Written by Hany Sarhan and directed by Mohamed Bekir, the series co-stars Sherif Mounir, Caroline Azmy, and Ahmed Ghazy. Karim Mahmoud Abdel AzizKarim Mahmoud Abdel Aziz joins the Ramadan lineup with “El Maitre Samir,” a social comedy in which he plays a lawyer navigating the complexities of family court following his divorce. Youssef El-SharifAfter several years away from Ramadan drama, Youssef El-Sharif returns with “Fan Al Harb,” playing “Ziad,” a man determined to recover his family’s stolen fortune. Ahmed Abdel AzizVeteran actor Ahmed Abdel Aziz returns to leading roles with “El Bakht,” a social drama written and directed by Hossam Moussa. Maged El-MasryMagdy El-Masry takes on his first absolute leading role in Ramadan drama with “Awlad El Raaey,” written by Remon Magar and directed by Mahmoud Kamel.

28 of 2026, consumer finance companies are required to insure clients who obtain financing up to the age of 65 against the risks of death from any cause and total permanent disability. The decision also permits coverage for clients over the age of 65, subject to agreement between the insurance company and the consumer finance provider. The decision further obliges life insurance and capital formation companies to adopt a unified insurance contract template to cover clients of consumer finance firms. Insurance companies and consumer finance firms have been granted a six-month grace period to regularise their positions in line with the new requirements. The unified contract stipulates that the consumer finance company will act as the policyholder, while the life insurance company will act as the insurer.

For this reason, some analysts prefer to wait for additional confirmation that the disinflation trend is firmly entrenched before proceeding with another rate cut. Current economic dataSeparately, banking expert Shaimaa Wagih expects the CBE to cut interest rates by between 1% and 1.5% at its meeting on Thursday, arguing that current economic indicators support such a calibrated move. Higher borrowing costsPersistently high interest rates, Wagih said, have significantly increased borrowing costs for companies and the private sector, affecting expansion, investment and production decisions. A 1-1.5% rate cut, she said, would generate tangible fiscal savings that could be redirected towards public investment and enhanced social protection. Exchange-rate stability and improved pound performance – supported by non-resident portfolio inflows – reduce the risks associated with cutting interest rates.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Wednesday oversaw the swearing-in of a deputy prime minister, several ministers and deputy ministers following a cabinet reshuffle, according to a presidential statement. The presidency said a presidential decree also abolished the Ministry of Public Business Sector, with the prime minister tasked with issuing the necessary implementing decisions. He also underlined the role of media in raising public awareness, countering misinformation, and supporting reform efforts in the public interest. On Tuesday, Egypt’s House of Representatives approved the cabinet overhaul during an emergency session convened after receiving a communication from President Al-Sisi. The changes included the reinstatement of the Ministry of Information and the appointment of 14 new ministers across key portfolios, marking significant structural adjustments to the government.

Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathi, met with Kuwait’s Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology, Omar Saud Al-Omar – who also serves as Acting Minister of Information and Culture and Chair of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East – on the sidelines of the 52nd meeting of the Commission, held in Kuwait. During the meeting, Fathi expressed his sincere appreciation for the warm reception and the strong organisation of the 52nd session of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East. He praised the opening ceremony as spectacular, saying it reflected Egypt’s historic depth and cultural stature. The two ministers reaffirmed the deep-rooted and longstanding ties between Egypt and Kuwait and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of museum management and benefiting from Egypt’s expertise in restoration and heritage conservation. Fathi also reviewed the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance the overall tourism experience in Egypt.

Egypt’s Healthcare Authority Chairperson Ahmed El-Sobky discussed prospects for expanded healthcare cooperation with Türkiye during a visit to the Turkish pavilion at the World Health Expo (WHX 2026) in Dubai, as part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral ties. According to a statement from the Authority, El-Sobky reviewed a range of innovations showcased at the pavilion, including digital health solutions, advanced diagnostic systems, medical imaging technologies, and integrated healthcare platforms designed to enhance clinical decision-making and improve patient experience. He said potential areas of cooperation with Türkiye include technology transfer and the localisation of medical industries in Egypt, as well as professional training and knowledge exchange across hospitals and healthcare centres to reinforce domestic healthcare capabilities. El-Sobky added that collaboration would also extend to medical tourism, supporting Egypt’s “We Care for You in Egypt” initiative, which aims to attract international patients and further improve the quality and competitiveness of healthcare services. The World Health Expo (WHX), formerly known as Arab Health, is one of the world’s largest healthcare platforms, bringing together policymakers, healthcare leaders, investors and major companies to showcase innovations in medical technology, artificial intelligence and digital health solutions.

Moral scandals have long shaped Western politics, but for decades they functioned as tests of institutional strength and the credibility of ethical discourse. Congress investigated, impeachment proceedings unfolded, and the world saw that power conferred no immunity from ethical or political responsibility. Despite the gravity of the allegations, early judicial responses were lenient, subsequent federal investigations lacked transparency, and public accountability remained fragmented. Unlike the cases of Nixon or Clinton—where scrutiny reinforced ethical norms—Epstein revealed how power could shield wrongdoing and erode institutional moral authority. Ethical rhetoric weakened, accountability became conditional, and trust—once earned through consistent action—eroded steadily.

Egypt is preparing 60 state-owned companies for either transfer to its sovereign wealth fund or listing on the stock exchange, the head of the government’s state-owned enterprises unit said on Wednesday. Hashem El Sayed, assistant to the prime minister and chief executive of the state-owned enterprises (SOE) unit, stated that 40 companies are currently being prepared for transfer to the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, while 20 others are designated for listing on the stock market. The announcement came during a meeting held by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly with Hussein Issa, the deputy prime minister for economic affairs, and El Sayed to discuss economic priorities for the coming period. “The restructuring of economic authorities and state-owned companies is one of the most important work files during this stage,” the prime minister said. Officials discussed the mechanisms for managing the various companies that were previously under the jurisdiction of the now-dissolved ministry.

Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) signed two contracts on Wednesday for industrial projects in the Sokhna Industrial Zone worth a combined $13m (EGP 609m) to manufacture food products and fertilisers. Waleed Gamal El-Din, Chairperson of the SCZONE, oversaw the signing of the first contract for Al-Atta Group for Food and Mining Industries. Gamal El-Din stated that the Sokhna Industrial Zone is experiencing increasing interest from investors across various sectors, which he attributed to confidence in the authority’s investment environment. He said the SCZONE continues to support industrial projects that meet domestic market needs and bolster exports, with a focus on vital sectors such as food security, supply chains, and mining. The chairperson noted that the authority is working to accelerate the implementation of industrial projects by providing a package of facilities and services to investors.

Police received a report at 1.20 pm local time (10.20 am ET) Tuesday of an active school shooter at the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. At around 1.30 pm, alarms began to sound in the school, announcing a lockdown and ordering that classroom doors be closed. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) soon issued a “shelter in place” warning, telling Tumbler Ridge residents to lock their doors and stay inside until further instruction. Six were found dead when police arrived at the school, and another person died en route to hospital. The alleged shooter is believed to have killed two more people, whose bodies were discovered at a home in the township.

Three toddlers and their father were killed in a Russian drone strike in eastern Ukraine that also injured their pregnant mother and their grandmother, local emergency services said. Volodymyr Belyi, the town’s mayor, said the strike was a “crime that is beyond human comprehension.”“We lost the most precious thing we had – our future. He said the children’s father, who was 34, died in the strike, while their mother and grandmother were “fighting for their lives” in hospital. The home where the family was staying was “completely destroyed” in the strike and subsequent fire, they added. “Each such Russian strike undermines confidence in everything that is being done diplomatically to end this war,” he said in a statement on Telegram.

A newly discovered document in the Jeffrey Epstein files undermines one of President Donald Trump’s central claims about the matter — specifically, his supposed lack of knowledge of Epstein’s misconduct. Trump’s claim to having had ‘no idea’ about Epstein and girlsWhen Trump acknowledged last year that Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell had recruited prominent Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre from Mar-a-Lago, he claimed he hadn’t known what for. Patel’s claim about how many times Trump’s name appearedIn the September House hearing, Patel testified that Trump’s name appeared in the Epstein files fewer than 100 times. Asked whether Trump’s name was in there 1,000 times, 500 times and 100 times, Patel denied each of them. But in fact, Trump appears in the Epstein files more than 1,000 times, CNN has reported.

CAIRO, Feb 11 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty asserted necessity of preserving the unity of Palestinian territory and rejecting any attempts to separate the Gaza Strip from the West Bank or to divide Gaza itself. Abdelatty said a ceasefire in Gaza represents a crucial first step that must be built upon to achieve a sustainable truce. Abdelatty furtther voiced Egypt’s support for the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, headed by Ali Shaath, as a temporary transitional framework tasked with managing the enclave’s daily affairs and meeting the basic needs of its residents. For their part, Fattouh and Ahmad lauded Egypt’s historic and pivotal role in supporting the Palestinian cause. They commended the efforts undertaken by Egypt, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, to consolidate the Gaza ceasefire, facilitate humanitarian aid delivery, and bolster the steadfastness of the Palestinian people.

CAIRO, Feb. 11 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty praised the role played by the British University in Egypt (BUE) in preparing qualified cadres capable of effectively contributing to serving Egyptian society for more than twenty years. He described the university as one of the leading models in supporting higher education and scientific research in Egypt, as well as promoting cultural and intellectual dialogue. The meeting addressed the pivotal role played by universities and educational institutions in building awareness, particularly through academic and cultural exchange and cooperation with international partners. Minister Abdelatty emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships between academic institutions and government bodies as a key pillar for building a future based on knowledge and innovation, in a way that supports Egypt’s national priorities and objectives. Minister Abdelatty affirmed the commitment to promoting a culture of human rights and strengthening institutional capacities in this field, in line with the National Human Rights Strategy, enhancing the exchange of expertise and knowledge, and supporting national and regional cadres concerned with these issues.

Egypt is witnessing a severe water scarcity crisis, with per capita water availability standing at just 500 cubic meters annually—less than half the threshold for water scarcity according to United Nations standards, Hani Swelim, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, said on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The minister pointed out that the country depends almost entirely on the Nile River, which provides 98% of its water resources, placing significant strain on Egypt’s water management system, especially amid unilateral actions by upstream countries on the Nile. Swelim’s remarks came during a meeting with Pedro Arrojo-Agudo, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Human Right to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation. The minister highlighted the Egyptian government’s efforts to ensure sustainable water supply for all sectors of society, underlining the importance of providing safe drinking water and sanitation as fundamental human rights. He reiterated Egypt’s commitment to international water agreements, calling for collaboration and mutual respect among Nile basin countries.