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Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:20:16 GMTEgypt'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 GMTIFC 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 GMTDawar 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 GMTAhly 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 GMTFrom 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...
Egyptian Streets
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:42:00 +0000Egypt’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 +0000Youth 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 +0000EgyptAir 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.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:13:23 +0000Ben Jenkins, His Pug, and His Cairo Shenanigans
“I just accidentally moved to Cairo.” With that one sentence, Ben Jenkins pressed upload and unknowingly unlocked one of Egypt’s most wholesome viral moments of the year. On 27 January, the New York–based comedian posted a TikTok explaining t...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:24:09 +0000Millions of Egyptians Game Daily as Addiction Rates Climb
Every day in Cairo’s apartments and the coffee shops of Giza’s crowded neighborhoods, millions of Egyptians settle in at their computers or pull their phones from their pockets, preparing to game for hours. For most, gaming is a leisure activity....