Starting Sunday, travelers from outside the EU will face new biometric checks including fingerprint and facial recognition upon entering the Schengen area, as the EU launches its Entry/Exit System (EES) to replace manual passport stamps and digitally track movements across 29 countries.

Aliou Dieng, Al Ahly's Malian player, rejected the idea of playing in the Egyptian league if he leaves at the end of his contract. He prefers to move to a Gulf league. Dieng's contract ends this season, and he requested to postpone renewal decisions until after the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Egypt's Minister of Planning, Dr. Rania El-Mashat, met with the President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to discuss cooperation and development projects. Egypt has attracted over €13.5 billion in investments since 2012, focusing on green finance and renewable energy.

During OpenAI's DevDay event, Sam Altman revealed insights about the future of work, money, and billion-dollar madness, discussing the rise of solo billion-dollar companies and companies fully managed by AI.

Karnak Temple in Luxor received over 17,000 tourists in one week from various nationalities, with a noticeable increase in tourism activity due to improved weather and mild temperatures.

Dubai Customs has launched its 2030 AI strategy aimed at integrating artificial intelligence across customs operations to create a fully digital ecosystem that enhances performance and provides a proactive, efficient experience for stakeholders.

The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has launched the "Dubai Startup Guide" to provide a comprehensive roadmap for entrepreneurs to establish and grow their digital companies across 12 key sectors of the digital economy, supported by relevant entities and business accelerators.

Gulf Cooperation Council culture ministers held their 29th meeting in Kuwait to discuss supporting joint cultural work, reviewing achievements and future plans to enhance Gulf cultural cooperation and expand collaboration with neighboring countries and the global community.

The Moroccan youth movement Gen Z 212 temporarily suspended its protests after two weeks of demonstrations demanding reforms in health and education, affirming its demands to hold corrupt officials accountable and hold the government responsible.

US President Donald Trump announced upcoming visits to Egypt and Israel, with Israeli prisoners expected to return next Monday along with about 28 bodies, as part of the Sharm El-Sheikh ceasefire agreement in Gaza.