Egypt’s first high-speed electric rail line will act as a “Suez Canal on rails” by providing a land link between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir said on Wednesday.

Egypt’s first high-speed electric rail line is being positioned as a strategic land bridge between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, with Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir describing it as a “Suez ...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has allowed Egypt to access $2.3 billion from a previously approved loan. This decision comes after the country demonstrated economic stability and reduced ...

The 1956 Suez Crisis revealed the limits of Britain’s postwar influence after Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal. Military ...

The IMF is letting Egypt tap about $2.3 billion more from its loan program after it says reforms are steadying the economy.

Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority said Sunday the global shipping lane has returned to growth, generating $449 million in revenues since the start of 2026, up from $368 million over the same period in 2025 ...

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) said on Tuesday that the container ship ASTRID MAERSK completed its maiden transit of the canal, marking the first passage of the ME-11 service since Gemini Cooperation ...

Egypt’s $1 billion Startup Charter, launched at RiseUp Summit, positions Egypt as a strategic MENA hub for scaling brands, tech platforms, products and AI services.

Egypt has appointed a new defense minister as part of a Cabinet reshuffle. President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi oversaw the ...

Hapag-Lloyd is returning to the Red Sea for the first time since abandoning the trade artery in December 2023, bringing back a service line through the Suez Canal route in conjunction with Gemini ...

Egypt's parliament has approved a Cabinet reshuffle as the North African country grapples with economic challenges and regional conflicts.