Egypt

Country Egypt
Capital Cairo
Continent Africa
Currency Egyptian pound(EGP)
Languages Arabic

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Introduction

The regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi-isolation provided by deserts to the east and west, allowed for the development of one of the world's great civilizations. A unified kingdom arose circa 3200 B.C., and a series of dynasties ruled in Egypt for the next three millennia. The last native dynasty fell to the Persians in 341 B.C., who in turn were replaced by the Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines. It was the Arabs who introduced Islam and the Arabic language in the 7th century and who ruled for the next six centuries. A local military caste, the Mamluks took control about 1250 and continued to govern after the conquest of Egypt by the Ottoman Turks in 1517. Following the completion of the Suez Canal in 1869, Egypt became an important world transportation hub, but also fell heavily into debt. Ostensibly to protect its investments, Britain seized control of Egypt's government in 1882, but nominal allegiance to the Ottoman Empire continued until 1914. Partially independent from the UK in 1922, Egypt acquired full sovereignty with the overthrow of the British-backed monarchy in 1952. The completion of the Aswan High Dam in 1971 and the resultant Lake Nasser have altered the time-honored place of the Nile River in the agriculture and ecology of Egypt. A rapidly growing population (the largest in the Arab world), limited arable land, and dependence on the Nile all continue to overtax resources and stress society. The government has struggled to meet the demands of Egypt's growing population through economic reform and massive investment in communications and physical infrastructure.

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Egypt says it’s training hundreds of Palestinians for Gaza security - The Times of IsraelEgypt says it’s training hundreds of Palestinians for Gaza security  The Times of Israel

Egypt airdrops tons of aid over Gaza amid dire humanitarian crisis - XinhuaEgypt airdrops tons of aid over Gaza amid dire humanitarian crisis  Xinhua

Israel airdrops aid into Gaza with help from UAE, Jordan, Egypt, Europe - DaijiworldIsrael airdrops aid into Gaza with help from UAE, Jordan, Egypt, Europe  Daijiworld

Top Pakistani general meets Egyptian president, leadership to discuss military, counterterrorism cooperation - Arab NewsTop Pakistani general meets Egyptian president, leadership to discuss military, counterterrorism cooperation  Arab News

US State Department approves $4.7bn surface-to-air missile package to Egypt - Al JazeeraUS State Department approves $4.7bn surface-to-air missile package to Egypt  Al Jazeera

Whale Valley: The whale graveyard in the Sahara desert that shows they once had feet and toes - Live ScienceWhale Valley: The whale graveyard in the Sahara desert that shows they once had feet and toes  Live Science

First human genome from ancient Egypt sequenced from 4,800-year-old teeth - NatureFirst human genome from ancient Egypt sequenced from 4,800-year-old teeth  Nature

Pope expresses condolences on sudden death of Egyptian pilgrim - Vatican NewsPope expresses condolences on sudden death of Egyptian pilgrim  Vatican News

Egypt's First Finished-Vehicle Logistics Terminal Opens | NYK Line - ????????Egypt's First Finished-Vehicle Logistics Terminal Opens | NYK Line  ????????

We safeguard resilience of Egypt’s banking sector against potential financial crises: CBE - DailynewsegyptWe safeguard resilience of Egypt’s banking sector against potential financial crises: CBE  Dailynewsegypt

Egypt exerts major pressure to deliver aid into Gaza – Fatah says - Egyptian GazetteEgypt exerts major pressure to deliver aid into Gaza – Fatah says  Egyptian Gazette

Where do the children go? Stories of Gaza's evacuated children in Egypt - Defense for Children PalestineWhere do the children go? Stories of Gaza's evacuated children in Egypt  Defense for Children Palestine

Egypt's growth outlook improves slightly as reforms take root: Reuters poll - ReutersEgypt's growth outlook improves slightly as reforms take root: Reuters poll  Reuters

U.S. Approves $4.67 Billion Missile Sale to Egypt - Overt Defense -U.S. Approves $4.67 Billion Missile Sale to Egypt  Overt Defense -

Sudan quartet meeting postponed after Egypt-UAE spat - The New ArabSudan quartet meeting postponed after Egypt-UAE spat  The New Arab

Pope Leo meets with pilgrims after Egyptian girl dies of heart failure during Jubilee - Crux | Taking the Catholic PulsePope Leo meets with pilgrims after Egyptian girl dies of heart failure during Jubilee  Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse

Young Egyptian woman dies at Jubilee, Pope gathers with group - aleteia.orgYoung Egyptian woman dies at Jubilee, Pope gathers with group  aleteia.org

Egypt: Licensed Tour Guides To Get Paid More Under Revised Guidelines; Details Inside - Curly TalesEgypt: Licensed Tour Guides To Get Paid More Under Revised Guidelines; Details Inside  Curly Tales

ContactNow, PayTabs Egypt partner to expand BNPL access - IBS IntelligenceContactNow, PayTabs Egypt partner to expand BNPL access  IBS Intelligence

Qatar, Saudi, Egypt join call for Hamas to disarm, give up Gaza rule - France 24Qatar, Saudi, Egypt join call for Hamas to disarm, give up Gaza rule  France 24

Egypt begins export of high-tech potato seeds to Uzbekistan - TV BRICSEgypt begins export of high-tech potato seeds to Uzbekistan  TV BRICS

Prime minister welcomes FIFA president Gianni Infantino to Egypt - Egyptian GazettePrime minister welcomes FIFA president Gianni Infantino to Egypt  Egyptian Gazette

IDF: Jordan, UAE, Egypt, Germany, and France drop 90 aid packages to Gaza - The Times of IsraelIDF: Jordan, UAE, Egypt, Germany, and France drop 90 aid packages to Gaza  The Times of Israel

Egypt: Alexandria threatened by climate change and rising sea levels - France 24Egypt: Alexandria threatened by climate change and rising sea levels  France 24

Arab Nations, Including Egypt, Call for Hamas to Disarm and End Gaza’s Rule - Egyptian StreetsArab Nations, Including Egypt, Call for Hamas to Disarm and End Gaza’s Rule  Egyptian Streets

Protest targeting Egypt over Gaza blockade draws fire from Arab, Palestinian voices - Türkiye TodayProtest targeting Egypt over Gaza blockade draws fire from Arab, Palestinian voices  Türkiye Today

Anyma announces performance at Egypt's Great Pyramids of Giza - DJ MagAnyma announces performance at Egypt's Great Pyramids of Giza  DJ Mag

Hamas shows hostility to Egypt as it worries about own fate, support for PA - The Arab WeeklyHamas shows hostility to Egypt as it worries about own fate, support for PA  The Arab Weekly

4,000-year-old handprint discovered on ancient Egyptian tomb offering - Live Science4,000-year-old handprint discovered on ancient Egyptian tomb offering  Live Science

Egyptians Abroad Head to Polls as 2025 Senate Elections Kick Off - Egyptian StreetsEgyptians Abroad Head to Polls as 2025 Senate Elections Kick Off  Egyptian Streets

Egypt’s Breadfast Secures $10M, Nears $400M Valuation To Scale Its Full-Stack Grocery - Tech Build AfricaEgypt’s Breadfast Secures $10M, Nears $400M Valuation To Scale Its Full-Stack Grocery  Tech Build Africa

Report: Most aid trucks from Egypt to Gaza looted and sold in markets on 1st day of 'humanitarian pauses' - The Times of IsraelReport: Most aid trucks from Egypt to Gaza looted and sold in markets on 1st day of 'humanitarian pauses'  The Times of Israel

Cambridge researchers find 4,000-year-old Egyptian handprint - BBCCambridge researchers find 4,000-year-old Egyptian handprint  BBC

Are Iran and Egypt relations on the cusp of a 'seismic shift'? - Responsible StatecraftAre Iran and Egypt relations on the cusp of a 'seismic shift'?  Responsible Statecraft

Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt sign declaration calling for Hamas to disarm, end rule of Gaza at UN 2-state confab - The Times of IsraelQatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt sign declaration calling for Hamas to disarm, end rule of Gaza at UN 2-state confab  The Times of Israel

Egypt agrees deal with Eni, BP for oil and gas exploration in the Mediterranean - ReutersEgypt agrees deal with Eni, BP for oil and gas exploration in the Mediterranean  Reuters

Egypt Inks Mediterranean Oil and Gas Exploration Deals with Eni and BP - Offshore Engineer MagazineEgypt Inks Mediterranean Oil and Gas Exploration Deals with Eni and BP  Offshore Engineer Magazine

Diversifying from West, Egypt joins Turkish fighter jet program - The New ArabDiversifying from West, Egypt joins Turkish fighter jet program  The New Arab

'Disarm, Leave Gaza To Achieve Palestinian Statehood': Qatar, Saudi, Egypt To Hamas - News18'Disarm, Leave Gaza To Achieve Palestinian Statehood': Qatar, Saudi, Egypt To Hamas  News18

Egypt's golden era continues as hosts make historic double world championship title defence - World SquashEgypt's golden era continues as hosts make historic double world championship title defence  World Squash

Egypt signs New Gas Exploration deals with Eni and bp - Egypt Oil & GasEgypt signs New Gas Exploration deals with Eni and bp  Egypt Oil & Gas

Middle East: Aid trucks begin entering Gaza from Egypt - DWMiddle East: Aid trucks begin entering Gaza from Egypt  DW

SME and Entrepreneurship Policy in Egypt - OECDSME and Entrepreneurship Policy in Egypt  OECD

Capgemini to establish AI Center of Excellence in Egypt to accelerate AI-driven innovation for global clients - CapgeminiCapgemini to establish AI Center of Excellence in Egypt to accelerate AI-driven innovation for global clients  Capgemini

Egypt Plans More LNG Deals, Driving Global Competition for Fuel - Bloomberg.comEgypt Plans More LNG Deals, Driving Global Competition for Fuel  Bloomberg.com

UAE, Jordan and Egypt airdrop 52 tons of aid into Gaza, IDF says - The Times of IsraelUAE, Jordan and Egypt airdrop 52 tons of aid into Gaza, IDF says  The Times of Israel

Moses may be named in ancient Egyptian mine inscriptions, sparking debate over earliest biblical references - Archaeology News Online MagazineMoses may be named in ancient Egyptian mine inscriptions, sparking debate over earliest biblical references  Archaeology News Online Magazine

Spain, Egypt, And Tunisia Offer Unbeatable Value To German Travelers With Dramatic Price Reductions This Summer, while Greece Stands Firm But Kos Provides A Rare Eleven Percent Price Break For Last Minute Bookings - Travel And Tour WorldSpain, Egypt, And Tunisia Offer Unbeatable Value To German Travelers With Dramatic Price Reductions This Summer, while Greece Stands Firm But Kos Provides A Rare Eleven Percent Price Break For Last Minute Bookings  Travel And Tour World

Egypt signs 12 co-operation agreements with Uni of Louisville - The PIE NewsEgypt signs 12 co-operation agreements with Uni of Louisville  The PIE News

'If Egypt is free, Gaza will be free,' says activist who locked Cairo embassy - Middle East Eye'If Egypt is free, Gaza will be free,' says activist who locked Cairo embassy  Middle East Eye

Hamas official blames Egypt for Gaza hunger, sparking firestorm - ynetnews.comHamas official blames Egypt for Gaza hunger, sparking firestorm  ynetnews.com

Mega construction projects in Egypt to fuel rush for jobs, investor opportunities - Gulf NewsMega construction projects in Egypt to fuel rush for jobs, investor opportunities  Gulf News

Egypt agrees deal with Eni, BP for oil and gas exploration in the Mediterranean - TradingViewEgypt agrees deal with Eni, BP for oil and gas exploration in the Mediterranean  TradingView

Working for Egypt — 2025 Portfolio Snapshot - World BankWorking for Egypt — 2025 Portfolio Snapshot  World Bank

WSF World Junior Teams 2025 : Egyptian Clean Sweep - SquashSite – all about SquashWSF World Junior Teams 2025 : Egyptian Clean Sweep  SquashSite – all about Squash

4,000-Year-Old Handprint Discovered on Ancient Egyptian Artifact - ScienceAlert4,000-Year-Old Handprint Discovered on Ancient Egyptian Artifact  ScienceAlert

2025 News items - Egypt launches safeguard investigation on hot rolled flat steel - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Egypt launches safeguard investigation on hot rolled flat steel  World Trade Organization

Egypt agrees deal with Eni, BP for oil and gas exploration in the Mediterranean - Global Banking | Finance | ReviewEgypt agrees deal with Eni, BP for oil and gas exploration in the Mediterranean  Global Banking | Finance | Review

Egypt's Growing LNG Imports Could Reshape Global Markets - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comEgypt's Growing LNG Imports Could Reshape Global Markets  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

4,000-year-old handprint found on ancient Egyptian tomb - CNN4,000-year-old handprint found on ancient Egyptian tomb  CNN

Emirates Supports Education in Egypt with 800 Handcrafted Backpacks, Reaching Out to Disadvantaged Youth Through Its Expanding Aircrafted KIDS Initiative - Travel And Tour WorldEmirates Supports Education in Egypt with 800 Handcrafted Backpacks, Reaching Out to Disadvantaged Youth Through Its Expanding Aircrafted KIDS Initiative  Travel And Tour World

Saudi Club Niom Targets Egypt Star Mostafa Mohamed - Foot AfricaSaudi Club Niom Targets Egypt Star Mostafa Mohamed  Foot Africa

4000-year-old ancient Egyptian handprint discovered at Cambridge Fitzwilliam Museum. - University of Cambridge4000-year-old ancient Egyptian handprint discovered at Cambridge Fitzwilliam Museum.  University of Cambridge

Ajax Quiz | 'How many bears are there in Egypt?' - AFC Ajax AmsterdamAjax Quiz | 'How many bears are there in Egypt?'  AFC Ajax Amsterdam

AD Ports and TCM to develop Egypt oil storage network - Port TechnologyAD Ports and TCM to develop Egypt oil storage network  Port Technology

Egypt reiterates support for two-state solution to Palestinian issue - Egyptian GazetteEgypt reiterates support for two-state solution to Palestinian issue  Egyptian Gazette

Egypt’s Sisi reaffirms Cairo’s rejection of Palestinian displacement during talks with Dutch premier - Middle East MonitorEgypt’s Sisi reaffirms Cairo’s rejection of Palestinian displacement during talks with Dutch premier  Middle East Monitor

Empowering Upper Egypt: Supporting Entrepreneurs and Creating Jobs - World BankEmpowering Upper Egypt: Supporting Entrepreneurs and Creating Jobs  World Bank

University student tortured to death in Egyptian police station, says rights group - Middle East EyeUniversity student tortured to death in Egyptian police station, says rights group  Middle East Eye

News - Coptic City Unearthed in Egypt's Western Desert - Archaeology MagazineNews - Coptic City Unearthed in Egypt's Western Desert  Archaeology Magazine

The top things to do in Luxor, Egypt - Lonely PlanetThe top things to do in Luxor, Egypt  Lonely Planet

86 global media outlets cover Egypt’s Senate elections – SIS - Egyptian Gazette86 global media outlets cover Egypt’s Senate elections – SIS  Egyptian Gazette

1 person was killed and others injured in a fireworks explosion at Mohamed Ramadan concert in Egypt - NBC News1 person was killed and others injured in a fireworks explosion at Mohamed Ramadan concert in Egypt  NBC News

Egypt Crowned 2025 World Squash Junior Champion - Sada Elbalad englishEgypt Crowned 2025 World Squash Junior Champion  Sada Elbalad english

Jennifer Lopez, 56, Stuns In Teeny-Tiny String Bikini During Birthday Getaway In Egypt - News18Jennifer Lopez, 56, Stuns In Teeny-Tiny String Bikini During Birthday Getaway In Egypt  News18

The First-Ever Whole Genome of an Ancient Egyptian Reveals What Life Was Like 4,800 Years Ago - Discover MagazineThe First-Ever Whole Genome of an Ancient Egyptian Reveals What Life Was Like 4,800 Years Ago  Discover Magazine

Report: Egypt proposes Hamas disarmament deal with Palestinian state conditions - www.israelhayom.comReport: Egypt proposes Hamas disarmament deal with Palestinian state conditions  www.israelhayom.com

Egypt's border into Gaza opens, allowing aid to enter - The Jerusalem PostEgypt's border into Gaza opens, allowing aid to enter  The Jerusalem Post

Palestinian Protest Against Gaza Starvation at Egypt's Embassy in Israel Stirs Controversy - HaaretzPalestinian Protest Against Gaza Starvation at Egypt's Embassy in Israel Stirs Controversy  Haaretz

Ethiopia’s massive Nile dam is finished – and Egypt is fuming - The Africa Report.comEthiopia’s massive Nile dam is finished – and Egypt is fuming  The Africa Report.com

EgyptAir celebrates 1st anniversary of key international routes - Egyptian GazetteEgyptAir celebrates 1st anniversary of key international routes  Egyptian Gazette

MIDBANK Completes Core Banking Overhaul With Temenos to Advance Egypt’s Digital Banking Agenda - FinanceFeedsMIDBANK Completes Core Banking Overhaul With Temenos to Advance Egypt’s Digital Banking Agenda  FinanceFeeds

Egypt and UAE team up on major humanitarian project to alleviate Gaza’s thirst crisis - OZ Arab MediaEgypt and UAE team up on major humanitarian project to alleviate Gaza’s thirst crisis  OZ Arab Media

PM call with President El-Sisi of Egypt: 31 July 2025 - GOV.UKPM call with President El-Sisi of Egypt: 31 July 2025  GOV.UK

Ukraine aims to increase grain and sunflower oil supplies to Egypt - ???-??????Ukraine aims to increase grain and sunflower oil supplies to Egypt  ???-??????

Archaeologists discover evidence of impossible technology in Ancient Egypt and rewrite history - Unión RayoArchaeologists discover evidence of impossible technology in Ancient Egypt and rewrite history  Unión Rayo

Food in a bottle: Symbolic gesture highlights Egypt’s Gaza dilemma - thenationalnews.comFood in a bottle: Symbolic gesture highlights Egypt’s Gaza dilemma  thenationalnews.com

Aid trucks move from Egypt to Gaza after Israel said it began airdrops - ReutersAid trucks move from Egypt to Gaza after Israel said it began airdrops  Reuters

Uzbekistan’s Outbound Tourism to Egypt Now Experiences Significant Growth in this Year - Travel And Tour WorldUzbekistan’s Outbound Tourism to Egypt Now Experiences Significant Growth in this Year  Travel And Tour World

Egypt - InventaEgypt  Inventa

Egypt: Generating Resilience, Opportunities, and Welfare for a Thriving Egypt - Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)Egypt: Generating Resilience, Opportunities, and Welfare for a Thriving Egypt  Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

State Department clears Egypt to buy NASAMS in $4.7B deal - Breaking DefenseState Department clears Egypt to buy NASAMS in $4.7B deal  Breaking Defense

Egypt Finally Cleared To Buy AIM-120 AMRAAMs - The War ZoneEgypt Finally Cleared To Buy AIM-120 AMRAAMs  The War Zone

Egypt: Release people detained over expressing support for Gaza March - Amnesty InternationalEgypt: Release people detained over expressing support for Gaza March  Amnesty International

President’s visit to Egypt to have long-term impact on bilateral ties: diplomat - vietnamnews.vnPresident’s visit to Egypt to have long-term impact on bilateral ties: diplomat  vietnamnews.vn

Travel & Tourism in Egypt Reaches Historic Milestones - World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)Travel & Tourism in Egypt Reaches Historic Milestones  World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)

Egypt: Mopco records $273mln net sales in H1-25; profits down - ZAWYAEgypt: Mopco records $273mln net sales in H1-25; profits down  ZAWYA

US Calls Off Sudan Peace Talks After Post-War Power Dispute - Bloomberg.comUS Calls Off Sudan Peace Talks After Post-War Power Dispute  Bloomberg.com

Egypt Uncovers 2,000-Year-Old City, Once a Center of Early Christianity - ARTnews.comEgypt Uncovers 2,000-Year-Old City, Once a Center of Early Christianity  ARTnews.com

Four dead, four missing after oil barge sinks in Gulf of Suez: Egypt gov’t - Al JazeeraFour dead, four missing after oil barge sinks in Gulf of Suez: Egypt gov’t  Al Jazeera