The nation’s talking heads remained focused last night on Emmanuel Macron as the French president wrapped-up a three-day visit to Egypt with a stop in North Sinai’s Arish, where he joined President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in a show of support for Gaza. Al Hayah Al Youm aired footage of crowds there to rally behind the Palestinian cause (watch, runtime: 3:18). Masaa DMC’s Osama Kamal noted that Macron stressed France’s support for relief organizations and the Egyptian Red Crescent’s efforts in Gaza (watch, runtime: 4:05). DMC’s Al Youm also covered El Sisi’s farewell to Macron at the end of the visit (watch, runtime: 2:13).

The upgrade in Egypt-France relations to a strategic partnership could help double French trade and investment in Egypt within two to three years, General Authority for Investment head Hossam Heiba said in a phone-in on Al Hayah Al Youm (watch, runtime: 5:34). Heiba also highlighted agreements signed during the visit targeting key sectors including airports, healthcare, transportation, and renewable energy.

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