Egypt: Red Sea naval buildup amid Houthi threats
Renewed Houthi threats against maritime traffic has prompted Egypt to strengthen its naval presence in the Red Sea, reflecting more...
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Morocco’s Tanger Med prepares for traffic increase
Morocco’s Tanger Med port is focusing on managing capacity as shipping lines reroute vessels around Africa due to the Iran...
War with Iran disrupts Suez Canal shipping
Concerns are growing in Egypt that the war with Iran could affect traffic through the Suez Canal, one of the...
Escalating conflict with Iran adds pressure to Egypt’s economy
Egypt faces mounting economic pressure in the aftermath of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28th as the conflict...
Four killed during oil-drilling ship capsize in Gulf of Suez
In the Gulf of Suez an oil-drilling ship has capsized, according to authorities at least four crewmen have lost their...
Egypt and Turkey to bolster ties in transport sector
Egypt is working to boost its maritime, land, rail, and air transport cooperation with Turkey to provide a mutual economic...
Haitham El-Zobaidi: Donald Trump puts a price on Egypt’s safety against Houthis
US President Donald Trump has given his first indication that the US campaign in the Red Sea against Houthi-Iranian piracy...
Trump demands a free pass though Panama and Suez canals
US President Donald Trump has made headlines, once again, for attempting to sideline international law. On April 26th, Trump demanded...
Gavin Esler: Suez is paralleled with Trump’s latest tariff move
Larry Summers, who was US Treasury secretary in Bill Clinton’s administration, has a sharp tongue and a very sharp mind....
Haitham El-Zobaidi: Egypt passive amidst looming Houthi threat
Some figures leaked by official Egyptian bodies say the economic fallout from the Red Sea war on Suez Canal revenues...
Egypt’s account deficit increased, following Suez revenue plummet
Egypt’s account deficit has further increased to $5.9 billion in July-September 2024, compared to the $2.8 billion deficit in the...
Egypt denies plans to strike Yemen amid Sinai military build-up
Egypt has denied any plans to strike the Houthis in Yemen, after Israeli media accused Cairo of preparing for military...
Houthi attacks hit Suez Canal revenues hard
Houthi attacks have led to a 40% drop in Suez Canal Dollar revenues, according to Reuters. Head of the canal...
Egypt: Houthi attacks cut Suez revenues by 40%
Houthi attacks have led to a 40% drop in Suez Canal Dollar revenues, according to Reuters. Head of the canal...
