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Tue, 16 Aug 2022 15:10:39 +0000
REVIEW: ‘Between Two Seas’ as a Theatre of Realism
A child rests her head against her father’s reassurances; the nurse takes a scalpel to her body, between her thighs, and it kills her. Bein Bahrain (‘Between Two Seas’, 2019) is a raw, unforgiving tale set in rural Egypt—one which refuses to ...

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:14:14 +0000
Did Mohamed Salah Donate EGP 3 Million to Egypt Church Fire Victims?
Reports on Monday evening suggested that Egypt and Liverpool’s iconic footballer Mohamed Salah donated EGP 3 million (USD 156,820) to the families and victims of the Abu Sefein Church fire, which took place in Giza on 14 August and killed at least ...

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:11:36 +0000
Ruby Red: How Karkade Became a Signature Egyptian Tea
A sail of red colors the oblong tablecloth, and karkade is served in a small, crystal teacup. Ice clicks against the sides, drowns the handful of mint leaves offered with it. The qahwa is busy with a restless Ramadan crowd, but the night is young and...

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:37:24 +0000
18 Children Among Egypt Church Fire Deaths
The death toll of the Abu Sefein Church fire stands at 41, including 18 children, and 14 injured. Hundreds of mourners gathered late Sunday afternoon for the pre-burial prayers in churches near the Waraq neighborhood. The fire occurred in the Abu Sef...

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 17:29:26 +0000
From Beauty Salons to Online Views: Egyptian Women and the Labor of Beauty
Aesthetic labor for women has always been hidden behind the closed doors of bathrooms or a mother’s dressing table. Stepping inside a beauty salon is like entering a private space or a secret factory concealed from the masses, where women are wholl...

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 16:00:40 +0000
In Photos: Voyaging Across Egypt’s Main Sea Ports
The seaports are places of oceangoing ships ,where the land and the open sea meet to communicate in trade. Egypt’s fascinating geographical location plays a valuable role in facilitating its maritime transport, and its exceptional ports that border...

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:29:06 +0000
41+ Killed in Egypt Abu Sefein Church Fire
The Coptic Orthodox Church announced that a massive fire broke out at Abu Sefein Church in Imbaba, Giza, resulting in at least 41 deaths and 14 injuries. The outbreak occurred on Sunday morning, 14 August, after the holy mass, and 30 ambulance cars r...

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 14:16:46 +0000
Japanese Anime Meets Egyptian Mythology in These 4 Shows
The occult world of Egyptian mythology has inspired creators around the world for decades, from one of Marvel’s latest series, ‘Moon Knight’ (2022), to Gerad Butler’s film ‘Gods of Egypt’ in 2016, there is an array of references and inspi...

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 13:25:52 +0000
Egypt Announces Cabinet Reshuffle Introducing 13 New Ministers
The Egyptian Government announced a cabinet reshuffle on the morning of  Saturday, 13 August, introducing 13 new ministers in different roles. President Abdel Fattah El Sisi released a statement noting that he called for the House of Representatives...

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 08:29:21 +0000
Egypt’s Long-Serving Minister Nabila Makram Replaced in Cabinet Reshuffle
Egypt’s Minister of Emigration and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs Nabila Makram is set to be replaced in a surprise cabinet reshuffle. In a statement on Facebook, shared by Cairo24, Makram confirmed the reshuffle, stating that it had been an honor...



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