Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty underscored the importance of the strategic partnership between Egypt and the World Bank in supporting the country’s economic reform program and sustainable development goals.
Egypt highlights private sector growth at IMF-WB meetings
Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Ahmed Rostom, took part in a high-level event on promoting private sector-led growth during the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Washington, DC.
Newcastle’s Bruno nears comeback
LONDON — Newcastle United may be boosted by the return of captain Bruno Guimaraes after a two-month absence due to a hamstring injury when they host Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, manager Eddie Howe said.
FM, US officials discuss strengthening strategic partnership
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met in Washington with Chairman of the House Subcommittee on National Security and the Department of State Mario Diaz-Balart, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee Tom Cole, and Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Ken Calvert to discuss strengthening the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States.
US enters World Cup with worries
LONDON — The United States heads into the 2026 World Cup hoping for its first knockout-stage victory since 2002.
While the Americans enter with their weakest goalkeepers in four decades and only a few central defenders playing in a top league, they benefit from being seeded as a co-host in the expanded tournament, which could keep them from playing an elite opponent until the round of 16.
AIDA Stella cruise ship arrives at West Port Said Port
The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) announced that the tourist berth at West Port Said Port received the cruise ship AIDA STELLA, arriving from Alexandria with 2,715 passengers on board, including 2,067 tourists and 648 crew members of various nationalities, as part of one-day cruise tourism operations.
City vs Arsenal: EPL title at stake
LONDON — Title-chasing Manchester City faces leaders Arsenal in a seismic showdown at the top of the English Premier League on Sunday.
Iwai leads LA Championship
CALIFORNIA—Japan’s Chizzy Iwai posted a bogey-free 9-under-par round of 63to grab a two-stroke lead at the LA Championship in Tarzana, California.
Egypt’s industry min. reviews GB Auto expansion plans
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, met with GB Auto CEO Karim Gaddas to discuss the company’s expansion plans and strategies for boosting local manufacturing value. With investments exceeding LE10 billion, GB Auto currently maintains an annual production capacity of approximately 110,000 vehicles.
City-Arsenal tie is ‘like a final’
LONDON — Erling Haaland believes Sunday’s clash between Manchester City and Arsenal will be “like a final”.
This weekend’s meeting between the top two English Premier League teams could have major ramifications in the race for the title.
UK, France lead summit on Hormuz reopening
PARIS (AP) — The leaders of France and the U.K. gathered dozens of countries — but not the United States — on Friday to push forward plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route choked off by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
