Attempting to lock in a soirée dress for her upcoming event, Omnia Medhat ventured into a shop belonging to a chain specializing in fancy evening dresses. After picking a few dresses that she liked, she asked the shop clerk for a size 16. As Medhat ...

Along the riverbanks of the Nile and the stretches of the many-colored seas, there are fishermen who draw their daily bread from the bottom of these waters. With a life at shore and on the sea, they carry tales of bountiful catches and stories of pat...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 (...

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 ...

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...

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...