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[l] at 8/7/26 7:38am
An Egyptian woman said she was asked to leave a Sizzler restaurant after  the restaurant manager attempted to stop her friend from praying inside the Mall of Arabia branch, prompting the restaurant chain to apologize and suspend the employee involved. Sizzler Steak House, a restaurant chain operating in Egypt since 2014, said the incident was an “unacceptable individual act” that does not reflect its policies, after the woman, Nada Metwally, detailed the incident in a Facebook post. According to Metwally, she was dining at the restaurant with friends, including mothers and children, when one of her friends needed to perform the noon prayer before the prayer time ended. Metwally said her friend performed ablution in the mall restroom before asking restaurant staff where she could pray. After being told that one area was a passageway leading to the kitchen, she chose a secluded corner away from other customers and began praying. Metwally alleged that the branch manager then approached her friend and attempted to stop her from completing the prayer. She said she intervened and asked the manager to address the situation respectfully, explaining that her friend was praying in This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Woman Says She Was Kicked Out of Egyptian Restaurant for Praying, Employee Suspended first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

[Category: Egypt, Life & Society, buzz, Cairo, culture, egypt, egyptian women, egyptians, news, society, women, women's rights]

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[l] at 8/7/26 7:02am
  Animal welfare advocates in Egypt are calling for an official investigation after images and videos circulated online allegedly showing flamingos confined inside glass enclosures near bathroom entrances at a tourist development associated with Horizon Egypt Developments. Why imprison birds that are meant to live, fly, and migrate together in flocks of hundreds? Why, in 2026, are we still acting as though these animals belong to us, that we can do whatever we want with them? Amina El-Shazly, cofounder of Leaf Animals, said in a statement.  In an official statement, the company said that various migratory bird species began arriving at the project naturally after the beach was prepared and opened, including the Greater Flamingo. According to Horizon Egypt, the area provides a suitable habitat for birds due to its extensive green spaces, dense vegetation, calm surroundings, available water sources, and coastal environment. The photos, widely shared on social media, appear to show the birds being kept in glass display cases reportedly located near restroom facilities, prompting accusations that the animals were being used as decorative attractions rather than housed in conditions appropriate for wildlife. The controversy has prompted growing This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post “Not Decorations”: Egyptians Call for Action Over Animal Welfare Practices first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/5/26 8:53am
British supermodel Naomi Campbell is set to return to Egypt on 13 August, headlining an exclusive invitation-only fashion event at D-Bay on the North Coast. Campbell is widely regarded as one of the most influential supermodels in fashion history, becoming one of the first Black models to achieve global supermodel status and appearing on the covers of hundreds of magazines throughout her career. Organized by Tatweer Misr in collaboration with Vogue Arabia, the event will bring together figures from the fashion, culture, business, and entertainment industries, with D-Bay positioned as a luxury lifestyle destination. Guests will also enjoy live performances by Egyptian electronic music artists Adrop and Gawdat. The event is produced by Blue Experience in partnership with Maison Pyramide. Campbell, one of the worlds most recognizable fashion icons, last visited Egypt in January 2021. During the trip, she became the first visitor to tour a newly uncovered archaeological discovery announced in 2021 before traveling across southern Egypt, including Luxor, Aswan, and Nubia.    This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Naomi Campbell to Headline Exclusive Event on Egypt’s North Coast first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

[Category: Culture & Lifestyle, Egypt, Entertainment, arab fashion, buzz, egypt, egyptians, entertainment, naomi campbell, North coast events, society]

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[l] at 8/5/26 8:53am
British supermodel Naomi Campbell is set to return to Egypt on 13 August, headlining an exclusive invitation-only fashion event at D-Bay on the North Coast. Campbell is widely regarded as one of the most influential supermodels in fashion history, becoming one of the first Black models to achieve global supermodel status and appearing on the covers of hundreds of magazines throughout her career. Organized by Tatweer Misr in collaboration with Vogue Arabia, the event will bring together figures from the fashion, culture, business, and entertainment industries, with D-Bay positioned as a luxury lifestyle destination. Guests will also enjoy live performances by Egyptian electronic music artists Adrop and Gawdat. The event is produced by Blue Experience in partnership with Maison Pyramide. Campbell, one of the worlds most recognizable fashion icons, last visited Egypt in January 2021. During the trip, she became the first visitor to tour a newly uncovered archaeological discovery announced in 2021 before traveling across southern Egypt, including Luxor, Aswan, and Nubia.    This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Naomi Campbell to Headline Exclusive Fashion Event on Egypt’s North Coast first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/5/26 6:58am
  Turkish club Trabzonspor announced on Wednesday 5 August that they have moved into final-stage negotiations to sign Mohamed Salah, with the Egyptian forward expected to arrive in Istanbul on Wednesday 5 August as talks progress toward completion. Trabzonspor have indicated that Salah’s trip will be followed by a planned transition to the Trabzon area later the same day, adding that further details about welcome arrangements will be shared through the club’s official communication channels. Salah, 34, left Liverpool at the end of last season and has been assessing his next step as a free agent. He spent nine seasons at Anfield after joining from Roma in June 2017, winning major trophies  including two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Club World Cup, and multiple domestic cups. He also finished as the Premier League Golden Boot winner on four occasions and was named the PFA Player of the Year three times. Trabzonspor, nicknamed the “Black Sea Storm”, are one of the most decorated clubs in Türkiye, having won seven league titles, including six between 1976 and 1984. Their most recent Süper Lig triumph came in 2022, ending a 38-year This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Mohamed Salah to Join Trabzonspor After Beşiktaş Deal Collapses first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/5/26 4:56am
  For millions of Egyptians living overseas, staying connected to home is now becoming easier as the government rolls out faster, more accessible consular services and a growing range of digital initiatives designed to simplify everyday procedures. Speaking during the Seventh Egyptians Abroad Conference in Cairo on Sunday, August 2, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced a series of improvements aimed at making life easier for Egyptian communities around the world.  Passport processing times have been reduced to less than two weeks, while computerized birth certificates can now be issued within three to five days. The government has also expanded the number of document authentication offices from 15 to around 40, including mobile units that bring services closer to citizens. One of the conferences key announcements was the potential launch of the first phase of a new interactive digital platform that will allow Egyptians abroad to complete a range of consular services online.  The conference also highlighted a growing portfolio of initiatives tailored to the needs of Egyptians abroad. Programs such as Your Home in Egypt, Your Farm in Egypt, Open Your Account in Egypt, and Your School in Egypt are This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Good News for Egyptians Abroad: Consular Services Go Digital first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/4/26 10:09am
Egypts Under-18 womens handball team has reached the quarter-finals of the 2026  International Handball Federation (IHF) Womens Youth World Championship for the first time in the countrys history after edging Denmark 23-22 on Tuesday, 4 August. The IHF Womens Youth World Championship is the highest international competition for womens under-18 handball, bringing together the worlds top youth national teams every two years. The victory secured Egypt top spot in Main Round Group I, extending the teams unbeaten run to five matches and ending Denmarks winning streak in the tournament. The closely contested match remained level for much of the game before Egypt pulled ahead in the closing minutes. Goalkeeper Jaydaa Salama played a key role with 15 saves and a 43 percent save rate, while Malak Aboyoussef scored eight goals, including six in the second half. Egypt entered the main round after winning all three of its group-stage matches, defeating Croatia 27-24, France 29-24, and Fiji 83-17. The team then mounted a dramatic comeback to beat South Korea 28-27 before defeating Denmark to confirm its place in the last eight. The quarter-final marks Egypts best-ever finish at the IHF Womens This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Egypt Reach Historic U18 Women’s Handball World Championship Quarter-Finals first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/4/26 7:55am
  The Supreme Council of Culture has announced the opening of submissions for the Naguib Mahfouz Novel Competition on Sunday, 1 August, welcoming entries from writers in Egypt and across the Arab world.  The deadline for submitting entries is October 15.  The competition celebrates Mahfouz’s extraordinary literary legacy and aims to encourage continued creativity in Arabic fiction. The competition offers total prizes worth 150,000 EGP (USD 2,985), divided into two categories: 75,000 EGP (USD 1,492) for the Best Egyptian Novel and 75,000 EGP (USD 1,492) for the Best Arab Novel. Mahfouz, who passed away in 2006, remains one of the most influential figures in Arabic literature and is the first and only Arab writer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, which he was awarded in 1988. His novels, known for their exploration of Egyptian society, identity, human relationships, and everyday life, have earned him international recognition and a permanent place in world literature. Writers interested in participating can submit their entries online through the official pages of the Conference Secretariat and the Supreme Council of Culture on Facebook. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Arabic Novel Competition Launched to Honor Naguib Mahfouz first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/3/26 12:23pm
  For squash coaches, keeping track of your players’ mistakes can turn into a tedious second job. You can write them down, but soon enough that stops being useful and starts being exhausting. So what’s the solution? A bunch of professional and ex-squash players living abroad in the U.S. came up with it in one word: Core. Core started with its founders hunched over footage of squash matches, tracking shots, movement, and patterns the way professionals do when they are trying to turn raw games into useful truth.  For Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer and world number 164 Abdelrahman Nassar, the purpose was always clear: “Core started because I wanted every player to understand their game the same way professionals do. Technology simply became the best way to make that possible.”  The platform officially launched on 1 May 2026, and momentum is building, with the mission remaining sharp and simple.  “As both a professional player and a coach, I experienced firsthand how valuable detailed match analysis could be, but I also saw how inaccessible and time-consuming it was,” Nassar says.  The insights were real, the value was obvious, but the This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post From Pen-and-Paper Rallies to a Squash Digital Twin That Learns Every Match first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/3/26 11:23am
Emirates National Bank of Dubai (NBD) Egypt, a wholly owned subsidiary of Emirates NBD, announced Monday, 3 August, that it had signed definitive agreements to acquire the retail banking operations of HSBC Egypt. The move is set to expand the Dubai-based lender’s footprint in one of the region’s largest banking markets. The deal, still subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions, would transfer HSBC Egypt’s retail banking portfolio, including its branch network, associated ATMs, customer base and relevant staff, to Emirates NBD Egypt. Emirates NBD did not disclose the value of the transaction. But HSBC Holdings, in a separate statement on Sunday, 2 August, said the sale was expected to generate a pre-tax gain of roughly USD 300 million (EGP 15 billion) for the group. HSBC added that the deal is expected to close in the second half of 2027, pending regulatory approval. The sale is the latest move in HSBC’s broader restructuring of its global operations, as the London-based lender continues to pare back or exit retail businesses in markets it has deemed peripheral to its core strategy. HSBC has operated in Egypt since 1982. In October This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Emirates NBD to Acquire HSBC’s Retail Banking Business in Egypt first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/3/26 6:25am
  It only took one brilliant Panda (2010) commercial to get Egyptians laughing at the all-too-familiar experience of losing their cool. One short scene, one simple storyline, and one sharp insight were enough to capture a feeling so common that almost every Egyptian could relate to it: the feeling of completely losing it. Many years later, comedy remains one of the most effective ways of collecting insights about human behaviour, and, in doing so, communicating an idea. With their recent marketing campaign for Bluworks, Diaries of an HR (2026), a witty three-episode series looking at the work of Human Resources (HR) professionals in Egypt, award-winning creative directors Sherif Fouad (Shico) and Alaa El Sheikh challenge the old misconception that what makes people laugh cannot also make them think.  Laughter, in fact, is often the most effective vehicle for insight. At its best, it is a way of seeing and observing human behavior, and it is through that act that the most revealing insights are made. Going beyond just generic comedy, the campaign also draws on a distinctly Egyptian form of dark humor. More than a comedic style, it functions as This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post ‘The Best Comedy is Born from Pain’: Two Egyptian Directors’ Approach first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/3/26 4:22am
To many young Egyptian-Canadians in Canada, the World Cup meant more than cheering for Egypt. It was about how watch parties across the Greater Toronto Area transformed into spaces of connection, cultural pride and rediscovery.  Children waved their little flags as Arabic chants echoed across Mississauga Celebration Square. Friends greeted one another with hugs before posing for photos, their shoulders draped in red, white and black, while thousands of supporters packed the square to watch Egypt face Iran at the FIFA World Cup.  Then came a moment that brought the square to a standstill. Iran appeared to score a second goal. Then came the wait. Thousands stood frozen, eyes fixed on the giant screen as the goal was being reviewed. That did not last long as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) ruled the goal offside, and the crowd erupted. “We were all waiting in anticipation to see if the VAR thought it was offside or not,” said Egyptian, Toronto-born Tamara El Shawish. “Everyone was just hanging on, seeing if it was gonna happen. When they said it was offside, the crowd went wild. That was the best part, to be This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post The World Cup Revealed a Community Young Egyptian-Canadians Have Been Searching For first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

[Category: Opinion, 2026 fifa world cup, arab culture, community, egypt football, egyptians abroad, Egyptians in Canada]

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[l] at 8/2/26 6:16pm
A strong 5.3 magnitude earthquake has shaken cities across Egypt, taking place shortly after 3AM local time. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Strong 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Egypt first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 8/2/26 5:24am
In an intensive care unit at Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital, where cardiac crises unfold in minutes rather than hours, Alia Hassan Abdel Fattah spent much of her career arguing for a tool that few of her colleagues thought belonged there: the nuclear imaging scanner. Three decades later, that argument has earned her one of cardiology’s highest global honors. Abdel Fattah, a professor of critical care medicine at Cairo University’s Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine, has been selected by the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) to receive its 2026 Gold Medal for Global Impact in Nuclear Cardiology, the society’s field-defining recognition for physicians who have advanced the discipline worldwide. She is set to accept the medal in person at the 31st ASNC Annual Scientific Session in Las Vegas, taking place from 16 to 19 September. The award recognizes her career and work to adapt elective heart care to the chaos of the intensive care unit, where critically ill patients are often too unstable to wait for conventional testing. Abdel Fattah, the former head of Kasr Al-Ainy’s Critical Care Department, is one of the first physicians anywhere to fold nuclear cardiology into This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Egyptian Cardiologist Alia Abdel Fattah Wins Global Award for Heart Imaging first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 7/31/26 9:00am
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday, 31 July, that Hamas has agreed to a plan for the complete disarmament of the group and other armed factions in Gaza as part of the second phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire initiative. According to Trump, the agreement was reached through the Board of Peace, an international body established under his Gaza peace plan. In a post on Truth Social, he said the deal marks a major milestone toward ending the conflict and thanked Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye for their mediation efforts. A senior Hamas official also told the BBC that the group had agreed to the Board of Peaces proposal to fully disarm in Gaza and said an official statement would be issued soon. Trump said the agreement envisions a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza as the disarmament process is completed, with an international stabilization force and a new Palestinian police force taking responsibility for security in the territory. The Board of Peace announced that the agreement followed months of negotiations and that its focus has now shifted to implementation. The body was established under Trumps 20-point Gaza peace plan, which includes This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Trump Says Hamas Agrees to Disarm Under Gaza Peace Plan first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 7/30/26 3:26am
  Egypts mens fencing team won the bronze medal at the World Fencing Championships after edging Israel 39-38 in a third-place match on Wednesday, 29 July. The Egyptian quartet of Mohamed El-Sayed, Youssef Shamel, Mahmoud Mohsen and Mahmoud El-Sayed finished on the podium after an impressive run through the tournament in Hong Kong, which runs from July 22 to 30.  Egypt opened its campaign with a 44-33 victory over Portugal in the round of 32 before edging Spain 36-35 in the last 16.  The team then produced a commanding display in the quarter-finals, beating Russia 45-35 to secure a place in the semi-finals.  Egypts bid for a place in the final ended with a 41-32 defeat to Kazakhstan, but the team recovered to beat Israel in a closely fought bronze-medal match, with the contest decided by a golden touch after the scores were tied at 38-38. The result adds to a growing list of achievements for Egypts mens epee team, which has established itself among the worlds leading sides in recent years. In 2025, the team made history by winning their first-ever Fencing World Cup title, defeating world champions and This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Egypt Defeat Israel to Secure World Championship Bronze in Fencing first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 7/30/26 2:21am
Egyptian authorities confirmed that a drone caused the fire involving two vessels at Damietta Port on 29 July. No party has claimed responsibility, and investigations are ongoing. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Egypt Confirms Drone Caused Damietta Port Vessel Fire first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 7/29/26 6:37pm
A fire involving two gas vessels at Damietta Port was brought under control on Wednesday, 29 July, with no injuries or fatalities reported, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The ministry said the fire affected a regasification vessel and a gas storage vessel at the Mediterranean port. Emergency response procedures were activated immediately, with firefighting and security teams working alongside the relevant authorities to contain the blaze. Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi travelled to the site to oversee the response and ensure that the necessary safety procedures were being followed, the ministry added. Emergency and technical teams were continuing their work and assessing the consequences of the incident. The ministry’s statement did not specify the cause of the fire. It also urged media outlets and social media users to rely on official statements for further information. Separately, Reuters reported that British maritime-security company Ambrey assessed that a drone had struck a gas storage vessel at the port. However, these reports remain unconfirmed by Egyptian authorities. Egypt has not confirmed that a drone was involved, no official in Egypt has confirmed such an assessment, and This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Egypt Reports No Casualties After Damietta Port Gas Vessel Fire first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 7/29/26 6:35am
Egypt condemned the attacks targeting Saudi Arabias Eastern Province and Jordan on Wednesday, 29 July, describing them as a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability, state sovereignty, and global energy security. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks constituted unacceptable violations of the sovereignty of Arab states and targeted civilian facilities and vital infrastructure, calling them a flagrant breach of international law. Egypt reaffirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and Jordan, expressing support for all measures taken by both countries to safeguard their security, sovereignty, and critical infrastructure. It also reiterated its rejection of attacks on civilian facilities and any actions that undermine the security of Arab states. The statement comes amid renewed regional tensions following a series of attacks involving Iran-backed armed groups. According to Saudi authorities, the Kingdoms air defences intercepted drones launched from Iraqi territory toward oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh at dawn. Jordan has also reported multiple drone and missile interceptions in recent days, including a drone shot down near its eastern border. The escalation has also spread to the Red Sea, where the Iran-aligned Houthi movement has This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Egypt Condemns Attacks on Saudi Oil Facilities and Jordan first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 7/28/26 6:28am
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi  ratified a new law reorganizing the Future of Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development, establishing a new legal framework for the state body as it expands its role in major development, food security, and investment projects. Published in the Official Gazette on Monday, 27 July, Law No. 147 of 2026 grants the authority, also known as Mostaqbal Misr, administrative, financial, and technical independence and transfers its affiliation from the Ministry of Defense to the Presidency. The legislation sets out a transitional framework for the authoritys restructuring, including the transfer of assets, the continuation of existing agreements, and the establishment of a new governance structure. The authority will have up to one year to adjust its status under the new law, with the possibility of extensions by presidential decree. Under the law, lands previously transferred to the authority may be designated as sustainable development areas by presidential decree within three months. Existing cooperation agreements, financing arrangements, and development projects will remain in force during the transition period. The law also transfers ownership of vehicles used by the authority, grants temporary licensing arrangements for certain industrial facilities in the This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post El-Sisi Ratifies Law Restructuring Future of Egypt Authority first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 7/27/26 9:03am
Rumours and false claims spreading across Egyptian social media and news outlets surged by 113 percent in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to a report released 15 July by the Cabinet Media Centre, as regional conflict and economic anxiety created fertile ground for viral falsehoods. The report, released by the government’s public communications and media monitoring office, shows that misinformation tied to regional developments accounted for 57.3 percent of all rumours monitored between January and June 2026, up from 21.1 percent in the first half of 2025. Officials attributed the spike largely to spillover from ongoing tensions in the Middle East, which have made Egyptians more anxious and more susceptible to unverified claims about everything from fuel supplies to their savings.  The surge comes amidst a longer-term upward trend in which nationwide rumour rates had already climbed to 14.5 percent in 2025, up from 13.8 percent in 2024, with the fourth quarter alone accounting for nearly 40 percent of the year’s total misinformation. While rumours in 2025 focused largely on state development projects, the 2026 surge has been driven primarily by fears This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Rumours in Egypt Nearly Double as Regional Turmoil Fuels Online Panic first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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[l] at 7/27/26 6:12am
‘Today is the last chance to pay,’ is the message that induced panic for Mohsen Abdelkader, a customer who had fallen behind on an EGP 30,000 (USD 591.5) loan he took from a financing application to buy household appliances. It was the moment a convenient installment plan curdled into a near threat. When he called customer service to dispute interest charges that had ballooned past the size of his original loan, an employee at the application cursed at him instead of helping. His story, reported by the pan-Arab daily Al-Quds Al-Arabi, is one of dozens of Egyptians who receive threatening messages from unknown numbers. They are asked to pay their dues or face arrest, legal action, property seizure, or reputation defamation, often days after a missed payment deadline. Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority now oversees roughly 2,500 licensed consumer-finance companies serving more than 64 million customers.  By the end of 2025, Egypt’s non-bank financial sector had amassed portfolios worth roughly EGP 417 billion (USD 8.2 billion), according to official statistics, with more than 9.8 million financing contracts. Meanwhile, the default interest rate for the companies remained below 3 percent. Applications let This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Users Allege Harassment by Debt Collectors in Egypt’s Consumer-Finance Sector first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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