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Climate center warns Egyptian farmers that summer heat persists into autumn
Egypt's climate information center said summer atmospheric conditions will persist despite the astronomical end of summer, warning farmers not to rely on calendar dates for agricultural scheduling.
Veterinarians union holds Cairo-Giza meetings
The head of Egypt's veterinarians' union will meet members in Cairo and Giza on September 12 as part of a nationwide tour of the group's 27 provincial chapters.
Egypt's meteorology authority warns of high waves on Mediterranean beaches
Egypt's meteorology authority has warned of strong winds and waves between 1.5 and 2.25 meters high along seven Mediterranean beaches, and advised swimmers to follow safety guidelines.
Son of late Egyptian actor Shukri Sarhan buried in Australia
Ambassador Yahya Shukri Sarhan, son of prominent Egyptian actor Shukri Sarhan, was buried in Melbourne on Friday following his death in Australia on August 23.
Egypt's Sisi says Nile control is security matter
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi told Italy's deputy prime minister that Egypt views control of Nile waters as essential to its national security.
Islamic authorities launch AI tools against extremism online
The General Secretariat of Fatwa Councils launched two AI-supported digital tools to counter extremism and polarization, with a scholar arguing the technology can assist Islamic jurists but cannot replace human expertise and judgment.
Egypt publishes Saturday rail timetable for Aswan-Cairo route
Egyptian state railways published a complete timetable for Saturday service between Cairo and Aswan, offering multiple train classes to connect Upper Egypt with the capital and Mediterranean ports.
Spain to showcase puppet theatre at Cairo experimental festival
Spain will present two productions at the 33rd Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre in September 2026, including a puppet theatre work featuring Spanish classics.
Comedy play moves to Egypt's new capital
The comedy play "Khayal Mareed" will stage performances at Egypt's New Administrative Capital following a sold-out summer run.
China's Xi calls for end to "foreign interference" in Middle East
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Middle Eastern countries to oppose "foreign interference" during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo, his first visit to the capital in a decade.
Egyptian police arrest man accused of brandishing knife in dispute over parking
Egyptian police have arrested a man accused of brandishing a knife during a dispute with an auto repair shop owner in Cairo.
Cairo closes Old Suez Road for 24 hours of sewerage work
Cairo's traffic authority will fully close the Old Suez Road for 24 hours beginning Friday, September 4, 2026, to complete sewerage system work for the Mayaan project.
Cairo officials complete permit backlog, close 12 unlicensed shops in drive-by inspections
Cairo's local development ministry reported completing 45 pending citizen requests and closing 12 unlicensed shops during field inspections across three neighborhoods.
Cairo authorities seize 400 gas cylinders in smuggling crackdown
Cairo's supply authority seized 400 household gas cylinders and other contraband items during an enforcement campaign across the capital.