Egypt

The tomb of Thutmose II was ranked among 2025’s top discoveries: archaeologists uncovered it during ongoing excavations in Luxor’s West Bank, where previously unknown chambers and burial remains shed new light on early 18th Dynasty royal practices

President Al-Sisi said the installation of the reactor pressure vessel at the first unit of the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant marks “a new and bright chapter” in Egypt’s nuclear programme, underscoring the depth of Cairo’s strategic partnership with Moscow

World leaders, including monarchs and heads of state, have attended the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza; the GEM houses over 50.000 artifacts and had been open to the public for some months before the official ceremony

Japanese technology is helping protect Alexandria from sinking by using sensors to monitor ground subsidence and sea levels, combined with coastal barriers and sand nourishment systems that reinforce shorelines and reduce flooding and erosion risks

A new 2-pound coin will replace worn banknotes, cutting printing costs and extending currency lifespan, aiming to improve cash circulation efficiency while introducing a more durable, updated national design

The 37th Sahara 2025 Exhibition and Conference aims to support the government’s plan to raise Egyptian agricultural exports to $12bn by 2025; Egypt is the first African supplier of organic produce to EU and is now targeting Middle East and Africa

The private sector is better equipped to manage and operate airports across Egypt, PM Madbouly said, stressing that the government is not selling its airport assets but focusing on improving their operation and management

In 4–5 August Senate elections, pro-state parties won 175 of 200 contested seats, dominated by the Future of the Nation Party; turnout at 17,1% sparked criticism, as opposition denounced the vote as lacking real competition

An articulated national plan to revive the Egyptian film industry has been launched; it focuses on developing state-owned production hubs, updating technologies, and digitally restoring cinema heritage to preserve its historical and artistic value.

Rock-cut tombs dating back to the Greco-Roman period have been discovered in Aswan; part of a larger cemetery surrounding the Aga Khan mausoleum; well-preserved hieroglyphic inscriptions offer new insight on funerary traditions in Ptolemaic and Roman eras

The long-awaited official inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum, known as GEM, would once again be delayed as a result of the escalating regional tensions; the GEM is already open to the public

Authorities have called on foreigners to full compliance with travel, immigration and residence laws for their entry and stay and they are urged to abide by the duration of the visa; all Egyptians abroad will see their interests and legal rights protected

Optimize the use of bagasse, a waste of sugarcane processing, was the object of Ministerial Group for Industrial Development's 21st meeting, aiming at converting it into value added products instead of burning it as an alternative fuel in sugar factories