ُEl Sisi’s meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is leading the conversation on Egypt in the foreign press this morning: President Abdel Fattah El Sisi held a meeting followed by a joint presser with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the sidelines of the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin yesterday. Reuters covers the chancellor's comments about Egypt’s nascent green hydrogen industry, and the National reports on El Sisi’s response to questions from German reporters on Egypt’s human rights record.

Also making headlines:

• Higher oil prices have been good for Swvl: More people are switching from driving to using Swvl for their commute in bigger markets such as Egypt and Pakistan amid rising inflation and surging oil prices. (Reuters)
• Luxor grounds hot air balloons after accident: Authorities have suspended hot air ballooning in Luxor while they investigate an incident that left two tourists with minor injuries. (Associated Press)
• Beau Rivage beach is being sacrificed for clearer streets: Alexandria locals are up in arms about the decision to build a bridge across the popular Beau Rivage beach, which they say will ruin the area. (The National)