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Thu, 12 May 2022 05:52:07 +0000
Mosque of Ibn Tūlūn: A Vision of Beauty
A monument of brilliant red brick and lace-like ornaments, the Mosque of Ibn Tūlūn is an homage to bygone centuries. Crisp air whistles through the complex, and imagination is reborn in time-etched crevices; a murmur of prayers, a loose calling of ...

Wed, 11 May 2022 16:25:14 +0000
5 Soldiers, 7 Terrorists Killed After Military Retaliation in Sinai
An officer and four soldiers were killed on 11 May after thwarting attacks by terrorist militia in Sinai, reports the Egyptian Military’s Official Spokesperson. The attack was successfully countered, resulting in the confiscation of automatic rifle...

Wed, 11 May 2022 12:02:51 +0000
Palestinian Al-Jazeera Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh Shot Dead During Israeli Raid
Palestinian news correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh, 51, was killed by gunfire while reporting for Al Jazeera during the Israeli raid on the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank, announced the Palestinian Ministry of Health on 11 May. Al Jazeera reports ...

Wed, 11 May 2022 09:18:17 +0000
Men Who Blackmailed Egyptian Girl to Suicide Get 15 Years in Jail
Egypt’s Criminal Court in Tanta sentenced three men on Tuesday, 10 May to 15 years in jail, and two others to five years in jail for blackmailing an Egyptian girl, Basant Khaled, with explicit images. The five men are charged with several crimes, i...

Wed, 11 May 2022 08:23:30 +0000
Egypt’s Inflation Rises to 14.9% as Ukraine War Persists
According to Ahram Online, Egypt’s annual inflation rate surged to 14.9 percent in April, significantly higher than the previous month’s 12.1 percent. The data, which was provided by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (...

Tue, 10 May 2022 18:51:02 +0000
10 Inspiring Lessons from Top Egyptian Entrepreneurs
In a challenging and sometimes disenchanting job market, ambitious young Egyptians are searching for promises of hope, optimism and encouragement. Fortunately, the search is an easy one; Egyptian success stories are plenty, rife with entrepreneurial ...

Tue, 10 May 2022 11:51:06 +0000
Marveling Through Moon Knight’s Genius Soundtrack
From Wegz to Abdel Halim Hafez: Disney +’s Moon Knight has impressed fans with its mystery-structured episodes, intricate Egyptian details, and stellar soundtrack. The six-episode series has not only introduced the world of Egyptian mythology to th...

Tue, 10 May 2022 11:45:43 +0000
In Photos: The Spectacular Beauty of the Colored Canyon in Sinai
Although Sinai is known for its mesmerizing beaches and entertaining water activities in both Dahab and Nuweiba, there is one underrated attraction that deserves attention by locals and tourists alike: the Colored Canyon. Located 210 miles (322 kilom...

Tue, 10 May 2022 09:14:13 +0000
How Cheb Khaled’s Music Rose as a Force Against Racism and Cultural Homogenization
Less than five seconds after playing the song, the crowd loudly cheers and begins to repeatedly sing ‘Aicha’. Cheb Khaled, who is dressed in the same shirt worn on his ‘Nssi Nssi’ album cover, warmly smiles, and then looks out into the distan...

Mon, 09 May 2022 17:15:16 +0000
Victoria College: 5 Astounding Alumni From Egypt’s Elite School of the Past
Image Credit:اسكندرية 1900/Facebook During the British occupation of Egypt, to be colonial was to be elite: to receive colonial education was an invitation to study among a community of aristocrats and leaders. Victoria College, a private sch...



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