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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...

EgyptAir has signed an agreement with Airbus to acquire ten Airbus A350-900 aircraft on Friday, 23 May. This acquisition, announced by the Ministry of Civil Aviation during Minister Sameh El-Hefny’s visit to Airbus’s headquarters in Toulouse, France, will enhance EgyptAir’s existing fleet of 70 aircraft, with each new A350 capable of accommodating 340 passengers across Business and Economy Class. The A350-900 is designed for...

In March 2025, Niantic—the developer behind the popular augmented reality (AR) mobile game Pokémon Go—announced the sale of its gaming division to Scopely, a U.S.-based company owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), in a deal reportedly worth $3.5 billion. The acquisition has attracted international attention, not only because of the game’s global popularity but also due to the potential implications for the...

Under the blazing sun of Luxor, where the towering columns of Karnak stand like timeless sentinels, dancers spin in harmony, their movements echoing the silhouettes etched in temple walls. Their voices rise in melody—not to entertain alone, but to resurrect stories of kings, gods, and forgotten queens. For many Egyptians, the 1967 film Gharam Fi Al-Karnak (Love in Karnak) was not just a musical;...

The Egyptian economy is awash in cash amid an unprecedented surge in liquidity, but whether this wave will translate into broad-based economic relief remains uncertain. In March 2025, Egypt’s domestic liquidity surged to a record EGP 12.566 trillion (USD 252.22 billion), an increase of EGP 930.4 billion (USD 18.67 billion) over three months, according to data released by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE)....

All around Egypt’s borders, African countries descend into a widening arc of civil wars and state collapse. To the south, Sudan is divided, and South Sudan teeters between fragile peace and renewed conflict. To the west, Libya remains fractured by militias and competing governments. As turmoil and unrest escalate across the neighboring nations, Egypt acts as a central mediator, striving to safeguard stability along...

During the 78th Cannes Film Festival, running from 13 to 24 May along the storied shores of the French Riviera, Egypt made a celebrated return to the international stage after a ten-year hiatus The Egyptian pavilion outshone entries from 150 nations, including industry giants like the United States, China, and France, clinching the coveted Best Pavilion Design Award on 17 May. The pavilion was...

Egypt is facing an intense heatwave from Saturday to Monday, with a noticeable decline in temperatures expected to begin on Tuesday. Temperatures at night and during the early morning will remain mild, while daytime highs are forecast to reach between 36°C and 39°C in Greater Cairo and along the northern coast, and 38°C to 43°C in Upper Egypt. Winds are expected in several regions,...

  No matter how far you wander in Egypt, the countryside stays with you. It is both eerie and beautiful – a kind of beauty shaped by the wisdom of those who have never left their villages, yet somehow know the world. Wander through the fields by the Nile or sit with the locals in the sun-soaked villages of Upper Egypt, and you are...

  UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Egypt’s Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, as the next Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on Thursday, 22 May. Fouad will become the fifth person to hold the position, succeeding Ibrahim Thiaw of Mauritania. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the announcement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The ministry highlighted...

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revoked Harvard University’s certification to enroll international students on Thursday, 22 May, escalating an ongoing dispute between the Trump administration and the university. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Thursday that Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification had been revoked due to what she described as the university’s “failure to adhere to...

New Alamein has been named the Capital of Arab Resorts for 2025 on by the Arab Tourism Organization Thursday, 22 May, marking a major milestone for Egypt’s coastal tourism ambitions. The recognition highlights the city’s rapid rise as a premier Mediterranean destination, backed by modern infrastructure, a growing lineup of summer festivals, and a vision for sustainable tourism. In a statement issued by Egypt’s...

  Egypt’s Foreign Ministry condemned on Wednesday, 21 May, the Israeli military for firing on a delegation of foreign diplomats, among them the Egyptian ambassador to Ramallah, during a visit to Jenin in the occupied West Bank. In a statement, the Ministry denounced the incident as a “clear violation of all diplomatic norms” and urged Israeli authorities to provide an official explanation of the...

A mild earthquake off Crete was faintly felt in parts of Egypt on Thursday, following a stronger tremor last week. No damage or injuries were reported, according to NRIAG. The post Second Offshore Earthquake Felt in Egypt in One Week first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

Staring in the mirror, trying to tame her hair, Fatma Yasser wondered if her natural curls were, in fact, “too wild,” as her aunt told her. The 26-year-old marketing specialist straightened her hair for years before she felt confident enough to embrace her natural hair. “When I first stopped straightening it [hair], my own relatives told me I looked unkempt and asked why I...

Sudanese-Canadian poet and singer Mustafa the Poet is set to appear in Cairo for an intimate live performance, bringing an ensemble of international talent to Downtown Cairo for a one-night event. On Thursday, 22 May, a rare musical gathering will take place at Radio Cinema, a venue established in 1948, in Downtown Cairo. The Canadian R&B singer Daniel Caesar, British indie-pop artist Rex Orange...

  Scroll through TikTok for long enough and there is a good chance you will land on a makeup tutorial, most likely a woman doing her routine. But Ali Majed, a Saudi beauty influencer with over 700,000 followers, brings something different to the table. As a young man in a space largely dominated by women, he is not just showing off looks; he also shares his...

Discover the best breakfast spots at the Pyramids of Giza. Enjoy Egyptian and international cuisine with breathtaking views of the Great Pyramid. The post The Best Breakfast Spots at the Pyramids: Culinary Magic Meets Ancient Wonder first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

Egyptian weddings are buckling under social media’s ‘highlight reel’ stress, from henna parties to picture-perfect Nile-side trips, and destination bachelorettes. Egyptian Streets consulted Aisha Von, a London School of Economics-trainee psychologist, on how to ditch the chaos and reclaim the joy. Von explains, “The perfectly curated lifestyle seen on social media creates a false benchmark, making couples feel their own plans are inadequate.” To...

More than 28,000 Palestinian women and girls have been killed in Gaza since the start of the war in October 2023, according to a new estimate released by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) on Monday, 19 May. That means, on average, one woman or girl has been killed every hour in Israeli attacks since the...

Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun arrived in Cairo for an official visit, where he was received by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi at the Al Ittihadiya Palace on Monday, 19 May.  The visit comes amid heightened regional tensions and a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In a joint press conference, Al-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s “categorical rejection” of repeated Israeli violations against Lebanon, including the occupation of Lebanese...

  The Ministry of Transport announced on Sunday, May 18, that microbuses will be gradually prohibited from using the Ring Road in Greater Cairo. The ban is a key component of the ongoing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system rollout, which is set to improve traffic flow and reduce pollution. During an interview with TV host Ahmed Moussa on his program on Sada El-Balad, Minister...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday, 19 May, that Israel would permit a “basic amount” of food aid into the Gaza Strip, following over two months of a total blockade that had severely restricted the entry of food, fuel, and medicine. The announcement came shortly after the Israeli military initiated “extensive ground operations” in Gaza, marking a new escalation in the conflict....