Finance chief says drastic cost-cutting measures necessary amid weak demand in Europe
Declining fossil fuel output and surging demand spark energy shortage despite production from vast Zohr field
Discussions aiming at ending the war take on greater significance amid threat of Iranian retaliation against Israel
Leaders of three countries set August 15 date for resumption of talks over Gaza war
With Egypt’s blessing, Ibrahim al-Organi dominated trade into Gaza. Now the Bedouin leader has a security mission
Saudis say many fatalities were unauthorised pilgrims, as action promised against companies behind unofficial travel
From straw hats to supplements, HTSI’s ultimate globetrotter shares her suitcase staples
Foreign buyers attracted to the local currency debt of former pariahs such as Kenya and Pakistan
First rise in more than 35 years risks sparking unrest and comes as government grapples with huge debt servicing bill
Incident at Rafah crossing comes as Israeli military continues to operate in city despite international opposition
It’s got ‘the best bones in Egypt’. Can it recapture the country’s bygone glamour?
Spotify turned its largest quarterly profit ever after cutting costs
War in Gaza hastens rescue package aimed at rebooting economy
European leaders are desperate to curb irregular arrivals but risk replicating their pre-Arab Spring policies
Planned deal aims to shore up country’s economy and curb migration
Fund agreed to inject cash after Cairo allowed pound to drop to record low against US dollar
Cash for Mediterranean development could unlock IMF deal for most populous Arab country, say analysts
Egypt seeks to broker deal with Israeli military to allow Palestinian police to guard convoys
Satellite images appear to show construction of ‘gated’ area as UN says Israeli attack on Rafah may force people over frontier
Plus, the exit interview of Calstrs’ chief investment officer and Lyft gets a maths lesson
Impact of Gaza war gives new impetus to long-running talks over a package estimated to be $10bn
Also in this newsletter: What Egypt wants from the EU in exchange for controlling migration
Giant statue of King Ramses II and King Khufu’s 4,600-year-old boat are among the displays at the Grand Egyptian Museum
Former army commander takes 90% of the vote against three almost unknown opponents
Tim Moore, Sophy Roberts, William Dalrymple and many more share their finds — and disappointments — of the past year
