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Al Bawaba newspaper confiscated for reporting on escapee former interior minister
Egypt

Al Bawaba newspaper confiscated for reporting on escapee former interior minister

Egyptian authorities ordered the confiscation of Al-Bawaba newspaper on Sunday for reporting on the disappearance of former Interior Minister Habib al-Adly, who…
Tyro app aims to reshape Egypt’s e-tutoring industry, slow internet creates problems
Technology

Tyro app aims to reshape Egypt’s e-tutoring industry, slow internet creates problems

E-learning platform, Tyro, has recognized the high demand for private tutoring and the widening gap between formal educational curriculums and labor…
US dollar exchange rate stable on Saturday trading
Economy

US dollar exchange rate stable on Saturday trading

US dollar exchange rate was stable against the Egyptian pound at the beginning of Saturday morning trading. The prices hovered…
What do you know about the gifts for the Muslim feast ‘Eid’?
Egypt

What do you know about the gifts for the Muslim feast ‘Eid’?

In the early morning hours of the first day of Eid Al-Adha or Eid Al Fitr, Muslim children worldwide wake…
UN Human Rights Council slams Egypt for ongoing website block
Egypt

UN Human Rights Council slams Egypt for ongoing website block

Two representatives from the United Nations Human Rights council issued a joint statement on Thursday expressing their “grave concern” over Egypt’s…
Top Egyptian Muslim entity: animal slaughter in streets for Eid is a ‘sin’
Egypt

Top Egyptian Muslim entity: animal slaughter in streets for Eid is a ‘sin’

With the sunrise of the first day of the Muslims’ second annual feast known as Eid –Al-Adha, millions of Muslims…
5 places in Cairo to stay away from during Eid al-Adha to avoid harassment
Egypt

5 places in Cairo to stay away from during Eid al-Adha to avoid harassment

With the arrival of the Muslims’ annual second feast known in Arabic as ‘Eid Al-Adha’ in Egypt, the country’s people…
Foreign Affairs Ministry denies signing agreement with Germany to establish refugee camps in Egypt
Egypt

Foreign Affairs Ministry denies signing agreement with Germany to establish refugee camps in Egypt

Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Ministry denied on Monday circulated news on a signed agreement with Germany that stipulated the establishment of…
Wheel malfunction causes emergency landing of Paris EgyptAir flight in Cairo
Egypt

Wheel malfunction causes emergency landing of Paris EgyptAir flight in Cairo

Cairo International Airport imposed a state of emergency Tuesday morning, due to an emergency landing of an ‘EgyptAir’ flight coming…
7 defendants tried over formation of militant group, flee police vehicle near Maadi
Egypt

7 defendants tried over formation of militant group, flee police vehicle near Maadi

Seven defendants, affiliated with Muslim Brotherhood and accused of creating militant group ‘Kata’ab Helwan’, escaped from a police vehicle Sunday night,…
Al-Azhar condemns violence against Muslims in Myanmar
Egypt

Al-Azhar condemns violence against Muslims in Myanmar

Al-Azhar strongly condemned the brutal and inhumane acts committed against the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, violating the teachings of all…
US worries about Egyptian relations with North Korea: US Department of State spokesperson
Egypt

US worries about Egyptian relations with North Korea: US Department of State spokesperson

In the ongoing discussion on Egyptian-American relations, media reports mentioned the recent cut in US aid to Egypt could be…
Egypt’s Administrative Control Authority arrests deputy Governor of Alexandria for bribery
Egypt

Egypt’s Administrative Control Authority arrests deputy Governor of Alexandria for bribery

Deputy Governor of Alexandria, Soad al Kholy, was arrested Sunday morning by the Administrative Control Authority ‘ACA’ on charges of…
Egyptian Pope Tawadros inaugurates first Coptic Church in Japan
Egypt

Egyptian Pope Tawadros inaugurates first Coptic Church in Japan

In a first-of-its-kind visit, Pope Tawadros II, of the Coptic Church in Alexandria, inaugurating the first Coptic Church in Japan.…
After aid crisis, Trump calms atmosphere with telephone call to Sisi
Egypt

After aid crisis, Trump calms atmosphere with telephone call to Sisi

Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, received a phone call from US counterpart Donald Trump, on Thursday evening, during which Trump…
Trump’s advisor meets with Sisi, following reports on tense relations
Egypt

Trump’s advisor meets with Sisi, following reports on tense relations

Contradictory reports have circulated concerning the suspended meeting between US presidential advisor, Jared Kushner, and the Egyptian government. Some news…
National Security Committee prepares petition to urge Sisi to run for 2nd term
Egypt

National Security Committee prepares petition to urge Sisi to run for 2nd term

The National Defense and Security Committee of the Egyptian parliament is preparing a support petition to urge President Abdel Fattah…
Second Filed Army kills 8 IS militants in North Sinai
Egypt

Second Filed Army kills 8 IS militants in North Sinai

The Second Filed Army, assigned to secure North Sinai, killed eight militants believed to be members of IS affiliated group…
Cairo Airport foils attempt to smuggle Khedival-era antiquities to Saudi Arabia
Egypt

Cairo Airport foils attempt to smuggle Khedival-era antiquities to Saudi Arabia

The Cairo International Airport antiques’ unit blocked an attempt by an Egyptian passenger to smuggle a collection of Khedival-era coins,…
Egypt Central Bank, no intention to pass digital currency trading legislation
Economy

Egypt Central Bank, no intention to pass digital currency trading legislation

Egypt’s central bank said it has no intention of issuing legislation or passing a special law that allows the trading…
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