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Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:26:31 +0000Egypt Launches National Blood Plasma Donation Project
Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population Hala Zayed announced on Wednesday 14 July 2021 a national project to establish blood plasma donations for medicine production as a part of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s initiative to achieve self-suffi...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:31:16 +0000
Egyptian Film ‘Feathers’ Wins Cannes’ Critics’ Week Grand Prize
Egyptian filmmaker Omar El Zohairy has won the Grand Prize for Best Film in the Critics’ Week at Cannes for his comedic drama about a patriarchal father that turns into a chicken. The debut feature film tells the story of a passive mother whose lif...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:48:49 +0000
Egyptian Dentist Bassem Samir Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Sexually Assaulting Men
On Thursday, July 15, an Egyptian criminal court sentenced famous dentist Dr Bassem Samir to 16 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting four men. The case came to light after Egyptian actor Abbas Abo El Hassan came forward with his own st...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:09:08 +0000
‘We Can’t Lose More Trees’: Egypt’s Maadi Road Project Sparks Uproar
Residents of the upscale Cairo suburb of Maadi are up-in-arms after the Egyptian Ministry of Transportation announced a new highway development that may result in the deforestation of some of Maadi’s most renowned areas. The Ministry of Transportat...
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:38:58 +0000
Science Geeks, Rejoice: New Egyptian Podcast Will Tackle All Things Science
Egyptian YouTuber Ahmed Samir, known for his 1+ million-subscriber YouTube channel Egychology, has partnered with regional podcast company Kerning Cultures Network to launch a new podcast titled ‘A Superbly Scientific Podcast’ (بودكاست عÙ...
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:06:17 +0000
Egypt Reports Lowest COVID-19 Daily Death Count Since Start of Pandemic
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced on Monday the lowest cases of COVID-19 deaths since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic last year. In a statement, Egypt’s Ministry reported that 879 people recovered from the virus, brin...
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:08:50 +0000
How to Visit Egypt’s Beach Getaways on a Budget
Whether you prefer the softness of the sand along the North Coast or the kitesurfing spots in Ras Sudr, beach weekends are a great way to beat the hot big-city summers in Egypt. Unfortunately, these trips can get pretty pricey if not planned properly...
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:33:11 +0000
Egypt Launches EGP 100 Billion Mortgage Initiative for Low And Middle-Income Citizens
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) launched on Tuesday 13 July an EGP 100 billion mortgage finance initiative targeting low and middle-income citizens. In its official circular, the CBE stated that the new initiative gives low and middle-income individu...
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:58:27 +0000
Why I Moved to Egypt – For Good
As I waited for the gates to open and my flight to start boarding, my mind went to a place far away. I was in tears. But I couldn’t decide if they were tears of worry, joy, sorrow, or anxiety. Only one thought lingered in my head: “Did I make the...
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:06 +0000
Iman El Deeb Brought Her International Modeling Experience into Egypt’s UNN Model Management
View this post on Instagram A post shared by IMAN ELDEEB (@camelicked) The Egyptian Streets Podcast is BACK! Season 2 focuses on Egyptian women: QAHIRAT. The Egyptian woman is multi-faceted, creative, and absolutely powerful. Egyptian S...