Cairo and Beirut seek deeper economic integration through private sector and infrastructure projects
Cairo and Beirut seek deeper economic integration through private sector and infrastructure projects, according to Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, as the two nations move to expand a bilateral trade relationship that surpassed $1bn in 2024. Speaking at an economic
Opinion | The Middle East’s High-Stakes Political Stage: The Countdown to 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, the Middle Eastern political theatre is bracing for a seismic shift. At its zenith lies the long-anticipated normalisation between Israel and several Gulf capitals—a process that has remained in the wings since Donald Trump’s
Lebanese Army Commander Rudolf Heikal holds critical security talks in Paris
General Rudolf Heikal, the Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces, met with French Chief of Defence Staff Fabien Mandon on Thursday to discuss strategic security challenges as international powers move to formalise a mechanism for disarming Hezbollah. The meeting
Egypt discusses Trump peace plan phase two and Gaza force at UAE forum
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed the implementation of the second phase of President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza and the urgent formation of an international stabilization force during meetings at the Sir Bani Yas Forum on Saturday.
Gaza death toll continues to rise as aid access remains severely restricted
The Gaza Ministry of Health said on Monday that the bodies of nine Palestinians were recovered from under the rubble over the past 24 hours, along with one reported injury. This brings the total number of deaths recorded since the
Cairo affirms commitment to Lebanese sovereignty, urges halt to cross-border violations
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty visited Beirut on Wednesday, meeting with top officials, including President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, to consult on bolstering bilateral relations and supporting Lebanon’s stability amid escalating tensions on its
Egypt, Lebanon sign MoUs to enhance economic, development cooperation
Egypt and Lebanon have signed several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in economic and development policy-making, including two MoUs with Egypt’s Ministry of Planning and its affiliated Institute of National Planning (INP). The signings took
Egypt, France elevate bilateral relations to strategic partnership
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received French President Emmanuel Macron at Cairo’s Ittihadiya Palace on Monday, where the two leaders formally announced the elevation of Egyptian-French relations to the level of a strategic partnership. The announcement followed high-level bilateral talks
Egypt’s FM urges de-escalation in Lebanon, Gaza, Yemen in calls with Lebanese, Iranian counterparts
Egypt’s Foreign Minister and Minister of Immigration, Badr Abdelatty, held separate phone calls on Saturday, with his Lebanese counterpart, Youssef Raji, and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, to discuss escalating regional tensions. During the call with the Lebanese Foreign Minister,
Al-Sisi affirms support for Lebanon in meeting with Aoun
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with Lebanon President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday on the sidelines of the Extraordinary Arab Summit held in the New Administrative Capital. According to Egyptian Presidency Spokesperson Mohamed El-Shennawy, Al-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s unwavering support for