Heavyweight Hamdy Abdelwahab trains for his upcoming fight against Chris Barnett at UFC 321. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Interview'Give me fights': Abdelwahab determined to make up for lost time at UFC 321

Egyptian heavyweight faces Chris Barnett in his third fight since suspension

Combat Sports

Trump talk of 'new dawn' in Middle East fuels expectations

MENA

Full text of Trump peace agreement signed by leaders of US, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey in Sharm El Sheikh

MENA

Mystery and speculation surround Netanyahu's U-turn on attending peace summit in Egypt

MENA

Trump joins world leaders at signing of Gaza ceasefire in Egypt

MENA

What could a 'combat-capable' Gaza security force look like?

MENA

El Sisi's embrace of Trump pays off with Gaza ceasefire

MENA
The fatal crash took place about 50km from Sharm El Sheikh. Reuters

Three Qatari officials killed in car crash near Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt

Two others injured and receiving medical treatment, Qatar's embassy says

MENA

S&P upgrades Egypt's credit rating on economic reforms and improving growth

Economy

Exclusive'A night to remember': Tourism minister touts Grand Egyptian Museum opening

MENA

Hamdy AbdelWahab prepares for fight at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi

How Trump's letter to El Sisi pushed Gaza truce deal across the finish line

MENA

Salah scores twice as Egypt clinch place at 2026 World Cup

Football

In picturesJaws of Egypt: Strongman pulls ships, trains and cars with just his teeth

MENA
Palestinian children celebrate following the announcement of a first-phase ceasefire deal in Gaza. AP

How Trump's letter to El Sisi pushed Gaza truce deal across the finish line

Frantic and tense meetings in Sharm El Sheikh preceded announcement that an agreement was reached

MENA

Salah scores twice as Egypt clinch place at 2026 World Cup

Football

In picturesJaws of Egypt: Strongman pulls ships, trains and cars with just his teeth

MENA

Egyptian goddess 'with nose job' is ancient masterpiece worth $2m

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