Egypt
Alexandria inspires street violinist’s dreams of world fame
September 22, 2015
Alexandria inspires street violinist’s dreams of world fame
A 35-year old man who dreams of becoming a world-renowned violinist, Ahmed al-Maghraby spends most of his time roaming between…
Culture minister inaugurates Samaa festival
September 22, 2015
Culture minister inaugurates Samaa festival
Culture Minister Helmy al-Namnam inaugurated the 8th session of the International Samaa' Festival for Spiritual Music and Chanting on Sunday. Planning…
Quarantine authority amend cotton import controls
September 22, 2015
Quarantine authority amend cotton import controls
The National Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority introduced amendments to the regulations and requirements of cotton imports from abroad. The amendments…
Fuel quantities to increase during Eid
September 22, 2015
Fuel quantities to increase during Eid
The Petroleum Ministry will increase fuel pumping to 22,500 tons of gasoline and 42,000 tons of diesel per day to meet…
Western Desert terrorist cell eradicated: armed forces
September 22, 2015
Western Desert terrorist cell eradicated: armed forces
A joint operation by army and police forces in the Bahariya Oasis managed to eradicate a terrorist cell on Monday,…
Egypt hosts 17th Arabian Horse Championship in November
September 22, 2015
Egypt hosts 17th Arabian Horse Championship in November
Egypt will host the 17th Arabian Horse Championship on November 12. The event will be held under the sponsorship of Agriculture…
Death toll among Egyptian pilgrims rises to 17
September 22, 2015
Death toll among Egyptian pilgrims rises to 17
Egypt's Health Ministry on Monday said the death toll among Egyptian pilgrims has risen to 17. Some 98 Egyptian pilgrims received…
New culture minister’s past as Saudi Arabia critic worrisome
September 21, 2015
New culture minister’s past as Saudi Arabia critic worrisome
The appointment of author Helmy El-Sayed Hassan Namnam as the new Culture Minister has received mixed reactions, with some welcoming…
Hot weather expected Tuesday
September 21, 2015
Hot weather expected Tuesday
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority expects warm temperatures in the north of the country and hot weather in Cairo and the…
Salafis condemn columnist who said Muslims acquire faith coincidently
September 21, 2015
Salafis condemn columnist who said Muslims acquire faith coincidently
The Salafi Call has lambasted a columnist who said people, including Muslims, acquire their faith by coincidence. Adel Nasr, spokesperson for…