Egypt’s tourism minister met the head of Japan’s travel agents association on Saturday to discuss strengthening co-operation and increasing tourist arrivals from Japan.

Sherif Fathy held talks with the chairman of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA), Yuji Hara, on the sidelines of Tourism Expo Japan, which runs in Tokyo from September 24 to 26.

Egypt exports digital services through 200,000 specialists worldwide

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hendi said on Saturday that nearly 200,000 specialists are working to export digital services from Egypt to countries around the world.

Russell fends off Verstappen to win in Baku

George ‌Russell held off Red Bull’s four-times world champion Max Verstappen to complete a lights-to-flag win in Saturday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix for Mercedes with teammate Kimi Antonelli limiting the damage to ​his championship lead by finishing fifth.

Egypt’s economy grows 5.1%, targets 5.4% next year

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom said that Egypt’s economic indicators have witnessed positive developments. He noted that the gross domestic product (GDP) has reached 5.1 per cent in fiscal year 2025/2026, compared with around 4.4 per cent in the previous fiscal year. This is driven by a tangible recovery in high-value-added sectors, particularly manufacturing and information and communications technology.

Trump predicts Cuba, US will make deal

President Donald ​Trump on ‌Saturday predicted that ​the US ​and Cuba will ⁠reach ​an agreement, and ​added that he does not ​think ​military action will ‌be ⁠necessary.