Cairo Eye Ferris wheel along the Nile will attract tourists, say officials, but many Egyptians worry it will destroy Cairo’s … More
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Egypt: Archaeologists unearth ancient beer factory in Abydos
CAIRO (AP) : American and Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed what could be the oldest known beer factory at one of … More
Egypt frees Al-Jazeera journalist after 4 years’ jail
CAIRO : Egypt has released Al Jazeera journalist Mahmoud Hussein after more than four years in detention on accusations of publishing false … More
Two brothers and the coup inEgypt that came between them
One agitated for democracy. The other demanded stability. An inseparable pair became irreconcilable CAIRO : The two brothers were the … More
Arab Spring exiles look back 10 years after Egypt uprising
LONDON (AP) : The Egyptians who took to the streets on Jan. 25, 2011, knew what they were doing. They … More
Chef arrested after images of sexually suggestive cakes at exclusive Egyptian club go viral
A FEMALE pastry chef has been arrested after supplying penis shaped cupcake decorations for a birthday party in Egypt. Egyptian … More
Aswan High Dam: Nasser’s dream, Nubian nightmare
Officiated on January 15, 1971, the dam was to generate electricity for the whole region, increase agricultural land and reduce … More
The twists and turns of belly dance in Egypt
The art of belly dance in Egypt stands at a crossroads; we either save it and take it up to its years of splendour or we just allow it to keep dwindling slowly and this would be most unfortunate
Foreigners shake up Egypt’s belly dancing scene
Belly dancers from Eastern Europe, Russia, Latin America and elsewhere have dominated the scene in recent years in Egypt CAIRO – She … More
In Egypt, pandemic inspires passion for oud
While he waits for his lesson at an Egyptian music school, Maissara Mohammed plays his oud, its soothing tones dissolving … More
A decade on, the broken dreams of the Arab Spring
“The revolution showed me that everything is possible,” said Ameni Ghimaji, remembering the heady days of the Tunisian protests that … More
Cairo restored hieroglyph typecaster tells new stories
The French-made typecasting machine is over a century old, the Egyptian hieroglyphs 5,000 years. Now, in a Cairo workshop, the … More
Egyptian model, photographer detained over ‘offensive’ photoshoot at ancient Pyramid
KUALA LUMPUR : A 26-year-old Egyptian model and a 22-year-old photographer were recently detained for staging a photoshoot at the … More
Egypt’s Berber speakers cling to language in isolated oasis
SIWA OASIS (Egypt) : Youssef Diab drives his truck through the Egyptian oasis of Siwa, singing catchy songs in a … More
Egypt’s Siwa fortress renovation boosts hopes for ecotourism
CAIRO: Tucked away in Egypt’s Western Desert, the Shali fortress once protected inhabitants against the incursions of wandering tribes, but … More
Cairo’s ‘City of the Dead’ brought back to life
CAIRO : In Egypt’s “City of the Dead”, centuries-old monuments are being restored and artisanal heritage revived, turning a corner … More
At least 14 civilians killed by booby traps in Egypt’s Sinai
Daesh militants in July attacked several villages in the town of Bir Al-Abd, forcing people to flee their homes The … More
See Egyptian artist Hany Genedy craft pictures from salt
‘I had the idea of looking for a way to preserve these works. I was able to do so’ Genedy … More
Egyptian security forces target rare anti-government protests
Amnesty International says two killed in unrest over law demanding residents pay fines to legalise homes Rights groups say two … More
Water already dwindling, Egypt’s farmers fear impact of dam
SECOND VILLAGE, Egypt (AP) — In the winter of 1964, Makhluf Abu Kassem was born in this agricultural community newly … More
Egyptian activists claim 3 killed in anti-govt protests
Protesters killed during peaceful protests in Al-Jiza, says self-exiled dissident ISTANBUL : Three people were killed by police during anti-regime … More
Egypt discovers 14 ancient sarcophagi at Saqqara
CAIRO: Egypt’s antiquities ministry announced on Sunday the discovery of 14 sarcophagi in the Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo that … More
Camel racing storms back in Sinai after COVID-19 hiatus
The traditional sport is popular in many Arab countries, most notably in the Gulf region DESERT EL TIH, Egypt: Spread … More
Egypt’s Blossoming Trade In Fragrant Jasmine Flowers
Jasmine trade is estimated to pull in some $6.5 million annually for Egypt At midnight, Eman Mehanna switches on her … More