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Wahib El Antary Joins Morocco U17 After Previous Egypt Youth Experience

Morocco’s U17 setup has added another dual-national prospect to its September squad, with Wahib El Antary joining Ahmed El Kantari’s group ahead of the Copa España in Spain. The 17-year-old Angers player is part of a 28-man Moroccan selection for the current international gathering,......

Kamel Abou Ali tops Forbes Middle East list of leading tourism and hospitality figures

Egyptian businessman Kamel Abou Ali has been named at the top of Forbes Middle East’s 2026 list of the region’s leading figures in tourism and hospitality, highlighting his growing profile in one of the Middle East’s most important economic sectors. Abou Ali’s recognition reflects......

Africa esports boom: Kigali tournament reveals the continent’s growing gaming economy

The latest edition of the SportsBiz Africa Esports Cup has offered a glimpse of what Africa's rapidly expanding gaming community could become if the continent succeeds in building the infrastructure and commercial ecosystem needed to support professional esports. Held in Kigali on September 12 and......

Nearly 1.8 million Syrians have returned home since December 2024, UNHCR says

Nearly 1.8 million Syrians have returned to their country since December 8, 2024, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), highlighting the growing scale of population movements back to Syria. UNHCR estimates that 1,795,641 Syrians had returned to the country during the......

Egypt’s urban inflation accelerates to 14.9% in July

Egypt’s annual urban consumer price inflation accelerated to 14.9% in July, up from 14.3% in June, according to data released Monday by Egypt’s state statistics agency CAPMAS. The latest figures point to continued price pressures in the country, although some food and beverage prices declined......

Iran proposes regional Islamic security framework to strengthen cooperation

Iran has renewed its call for the creation of a regional security framework involving several Muslim-majority countries, arguing that regional stability should be managed through cooperation among neighboring states rather than relying on external powers. The proposal was discussed during a telephone......

Emirates NBD to acquire HSBC Egypt’s retail banking business in strategic expansion

Emirates NBD has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the retail banking business of HSBC Egypt, strengthening its position in one of the Middle East and North Africa region's largest banking markets. The transaction will be carried out through Emirates NBD Egypt, the Dubai-based banking group's......

Egypt expands presidential oversight with restructuring of Future of Egypt authority

Egypt has approved a sweeping restructuring of the Future of Egypt economic body, transforming the military-linked organization into a powerful national authority that will report directly to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as the government continues to consolidate oversight of strategic economic sectors. The......

Outgoing Miss Egypt Irina Yousry Refuses to Crown Successor, Citing Rigging and Marginalization

In a dramatic development shaking the country's entertainment scene, outgoing Miss Egypt Irina Yousry has publicly refused to hand over her crown to her successor, alleging severe marginalization and systematic injustice during her reign. Taking to her official social media channels, Yousry revealed......