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Egyptian initiative builds better houses for the poor in an eco-friendly way
June 24, 2019
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
June 18, 2019
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
June 16, 2019
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?
June 12, 2019
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
June 10, 2019
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
June 4, 2019
‘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
May 3, 2019
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
April 30, 2019
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
April 28, 2019
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
April 20, 2019
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…