Russia begins building Egypt’s first nuclear power plant
Led by Rosatom, the $30 billion project is expected to be completed by 2028 Russian state-owned Rosatom has begun construction on the El Dabaa nuclear power plant, the company said…
Cairo shifts view on Syria: Intelligence Online
Intelligence Online reports on Egypt’s opposition to Syria’s return to the Arab League, all for the sake of aligning itself with Saudi Arabia in this aspect. Intelligence Online cited sources…
Saudi Crown Prince’s Middle East tour highlights
Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) on June 20 on his first stop of his Middle East…
Five Egyptian soldiers killed in attack in north of Sinai peninsula -sources
At least five Egyptian military personnel were killed in a militant attack on Wednesday in northern Sinai, two security sources said,the second deadly strike against security forces on the peninsula…
As US withholds millions in aid from Egypt, local expert says it won’t bring Cairo ‘to its knees’
Egypt has been the recipient of an average of $2 billion in annual military and economic aid from the US since 1979, when it signed a peace treaty with Israel.…
Russia’s efforts to help Lebanon restore electricity
Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Russian diplomacy played a major role in the international agreement to supply electricity and natural gas to Lebanon, which was facing a complete black-out. …
Former fighters in Daraa lay down arms
Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Daraa is returning to peace. The summer saw heavy clashes between illegal armed groups and the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in Daraa al-Balad, the…
Electricity for Syria and Lebanon depends on the US
Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Yesterday, in Jordan the energy ministers of Egypt, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan met and agreed on a plan to supply Lebanon with Egyptian natural…
Macron orchestrates Baghdad summit excluding Syria
Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Iraq is back, and stands center stage in the Middle Eastern drama of blood and sand. In a regional summit, which is being called…
Suez Canal blockage could alter shipping forever…and China and Russia will be the winners
The need for alternative international shipping routes has been highlighted by events on the Suez Canal over the past week. And with their plans already taking shape, Beijing and Moscow…