All but one Wahat attack perpetrators killed, rest arrested: Sisi
Egypt
November 9, 2017
All but one Wahat attack perpetrators killed, rest arrested: Sisi
In his most recent comments on the October 21 Wahat al-Bahariya attack that killed at least 16 Egyptian policemen, President…
Egyptian film Cactus Flower competes at Dubai Intl Film Festival
Cinema/TV
November 9, 2017
Egyptian film Cactus Flower competes at Dubai Intl Film Festival
The Egyptian film Cactus Flower has been selected to compete in the Muhr Awards feature section in the 14th edition of the Dubai International…
Nubian activists arrested protesting death of activist in custody
Egypt
November 9, 2017
Nubian activists arrested protesting death of activist in custody
A number of Nubian activists were arrested on Tuesday for protesting the death in custody of detainee Gamal Sorour last week…
MP investigated for assaulting university security guard
Egypt
November 8, 2017
MP investigated for assaulting university security guard
Head of Fayoum University Khaild Hamza and a number of security officials at the university were summoned by prosecution authorities…
Egypt reaffirms condemnation of chemical weapons use in Syria
Egypt
November 8, 2017
Egypt reaffirms condemnation of chemical weapons use in Syria
Egypt reaffirmed on Wednesday that the country severely condemns the use of chemical weapons in Syria by any party involved…
World Youth Forum to be held annually in Egypt: Sisi
Egypt
November 8, 2017
World Youth Forum to be held annually in Egypt: Sisi
The World Youth Forum, which is currently being held in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, is to be organized…
Uber, Harassmap reinforce partnership to prevent sexual harassment
Society
November 8, 2017
Uber, Harassmap reinforce partnership to prevent sexual harassment
US-based ride-hailing company Uber announced its implementation of a set of measures to raise awareness among drivers and customers about…
Cairo court upholds five-year prison sentence of dissident Alaa Abdel Fattah
Egypt
November 8, 2017
Cairo court upholds five-year prison sentence of dissident Alaa Abdel Fattah
Egypt’s Court of Cassation issued a final ruling on Wednesday in the case of detained political activist Alaa Abdel Fattah,…
Ride-sharing app SWVL hits Alexandria roads, aims to revitalize Egypt transport system
Technology
November 8, 2017
Ride-sharing app SWVL hits Alexandria roads, aims to revitalize Egypt transport system
Alexandrian commuters have cause to celebrate after ride-sharing app Swvl, which recently swept onto Egypt’s transportation scene, announced its expansion…
Temporary exhibition to be held at King Farouk Museum Wednesday
Culture
November 7, 2017
Temporary exhibition to be held at King Farouk Museum Wednesday
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of its establishment, the King Farouk Corner Museum in Helwan will hold a…