Gulf

Egyptian president heads to Qatar to attend opening of 2022 FIFA World Cup

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 - 10:17 GMT

President Sisi has been to Doha in September, paying the Gulf state his first visit since he assumed office in 2014.

Gulf countries raise interest rates after US rates witnessed 3rd hike

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 - 02:35 GMT

Furthermore, the Qatar Central Bank also announced raising the lending interest rate by 75 basis points to 4.5 percent, and decided to raise the deposit interest rate by 75 basis points to 3.75 percent.

Egyptian president meets with Bahraini Crown Prince in Manama

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 - 11:17 GMT

The press photo released by the Egyptian Presidency showed a portrait of President Sisi hanging on the wall behind him and the crown prince.

Egypt looking forward to increasing Gulf investments in Country: Min.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 - 01:49 GMT

Maait expressed his country’s aspiration to transform Gulf deposits in Egypt into real investments that take advantage of the promising development opportunities available in various fields, and the business-stimulating environment.

Egyptian president to meet Joe Biden at Saudi Arabia summit in July 2022

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 - 06:02 GMT

The Royal Diwan of Saudi Arabia announced Tuesday that U.S. President Joe Biden would attend on July 16 a summit encompassing the heads of state of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, as well as Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq.

Egypt welcomes formation of presidential council at Yemen, aspires for national congruence on conclusion of transitional phase

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 - 01:17 GMT

The ministry said that Egypt has been closely following up on such development on the Yemeni scene.

1 week after truce declaration: Yemeni president steps down, passes on duties to presidential council

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 - 11:19 GMT

The move follows an agreement among warring parties in Yemen to hold a two-month truce.

ERF head: Current int'l developments to provide Gulf states with financial abundance

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 - 06:20 GMT

In statements ahead of the launching of the 28th annual meeting of the ERF, Badawi added that the oil prices will continue to rise in the upcoming 10 years.

Egypt's food exports to Arab Gulf countries hit $550M in 2021

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 - 03:37 GMT

In a statement on Sunday, the council said the number of Egyptian companies that export food products to Arab Gulf countries reached 764 in 2021.

Political Consultation Mechanism between Egypt, Gulf Cooperation Council launched

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 - 09:13 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry took part Sunday evening in the launching of the Political Consultation Mechanism between Egypt and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh.

Report: Egypt to reap economic, political gains from interconnection electricity projects

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 - 10:43 GMT

Egypt is implementing electrical interconnection projects in the coming period, with capacity of approximately 9 thousand megawatts.

Bahraini King visits Egypt, meets with President Sisi

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 - 10:13 GMT

President Sisi and King Khalifa will discuss the robust ties between the two countries and the latest regional and Arab developments, the Court said.

Planning, immigration ministers launch website of 'Nawart Baladk' initiative

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 - 01:58 GMT

The initiative aims to help Egyptian expats who were laid off from work in Gulf countries.

Planning, immigration ministers launch website of 'Nawart Baladk' initiative

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 - 01:58 GMT

The initiative aims to help Egyptian expats who were laid off from work in Gulf countries.

Egypt signs final statement of 41st Gulf Cooperation Council Summit

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 - 01:58 GMT

Minister Sameh Shokry attended the summit held in Saudi Arabia's Al Ola town on January 5, 2021.

Kuwait Emir expresses appreciation for Egyptian role in backing regional security in GCC summit

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 - 01:17 GMT

That was in his speech at the 41st Summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held in Saudi Arabia's Al Ola town.

Egypt's FM arrives in Saudi Arabia to attend 41st Gulf Cooperation Council summit

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 - 10:33 GMT

The FM's spokesperson had earlier affirmed that Egypt always supports honest efforts deployed to maintain Arab unity and achieve reconciliation.

5 flights to bring back Egyptians stranded in Gulf countries Tuesday

Tue, 19 May 2020 - 10:25 GMT

The Civil Aviation Ministry operates on Tuesday five flights to bring home Egyptians stranded in Gulf countries.

195 Egyptian expats stuck in Kuwait arrive in Cairo on exceptional flight

Tue, 12 May 2020 - 02:05 GMT

The flight is operated by Kuwait Airways.

ECBM: Egypt's exports of building materials hit $ 1.5 bn during Q1 2020

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 - 12:53 GMT

Egypt's exports of building materials, refractory and metallurgy industries hit 1.5 billion dollars during the first quarter of 2020, recording an increase of 32.8 percent, compared with 1.15 billion dollars during the same period last year.

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