Egypt has declared Saturday 25 April an official paid public holiday to mark Sinai Liberation Day, according to a statement issued by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Sunday 20 April. The decision applies to employees across ministries, government entities, public…
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A commoner who worked her way to royalty and power, Queen Tiye would be remembered as a formidable New Kingdom figure in ancient Egypt thousands of years later. Tiye, who…
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The Egyptian pound weakened further on Tuesday, 31 March, as the US dollar continued to hover close to the EGP 55 level in parts of the banking system, with regional…
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Does a Bridge Between Egypt and Saudi Arabia Make More Sense Than Ever?
As the Iran war exposes the fragility of maritime trade, the case for a physical link between Africa and Asia across the Red Sea has never been stronger.
Despite its rapid expansion, Cairo faces a critical shortage of public parks and green spaces. Historical trends in the…
By Sophie Spigno I arrived in Egypt in March 2025, travelling to Alexandria to spend Ramadan with my closest friend…
We rarely remember entire stories. We remember small moments that, on their own, can feel complete. Memories appear like…
