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Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:05:50 +0000
Was the 2022 World Cup Ball ‘Al Rihla’ Really Made in Egypt?
A zoomed in photograph of the inscription on the 2022 FIFA World Cup’s official ball, Al Rihla (The Journey), has been circulating on Egyptian WhatsApp groups and Facebook comment sections: “Made in Egypt – Fabriqué en Egypte”. ...

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:21:39 +0000
Egypt Issues Decree to Regulate the Price and Quantities of Rice
Amid soaring food prices and an ongoing inflation, Egypt’s cabinet issued a decree penalising vendors who hoard or stock up on rice with at least one year in prison and a fine between EGP 100,000 and EGP 1 million in order to prevent any shorta...

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:13:18 +0000
Sisi Underscores Importance of Peace and Stability at African Union Summit
On Monday, 21 November, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi addressed the African Union (AU), emphasising Egypt’s continued efforts to fortify peace and stability in Africa. These statements came as part of the AU’s theme, ‘Towards Repositi...

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:49:50 +0000
Who Are Egyptian Fans Supporting in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup has kicked off and the eyes of millions upon millions, football fans or not, are on the teams battling it out in Qatar. Unlike in the last edition of the tournament, Egypt did not qualify, losing to Senegal after a tense penalty sh...

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:17:27 +0000
Ivanka Trump and Family Seen At Egypt’s Giza Plateau
Ivanka Trump—daughter of former 45th United States President Donald Trump—was seen alongside her husband Jared Kushner and their three children at the Giza Plateau earlier on 21 November. The family was snapped posing against a pyramid backdrop p...

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:37:59 +0000
4 Times Director Kamla Abou Zekry Championed Women’s Rights on Egypt’s Screens
From scripts to screens, Egyptian director Kamla Abou Zekry built a new world for women. She is a voice for the Egyptian woman, showcasing the trials and tribulations that come along with that title – one work at a time. Abou Zekry’s work has bee...

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 19:39:19 +0000
FIFA-Fever: Sling Arabic TV’s Hot Offers on the World Cup and Shahid VIP
World Cup season is upon us and Sling Arabic TV might just have the perfect subscriptions for soccer fans. For USD 30 – the lowest price in the market – US-based fans of the beautiful game can get in on the FIFA-fever and more. With Sling Blue, v...

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 17:51:38 +0000
Egypt’s Sisi, Turkey’s Erdogan Shake Hands at Qatar World Cup
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi was photographed shaking hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the 2022 World Cup in Doha, Qatar. Photographs have gone viral, particularly in Turkey, showing Sisi and Erdogan sh...

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 17:45:58 +0000
From Comics to Criticism, Egyptians React to Official FIFA Fan Festival Anthem
As the world turned its eyes to the FIFA World Cup being hosted by an Arab country for the very first time, Egyptian football enthusiasts and music lovers looked forward to the World Cup songs and FIFA soundtracks that would be released in celebratio...

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 14:15:03 +0000
World Reaches Historic ‘Loss and Damage’ Deal at Egypt’s COP27
After days of intensive negotiations, the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 concluded Sunday, November 20, with a historic agreement to provide “loss and damage” funding by industralised nations for developing countries most affected...



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