Egypt’s Rania Al-Mashat has been appointed as Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), according to a statement by United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday, 20 April. ESCWA is a UN…
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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…
