Opella appoints Murali Rao as AMET Brand and Innovation Head
Healthcare company Opella has appointed Murali Rao as its Brand and Innovation Head for the Africa, Middle East and Turkey (AMET) zone, mandating him to steer the firm’s brand portfolio and innovation roadmap. Rao, who joined the company in 2024,
Istanbul Summit: Araghchi and Witkoff Seek Nuclear Thaw After Year of War
In the quiet of a high-security Istanbul venue, diplomatic couriers are laying the groundwork for a meeting that was unthinkable just eight months ago. On Friday, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are scheduled to
Palestinian factions meet in Cairo to advance next phase of Gaza ceasefire
Several Palestinian factions have met in Cairo at the invitation of Egypt and under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, as part of ongoing mediation efforts led by Egypt, Qatar and Turkey to advance the next stages of the
Turkey’s Erdogan to visit Egypt in early 2026 as Cairo pushes for Palestinian technocratic committee
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to visit Egypt in the first quarter of 2026 to chair the second meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, Egypt’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday, following diplomatic talks that also prioritised a proposal
Sharm El-Sheikh Summit delivers: Trump, Al-Sisi oversee crucial Gaza accord as world leaders converge
Sharm El-Sheikh – In a pivotal moment for regional stability, the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey formally endorsed a Gaza ceasefire agreement Monday, as world leaders converged in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh. The “Sharm El-Sheikh Peace
Egypt, Turkey discuss Gaza Ceasefire efforts in phone call
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone call on Saturday, April 5th, to discuss regional issues, including efforts to reinstate a ceasefire in Gaza. The call, part of ongoing communication between the two
Protests continue for 3rd day in Turkey over mayor’s arrest as markets falter
Turkey Protests have erupted across Turkey following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Demonstrations, now on their third day, have drawn an estimated 300,000 people to Istanbul’s city hall, in Saraçhane
Turkish Opposition Protests Istanbul Mayor’s Detention Despite Government Ban
Istanbul’s opposition party staged a mass rally on Wednesday evening to protest the detention of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, despite a government ban on public gatherings. Earlier in the day, Turkish police detained Imamoglu, a prominent figure from the main opposition
Fate of Syria’s Kurdish autonomous region uncertain after Assad’s fall
Discussions are underway regarding the future of the so-called “Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria” following the fall of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime this month. The Kurdish-led region, controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), has become a focal point
Egypt’s ready-made garment exports jump 17% to $2.27bn in 10M 2024
Exports of Egyptian ready-made garments surged to $2.27bn from January to October 2024, a 17% increase compared to $1.94bn during the same period in 2023, according to Fadil Marzouk, Chairperson of the Apparel Export Council of Egypt. Marzouk attributed this