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    Egypt Implements New Regulations for International Delegations Visiting Gaza Border Through Egypt

    Egypt has announced on Wednesday 11 June new regulatory measures for international delegations seeking to visit...

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    A Love Letter to Fayoum: Branding from the Inside Out

      When you close your eyes and picture a city, what likely comes to mind first...

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    Egypt Allocates Land for Islamic Bond Issuances Amid Economic Crisis

    To address the country’s ongoing economic challenges, Egypt will be allocating a 174 square kilometer plot...

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    Egypt Aims for Zero Leprosy Cases by 2030

    Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has directed officials on Tuesday to intensify efforts aimed at eradicating...

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    Analyzing Egypt’s Financial Shifts: April 2025 Insights

    In April 2025, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) released new statistics indicating significant changes in...

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    Ali Zein Joins Veszprém: A New Chapter for Egyptian Handball

    Ali Zein, a prominent figure in Egyptian handball, has officially signed with Hungarian club Telekom Veszprém...

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    4 Must-Visit Taco Spots in Cairo for Mexican Lovers

    Mexican cuisine is capturing the hearts, and palates, of Cairo’s food lovers, becoming increasingly popular among...

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    Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Boat Carrying Greta Thunberg in International Waters

    An aid boat attempting to reach the Gaza Strip was intercepted by Israeli forces in international...

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    Egypt and Saudi Arabia Move Closer to Red Sea Bridge Linking Africa and Asia

    Egypt is ready to move forward with plans to construct a long-discussed bridge connecting its Sinai...

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    Freedom Flotilla Ship Nears Gaza, Sailing Through Egyptian Waters With Aid and Activists

    A humanitarian ship carrying 12 international activists, including Swedish climate advocate Greta Thunberg, is sailing off...

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    The Essence of Eid al-Adha: a Celebration of Sacrifice and Community

    Eid al-Adha, a yearly Muslim holiday,  serves as a reminder of faith, sacrifice, and community. As...

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    Global Warming Could Break Record in Next Five Years, Warns World Meteorological Organization

    For the upcoming five-year period of 2025-2029, there is a 70 percent chance that the average...

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    Ambassador Mahmoud Karem Appointed Acting President of Egypt’s Human Rights Council

    Ambassador Mahmoud Karem has been appointed Acting President of Egypt’s National Council for Human Rights (NCHR)...

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    Egypt Recovers 11 Smuggled Artefacts from the United States

    Egypt has recovered 11 artefacts that were illegally smuggled to the United States on Wednesday, 4...

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    Egypt to Officially Roll Out 5G Services This Week

    Egypt is set to launch 5G mobile services on Wednesday, 4 June, marking a major step...

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    Between Two Worlds: A Visual Look at Cairo’s Contrasts

      Cairo is a city that refuses to fully make sense. It is like that one...

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    Egypt Runs on Caffeine While Posing Health Risks

    On most mornings, Sarah Hisham does not feel awake until she has had her first cup...

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    Jirian Palm Hills Offers 100% Nile Views, Inspired by Old Zamalek in Egypt’s New Zayed City

    Palm Hills launches Jirian Palm Hills in New Zayed, a 361-acre Nilefront project offering 100% river...

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    Egypt Nearing Seismic Zone, Warns Environment Minister

      Following the recent tremors in Egypt that happened over the past two weeks, including those...

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    Tragedy Strikes as 27 Palestinians Killed While Seeking Aid in Gaza

    On Tuesday, 3 June, at least 27 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire while waiting to...

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    In the Name of Love: Toxic Motherhood in Egyptian Cinema

      If there is one word that has been stretched beyond recognition in internet culture, it...

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    How Egyptian Memes Became a Fashion Language

    ​In recent years, Egypt’s vibrant meme culture has transcended digital boundaries, embedding itself into the country’s...

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    Apple Explores Expansion in Egypt, Discusses Opening First Official Store

    U.S. tech giant Apple is looking to expand its footprint in Egypt with plans to open...

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    Egypt Launches New Tax Incentives to Boost Investment and Support Small Businesses

    At a high-level policy forum on 25 May, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk declared that Egypt is...

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    Cairo’s Vanishing Free Spaces

    There was a time when public space in Cairo meant more than just physical access. It...

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    In Project X, High-Octane Action Meets Historical Fantasy, but Storytelling Falls Behind

    “Project X,” an Egyptian film directed by Peter Mimi and starring the charismatic Karim Abdel Aziz,...

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    Everyone in Egypt Lives in a Mansion, at Least on TV

    If Egyptian TV series were your only source of information, you would think the entire country...

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    Egyptian National Accused of Attack in Colorado

    A man wielding a makeshift flamethrower and Molotov cocktails attacked a pro-Israeli demonstration in downtown Boulder,...

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    The Birkin Effect: Why Luxury Bags Are Beating Wall Street and Gold Globally

    In the world of high fashion, the Hermès Birkin bag has emerged as a symbol of...

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    Egypt’s Poorest Households Spend Over 10% of Income on Tobacco

      A new national survey reveals that while smoking rates in Egypt are falling, tobacco consumption...

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    New Alamein City Set to Host Major International Art Events

    New Alamein City is set to host two significant international art events in 2025. The first...

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    Egypt Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting St. Catherine’s Monastery Amid Concerns

    Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to preserving the unique religious status of St....

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    Egypt Accelerates Gas Output as BP Fast-Tracks Offshore Drilling

    Egypt has accelerated natural gas production from two new wells in the Raven gas field in...

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    Egypt to Unveil Treasures of the Pharaohs Exhibition in Rome This Fall

    Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced Thursday that it will launch a major international exhibition,...

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    Fast, Fearless, Female: Wafaa ElFarmawy and the Rise of Women Racers in Egypt

    At a GameX drifting competition in April in Cairo, murmurs rippled through the crowd. A young...

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    The Genius Behind the Opening of Enta Omri by Umm Kulthum

      At the end of Shakira’s 2006 tour, after more than an hour of witnessing her...

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    Egyptian Space Agency Signs Landmark Space Partnership with Axiom Space

    The Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based Axiom Space,...

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    Egypt and Morocco Launch High-Level Committee to Boost Economic Cooperation

    Egypt and Morocco have agreed to launch a joint coordination and follow-up committee aimed at strengthening...

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    A Jar Full of History: The Cultural Legacy of Egypt’s Beloved Torshi

    If you have never encountered torshi (pickled vegetables) before, imagine opening a jar to a sharp...

  • Egypt’s Rising Profile in Medical Tourism: a Strategic Initiative

    In a move aimed at boosting  the health tourism sector, Prime Minister’s Decision No. 1688 of...

  • Israel Approves 22 New Settlements in the West Bank

    On Thursday 29 May, Israeli ministers approved the establishment of 22 new Jewish settlements in the...

  • Global Hotel Chain 25hours to Launch in Egypt

      Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping mall, has announced a strategic partnership with Ennismore, the...

  • Egypt Advances Bird Conservation Along Critical Flyways

    Egypt’s bird conservation efforts have come a long way, demonstrating remarkable progress since the early 2000s...

  • Egypt’s Valu to Launch Trading on EGX in June

      Leading Egyptian buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) service and digital finance platform, Valu, announced on Wednesday, 28 May,...

  • Egypt to Launch EGP 101 Billion Investment Guarantee Mechanism with EU Support

    Egypt is set to roll out a new Investment Guarantee Mechanism in June 2025, in collaboration...

  • U.S. Suspends Student Visa Scheduling Amid Expanded Social Media Vetting

    President Donald Trump’s administration has instructed U.S. diplomatic missions abroad to suspend the scheduling of new...

  • Ali Farag Retires, Leaving a Lasting Legacy in Squash

    Egypt’s four-time World Champion and former World No. 1, Ali Farag, has announced on Wednesday 28...

  • Egypt to Celebrate Eid Al-Adha on 6 June, Dar Al-Ifta Confirms

    Egypt will mark the start of Eid Al-Adha, one of Islam’s most sacred holidays, on Friday,...

  • Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Gaza as Aid Runs Dry

    As Gaza marks twelve weeks under a near-total blockade imposed by Israel after the breakdown of...

  • Dozens Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza School Shelter, As Ceasefire Talks Stall

    At least 54 Palestinians were killed overnight in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, including dozens sheltering inside...

  • Egypt’s TMG Signs Landmark Deal to Develop 14 Million Sqm Project in Iraq

    Egypt’s Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a...

  • Egypt’s Sports Diplomacy: A Comprehensive Analysis of Soft Power in Action

    In an era where nations increasingly recognize the power of soft diplomacy – a strategy where...

  • This AI Assistant Helps Egyptian Women Own Their Sexual Health

      The first phrase many Egyptian girls hear when they get their period is ‘mabrouk, kibirti’...

  • Cairo’s New Bus Rapid Transit System: a Leap Towards Sustainable Urban Mobility

    Cairo’s chronic traffic congestion may finally see relief with the introduction of a new Bus Rapid...

  • Mohamed Salah Named Premier League Player of the Season

    Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah has been awarded the Premier League Player of the Season for the...

  • EgyptAir Expands Fleet with Airbus A350-900 Acquisition

    EgyptAir has signed an agreement with Airbus to acquire ten Airbus A350-900 aircraft on Friday, 23...

  • Could Saudi’s Acquisition of Pokémon Go Reshape the Game in Egypt?

    In March 2025, Niantic—the developer behind the popular augmented reality (AR) mobile game Pokémon Go—announced the...

  • When History Danced: How Gharam Fi Al-Karnak Brought Ancient Egypt to Life Through Songs

    Under the blazing sun of Luxor, where the towering columns of Karnak stand like timeless sentinels,...

  • Egypt’s Financial Shift Highlights the Role of Domestic Liquidity

    The Egyptian economy is awash in cash amid an unprecedented surge in liquidity, but whether this...

  • Egypt Leads Peace Efforts Across a Turbulent Africa

    All around Egypt’s borders, African countries descend into a widening arc of civil wars and state...

  • Egyptian Cinema Returns to the Spotlight With Award-Winning Pavilion

    During the 78th Cannes Film Festival, running from 13 to 24 May along the storied shores...

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    Egypt’s Heatwave Expected to Ease by Sunday

    Egypt is facing an intense heatwave from Saturday to Monday, with a noticeable decline in temperatures...

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    What We Can Learn from Upper Egyptian Wisdom and Sayings

      No matter how far you wander in Egypt, the countryside stays with you. It is...

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    Egypt’s Yasmine Fouad to Lead Global Anti-Desertification Mission at the UN

      UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Egypt’s Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, as...

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    Trump Administration Revokes Harvard’s Certification to Enroll International Students

    The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revoked Harvard University’s certification to enroll international...

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    New Alamein Selected as Arab Summer Capital for 2025

    New Alamein has been named the Capital of Arab Resorts for 2025 on by the Arab...

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    Egypt Condemns Israeli Gunfire During Egyptian Ambassador’s Jenin Visit

      Egypt’s Foreign Ministry condemned on Wednesday, 21 May, the Israeli military for firing on a...

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    Second Offshore Earthquake Felt in Egypt in One Week

    A mild earthquake off Crete was faintly felt in parts of Egypt on Thursday, following a...

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    Natural Curls Become a Defiant Symbol Against Racism in Egypt

    Staring in the mirror, trying to tame her hair, Fatma Yasser wondered if her natural curls...

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    Mustafa the Poet Gathers International Musicians in Downtown Cairo

    Sudanese-Canadian poet and singer Mustafa the Poet is set to appear in Cairo for an intimate...

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    TikTok Star Ali Majed Brings Inclusivity to the Saudi Beauty Scene

      Scroll through TikTok for long enough and there is a good chance you will land...

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    The Best Breakfast Spots at the Pyramids: Culinary Magic Meets Ancient Wonder

    Discover the best breakfast spots at the Pyramids of Giza. Enjoy Egyptian and international cuisine with...

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    Why Egyptian Couples Should Mute Social Media Before Saying ‘I Do’

    Egyptian weddings are buckling under social media’s ‘highlight reel’ stress, from henna parties to picture-perfect Nile-side...

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    28,000 Palestinian Women and Girls Killed in Gaza Since 2023: UN

    More than 28,000 Palestinian women and girls have been killed in Gaza since the start of...

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    Lebanese President Visits Cairo as El-Sisi Reaffirms Support for Lebanon

    Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun arrived in Cairo for an official visit, where he was received by...

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    Microbuses in Egypt to End Service on Ring Road in Days

      The Ministry of Transport announced on Sunday, May 18, that microbuses will be gradually prohibited...

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    Israel Allows “Basic Amount” of Food into Gaza

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday, 19 May, that Israel would permit a “basic...

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    Egypt Recovers 21 Smuggled Artefacts from Australia

    Egypt has successfully recovered 21 artefacts that had been illegally smuggled to Australia, the Ministry of...

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    Egypt Named a Top African Travel Destination for 2025, Here’s Why

    Back in January 2025, Business Insider Africa ranked Egypt among the top three travel destinations in...

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    Practical Pet-Friendly Products Every Egyptian Home Needs

    Paw prints on polished tiles and chewed-up cords behind the sofa are standard when living with...

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    A Meditation on Grief: Behind Egypt’s First Golden Gate Award-Winning Short Film

      The mother’s womb is perhaps the first place we ever knew, yet it remains beyond...

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    El-Sisi Makes Official Visit to Baghdad for the Arab League Summit

    President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi landed in Baghdad on Saturday, 17 May, to participate in the 34th session...

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    US State Department Dismisses Claims of Relocating One Million Palestinians to Libya

    The Trump administration is reportedly working on a plan to permanently relocate up to one million...

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    Egypt Condemns Continued Israeli Attacks on Civilians in Gaza

    Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong condemnation on Thursday, 16 May, denouncing Israel’s ongoing...

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    Egypt Court Sentences TikToker Serial Killer’s Mother for Defying Child Custody Ruling

      An Alexandria court has sentenced the mother of Karim Salim, known as the “Tagamoa Serial...

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    Trump Repeats Call for U.S. to Control Gaza, Establish ‘Freedom Zone’

      President Donald Trump stated that he wants the United States to “take” control of Gaza...

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    Egypt’s Disappearing Telephone Booths and the Culture They Carry

      Why do people still pick up the phone and call each other these days? It...

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    Egypt’s President Sisi Calls for AI Classes in School

    President El-Sisi has instructed the Egyptian government to study making AI a mandatory subject in schools...

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    Doctors, Overworked and Underpaid, Continue to Leave Egypt

    In hospitals and clinics across Egypt, a quiet emergency is taking hold as doctors dwindle from...

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    Trump Meets Syria’s New Leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Lifts U.S. Sanctions

    In a move signaling a possible shift in United States foreign policy toward Syria, U.S. President...

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    At Least 70 Killed in Israeli Strikes on Northern Gaza, Hospital Reports

      At least 70 people were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting homes in...

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    Strong Offshore Earthquake Felt in Cairo and Alexandria

    A 6.4-magnitude earthquake in the Mediterranean Sea was felt in Cairo and Alexandria early Wednesday morning....

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    Egypt Recovers 25 Smuggled Antiquities from New York

    Egypt has secured the return of 25 ancient artefacts that were illicitly removed and trafficked to...

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    Egypt Confronts Oil Spills Amid Tourism and Energy Expansion

    A thick, oily sheen spread across the turquoise waters near Abu Redis in South Sinai on...

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    The Indiana Jones Game Sets a New Standard for Egyptian Arabic in Film and Gaming

    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle offers one of the most accurate and respectful portrayals of...

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    What Does Arab Love Look Like? Habaytak Exhibition Explores Modern Arab Love

      “Are we not allowed to love?” Yusef, a 12-year-old Palestinian boy living in a Gaza...

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    Nawy Raises $75 Million to Expand Proptech Vision Across MENA

    Nawy, a Cairo-based property technology startup, has raised USD 75 million (EGP 3.7 billion) in a...

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    New Hope for Gaza Truce as Egypt and Qatar Lead Talks on Hostage Release

    Egypt and Qatar are jointly facilitating a renewed round of negotiations between the United States and...

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    Egypt Sees Record Surge in Remittances

    Remittances from Egyptians abroad hit a record $32.6 billion from March 2024 to February 2025. The...

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    Egypt Opens Tax-Free Free Zones for Export-Focused Startups

    In an announcement at the RiseUp Summit 2025 on 10 May at the Grand Egyptian Museum,...