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Apparel Group and Knowledge Economic City Join Forces to Redefine Destination Retail...The strategic partnership will introduce 24 internationally recognised retail and dining brands across 8,686 square metres, including ten brands making their debut in Madinah. Apparel Group, one of the regions leading fashion...
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GAFI to Launch Unified Digital Portal Featuring a 24/7 Multilingual AI Assistant...The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) is preparing to launch its newly revamped web portal. The comprehensive platform consolidates all of the Authoritys services and digital tools into a...
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Fawry and CDS Launch Direct Integration Between Tap N Pay App and...Fawry, Egypt’s leading fintech company, in collaboration with Creative Digital Solutions (CDS), an Odoo Gold Certified Partner, has announced the launch of a direct integration between Fawry Business Tap N Pay application...
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Egypt Exports 160,000 Tons of Food Products to 184 Countries in a...Egypt exported approximately 160,000 tons of food products through 3,900 shipments over the past week, according to the latest report issued by the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA). These shipments, processed by...
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Egypt’s Youth Minister and saib Bank CEO Explore Strategic Partnership to Boost...Gohar Nabil, Egypts Minister of Youth and Sports, met with Afdal Naguib, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of saib Bank, to explore avenues for enhancing joint cooperation across various fields. The...
TechnoTime Emirates
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Trump International Hotel amp; Tower Dubai Moves Ahead With Construction on Sheikh...Construction of the Trump International Hotel Tower Dubai is progressing in line with the approved schedule, advancing work on one of the latest ultra-luxury additions to the city’s rapidly evolving skyline. Rising...
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Ajman Real Estate Transactions Reach AED 1.65 Billion in July as Market...Ajman’s property market recorded AED 1.65 billion in real estate transactions during July 2026, extending the emirate’s strong run of activity as investor demand remained resilient across residential and investment properties. The...
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Ras Al Khaimah Draws AED 771.5 Million in New Investment in First...Ras Al Khaimah attracted AED 771.5 million in new investment during the first half of 2026, as the emirate continued to broaden its investor base and strengthen its position as an emerging...
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UAE and Egypt Agree Five-Year Expansion of Air Transport RightsThe United Arab Emirates and Egypt have agreed to gradually expand bilateral air transport rights over the next five years, opening the door to increased flight capacity and new opportunities for airlines...
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Dubai Property Transactions Near AED 500 Billion in Seven MonthsDubai’s real estate market moved closer to the AED 500 billion mark in total transactions during the first seven months of 2026, extending the sector’s strong performance despite wider geopolitical and economic...
Business
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Egypt Unveils Tailored Follow-Up Program to Accelerate Indian Investments Following BRICS MeetingsEgyptian Minister of Industry, Eng. Khaled Hashem, affirmed that the Ministry will address the proposals presented by Indian companies during his meeting with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry...
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FRA Issues First-Ever Regulatory Framework for Establishing Hedge Funds in EgyptThe Board of Directors of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Dr. Islam Azzam, has issued a landmark decree regulating the establishment of hedge funds for the first time in the...
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Investors Pivot Back to European Equities Driven by Robust Earnings and Margin...The return of investors to European equities is no longer just a temporary hedging maneuver against market volatility; it is rapidly evolving into a strategic repositioning, underpinned by improved corporate earnings and...
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Workers Launch Two-Day Strike at BHP’s Port Hedland, Marking First Major Industrial...Workers Launch Two-Day Strike at BHP’s Port Hedland, Marking First Major Industrial Action in Decades Workers will continue a two-day strike at BHP’s operations in Port Hedland, Western Australia, a union official...
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Chamber of Woodworking and Furniture Industry Announces New Assiut Branch, Unveils Comprehensive...The Chamber of Woodworking and Furniture Industry, affiliated with the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI), held its periodic meeting chaired by Eng. Mohamed Abdel Ghaffar. The session focused on strategies to enhance...
Technology
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Responsible AI Cup 2.0 Launches under Auspices of MCITThe Responsible AI Cup 2.0, MENA’s first incentive-based initiative for SMEs building or using AI systems, will be held under the auspices of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT). The...
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ITIDA, Silicon Waha Co-organize ‘Tech for Impact’ Hackathon at Waha ConnectSilicon Waha and the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) co-organized the Tech for Impact Hackathon on July 20–30, as part of the sixth edition of Waha Connect. The event took place...
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SpaceX Nears $60 Billion Acquisition of AI Coding Startup Cursor to Bolster...SpaceX is reportedly closing in on a monumental $60 billion acquisition of Cursor, a leading startup specializing in AI-powered coding tools. This strategic move aims to accelerate SpaceXs expansion into the artificial...
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Amazon Faces Mounting Criticism Over Massive Texas Data Center and Natural Gas...Amazon is facing growing scrutiny over a massive data center project under development in Texas. The facility relies on a new natural gas-fired power plant, sparking fears that it could become one...
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US Tightens Restrictions on Chinese Tech Imports to Secure Infrastructure and Boost...The United States has tightened its restrictions on Chinese technology imports in a strategic move aimed at accelerating the localization of manufacturing for sensitive tech products and components. The decision seeks to...
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eBay Expands Livestream Shopping Globally Following an 8x Surge in eBay Live...U.S. e-commerce giant eBay is ramping up its investments in the online livestream shopping space. This strategic push comes after its eBay Live service achieved remarkable growth during the second quarter, emerging...
Smart cities
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**Emaar Misr Swings to EGP 2.2 Billion Q2 Loss on FX Hit,...Emaar Misr for Development shifted to a net loss of EGP 2.2 billion during the second quarter of 2026, a stark contrast to the net profit of approximately EGP 587.5 million recorded...
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Dubai Municipality Launches Innovative AI System for Fully Automated Building PermitsDubai Municipality has announced the launch of a pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) project designed to fully automate the issuance of building permits. This qualitative leap reinforces Dubai’s leadership in digital transformation and...
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Tether Partners with First Data and BKN301 to Pioneer Real Estate Tokenization...Digital asset leader Tether has announced a strategic collaboration with First Advanced Data for Artificial Intelligence (First Data) and BKN301. The partnership aims to deploy Tether’s Hadron platform as the foundational technology...
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Emaar Misr H1 2026 Profits Surge 41.9% to EGP 5.56 Billion; Board...The Board of Directors of Emaar Misr for Development has approved the company’s consolidated financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2026. The results demonstrate robust growth, with net profits surging...
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Egypt’s Housing Ministry Rolls Out Diverse Investment Opportunities in New Cities via...The Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities is continuing to offer a diverse array of investment opportunities across the countrys new cities. These offerings are made available through the digital investment...
Banks
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ADIB-Egypt Secures 9 Global Sustainability Awards in 2025, Releases Annual ESG and...Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank-Egypt (ADIB-Egypt) announced it has been honored with 9 international and regional sustainability awards in 2025. This milestone coincides with the publication of the banks third Sustainability Report and...
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Euro Stabilizes Against Egyptian Pound; Expat Remittances Surge 33.2% to $39.2 BillionThe Euro exchange rate against the Egyptian Pound (EGP) held steady on Saturday, August 8, according to the official platforms of major local banks. Euro Exchange Rates in Egyptian Banks The following...
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Suez Canal Bank Expands Visa Travel Benefits Across Platinum and Signature Credit...Suez Canal Bank is strengthening the travel proposition attached to its Visa credit card portfolio, offering customers a broader package of airport, hospitality and lifestyle benefits aimed at turning the card into...
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Sherif Medhat Joins The United Bank as Head of Corporate CommunicationsThe United Bank has appointed Sherif Medhat as Head of Corporate Communications, bringing more than 18 years of experience in banking communications, brand management and marketing to the lender as it moves...
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QNB Egypt Empowers SMEs for Global Expansion Through the SME Champions Program...QNB Egypt, a subsidiary of QNB Group—the leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa—has organized a specialized forum as part of the national SME Champions Program. This event was held...
Fin tech
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valU and banknxt Launch 10% Cashback Offer on Credit Card Transactions at...In a move aimed at enhancing customer benefits, valU has partnered with banknxt to launch a new promotional campaign. The initiative allows their shared customers to redeem a percentage of their financial...
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Flash and Banknbox Launch Egypt’s First Sound Box Payment Solution Following CBE...Flash, a leading digital payment platform in Egypt, has announced the launch of the country’s first-ever Sound Box payment solution. Developed in collaboration with banknbox, a specialized Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider, this milestone...
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Arab Digital Platform Qriib Surpasses 100,000 Users in First Month, Championing Regional...The newly launched digital platform Qriib has achieved remarkable traction in less than a month since its debut, successfully crossing the 100,000-user milestone. Early performance indicators reflect robust actual usage over a...
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Egypt Signs Protocol with Sahel to Facilitate Digital Payments and Utility Bills...Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expats, alongside Dr. Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, witnessed the signing ceremony of a cooperation protocol between the...
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Young Investors Drive Egypt’s Gold and Silver Fund Boom as Assets Climb...Egypt’s investment funds backed by gold and silver are gaining fresh momentum, with younger investors emerging as a major force behind the shift toward digitally accessible precious-metals products. Net assets held by...
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Souhoola’s U-Turn Turns Past Purchases Into Installments, Offering Customers Up to EGP...Consumer finance company Souhoola is giving customers a different way to use their credit limits through U-Turn, a financing service that effectively works backwards: instead of deciding to finance a purchase before...
Cars
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Uber Unveils $10 Billion Plan to Deploy 120,000 Autonomous Vehicles Across 15...In a massive pivot toward the future of mobility, Uber plans to inject over $10 billion in the coming years to rapidly expand its autonomous taxi fleet. The ride-hailing giant aims to...
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Haval Jolion Prices Rise in Egypt, Entry Model Now Starts at EGP...Haval Jolion has become the latest locally assembled model to see a price adjustment in Egypt, with GB Auto raising prices of the 2027 model year by up to EGP 35,000 across...
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Ahmed Ali Appointed General Manager of Omoda and Jaecoo at Ezz Elarab...hamdy abdelrashid Ahmed Ali has recently been appointed as the General Manager for the Omoda and Jaecoo brands under the umbrella of Ezz Elarab Automotive Group. He brings over 20 years of...
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Teymour Ismail Appointed as General Manager of BAIC and ZEEKR at EIM...hamdy abdelrashid Teymour Ismail has recently been appointed as the General Manager for the BAIC and ZEEKR brands under the umbrella of EIM Auto Group. This appointment leverages his extensive expertise in...
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Toyota Braces for Fifth Consecutive Quarterly Profit Drop Amid Sales Slowdown and...Toyota Motor, the worlds largest automaker by sales, is poised to report its fifth consecutive quarterly decline in operating profit. The company is currently navigating a complex web of operational pressures, primarily...
cyber security
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Arab Security Conference Opens Voting for 2026 Cybersecurity Influencer AwardOrganisers of the 10th Arab Security Conference have opened public voting for the Arab Cybersecurity Social Media Influencer Award 2026, an initiative that recognises Arab content creators and cybersecurity professionals whose work...
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Kaspersky Study Finds Nearly Half of Tech-Enabled Abuse Victims Know Their PerpetratorsNearly one in two victims of technology-facilitated abuse have been targeted by someone within their own social circle, according to the second installment of a new global report released by Kaspersky, highlighting...
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Kaspersky Study: Parents Who Share More Online Are Less Motivated to Practice...Parents who frequently share photos, videos, and personal information about their children on social media are less likely to be motivated to adopt digital safety measures, according to a new study conducted...
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Huawei Watch Face Program Partners with Ajman University to Develop Emerging Digital...Huawei Watch Face (MEA) has partnered with Ajman University to launch a designer cultivation and recruitment initiative aimed at developing emerging digital talent and expanding opportunities for creators within Huaweis smartwatch ecosystem...
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JATDEV Targets Expansion with Huawei Cloud Across Financial and Government Sectors Within...Company Plans Regional Expansion into Gulf and Arab Markets by 2028 JATDEV is planning to deepen its strategic partnership with Huawei Cloud over the next two years as part of an...
Markets
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Beltone Holding Shares Rise 3.7% in July, Market Value Nears EGP 33...Shares of Beltone Holding posted solid gains on the Egyptian Exchange during July, rising 3.7% over the month and adding nearly EGP 1.2 billion to the companys market capitalization. The stock closed...
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Gold Prices Slip in Egypt as 21-Karat Loses EGP 30 per GramGold prices edged lower in Egypt during Friday’s trading, with the widely traded 21-karat grade falling by around EGP 30 per gram amid weaker global bullion prices and subdued demand in the...
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Trump Media to Sell Wall Street Faster Access to Market-Moving Truth Social...Trump Media Technology Group is preparing to sell banks, hedge funds and algorithmic trading firms faster access to posts published on Truth Social, including messages from US President Donald Trump that can...
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IBM’s Historic Stock Rout Exposes a New Winner in the AI Spending...IBM’s worst trading day in nearly six decades delivered an unexpected signal to investors: the artificial intelligence boom is redirecting corporate technology budgets away from traditional software and services and towards scarce...
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PayPal Shares Surge as Stripe and Advent Launch $53 Billion Takeover BidPayPal shares recorded their strongest one-day gain on record after payments giant Stripe and private equity firm Advent International reportedly submitted a joint takeover proposal valuing the company at more than $53...
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Alibaba Bans ”Claude Code” AI Tool Internally Over Security Concerns Amid Distillation...Alibaba has decided to ban the use of the intelligent programming tool Claude Code within its work environments following mounting security concerns regarding potential vulnerabilities or built-in backdoors in the software. According...
Ai
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Facebook ranks worst for online harassmentA new global survey has found Facebook to be the leading platform for online abuse targeting land and environmental defenders, with over 90 percent of respondents reporting some form of digital harassment....
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Madrid puts a stop to screens in classroomsThe Community of Madrid has decided to set limits on screen use in the earliest stages of education. The new decree, which will come into effect in the 2025/26 academic year, introduces...
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More than 600,000 accounts linked to predatory behavior-cnbc- on Wednesday introduced new safety features for teen users, including enhanced direct messaging protections to prevent exploitative content. Teens will now see more information about who they re chatting with, like...
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Dubai launches world’s first icon classification for Human–Machine Collaboration for AI transparencyDubai launches world s first icon classification for Human Machine Collaboration for AI transparency Dubai has launched the world s first Human-Machine Collaboration Icons - a system that makes visible the invisible,...
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YouTube wipes out thousands of propaganda channels linked to China, Russia, othersGoogle announced Monday the removal of nearly 11,000 YouTube channels and other accounts tied to state-linked propaganda campaigns from China, Russia and more in the second quarter. The takedown included more than...
Mobiles
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Massive Battery, Rugged Build, and Easy Google Apps: Why the HUAWEI nova...Smartphone enthusiasts will agree that the new HUAWEI nova 15 Max is probably the most underrated phone of the year. It packs everything young users need to power through summer break. It...
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Power Without Limits: vivo Y500 Officially Launches in Egypt with the Largest-Ever...vivo Egypt today officially announced the launch of the all-new vivo Y500, the latest addition to its Y Series lineup that redefines what consumers can expect from an entertainment-focused smartphone. Combining vivos...
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OPPO Unveils Reno16 Series for Egypt, Expands Local Manufacturing and AI AmbitionsOPPO is set to launch its new Reno16 Series in Egypt on August 11, introducing a new generation of AI-powered smartphones while expanding its local manufacturing footprint as part of a broader...
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OPPO Reno16 Series Set to Launch in Egypt, Combining Advanced AI Capabilities...OPPO, the worlds leading smart device brand, has announced that the Reno16 Series is set to officially launch in Egypt on August 11 under the theme of “Your Vibe, Your Way”, marking...
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Why the HUAWEI nova 15 Max is the Most Dependable Phone of...In a market crowded with incremental upgrades like Egypt, the HUAWEI nova 15 Max makes a compelling case for what a modern smartphone that prioritises real endurance, dependable durability, and imaging. This...
تكنوتايم بالعربي
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سامسونج أعطتك Snapdragon وأخذت منك ميزتين.. ماذا تغير فعلًا في Galaxy A27...يحمل Samsung Galaxy A27 5G الكثير من العناصر التي تجعل قرار شرائه يبدو سهلًا من النظرة الأولى؛ شاشة Super AMOLED كبيرة بتردد 120 هرتز، معالج Snapdragon، كاميرا رئيسية بدقة 50 ميجابكسل مع...
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سامسونج تتعاون مع Spotify لتقديم 3 أشهر Premium مجانًا مع أجهزة مختارة...أعلنت شركة سامسونج للإلكترونيات اليوم عن إبرام شراكة مع Spotify في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا وتركيا، بهدف الارتقاء بتجربة المستخدمين في استكشاف الموسيقى ومشاركتها والاستمتاع بها عبر مجموعة مختارة من أجهزة...
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وزير الاستثمار: ميكنة الخدمات وتبسيط الإجراءات أولوية لتعزيز جاذبية الاستثمار وتسريع زيادات...أكد الدكتور محمد فريد، وزير الاستثمار والتجارة الخارجية، أن ميكنة الخدمات الحكومية، خاصة المرتبطة مباشرة بالمستثمرين والشركات، تمثل إحدى الأولويات الرئيسية خلال المرحلة المقبلة، بما يسهم في تقليص زمن الإجراءات، وتبسيط رحلة...
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رئيس جمهورية مدغشقر الشقيقة يزور الهيئة العربية للتصنيع ويشيد بالقدرات التصنيعية المتطورة...استقبل اللواء أ.ح مهندس مختار عبد اللطيف رئيس الهيئة العربية للتصنيع , فخامة الرئيس ميكائيل راندريانيرينا، رئيس جمهورية مدغشقر الشقيقة ووفد رفيع المستوى وبحضور السيد علاء فاروق وزير الزراعة واستصلاح الأراضي المصري....
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بيان رسمي يكشف السبب الأولي لحريق سفينتين في ميناء دمياطبعد السيطرة على الحريق الذي تعرضت له سفينتان في ميناء دمياط يوم 29 يوليو 2026. وبإجراء الجهات المعنية التحقيقات الأولية حول الحادث، تبين أنه ناتج عن طائرة مسيرة، ولم تعلن أي جهة...