CAIRO, Egypt — On January 6, 2025, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the Yemeni embassy in Cairo of its approval to temporarily reopen one Yemeni school among the 15 that have been closed since late October 2024. This announcement followed a meeting between Egyptian Assist...
CAIRO, Egypt — Egypt has officially denied any preparations for military intervention in Yemen against the Houthi group, which is internationally classified as a terrorist organization. A responsible Egyptian source, as reported by "Cairo News," described recent claims regarding...
MUKALLA, Yemen — On January 1, 2025, Yemen's Ministry of Transport announced that Yemenia Airways has received approval from Egyptian authorities to resume direct flights between Al-Riyan Airport in Mukalla, Hadhramaut, and Cairo International Airport. In a statement published on its ...
On December 31, 2024, Syrian Foreign Minister Asad Al-Shaibani announced that he received a phone call from Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Al-Shaibani noted that the conversation emphasized the importance of both countries in fostering stability and pr...
On December 26, 2024, the Egyptian presidency announced that the Suez Canal has lost nearly $7 billion in revenue this year, primarily due to ongoing conflicts in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This statement followed a meeting between President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Osama Rabie, ...
In a critical meeting on December 26, 2024, Yemeni Presidential Council member, Major General Sultan Al-Arada, emphasized the necessity of strengthening cooperation between Yemen and Egypt to address pressing security challenges in the Red Sea and ensure the safety of vital maritime routes, partic...
CAIRO — Egypt's Minister of Civil Aviation, Dr. Samih Al-Haf, has announced that preparations are in their final stages to inaugurate direct flights between Cairo International Airport and Al-Rayan Airport in Yemen's Hadramout Governorate. In a recent meeting with his Yemeni count...
On Monday, December 2, 2024, Egyptian authorities are racing to rescue the cargo ship VSG Glory, which began sinking near coral reefs off the coast of Quseir in the Red Sea province after being stranded for ten days. According to Reuters, maritime sources reported that the ship, which has a cre...
Kuwait City, Kuwait – On Sunday, November 24, 2024, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atti stated that Egypt could be the most affected by the current escalation in the Red Sea, caused by attacks from the Iran-aligned Houthi militia on commercial shipping vessels. During a press confer...
On November 20, 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that ongoing tensions in the Red Sea have led to a staggering 70% drop in revenues from the Suez Canal, a vital source of foreign currency for Egypt. This statement followed the IMF's fourth review of Egypt's economic re...
On November 18, 2024, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its concern regarding the closure of several Yemeni schools, particularly in Giza, citing a lack of proper licensing and the use of Yemeni curricula instead of Egyptian ones. This statement was made by Yasser Shaban, Assis...
The Yemeni Embassy in Cairo announced on November 6, 2024, that the issue of Yemeni school closures was a key topic during the meeting between President Rashad Al-Alimi and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi. In a statement shared on the embassy's Facebook page, the embassy confirmed that...
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi warned on November 6, 2024, that the region is at risk of sliding into a large-scale regional war, stressing the importance of collective efforts to avert such a conflict. His remarks came during a joint press conference with Estonian President Alar Karis, w...
On the evening of November 4, 2024, Rashad Alimi, Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi on the sidelines of the 12th World Urban Forum. During their meeting, the two leaders discussed the latest developments in Yemen, regional dyn...
The Suez Canal Authority announced on November 2, 2024, its commitment to upholding international agreements that ensure freedom of maritime navigation for all transiting vessels, whether commercial or military, without discrimination based on nationality. The statement came in response to ques...
Hans Grundberg, the United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen, emphasized the urgent need for measures to de-escalate tensions in the Red Sea to prevent further destabilization. His remarks came at the conclusion of a two-day visit to Cairo, where he met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelattiy ...
Cairo — On Monday, October 21, 2024, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atti reiterated Egypt’s steadfast support for Yemen’s unity, territorial integrity, and the independence of its institutions. He emphasized the significance of Yemen's stability for both Egyptian nation...
A joint statement issued on Wednesday by Egypt and Saudi Arabia emphasized the importance of maintaining security and stability in the Red Sea region, while also supporting comprehensive political efforts to resolve the Yemen crisis. The statement, released after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin...
CAIRO/RIYADH – Egypt and Saudi Arabia on Friday, October 4, 2024, urged the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to fulfill its responsibilities and secure an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, where Israel has been accused of carrying ...
Egypt announced on Tuesday that revenues from the Suez Canal dropped by 25% in the last fiscal year, which ended in June, largely due to ongoing regional tensions. A report from the Central Bank of Egypt revealed that Suez Canal revenues amounted to $6.6 billion, down from $8.8 billion in the p...