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Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:20:16 GMT
Egypt's Breadfast Raises $50m Ahead of Series C and IPO Plans
[Daba Finance] Breadfast has raised $50 million in a pre-Series C round as the Egyptian e-commerce platform prepares for expansion and a larger fundraising in 2026. The round included Mubadala Investment Co., Olayan Financing Company, SBI Investment ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:20:16 GMT
IFC Backs Five Egypt Projects in Climate Finance, Healthcare and SMEs
[Daba Finance] The International Finance Corporation signed five projects in Egypt focused on climate finance, healthcare, food security and small business support.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:22:25 GMT
Dawar Acquires Stake in BekyaPay to Expand Recycling Data Network
[Daba Finance] Egypt-based circular economy platform Dawar has acquired a strategic stake in consumer recycling app BekyaPay, expanding its reach to the household level.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:47:57 GMT
Ahly Coach Thorup Welcomes Away-First Advantage in Esperance Showdown
[CAF] Al Ahly head coach Jess Thorup has described his side's TotalEnergies CAF Champions League quarter-final against Esperance Sportive de Tunis as a "tough mission for both teams" but insists the Egyptian giants remain firmly focused on reaching t...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:14:33 GMT
From Gulf of Guinea to Alexandria - Nigerian Navy Strengthens Skills, Training and Bilateral Ties
[This Day] In a deliberate push to strengthen fleet effectiveness, deepen operational learning and expand defence diplomacy, the Nigerian Navy recently concluded a strategic cross-attachment visit to the Egyptian Navy and key maritime institutions in...

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Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:38:58 +0000
The Making and Unraveling of the American–Israeli Alliance
The American–Israeli alliance was neither inevitable nor automatic. It was built over time on a deeply rooted conviction among a majority of the American public that Israel and the United States shared fundamental values: democracy, pluralism, and ...

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:09:11 +0000
How Egypt’s Phone Import Rules Are Hitting Everyday Users
Since 21 January, imported mobile phones brought into Egypt have been subject to customs fees of up to 37.5 percent after authorities cancelled the long-standing exemption that allowed travellers to bring one phone into the country duty-free once eve...

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:42:00 +0000
Egypt’s Sisi Warns Price Manipulators Can Be Referred to Military Courts
  Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi has instructed authorities to examine the possibility of referring individuals who manipulate prices to military courts, warning against exploiting the current regional situation to raise costs for con...

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:01:07 +0000
Youth Violence Under Scrutiny After Stabbing of Student in Cairo
  The fatal stabbing of a university student outside a private academy in Cairo this week has renewed concerns in Egypt about a pattern of violent disputes among young people, particularly students. Authorities say the victim, a university stude...

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:15:07 +0000
EgyptAir Announces Gradual Return of Flights to Dubai and Dammam
EgyptAir announces the gradual resumption of additional flights to Dubai and Dammam starting March 6 after regional airspace disruptions linked to escalating Middle East tensions. The post EgyptAir Announces Gradual Return of Flights to Dubai and Dam...

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