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Due to Red Sea security challenges: Egypt's Suez Canal revenues drop to $7.2B

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 - 01:21 GMT

The total weight of shipments fell by one third from 1.5 billion tons to one billion tons.

Egyptian FM discusses Gaza War with French advisor on Middle East

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 - 11:45 GMT

In a related context, Minister Abdel Aty expressed Egypt's growing concern about the escalation southern Lebanon.

Cairo hosts Egyptian-Yemeni Strategic Dialogue Session

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 - 12:59 GMT

Cairo hosted Wednesday the Egyptian-Yemeni Strategic Dialogue Session between the foreign ministers of both countries.

Egypt to implement green school project in Red Sea

Wed, 15 May 2024 - 01:28 GMT

Ministry of Petroleum Implements Rebuilding Project for Ras Ghareb Vocational School

Egyptian Navy takes part in Saudi Arabia's 'Red Waves Exercise 7' in Red Sea

Sun, 05 May 2024 - 03:48 GMT

There are combat forces from Jordan, Egypt, Djibouti, and Yemen, and observers from Algeria, Somalia, and Japan.

Tugboat factory launched as joint venture by Suez Canal, Red Sea Shipyard

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 03:35 GMT

Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority Osama Rabie inaugurated Tuesday in Safaga a factory for building tugboats as a subsidiary of the Red Sea Shipyard.

Egypt's Suez Canal Authority saves cargo ship from capsizing in Mediterranean

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 10:49 GMT

Currently, the authority is assessing the technical reasons behind the ship's tilting to the right side, and if there is any pollution incurred by the incident.

Egypt to launch invitation to tender for development of desalination plants in few weeks

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 10:50 GMT

Soliman added that the priority in terms of location goes to the Mediterranean coasts, followed by those lying on the Red Sea, then the Suez Canal.

Gas ship run aground over corals in Red Sea did not leak pollutants: ministry

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 09:29 GMT

The Liberian gas ship that had run aground in the Red Sea did not leak any pollutants into the water, according to a Monday statement by the Ministry of Environment.

10 passengers safely evacuated near Shadwan Island, Hurghada

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 11:27 GMT

Red Sea security services and ambulance crews responded promptly to the incident.

Egyptian, Iranian FMs confer over Gaza, Red Sea crises

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 - 01:53 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry received Sunday a phone call from his Iranian counterpart Amir Abdel Lahyan.

Egyptian, German FMs discuss Red Sea security, investment

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 02:28 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry received Monday his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock.

Egyptian president, Kenya defense minister discuss Red Sea crisis

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 12:02 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi received Wednesday Kenyan Defense Minister Aden Duale.

SCA chief: Ship freight costs rose from $750 to $6,800 per container due to tensions in Red Sea region

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 - 07:20 GMT

In response to the crisis, the Suez Canal Authority has held meetings with various stakeholders to address disruptions in global supply chains. Efforts have focused on mitigating the impact of prolonged journey times via the Cape of Good Hope route and addressing the lack of ports and logistical services along this route.

Egypt’s FM, Yemeni counterpart discuss bilateral ties

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 - 05:11 GMT

Both ministers emphasized the robust relations between the two countries and underscored the importance of ongoing consultations to bolster various aspects of bilateral cooperation in light of regional developments and their impacts on the interests of both nations, Abu Zeid added.

Egypt's suspension of negotiations on Renaissance Dam due to Ethiopia's intransigence: FM

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 - 01:22 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry criticized Ethiopia's intransigence and neglect to the principle of good neighboring.

Japanese logistics company Mitsui OSK Lines sees Red Sea disruption to last up to 1 year

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 01:05 GMT

"Before the Red Sea disruptions, 2-3 ships used to pass through the Suez Canal daily... currently no ships of the company are passing through the canal," CEO Hashimoto said on the sidelines of India Energy Week in Goa

Egypt to extend submarine fiber optic cable with Central Europe, Balkans

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 - 06:01 GMT

That is within Egypt's plan to introduce five new international submarine cables in collaboration with international partners adding to the existing 14.

U.S. ambassador pays Egypt's Suez Canal official visit

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 05:36 GMT

U.S. Ambassador to Egypt Herro Mostafa Garg, who assumed office in November, paid the Suez Canal an official visit, meeting with Admiral Osama Rabie, the authority's chairman.

SCA Chief: Current crisis in Red Sea region calls for consolidated efforts to identify impacts on global supply chains

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 06:02 GMT

On his part, Mr. Guy Platten has expressed his appreciation of the SCA's efforts that are exerted towards achieving effective communication with all the key players in the maritime community. He emphasized the positive impact of communication on understanding the current conditions in the maritime transport market as well as the consecutive variables it witnesses.

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