This Week in Egypt: Week 35-2023 (Aug 28- Sept 3)


Top Headlines

  • The joint Egypt-US military exercise Bright Star 2023 kicked off in Egypt
  • Sudanese military chief arrives in Egypt on first trip abroad since war began
  • Egyptian opposition politician Kassem begins hunger strike
  • Zambia frees five Egyptians arrested on plane with guns and fake gold
  • Mohamed al-Fayed, ex-Harrods and Fulham FC owner, died at 94
  • Egypt unveils restoration of ancient 12th century Egyptian Synagogue 

Bright Star 2023 Military Exercise — via Ahram Online

Main Headlines

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

  • The joint Egypt-US military exercise Bright Star 2023 kicked off at Mohamed Naguib Military Base in Egypt on Thursday 
  • Egypt announces new visa measures for Canadian citizens
  • Egyptian Exchange’s main index rises 3.6 percent in week; trading value doubled

Friday

  • Zambia frees five Egyptians arrested on plane with guns and fake gold
  • Egypt unveils restoration of ancient 12th century Egyptian Synagogue
  • Mohamed al-Fayed, ex-Harrods owner whose son died with Princess Diana, died at 94

Saturday

  • Egyptian opposition politician Kassem begins hunger strike
  • Liverpool ‘consider’ Mo Salah transfer saga ‘over’ despite Saudi ‘persistence’ and ‘obsession’ amid £200m bid

Sunday

Reports/Read/Argument

  • Will BRICS throw a lifeline to dollar-strapped Egypt? Mohamed Sabry
  • Egypt to drill 35 gas wells by 2025 as BP invests. Jack Dutton
  • What lies in store during the countdown to the first review of Egypt’s IMF loan deal?  Sherine Abdel-Razek 
  • Egypt’s Sisi rules by fear—and is ruled by it. Steven A. Cook 

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