Scientists complete Japanese rice fish genome after two decades, unlocking hidden DNA
After nearly two decades of research, scientists in Japan have completed the genetic blueprint of the Japanese rice fish, or medaka, filling in the remaining gaps in one of biology's…
Humpback whale songs follow hidden rhythm during deep dives, research shows
Male humpback whales are renowned for their haunting songs, which can last for hours and travel vast distances through the ocean during the breeding season. While scientists have studied these…
Redesigning Egypt’s farm canals could cut irrigation modernisation costs by up to 40%, study finds
Along the fields of Egypt's Nile Delta, narrow irrigation canals known as “mesqas” carry water from larger canals to individual farms. For generations, these open channels have supported agricultural production,…
Suez earthquake revives focus on seismic risk across Egypt, Middle East
Residents of Cairo, the Suez Canal cities, the Nile Delta and other parts of Egypt were jolted awake early on Monday by an earthquake that lasted only seconds but prompted…
Egypt’s FM urges regional de-escalation in calls with Iraqi and Kuwaiti counterparts
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and his Iraqi and Kuwaiti counterparts stressed the urgent need to de-escalate tensions and avoid widening the regional…
Egypt steps up diplomatic efforts as Trump suspends planned strike on Iran
Egypt intensified its diplomatic efforts on Sunday to contain regional tensions and prevent a wider conflict after US President Donald Trump said he had suspended a planned strike on Iran…
FM Abdelatty opens 7th Egyptians Abroad Conference, reaffirms support for expatriate communities
Badr Abdelatty, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates, inaugurated the seventh edition of the Egyptians Abroad Conference, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the…
Al-Sisi reviews ports, high-speed rail projects to bolster Egypt’s regional logistics ambitions
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed progress on a series of strategic port and transport projects on Sunday, directing officials to complete them on schedule and in line with the…
Egypt launches lease-to-own industrial land scheme to ease investment costs
Egypt's Ministry of Industry has launched a new lease-to-own system for industrial land through the Egypt Digital Industrial Platform, aiming to reduce the upfront financial burden on investors and accelerate…
Government explores leveraging military production capabilities to attract investment
Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gomblat received Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid to discuss mechanisms for strengthening cooperation between the two ministries, with a focus…