Housing Minister Randa El‑Menshawy met Chinese Ambassador Liao Liqiang in Cairo to discuss expanding co-operation in housing and urban development. The talks reviewed projects being implemented by Chinese companies, particularly in the New Capital and New Alamein City.

Water Minister meets Arab League chief to boost joint action on water security

Water Resources Minister Hani Sweilem met Arab League Secretary‑General Nabil Fahmy on Monday to discuss strengthening Arab cooperation on water security. Sweilem congratulated Fahmy on his appointment, expressing confidence that his experience will support joint Arab efforts.

Netanyahu approves working groups on Gaza disarmament, humanitarian aid

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved the establishment of two working groups focused on disarming Gaza and providing humanitarian assistance to the territory’s residents, his office said Monday.

Trump threatens Oman over Iran deal

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” of a deal with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz and called for Iran to surrender.

Suez hosts foundation stone for Sungrow energy storage plant

As part of Egypt’s drive to localise renewable energy industries, SCZone Chairman Mostafa Shekhoun attended the foundation‑stone ceremony for Sungrow’s $50 million energy storage assembly plant in Ain Sokhna. The project, the first of its kind in the Middle East and Africa, will create over 100 jobs and focus on training local cadres and transferring advanced technology.