On a hill overlooking Egypt’s newly built New Administrative Capital (NAC), the Grand Mosque, part of Egypt’s Islamic Cultural Center, has become a religious landmark in the Islamic world and in Egypt. Since its inauguration in March 2023, it has...

Many scientists suggest that by the end of the century, coral reefs as ecosystems will disappear from Earth.The Egyptian Red Sea is home to 325 types of reef fish, of which 17 percent are endemic species to the Red Sea. The post What Egypt’s Protec...

As of 2025, nearly 38 percent of Egyptian women identify as entrepreneurs, and most anticipate growth in their ventures.  Yet, women’s participation in the formal labor force hovers around 18 percent, far below that of men, underscoring the system...

Koshary, a dish made from lentils, rice, and pasta, was officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the Intergovernmental Committee during its meetings in New Delhi from 8 to 12 December. ...

The Regional Sustainable Development Forum 2025 concluded in Cairo with more than 700 attendees, over 100 speakers and major regional partnerships. The post Sustainability Takes Center Stage in Cairo as RSD Forum 2025 Unites Regional and Global Partn...

A new concept store, described as “funky” and “experimental,” has opened in Downtown Cairo. The store, 6901, was founded by the creative mind behind Maison 69. What started as a dark, unused room occupied only by a neighborhood makwagy (an ir...

By the third morning of my week-long vacation in Ain Sokhna, I realized I had forgotten what day it was. It was in an unremarkable way that comes from waking up with no urgent task tugging at your sleeve. The sea was a walk away, the jacuzzi was heat...

Saudi Arabia’s economic outlook received a significant boost this month after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its growth forecast for the Kingdom to 4 percent for both 2025 and 2026. The revision reflects growing confidence in the regi...

A 2026 World Cup fixture designated by Seattle’s local organizing committee as a “Pride Match” will feature Egypt and Iran, two countries where same-sex relations are criminalized. The match, scheduled for 26 June at Lumen Field, is part of Sea...