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Egypt & Malaysia to Start FTA Talks

Egypt and Malaysia look forward to setting up a free trade zone to boost the weak trade exchanges between the countries having great economic potentials and huge consumer markets. The two countries trade ministers have agreed to start negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) expected to lead to a progressive liberalization of trade between […]

Hudson Institute makes case for designating Polisario terrorist group

In a detailed analysis, the Hudson Institute urged the US administration to designate the Polisario as a terrorist group, citing the militias’ involvement in destabilizing acts in the region, in connivance with its main sponsor Algeria, as well as Iran, which has been using the separatist group to gain a foothold in North Africa. The […]

Egypt opens Rafah crossing with Gaza for first time in months

Egypt Tuesday re-opened for the first time in months Rafah, the only exit point for Palestinians in the enclaved territory of Gaza, closed since March owing to covid-19 pandemic. The border crossing will remain open for three days, according to the Interior Ministry. “Egyptian authorities opened the crossing exceptionally after a five-month closure.” Gaza residents […]