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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European Union announces $8 billion package of aid for Egypt - The Hindu
  1. European Union announces $8 billion package of aid for Egypt  The Hindu
  2. EU, Egypt agree 7.4 billion euro deal on energy, migration  The Times of India
  3. EU seals €7.4bn deal with Egypt in effort to avert another migration crisis  The Guardian


Egypt becomes latest host of FIFA’s new friendly series, to play Croatia, Tunisia and New Zealand - SportstarEgypt becomes latest host of FIFA’s new friendly series, to play Croatia, Tunisia and New Zealand  Sportstar

Egypt Red Flags U.S. Over Israel's Rafah Threat; 'Biden Needs To Act Now' | Watch - Hindustan TimesEgypt Red Flags U.S. Over Israel's Rafah Threat; 'Biden Needs To Act Now' | Watch  Hindustan Times

Oil-Rich Abu Dhabi's $35 Billion Gamble on Egypt - BloombergOil-Rich Abu Dhabi's $35 Billion Gamble on Egypt  Bloomberg

Egypt's Al-Ahram film studio engulfed by fire - BBC.comEgypt's Al-Ahram film studio engulfed by fire  BBC.com

Blinken to visit Saudi Arabia and Egypt as US pushes Gaza hostages-for-truce deal - The Times of IsraelBlinken to visit Saudi Arabia and Egypt as US pushes Gaza hostages-for-truce deal  The Times of Israel

World Bank to provide US$6-BLN support to Egypt: Minister - theSunWorld Bank to provide US$6-BLN support to Egypt: Minister  theSun

Soccer-Egypt becomes latest host of FIFA’s new friendly series - ThePrintSoccer-Egypt becomes latest host of FIFA’s new friendly series  ThePrint

European Union announces USD 8 billion package of aid for Egypt - News On AIREuropean Union announces USD 8 billion package of aid for Egypt  News On AIR

Egypt`s Economic Resurgence: World Bank unleashes $6 bn aid package - WIONEgypt`s Economic Resurgence: World Bank unleashes $6 bn aid package  WION

Joint Declaration on the Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership between The Arab Republic Of Egypt and the ... - European UnionJoint Declaration on the Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership between The Arab Republic Of Egypt and the ...  European Union

EU announces $8bn package for Egypt as part of deal to check migration - Al Jazeera EnglishEU announces $8bn package for Egypt as part of deal to check migration  Al Jazeera English

Egypt: Property insurance branch drives industry growth in 2023 - Asia Insurance ReviewEgypt: Property insurance branch drives industry growth in 2023  Asia Insurance Review

Egypt announced as host as FIFA Series pilot phase expanded - CAFOnline.comEgypt announced as host as FIFA Series pilot phase expanded  CAFOnline.com

Egypt Credit Outlook Lifted by S&P After Currency Devaluation - BloombergEgypt Credit Outlook Lifted by S&P After Currency Devaluation  Bloomberg

EU pledges €7.4 billion in aid to Egypt as it seeks to curb migration - FRANCE 24 EnglishEU pledges €7.4 billion in aid to Egypt as it seeks to curb migration  FRANCE 24 English

Egypt secures €7.4 billion EU aid package - DW (English)Egypt secures €7.4 billion EU aid package  DW (English)

Egypt strikes deal for billions in EU funding as economy struggles - The Times of IsraelEgypt strikes deal for billions in EU funding as economy struggles  The Times of Israel

EU Deal with Egypt Rewards Authoritarianism, Betrays “EU Values” - Human Rights WatchEU Deal with Egypt Rewards Authoritarianism, Betrays “EU Values”  Human Rights Watch

Egypt: New incentives for green hydrogen and derivatives projects - GlobalComplianceNewsEgypt: New incentives for green hydrogen and derivatives projects  GlobalComplianceNews

EU announces $8 billion aid package for Egypt including funding for border fortification as migration concerns mount - FortuneEU announces $8 billion aid package for Egypt including funding for border fortification as migration concerns mount  Fortune

Egypt country profile - BBC.comEgypt country profile  BBC.com

World Bank to provide Egypt with $6 bln over three years - ReutersWorld Bank to provide Egypt with $6 bln over three years  Reuters

Saudi Arabia Tackles How to Pay for Vision 2030; UAE-Egypt Deal Dynamics - BloombergSaudi Arabia Tackles How to Pay for Vision 2030; UAE-Egypt Deal Dynamics  Bloomberg

Egypt police thought Regeni was British spy: Italian court - The New ArabEgypt police thought Regeni was British spy: Italian court  The New Arab

Egypt, mired in economic crisis, sells off its land and infrastructure to Gulf countries - Le MondeEgypt, mired in economic crisis, sells off its land and infrastructure to Gulf countries  Le Monde

Press statement by President von der Leyen with Austrian Chancellor Nehammer, Belgian Prime Minister De Croo ... - European UnionPress statement by President von der Leyen with Austrian Chancellor Nehammer, Belgian Prime Minister De Croo ...  European Union

EU leaders ink €7.4B economic aid, migration deal with Egypt - POLITICO EuropeEU leaders ink €7.4B economic aid, migration deal with Egypt  POLITICO Europe

Italy, EU commission to sign deal with Egypt on 'cooperation and development' - Africanews EnglishItaly, EU commission to sign deal with Egypt on 'cooperation and development'  Africanews English

World Bank to provide $6B support to Egypt: minister - China DailyWorld Bank to provide $6B support to Egypt: minister  China Daily

Analysis: The EU's €7.4-billion bet on Egypt comes with high risks - EuronewsAnalysis: The EU's €7.4-billion bet on Egypt comes with high risks  Euronews

EU pledges €7.4 billion in aid to Egypt to tackle impending migration crisis - OrganiserEU pledges €7.4 billion in aid to Egypt to tackle impending migration crisis  Organiser

'You've starved us Sisi': Dozens arrested in Egypt protests - The New Arab'You've starved us Sisi': Dozens arrested in Egypt protests  The New Arab

Egypt to get $6bn from World Bank over three years - Middle East MonitorEgypt to get $6bn from World Bank over three years  Middle East Monitor

EU to invest $5.44 bn in Egypt in multiple fields of modern economy - Fibre2fashion.comEU to invest $5.44 bn in Egypt in multiple fields of modern economy  Fibre2fashion.com

EU, Egypt agree $8.1b deal to stem migration flow - China DailyEU, Egypt agree $8.1b deal to stem migration flow  China Daily

Transcript: Why the UAE Is Pumping $35 Billion Into Egypt (Odd Lots) - BloombergTranscript: Why the UAE Is Pumping $35 Billion Into Egypt (Odd Lots)  Bloomberg

World Bank Aid Pushes Egypt’s Global Bailout to Over $50 Billion - BloombergWorld Bank Aid Pushes Egypt’s Global Bailout to Over $50 Billion  Bloomberg

Digitising Egyptian healthcare - Capacity MediaDigitising Egyptian healthcare  Capacity Media

Major Gulf bourses up on strong oil prices; Egypt extends slide - ReutersMajor Gulf bourses up on strong oil prices; Egypt extends slide  Reuters

US announces Blinken to visit Saudi Arabia and Egypt to discuss Gaza truce deal - The Times of IsraelUS announces Blinken to visit Saudi Arabia and Egypt to discuss Gaza truce deal  The Times of Israel

What UAE's $35 Billion Investment In Egypt Means (Odd Lots Podcast) - BloombergWhat UAE's $35 Billion Investment In Egypt Means (Odd Lots Podcast)  Bloomberg

Standard Chartered's Slim on Egypt, GCC Economies - BloombergStandard Chartered's Slim on Egypt, GCC Economies  Bloomberg

Egypt Tourism Chief: Israel-Hamas War Drags Down Growth - Skift Travel NewsEgypt Tourism Chief: Israel-Hamas War Drags Down Growth  Skift Travel News

Frequently Asked Questions on Egypt and the IMF - International Monetary FundFrequently Asked Questions on Egypt and the IMF  International Monetary Fund

SSP expands presence in New Zealand and Egypt - Regional GatewaySSP expands presence in New Zealand and Egypt  Regional Gateway

Egypt: Questionable Amnesty Deals for ISIS Members - Human Rights WatchEgypt: Questionable Amnesty Deals for ISIS Members  Human Rights Watch

Egypt: US should make clear to Israel consequences of Rafah operation - ReutersEgypt: US should make clear to Israel consequences of Rafah operation  Reuters

Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni praises her country's role in EU deal with Egypt - Africanews EnglishItaly's PM Giorgia Meloni praises her country's role in EU deal with Egypt  Africanews English

EU and Egypt sign 7.4 bn euro deal focussed on energy, migration - Al-MonitorEU and Egypt sign 7.4 bn euro deal focussed on energy, migration  Al-Monitor

Why Egypt's improved economic outlook is mostly down to luck, not skill - Chatham HouseWhy Egypt's improved economic outlook is mostly down to luck, not skill  Chatham House

The European Union announces an $8 billion aid package for Egypt as concerns mount over migration - The Associated PressThe European Union announces an $8 billion aid package for Egypt as concerns mount over migration  The Associated Press

Egypt plans to increase sugar production - ChiniMandi NewsEgypt plans to increase sugar production  ChiniMandi News

Egypt striving to secure ceasefire in Gaza, Sisi says - ReutersEgypt striving to secure ceasefire in Gaza, Sisi says  Reuters

Egypt Devalues Currency, Hikes Interest Rates But Will Reforms Stick? - Global FinanceEgypt Devalues Currency, Hikes Interest Rates But Will Reforms Stick?  Global Finance

EU Unveils Partnership with Egypt - GKTodayEU Unveils Partnership with Egypt  GKToday

The EU announces $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt - Africanews EnglishThe EU announces $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt  Africanews English

Chinese products popular in Egypt during Ramadan - XinhuaChinese products popular in Egypt during Ramadan  Xinhua

Egypt convinced Hamas to continue hostage negotiations despite Shifa hospital operation - report - The Jerusalem PostEgypt convinced Hamas to continue hostage negotiations despite Shifa hospital operation - report  The Jerusalem Post

European Union announces €7.4 billion package of aid for Egypt - EuronewsEuropean Union announces €7.4 billion package of aid for Egypt  Euronews

Patronage or conquest? Saudis move in on Egypt's culture - Al-MonitorPatronage or conquest? Saudis move in on Egypt's culture  Al-Monitor

Millennium Trader Scored $40 Million Windfall in Egypt FX Plunge - BloombergMillennium Trader Scored $40 Million Windfall in Egypt FX Plunge  Bloomberg

Gazans reportedly charged exorbitant sums by Egyptian company to leave Strip - The Times of IsraelGazans reportedly charged exorbitant sums by Egyptian company to leave Strip  The Times of Israel

Iconic Egypt TV studio Al-Ahram now 'crime scene' after fire - The New ArabIconic Egypt TV studio Al-Ahram now 'crime scene' after fire  The New Arab

UAE, Egypt make 9th Gaza aid airdrop - theSunUAE, Egypt make 9th Gaza aid airdrop  theSun

Egypt's el-Sisi, EC's von der Leyen Aim To Deepen Egyptian-European Relations - The Media LineEgypt's el-Sisi, EC's von der Leyen Aim To Deepen Egyptian-European Relations  The Media Line

Egypt readies for incoming Palestinian refugees, and the costs - opinion - The Jerusalem PostEgypt readies for incoming Palestinian refugees, and the costs - opinion  The Jerusalem Post

Three Egyptian Coptic Orthodox monks killed in South Africa monastery - Al Jazeera EnglishThree Egyptian Coptic Orthodox monks killed in South Africa monastery  Al Jazeera English

Is Egypt finding its path towards economic recovery? - The New ArabIs Egypt finding its path towards economic recovery?  The New Arab

Egypt Stadium at New Administrative Capital to host 1st-ever game between Pharaohs, New Zealand - National Teams ... - Ahram OnlineEgypt Stadium at New Administrative Capital to host 1st-ever game between Pharaohs, New Zealand - National Teams ...  Ahram Online

Brussels prepares €7.4bn aid package for Egypt - Financial TimesBrussels prepares €7.4bn aid package for Egypt  Financial Times

Egypt's Al-Ahram studio destroyed by fire - Screen InternationalEgypt's Al-Ahram studio destroyed by fire  Screen International

Egypt requests $5B first tranche from IMF's $8B loan - Egypt TodayEgypt requests $5B first tranche from IMF's $8B loan  Egypt Today

Egypt's Sisi Says Flexible Currency Is Possible with New Financing - Asharq Al-awsat - EnglishEgypt's Sisi Says Flexible Currency Is Possible with New Financing  Asharq Al-awsat - English

EU announces $8 billion aid package for Egypt as concerns over migration mount - PBS NewsHourEU announces $8 billion aid package for Egypt as concerns over migration mount  PBS NewsHour

Gulf states are 'buying up' Egypt's coastline - DW (English)Gulf states are 'buying up' Egypt's coastline  DW (English)

International journalists call on Israel and Egypt for access to Gaza - Al Jazeera EnglishInternational journalists call on Israel and Egypt for access to Gaza  Al Jazeera English

JPMorgan sees new 200 bps Egypt rate hike as inflation goes "to the moon" - ReutersJPMorgan sees new 200 bps Egypt rate hike as inflation goes "to the moon"  Reuters

Egypt's bumper cash raise sets stage for foreign investor comeback - ReutersEgypt's bumper cash raise sets stage for foreign investor comeback  Reuters

Walled site grows at Egypt border near Gaza - BBC.comWalled site grows at Egypt border near Gaza  BBC.com

FAO GIEWS Country Brief on Egypt - - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsFAO GIEWS Country Brief on Egypt -  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

From malaria, to smallpox, to polio – here's how we know life in ancient Egypt was ravaged by disease - The Conversation FranceFrom malaria, to smallpox, to polio – here's how we know life in ancient Egypt was ravaged by disease  The Conversation France

Why Egypt can't and won't open the floodgates from Gaza - Responsible StatecraftWhy Egypt can't and won't open the floodgates from Gaza  Responsible Statecraft

Paris 2024: Egypt, Morocco, others await Olympics draw Wednesday - Punch NewspapersParis 2024: Egypt, Morocco, others await Olympics draw Wednesday  Punch Newspapers

Lifesaving WHO health supplies land in Egypt for people-in-need in Gaza - WHO Regional Office for the Eastern MediterraneanLifesaving WHO health supplies land in Egypt for people-in-need in Gaza  WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Welcome to AstraZeneca Egypt - AstraZenecaWelcome to AstraZeneca Egypt  AstraZeneca

Get a taste of Egypt on Google Arts & Culture - The Keyword | Google Product and Technology NewsGet a taste of Egypt on Google Arts & Culture  The Keyword | Google Product and Technology News

The Strengthening of India-Egypt Relations – South Asian Voices - South Asian VoicesThe Strengthening of India-Egypt Relations – South Asian Voices  South Asian Voices

7 lesser-known wonders of the ancient world - The Times of India7 lesser-known wonders of the ancient world  The Times of India

Egypt | Mondelez International, Inc. - Mondelez InternationalEgypt | Mondelez International, Inc.  Mondelez International

Archaeologists unearth missing half of huge Ramses II statue in Egypt - EuronewsArchaeologists unearth missing half of huge Ramses II statue in Egypt  Euronews

PM speaks with the President of Egypt | Prime Minister of India - PM IndiaPM speaks with the President of Egypt | Prime Minister of India  PM India

What Does the UAE Get for Its $35 Billion Investment in Egypt? - Yahoo FinanceWhat Does the UAE Get for Its $35 Billion Investment in Egypt?  Yahoo Finance

Egypt Is Getting a Bailout. Bond Investors Could Benefit. - Barron'sEgypt Is Getting a Bailout. Bond Investors Could Benefit.  Barron's

Chinese amb. hails Egypt's role to solve conflict in Gaza - Egypt TodayChinese amb. hails Egypt's role to solve conflict in Gaza  Egypt Today

Visiting Cairo, EU president says Gaza ‘facing famine,’ calls for ‘rapid’ ceasefire - The Times of IsraelVisiting Cairo, EU president says Gaza ‘facing famine,’ calls for ‘rapid’ ceasefire  The Times of Israel

The Nexus of Food, Water & Energy: A Key Element to Egypt's Climate Efforts - World Bank GroupThe Nexus of Food, Water & Energy: A Key Element to Egypt's Climate Efforts  World Bank Group

A grand revival: on India-Egypt ties - The HinduA grand revival: on India-Egypt ties  The Hindu

How Israel’s war on Gaza is bleeding Egypt’s economy - Al Jazeera EnglishHow Israel’s war on Gaza is bleeding Egypt’s economy  Al Jazeera English

Grand Egyptian Museum captured ahead of opening in Egypt - DezeenGrand Egyptian Museum captured ahead of opening in Egypt  Dezeen