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...
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...
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...
Egypt Aims for Zero Leprosy Cases by 2030
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has directed officials on Tuesday to intensify efforts aimed at eradicating...
Analyzing Egypt’s Financial Shifts: April 2025 Insights
In April 2025, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) released new statistics indicating significant changes in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
Egypt Runs on Caffeine While Posing Health Risks
On most mornings, Sarah Hisham does not feel awake until she has had her first cup...
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...
Egypt Nearing Seismic Zone, Warns Environment Minister
Following the recent tremors in Egypt that happened over the past two weeks, including those...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cairo’s Vanishing Free Spaces
There was a time when public space in Cairo meant more than just physical access. It...
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,...
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...
Egyptian National Accused of Attack in Colorado
A man wielding a makeshift flamethrower and Molotov cocktails attacked a pro-Israeli demonstration in downtown Boulder,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Egypt’s Heatwave Expected to Ease by Sunday
Egypt is facing an intense heatwave from Saturday to Monday, with a noticeable decline in temperatures...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Israel Allows “Basic Amount” of Food into Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday, 19 May, that Israel would permit a “basic...
Egypt Recovers 21 Smuggled Artefacts from Australia
Egypt has successfully recovered 21 artefacts that had been illegally smuggled to Australia, the Ministry of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Doctors, Overworked and Underpaid, Continue to Leave Egypt
In hospitals and clinics across Egypt, a quiet emergency is taking hold as doctors dwindle from...
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...
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...
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....
Egypt Recovers 25 Smuggled Antiquities from New York
Egypt has secured the return of 25 ancient artefacts that were illicitly removed and trafficked to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Egypt Sees Record Surge in Remittances
Remittances from Egyptians abroad hit a record $32.6 billion from March 2024 to February 2025. The...
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,...