Egypt

World Cup 2026: Arab teams offer a master class in grace and solidarity

From offering sweets to stadium staff, to speaking out on Palestine, squads from across the region are leaving their mark on football's biggest stage

Israel's genocide in Gaza

Belgium considers becoming latest EU country to recognise Palestinian statehood

How the UAE continued supporting Sudan's RSF through Haftar and Libya

Has Greece become Israel's Trojan Horse in the Gulf?

Ali Bakir

International law

Senior UAE and regional officials referred to ICC over role in Sudan atrocities

Egyptian dissident with newborn released in Oman following pressure

How the war on Iran will redefine the Middle East order

Ahmed Mawlana

Arabic Press Review

Arabic press review: Saudi man hosts 1,300 Russian Hajj pilgrims

Depictions of the Kaaba and Mecca's Grand Mosque throughout history

The Greek boat disaster was caused by Europe's deals with dictators

David Hearst

In pictures: Inside the Cairo workshop that made the Kaaba's 'kiswa' cloth

EU pledges millions to Egypt to tackle Sudan crisis and refugee flow

Suspected people smugglers face court, as Greek coastguard blamed for shipwreck

Greek coastguard 'watched' as boat sank, say survivors

How Saudi Arabia's huge spending will reshape football in the Middle East

Greece shipwreck explained: The claims and counterclaims

Arabic Press Review

Arabic press review: Former Tunisian president urges army to cut ties with Saied

UN calls for urgent investigation into disastrous Greek shipwreck

Egypt: Loosening the army's grip on the economy could help save it

Walid Abuhelal