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27 statues of goddess Sekhmet unearthed in Luxor
Archaeology

27 statues of goddess Sekhmet unearthed in Luxor

An Egyptian-European archaeological mission working in Luxor Governorate uncovered a collection of 27 fragmented statues of the lioness goddess Sekhmet,…
Following Egypt’s fortunate draw in World Cup, Cúper asserts “will fight for best results”
Health & Fitness

Following Egypt’s fortunate draw in World Cup, Cúper asserts “will fight for best results”

After Egypt was handed a fortunate draw for the 2018 World Cup, drawn against hosts Russia, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, Egypt manager Héctor Cúper asserted that…
Four Egyptian men cross Gulf of Aqaba on kayaks amidst turbulent weather
Egypt

Four Egyptian men cross Gulf of Aqaba on kayaks amidst turbulent weather

A group of 13 adventurous Egyptians were all set to take off from Taba, Egypt to Aqaba, Jordan on their…
Cairo University dismisses 5 professors on terrorism-related charges
Egypt

Cairo University dismisses 5 professors on terrorism-related charges

Cairo University terminated the contract of five faculty members after their names were added to the country’s terror list for…
Veteran footballer Mahmoud ‘Bibo’ al-Khateb elected president of al-Ahly club
Egypt

Veteran footballer Mahmoud ‘Bibo’ al-Khateb elected president of al-Ahly club

The veteran al-Ahly club footballer, Mahmoud al-Khateb – also known as Bibo – was declared the new president of Ahly…
Cairo Festival concludes in presence of Hollywood stars
Cinema/TV

Cairo Festival concludes in presence of Hollywood stars

After nine days of splendid screenings and events, the 39th Cairo International Film Festival hosted its closing celebration on Thursday evening,…
Egypt and Russia agree on draft deal to use others’ airbases, airspace
Egypt

Egypt and Russia agree on draft deal to use others’ airbases, airspace

The Egyptian and Russian government agreed on a draft deal on Thursday which would allow the two countries to use…
EBRD to finance 16 new solar power plants in Upper Egypt’s Benban
Environment

EBRD to finance 16 new solar power plants in Upper Egypt’s Benban

Under the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) $500 million framework for renewable energy in Egypt, the EBRD is…
Election day at al-Ahly club after fierce campaigns
Egypt

Election day at al-Ahly club after fierce campaigns

Competition during the campaign trail was fierce among four candidates battling for the presidency of al-Ahly club, along with 32…
Three militant hideouts destroyed, weapons seized in central Sinai
Egypt

Three militant hideouts destroyed, weapons seized in central Sinai

Security forces in central Sinai destroyed three hideouts used by militants and seized large quantities of weaponry, according to a…
UAE FM blasts ‘thankless’ Shafiq in tweets
Egypt

UAE FM blasts ‘thankless’ Shafiq in tweets

In another dramatic development surrounding Ahmed Shafiq’s announcement of candidacy for the 2018 presidential election, the Minister of Foreign Affairs…
Mubarak denies BBC report he resettled Palestinians in Egypt
Egypt

Mubarak denies BBC report he resettled Palestinians in Egypt

After BBC reports emerged indicating that Egypt’s former President Hosni Mubarak allowed the resettlement of Palestinians in Egypt in response…
Video: Colonel Ahmed Konswa announces presidential candidacy
Egypt

Video: Colonel Ahmed Konswa announces presidential candidacy

A third candidate emerged on Wednesday for the 2018 Egyptian presidential elections, as 41-year-old colonel Ahmed Konswa announced in a…
Egypt-Russia talks focus on combating terror, enhancing military cooperation
Egypt

Egypt-Russia talks focus on combating terror, enhancing military cooperation

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi discussed on Thursday reinforcing military cooperation with the Russian Minister of Defense, Serge Shweigo, as they…
Dubai general denies claims Ahmed Shafiq is banned from travel
Egypt

Dubai general denies claims Ahmed Shafiq is banned from travel

The Head of General Security for Dubai, Dhahi Khalfan, disputed the statement made by former Egyptian Prime Minister, Ahmed Shafiq,…
Outrage after photos of school children imitating Sinai mosque attack emerge
Egypt

Outrage after photos of school children imitating Sinai mosque attack emerge

Massive controversy hit Egypt’s social media on Tuesday after photos appeared of a group of young students performing a play…
Parliament Speaker denies state intention to displace Sinai residents
Egypt

Parliament Speaker denies state intention to displace Sinai residents

After rumors in various media outlets about a government plan to displace residents of North Sinai to make way for…
Three extremists killed, 8 suspects arrested in central Sinai
Egypt

Three extremists killed, 8 suspects arrested in central Sinai

Security forces killed three and arrested another five suspected militants in a crackdown in central Sinai, announced Armed Forces spokesperson,…
Qatar Airways ends operations in Egypt
Egypt

Qatar Airways ends operations in Egypt

In the latest escalation in the Egypt-Qatar rift, Qatar Airways announced it will be terminating its operations in Egypt, and…
Police kills 11 militants, arrests six during shootout in Ismailia
Egypt

Police kills 11 militants, arrests six during shootout in Ismailia

Egypt’s Interior Ministry said on Tuesday that 11 militants were killed another six arrested in a shootout with police forces…
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