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Egyptian initiative builds better houses for the poor in an eco-friendly way

Egyptian initiative builds better houses for the poor in an eco-friendly way

When Radwa Rostom was just a civil engineering student at Cairo’s Ain Shams University, she participated in various charitable activities…
Egypt’s Mohamed El-Sayed Badr: an academic exemplifying global success

Egypt’s Mohamed El-Sayed Badr: an academic exemplifying global success

Egypt’s Mohamed El-Sayed Badr is the youngest professor in Germany to be appointed to the prestigious post as dean of…
Tokyo prepares to host 2020 Olympic Games

Tokyo prepares to host 2020 Olympic Games

Japan has stepped up preparations for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, set for next July and featuring the participation…
Will abolished customs boost electric car sales in Egypt?

Will abolished customs boost electric car sales in Egypt?

Experts predict a rise in the sales of electric cars in the coming period in light of the abolition of…
Islamic State expands reach in Afghanistan, threatening West

Islamic State expands reach in Afghanistan, threatening West

JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AP) — The Islamic State group has lost its caliphate in Syria and Iraq, but in the forbidding…
‘Waste Free AUC’ environmental campaign aims to achieve waste-free living in Egypt

‘Waste Free AUC’ environmental campaign aims to achieve waste-free living in Egypt

Like many other countries around the globe, Egypt has been in a constant battle with waste.  However, a crucial part…
Surprise! The world’s oldest mummies are not in Egypt

Surprise! The world’s oldest mummies are not in Egypt

Arica, Chile (CNN) — The first humans known to have mummified their dead did so in a rather improbable spot:…
Photos: Alexandria Opera House: A unique architectural heritage embodying the glory of the theater

Photos: Alexandria Opera House: A unique architectural heritage embodying the glory of the theater

“One of the most outstanding buildings in Lower Egypt and one of Alexandria’s architectural treasures,” said archaeologist Ahmed Abdel Fattah describing…
Afghan women fear gains could be bargained away in talks

Afghan women fear gains could be bargained away in talks

HERAT, Afghanistan (AP) — For four hours, Khadeja begged her in-laws to take her to the hospital. The skin on…
Artist pays homage to Queen Nefertiti in exhibition empowering women

Artist pays homage to Queen Nefertiti in exhibition empowering women

Egyptian artist Hossam Dirar has opened up a new exhibition centered around Queen Nefertiti in Zamalek, aiming to honor not…
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