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For the upcoming five-year period of 2025-2029, there is a 70 percent chance that the average global warming will be more than 1.5 degrees celsius hotter than pre-industrial times, a new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) finds. The forecast is up from 47 percent chance in last year’s WMO report for the 2024-2028 period. The 1.5 degrees celsius threshold holds symbolic significance...

Ambassador Mahmoud Karem has been appointed Acting President of Egypt’s National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) on Wednesday, 4 June, following the formal resignation of Moushira Khattab. The Council announced the decision during its latest session in Cairo, noting that Khattab’s resignation, effective 31 May, was submitted in advance to allow her to pursue a new role with an international organization. In accordance with...

Egypt has recovered 11 artefacts that were illegally smuggled to the United States on Wednesday, 4 June, following close coordination between Egyptian and US authorities.  The artefacts were officially handed over to the Egyptian Consulate in New York, after investigations by US law enforcement confirmed their illicit export. The recovered items span several historical periods and include a ceramic vessel depicting the ancient deity...

Egypt is set to launch 5G mobile services on Wednesday, 4 June, marking a major step in the country’s digital transformation efforts. The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) announced that four major operators, Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, e& Egypt, and Telecom Egypt, will begin offering 5G services following a combined investment of USD 2.7 billion in spectrum and licenses from 2019. The official launch...

  Cairo is a city that refuses to fully make sense. It is like that one friend whose actions you can never pin down, always catching you off guard and stealing moments from you as if they were never meant to be yours. And yet, you stay close, because you know, without a doubt, that there is no one else in the world quite...

On most mornings, Sarah Hisham does not feel awake until she has had her first cup of coffee. Sometimes, it is the first of five. Like millions of Egyptians, the 29-year-old social media manager relies on caffeine to power through long workdays, social obligations, and the fast pace of life. Caffeine permeates daily life in Egypt, from the black tea traditionally offered to guests...

Palm Hills launches Jirian Palm Hills in New Zayed, a 361-acre Nilefront project offering 100% river views, Zamalek-inspired design, and premium real estate options. The post Jirian Palm Hills Offers 100% Nile Views, Inspired by Old Zamalek in Egypt’s New Zayed City first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

  Following the recent tremors in Egypt that happened over the past two weeks, including those near Crete and in the Mediterranean Sea, Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad explained that the country is experiencing environmental changes that combine both climatic and geological factors. In a phone interview with journalist Sherif Amer on MBC Masr yesterday night, Fouad warned that the country is approaching a...

On Tuesday, 3 June, at least 27 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire while waiting to collect aid near a distribution site in Rafah, Gaza as cited by BBC.  This event marks the latest in a series of violent confrontations as civilians strive to access desperately needed humanitarian assistance amid ongoing conflict.  The shootings occurred near the al-Alam roundabout, approximately one kilometer from the...

  If there is one word that has been stretched beyond recognition in internet culture, it is toxic. What used to describe genuinely harmful behavior is now used for anything that rubs someone the wrong way. A late reply? Toxic. A personality clash? Toxic. These days, toxic has become Gen Z’s go-to label for anything that makes them feel uncomfortable. But that was not...

​In recent years, Egypt’s vibrant meme culture has transcended digital boundaries, embedding itself into the country’s fashion scene. Funny expressions and local spins, such as “strong independent woman” to “strong independent zeft” (strong independent crap) which is used to channel corporate life rage, have migrated from social media platforms onto tangible items such as tote bags, crop tops, and even nail decals. With time,...

U.S. tech giant Apple is looking to expand its footprint in Egypt with plans to open its first official Apple Store in the country, as part of broader efforts to deepen its presence in the region. During a meeting with Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib on Monday, 2 June, Apple’s Director of Government Affairs for the Middle East and Pakistan, Omar...

At a high-level policy forum on 25 May, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk declared that Egypt is beginning to reap the rewards of its structural reform program, pointing to ten months of strong macroeconomic and financial indicators. Speaking at the 2025 U.S.-Egypt Policy Leaders Forum, hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce and chaired by Tarek Tawfik, Kouchouk emphasized that broad alignment across government and...

There was a time when public space in Cairo meant more than just physical access. It meant watching kids fly kites on the corniche, sharing tea in a quiet garden in Zamalek, or catching a breeze on a bench at the International Park in Nasr City.  Today, those same benches are often fenced off, paved over, or priced out. In a city of 23...

“Project X,” an Egyptian film directed by Peter Mimi and starring the charismatic Karim Abdel Aziz, has opened the summer movie season and promised an exhilarating blend of action and adventure on 21 May.  The film follows Youssef, an archaeologist portrayed by Abdel Aziz, who finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes quest after being accused of his wife’s murder.  The narrative unfolds through flashbacks...

If Egyptian TV series were your only source of information, you would think the entire country consisted of giant mansions. Marble floors? Check. Spiraling staircases? Check. Gold curtains fluttering dramatically as someone storms off mid-argument? Double check. Whether the character is a struggling student, a public school teacher, or an individual supposedly grappling with financial hardship, their home often looks like it came straight...

A man wielding a makeshift flamethrower and Molotov cocktails attacked a pro-Israeli demonstration in downtown Boulder, Colorado, United States, on Sunday afternoon, injuring eight people in what federal authorities are investigating as a targeted act of terrorism. The suspect, identified by officials as 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national, allegedly shouted “Free Palestine” before igniting a flammable liquid device and hurling it at...

In the world of high fashion, the Hermès Birkin bag has emerged as a symbol of luxury and a compelling investment asset. Recent analysis suggests that these iconic handbags may offer better returns than traditional investments like stocks and gold.​ According to a 2016 study by Baghunter, a leading online marketplace for luxury handbags, Hermès Birkin bags have appreciated globally at an average annual...

  A new national survey reveals that while smoking rates in Egypt are falling, tobacco consumption continues to pose major health and financial challenges, particularly for lower-income families. According to the 2023/2024 Income and Consumer Expenditure Survey, published by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS), Egypt’s smoking rate has dropped to 14.2 percent among people aged 15 and older, down from...

New Alamein City is set to host two significant international art events in 2025. The first edition of the Egypt International Sculpture Symposium will take place from 6 August to 30 September, alongside the second edition of ART SPACE, running from 19 July to 30 September.  The sculpture symposium will feature 30 distinguished artists from Egypt and around the globe, who will work with...

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to preserving the unique religious status of St. Catherine’s Monastery in South Sinai during a phone call with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on 30 May. The conversation addressed concerns triggered by a recent Egyptian judicial ruling, which affirmed the rights of monks to access and utilize the monastery complex, including surrounding archaeological and religious sites,...

Egypt has accelerated natural gas production from two new wells in the Raven gas field in the Mediterranean Sea, with output beginning in February 2025, three months ahead of schedule, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.  British Petroleum completed drilling the wells using the Valaris DS-12, an ultra-deepwater drillship built for offshore oil and gas exploration. The swift development at the...

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced Thursday that it will launch a major international exhibition, Treasures of the Pharaohs, in Rome this October, offering an expansive glimpse into the wonders of ancient Egyptian civilization.  The exhibition will run through May 2026 at the Scuderie del Quirinale, one of Italy’s premier cultural institutions. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the...

At a GameX drifting competition in April in Cairo, murmurs rippled through the crowd. A young woman in a helmet stepped up to the starting line. “What is she doing here?” someone from the crowd scoffed. Moments later, Wafaa ElFarmawy launched into the track, kicking up dust – and expectations. At just 22 years old, Wafaa, a graduating senior at The American University in...

  At the end of Shakira’s 2006 tour, after more than an hour of witnessing her performance, the audience falls into a stillness as the intro of the iconic Egyptian song, Enta Omri (You Are My Life, 1965) by Umm Kulthum begins to play. The stage is cloaked in darkness, but two things continue to move: the notes of the electric guitar and Shakira’s...

The Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based Axiom Space, a global leader in commercial space infrastructure, to enhance cooperation in space research, technology, and human spaceflight on Friday, 23 May. The agreement, signed in May, outlines plans for joint initiatives in scientific research, technology development, Earth observation, and microgravity experimentation. It also opens the door to future...

Egypt and Morocco have agreed to launch a joint coordination and follow-up committee aimed at strengthening economic, trade, and investment ties between the two countries on Thursday, 29 May. The announcement came during the visit of Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Badr Abdel Aty, to the Kingdom of Morocco, where he held a series of high-level meetings with Moroccan officials and business...

If you have never encountered torshi (pickled vegetables) before, imagine opening a jar to a sharp burst of vinegar, chili, garlic, and spice, followed by the satisfying crunch of brined vegetables like carrots, eggplants, turnips, and cauliflower. The taste is bold and layered, sour at its core, with spicy and savory notes that dance across the tongue. Torshi is Egypt’s beloved form of pickled...

In a move aimed at boosting  the health tourism sector, Prime Minister’s Decision No. 1688 of 2025 has established the National Council for Health Tourism, spearheaded by Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population in Egypt. This initiative aims to unify efforts across various stakeholders, including healthcare experts and representatives from health insurance companies, to enhance Egypt’s...

On Thursday 29 May, Israeli ministers approved the establishment of 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, which marks the largest expansion of settlements in decades. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Defence Minister Israel Katz announced this move, stating it reinforces Israel’s strategic grip on the area and prevents the establishment of a Palestinian state, which they argue could threaten national security....

  Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping mall, has announced a strategic partnership with Ennismore, the world’s fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, to bring the globally acclaimed 25hours Hotel to Egypt for the first time, according to a statement shared with Egyptian Streets. While the announcement confirms the hotel’s upcoming arrival, no official opening date has been disclosed. Set to open at Junction, Majid Al...

Egypt’s bird conservation efforts have come a long way, demonstrating remarkable progress since the early 2000s in protecting migratory species that traverse its critical flyways. In the 2025 migratory season alone, the Galala Bird Observatory observed, identified, and documented an astounding 354,571 migratory birds in Egypt, spanning 34 species, including 90 percent of the global population of Steppe Eagles and over half of the...

  Leading Egyptian buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) service and digital finance platform, Valu, announced on Wednesday, 28 May, that it will begin trading on the Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX) on 22 June, giving investors a chance to own shares in the company. Valu is being listed on the stock market after EFG Holding’s shareholders agreed to use some of their saved profits to give current investors...

Egypt is set to roll out a new Investment Guarantee Mechanism in June 2025, in collaboration with the European Union, aiming to provide guarantees worth EUR 1.8 billion (EGP 101 billion).  Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, announced this initiative during the Egyptian-Swedish Business Forum on Tuesday 27 May. The mechanism is designed to attract private capital and channel impactful...

President Donald Trump’s administration has instructed U.S. diplomatic missions abroad to suspend the scheduling of new visa appointments for student and exchange visitor applicants on 28 May, as the State Department prepares to expand its review of foreign students’ social media accounts. In a diplomatic cable sent to U.S. diplomatic missions, U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio stated that “effective immediately, and in preparation for expanded...

Egypt’s four-time World Champion and former World No. 1, Ali Farag, has announced on Wednesday 28 May his immediate retirement from professional squash, a decision that has sent ripples through the sports community.  Farag, who was ranked No. 2 in the  Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Rankings at the time of his retirement, made this announcement shortly after competing in his fifth World Championship...

Egypt will mark the start of Eid Al-Adha, one of Islam’s most sacred holidays, on Friday, 6 June, Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta announced on Tuesday evening. The announcement comes after the official sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhul-Hijja, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. As a result, Wednesday, 28 May will be the first day of the month, and...

As Gaza marks twelve weeks under a near-total blockade imposed by Israel after the breakdown of early 2025 ceasefire extension talks, the humanitarian crisis has reached a dire threshold, with international aid organizations warning of an impending famine and the collapse of vital services. Food, water, and medical supplies have all but disappeared, leaving Gaza’s 2.1 million residents, half of them children, on the...

At least 54 Palestinians were killed overnight in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, including dozens sheltering inside a UN-run school in Gaza City, according to hospital officials. The strike hit Fahmi Al-Jargawi School, where hundreds had sought refuge from intensified Israeli attacks on Beit Lahia. Civil Defence teams recovered bodies,  many of them children, from classrooms engulfed in flames. At least 35 people were killed...

The Egyptian mission headed by Abdel Ghaffar Wagdy, director general of Luxor antiquities unveiled three tombs dating back to the New Kingdom (1550–1070 B.C.) on Monday in the Dra’ Abu el-Naga area on Luxor’s West Bank.  The tombs were identified through inscriptions that reveal the names and titles of their owners: Amun-Em-Ipet, Baki, and an individual designated as “S.” Minister of Tourism and Antiquities...

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced on Monday that Egypt has recorded its highest primary budget surplus at 3.1 percent of GDP for the period from July to April 2025.  During a high-level ministerial session at the “Egypt-U.S. Policy Leaders Forum 2025,” on Monday, Kouchouk highlighted the alignment of various economic policy reforms aimed at ensuring the competitiveness of the Egyptian economy.  Kouchouk emphasized that...

  Egypt has announced the launch of the ‘Memory of the City‘ mobile app on Monday, 26 May, a new digital platform that invites users to explore Cairo’s heritage through interactive maps and stories. Designed to spotlight the city’s architectural gems, historic streets, and cultural landmarks, the app was launched during a ceremony at the Egyptian Opera House’s Small Hall, with Minister of Culture...

The Raml Tram in Alexandria, one of the oldest electrified tram networks in the world, is set for a much-anticipated rehabilitation that promises to blend modern efficiency with its rich historical legacy.  Started operating in 1863, the tram has long been a vital mode of transport for locals, carrying around 80,000 passengers daily across its scenic 32-kilometer route along the Mediterranean coastline.  However, years...

​In recent years, Egypt’s celebration scene has witnessed the emergence of an unexpected yet wildly popular trend: dancers donning giant gorilla costumes to entertain guests at various events, from birthday parties to weddings. This phenomenon has captivated audiences and sparked curiosity about its origins and cultural significance.​ ​The emergence of gorilla costume dancers in Egyptian celebrations can be traced back to the viral success...

As you prepare to say “I do,” thoughts of your honeymoon likely fill you with excitement. But with so many options, how do you choose the perfect spot that fits both your dreams and your budget? Whether you’re seeking an affordable adventure, a comfortable mid-range experience, or an all-out luxurious escape, this guide has something for every newlywed couple. From the budget-friendly charm of...

Egypt’s Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a major mixed-use project in Iraq, marking a significant step in its regional expansion. The agreement, signed on Sunday, 25 May, covers a 14 million square metre (sqm) site in South-West Baghdad and is expected to include around 46,000 residential and commercial units. The project is set to mirror...

In an era where nations increasingly recognize the power of soft diplomacy – a strategy where nations use cultural influence, attraction, and persuasion rather than coercion or force to achieve foreign policy goals – Egypt is strategically leveraging its sporting assets to enhance its international standing, foster stronger global relations, and contribute to its long-term developmental goals.  By capitalizing on its rich sports culture,...

  The first phrase many Egyptian girls hear when they get their period is ‘mabrouk, kibirti’ which is translated to ‘congratulations, you are a woman.’ Yet, beneath the surface of this moment lies a gap in reproductive knowledge, one that keeps many women from truly understanding, let alone connecting with, their bodies. While pregnancy is often seen as one of the most intense experiences...

Cairo’s chronic traffic congestion may finally see relief with the introduction of a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, a fast, electric, and affordable public transport alternative designed to ease pressure on the city’s overburdened roads and microbus networks. Traffic congestion in Cairo is more than just an inconvenience, it is a daily struggle that drains time, pollutes the air, and strains the city’s...

Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah has been awarded the Premier League Player of the Season for the 2024/25 campaign on Saturday, 24 May, marking the second time he has received this honor since his debut with Liverpool in the 2017/18 season.  Salah’s performance this season has solidified his status as one of the league’s all-time greats as he contributed a staggering 28 goals and 18...