Ahmed Hassan

Temperatures dip as autumn settles over Egypt

30. oktober 2025 Ahmed Hassan

The General Authority of Meteorology released an update on Egypt's weather for Thursday, indicating a general improvement in the atmosphere as autumn settles in. This is accompanied by dropping temperatures, active winds, and low clouds shielding the sun, intensifying the cooler weather. In Cairo, highs reach 28C with lows at 19C.

Egypt's al-Mashat to discuss challenges at FII9 in Riyadh

28. oktober 2025 Ahmed Hassan

Egypt's Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, has arrived in Saudi Arabia for the Ninth Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) Conference. Themed 'The Key to Prosperity,' the event is taking place at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center in Riyadh until October 30. Al-Mashat will address global challenges and public-private partnerships.

Egypt and Netherlands renew water MoU for coastal protection

Egypt’s Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sweilam met with Dutch Ambassador to Cairo Peter Mollema to strengthen bilateral ties in water management. The two sides renewed their Memorandum of Understanding for the Egypt-Netherlands High-Level Water Committee, focusing on water resource management and coastal protection. Preparations are underway for a new feasibility study on environmentally friendly beach nourishment techniques to safeguard Egypt’s Mediterranean coastline.

Israeli sources: Remains returned by Hamas not those of missing hostages

28. oktober 2025 Ahmed Hassan

Israeli sources say the remains handed over by Hamas to Israel on Monday night do not belong to any of the missing deceased hostages. Forensic examination confirmed they are not among the 13 unaccounted-for hostages in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to discuss Israel's potential response.

Egypt urges ceasefire in sudan as eu denounces rsf brutality after el-fasher capture

As fighting escalates in sudan and the rapid support forces seize el-fasher—the last sudanese army stronghold in darfur—regional and international calls for action intensify amid reports of mass atrocities against civilians. Egypt reaffirmed its support for the sudanese people and pushed for a ceasefire and humanitarian truce to enable aid access. The european union strongly condemned the rsf's brutal actions, warning of an impending humanitarian catastrophe.

Egypt brokers African consensus on AfCFTA rules of origin after four years

Egypt, as Chair of the AfCFTA Ministerial Council of Trade Ministers, has secured consensus among member states on rules of origin for the textile, apparel, and automotive sectors. The breakthrough, achieved through a transitional implementation mechanism, follows more than four years of negotiations. It was announced after a Cairo meeting in September and an October virtual session.