Latest news in Egypt? September 18th, 2026

As of September 18th, 2026, key news and developments in Egypt include:

• Energy & Natural Gas Output: The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced a target to increase domestic natural gas production by approximately 330 million cubic feet per day before the end of the year, driven by new developments in the Zohr, West Mina, and Meleiha fields. Additionally, the ministry has been discussing expanded drilling partnerships with firms like ADNOC Drilling.

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• Foreign Trade: Recent official data showed that Egypt’s trade volume with BRICS nations rose by 25.5% to reach $36 billion.

  Egyptian Gazette

• Regional Diplomacy: Egypt’s foreign policy has focused heavily on regional stability, emphasizing the urgent need to implement a Gaza peace settlement, while also strongly condemning recent threats and attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and Makkah.

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• Domestic Policy & Social Media: New regulatory decisions were introduced banning social media accounts for children under 13 and mandating a “safe mode” feature for users aged 13 to 15.

  Egypt Independent