President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has announced that the Egypt Forum 2026 will be held annually, establishing a sustained platform for dialogue between the government and all segments of society, with the presidency monitoring the implementation of its outcomes.

Egypt announces positive drilling results at Nargis-2 gas well in Med.

The Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, has reaffirmed the importance of accelerating the evaluation and development of Egypt’s untapped natural gas discoveries, while strengthening co-operation with international energy companies to unlock the country’s hydrocarbon potential and enhance domestic gas production.

Egypt, Germany boost water collaboration

Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Swailem discussed with Cologne University for Applied Sciences and German iWater initiative representatives, Lars Ribbe and Hassan Abouelnaga, means to enhance co-operation in applied scientific research, innovation, and capacity building within the water sector.

Egyptian military missions abroad mark 53rd October War anniv.

Egyptian military attaché offices abroad held a series of celebrations to mark the 53rd anniversary of the October War victory, attended by high-level delegations from several countries.

Moody’s lifts GIG Egypt rating, keeps positive outlook

Moody’s Ratings has upgraded GIG Egypt’s credit rating to Ba1 from Ba2, while maintaining its positive outlook, reflecting the insurer’s financial strength and resilience.

PM Madbouly sets out economic, public service priorities at Egypt Forum 2026

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly outlined government plans to improve living standards, expand employment opportunities and improve public services during Egypt Forum 2026, held from October 19 to 24 under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

Arsenal beat Everton to join City at EPL summit

LONDON — Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 on Saturday to pull level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, rediscovering their taste for set-piece goals at a rainswept Emirates.

Villa end Man City’s perfect EPL start

LONDON — Manchester City’s perfect Premier League start came to a crashing halt in a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa as Nicolas Jackson’s double extended an upturn in form for Unai Emery’s new-look side.

Andrade strikes gold on vault at worlds

ROTTERDAM (Netherlands) — Brazilian gymnastics star Rebeca Andrade capped her return after a two-year break with gold in the women’s vault at the world championships in Rotterdam on Saturday.

Belgian protesters at anti-gov’t demonstrations in Brussels

Belgian police used tear gas and pepper spray as ​they clashed in Brussels on Saturday with anti-government ‌demonstrators calling for better conditions in the education system, Reuters witnesses and Belgian media reported.

N. Korea’s Kim Jong Un visits China to inaugurate new cross-border bridge

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in China, his first visit to the country in a year, South Korea’s government said Saturday.

Israeli military operation displaces 1,200 Palestinians in Hebron

The Israeli military forced around 1,200 Palestinians to leave their ​homes in Hebron in the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian official said on Saturday, a day ‌after a Palestinian attack killed two Israeli soldiers.

Train-minibus crash kills 6 in Russian Far East

Six people were killed ​and one person was ‌injured when a train collided with a minibus in Russia’s ​Far Eastern Jewish ​Autonomous Region, local railway authorities ⁠said.