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MENA Digest: Iraq’s InstaBank, Saudi firm Ninja, Egypt’s AgriCash get funding

VC Circle ·

Credit: 123RF.com The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region welcomed a new tech unicorn this week, as Saudi Arabia’s quick-commerce platform Ninja hit a $1.5-billion valuation following a major funding round–fueling its IPO ambitions. While...

Who REALLY built Egypt’s Great Pyramid is ‘revealed’ in hidden inscriptions dating back 4,500 years

The Sun · July 3, 2025

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have unearthed hidden inscriptions inside Egypt's Great Pyramid which could reveal who built the iconic structure. The groundbreaking discovery could hold the key for who is responsible for the monument's construction nearly five...

Egypt Construction Industry Report 2025 Output To Grow By 6.5% This Year, Supported By An Increase In FDI, Coupled With Investment In Oil And Gas, Industrial And Housing Projects - Forecast To 2029

MENAFN · July 4, 2025

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Egyptian construction industry is projected to grow by 6.5% in 2025, driven by increased FDI, oil and gas investments, and strong government funding. The "Construction in Egypt - Key Trends and Opportunities to...

Hamas to give answer to latest Gaza proposal on Friday evening — TV

TASS · July 4, 2025

CAIRO, July 4. /TASS/. Hamas will give its response to the latest Gaza settlement initiative to mediators late on Friday, the Al Hadath television channel reported. According to the TV channel, a representative of one of the Palestinian factions...

Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Visit Egypt on July 9

Egyptian Streets · July 4, 2025

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is scheduled to begin a two-day official visit to Egypt on 9 July, following his participation in the BRICS Summit in Brazil, the Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed on Wednesday. Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South...

Was first lady’s faux pas behind Xi’s summit snub?

The Times ·

Could it have been a faux pas by his wife at a dinner last May in Beijing? Or was it perhaps his government’s warmth towards India? President Lula of Brazil has had time to ponder why there will be a glaring no-show at the summit for the Brics...

Greece: Political and social timeline from 2015 to 2025 (Part 12)

CADTM · July 4, 2025

2015: From Hope in Syriza to Surrender • 25 January 2015: Electoral victory of the radical left coalition (Syriza). • 27 January 2015: start of the Syriza-Anel government • 30 January 2015: the press conference given by Yanis Varoufakis (Minister...

NPA Berths First Wholly Nigeria-Owned Container Vessel

News Diary Online · July 4, 2025

In a landmark achievement in the Nigerian Maritime sector, the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) has berthed the first wholly Nigerian-owned container vessel on Wednesday, July 2nd 2025. The container vessel with International Maritime Organization...

End of potato harvest in Egypt, exporters switch to cold storage

Fresh Plaza · July 4, 2025

With the end of the potato harvest in Egypt, exporters are now moving on to the storage phase in order to continue export programs until the end of the year. Yassen Abdelhay, export advisor at Arafa for Export and Development, assures that storage...

Paul Smith talks SS26, Cairo, travel and texture

Esquire Middle East · July 4, 2025

At Milan Fashion Week, Paul Smith unveiled his Spring/Summer 2026 (SS26) menswear collection in a laid-back salon-style presentation that blended nostalgia, craftsmanship, and a sense of travel. On the sidelines of the show, Esquire Middle East...

Daily briefing: The first full ancient Egyptian human genome sequence

Nature ·

You have full access to this article via your institution. Hello Nature readers, would you like to get this Briefing in your inbox free every day? Sign up here. The Ancient Egyptian Old Kingdom (2686–2125 bc) produced many lasting artefacts — but...

Can Egypt's New Administrative Capital defy the sceptics?

African Business · July 4, 2025

Egypt’s New Administrative Capital (NAC), a project that started 10 years ago with the signing of a technical plan, is inching towards completion. Just over an hour’s drive separates Cairo from the new development, a span of time that takes...

BRICS leaders are set to meet in Brazil as they try to build a united front against trade protectionism

Fortune ·

Leaders from the BRICS bloc, often presented as a counterweight to the West, will soon meet in Rio de Janeiro, just as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to reignite his trade war with a flurry of new unilateral tariffs. The summit, held on...

Lea Thompson thinks the first 'Back to the Future' is still the best: 'It's a perfect screenplay.' By Jordan Hoffman

Entertainment Weekly ·

Forty years ago this week, everyone was looking 30 years into the past. (Wait, let's grab a calculator and make sure that adds up.) The release of Back to the Future firmly established Michael J. Fox as a superstar (and Teen Wolf six weeks later...

10 Wonders of South Korea: Culture, Nature, and Food You Must Try

Out of Town Blog · July 3, 2025

Imagine a place where ancient palaces blend seamlessly with modern cities, where each meal bursts with flavor, and nature resembles a living painting. That place is South Korea. It’s more than just a travel spot—it’s a realm full of surprises....

You Could Not Make Up Trump’s Latest Horrifying Immigration Court Case

Slate Magazine · July 4, 2025

Donald Trump won the presidency in part on promises to deport immigrants who have criminal records and lack permanent legal status. But his earliest executive orders—trying to undo birthright citizenship, suspending critical refugee programs—made...

Taifa Stars to camp in Egypt ahead of CHAN showdown

The Citizen ·

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s national senior team, Taifa Stars, will depart the country this Sunday for a high-intensity training camp in Cairo, Egypt, as part of their final preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The...

Israeli opposition leader meets with UAE president, foreign minister

Al Mayadeen · July 4, 2025

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid visits Abu Dhabi to discuss regional developments and pressure on Hamas with UAE officials. Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said he has concluded a brief visit to Abu Dhabi, where he met with UAE President...

2027 Presidential Election: Nigerians Are Not Going Back to ‘Egypt’

Kogi Reports · July 4, 2025

By Musa Bakare With the historic emergence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces in 2023, Nigeria turned a decisive page in its political journey. After years of stagnation, misrule, and regressive...

Trends & Strategies Shaping The $13.22 Billion Wedding Wear Market In 2025 Featuring David's Bridal, Pronovias, Panache Fashion Group And Other Industry Leaders

MENAFN · July 4, 2025

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The wedding wear market is experiencing growth with opportunities in personalized bridal fashion, sustainability, digital engagement, and innovative rental models Dublin, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The...