escalates appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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Egypt, FAO discuss support for 'Productive Village Revival' initiative
Minister of Agriculture Alaa Farouk discussed with AbdulHakim Elwaer, the Food and Agriculture Organizations (FAO) Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa, ways to strengthen cooperation, with a focus on FAOs support for the governments Productive Village Revival initiative. The talks reviewed mechanisms for coordinating with the UN agency to help implement the The post Egypt, FAO discuss support for Productive Village Revival initiative appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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PM: Egypt intensifying efforts to secure strategic petroleum reserves
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the government is stepping up efforts to secure and maintain reassuring strategic reserves of petroleum products in light of prevailing regional uncertainty and to safeguard market stability amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Madbouly said the government is closely monitoring regional developments and their potential repercussions on a continuous basis. He stressed The post PM: Egypt intensifying efforts to secure strategic petroleum reserves appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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PM: Al-Suyuti cemetery revival project supports preservation of Egypt's historic sites
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the project to revive the Al-Suyuti (Mamluk) cemetery in Cairo, home to the tombs of prominent Muslim scholars from various Islamic schools of thought, is in line with the governments strategy to restore historic areas, enhance their value and promote them as distinctive tourist destinations showcasing Egypts cultural heritage. Madbouly The post PM: Al-Suyuti cemetery revival project supports preservation of Egypts historic sites appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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Transport minister witnesses signing of guarantee agreement between FEDCOC, Egyptian Customs Authority
The Egyptian Customs Authority and the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC), signed a TIR guarantee agreement, marking a key step in implementing the UN-backed international road transport system aimed at facilitating cross-border trade. The singing ceremony was attended by Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk, Transport Minister Kamel Wazir and Investment and Foreign Trade Minister The post Transport minister witnesses signing of guarantee agreement between FEDCOC, Egyptian Customs Authority appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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The lawless floating gas station where Iranian oil changes hands
In the year leading up to its dramatic seizure by US forces in the Indian Ocean, the oil tanker known as the MT Tifani made several trips between Iran and a stretch of water off the coast of Malaysia, around 60 miles from the glitzy skyscrapers of Singapore. During these trips, it often loitered in The post The lawless floating gas station where Iranian oil changes hands appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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For these children, the earthquakes in Venezuela changed everything
La Guaira, Venezuela — Ten-year-old Maria keeps reliving the moment she lost her mother and her life changed forever. After powerful twin earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela and destroyed their home in the coastal town of Caraballeda last month, Maria and her brother Damian, 13, were taken in by their aunt, Mercedes Osul. "My mom was The post For these children, the earthquakes in Venezuela changed everything appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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Israeli soldier who assaulted CNN cameraman reprimanded but avoids criminal charges
The Israeli soldier who physically assaulted a CNN photojournalist in March was formally reprimanded by his commanders for his use of force but faces no criminal charges in the matter, the Israeli military said Monday. "The investigation found that during the encounter between the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) soldiers and the media crew in the The post Israeli soldier who assaulted CNN cameraman reprimanded but avoids criminal charges appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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China's export engine offsets domestic impact from the Iran war
Strong Chinese exports have helped buoy the world's second-largest economy, which is capitalizing on a global tech boom amid economic strain from ongoing conflict in the Middle East. June exports rose 27 percent compared to a year earlier, according to customs data released Tuesday, the largest percentage gain in four months. The increase, which exceeded The post China's export engine offsets domestic impact from the Iran war appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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Everything to know about the 4th metro line to Haram and 6th of October
Residents of al-Haram and 6th of October City districts are eagerly awaiting the opening of Metro Line 4, one of the most important mass transit projects currently underway. The first phase of the new metro line is scheduled for completion in January 2028, with operations expected to begin in the first half of the same The post Everything to know about the 4th metro line to Haram and 6th of October appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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Rapper Marwan Pablo's prison sentence 'not final', yet to perform in next concert
Rapper Marwan Pablos team issued an official statement in response to reports circulating about a court ruling upholding an earlier verdict sentencing him to prison. They confirmed that the ruling is not final and that it has been appealed to higher courts. Therefore, it does not represent the final decision in the case. Pablos team The post Rapper Marwan Pablos prison sentence not final, yet to perform in next concert appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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UKMTO says oil tanker targeted near Strait of Hormuz
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced on Tuesday that the captain of a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz reported a projectile strike on the starboard side of the engine room. The UKMTO said the incident occurred 40 nautical miles northeast of Qalhat, Oman, noting that all crew members were safe and no The post UKMTO says oil tanker targeted near Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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