Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris and Alaa Mubarak, son of the late Egyptian President, celebrated Egypt's historic 3-1 victory over New Zealand in the 2026 World Cup. This marks Egypt's first-ever World Cup win, placing them at the top of Group G.
Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris expressed concern over the continuous depletion of Egypt's mineral wealth due to illegal mining activities, warning that this harms the country's investment reputation and wastes strategic resources like gold and rare minerals.
Naguib Sawiris reignited a debate by calling for the demolition of the Maspero building, citing annual losses of 3 billion Egyptian pounds from underwatched state channels. While some supported his business-minded view, others argued for Maspero's cultural value and criticized Sawiris for prioritizing profit over societal values.
Aston Villa secured their first trophy in 30 years by winning the Europa League in Istanbul. Manager Unai Emery's tactical prowess was lauded as the team celebrated a historic victory with owners and players.
