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Sun, 17 Apr 2022 19:24:10 +0000
Al-Wafd: The Journey of Egypt’s Iconic Political Party
A beacon of liberation, renewed national spirit, and secular conviction, al-Wafd rose to become one of Egypt’s most prominent political parties. The eruption of the 1919 Revolution, led by Saad Zaghloul, came to liberate Egypt from the shackles of ...

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:18:42 +0000
Egypt Suspends Imports From Over 800 Brands, Including Nestle, Vaseline, and Almarai
On Sunday, 17 April, Egypt’s General Organization for Import and Export Control (GOEIC) announced the suspension of import activities to Egypt for over 800 companies and factories for violating Resolution No. 43 of 2016 of the Ministry of Trade and...

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 10:42:25 +0000
Palm Weaving for Eastern Palm Sunday
In Christian faith, Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the Holy Week ahead of Easter Sunday, which historically accounts to the most important week to the Christian community. It is believed in Christian faith that the day marks Jesus Christ’s ...

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 03:04:59 +0000
Who are Egypt’s Bedawiye Tribes?
Tucked between a stretch of mountains and the majesty of the Red Sea are a peoples often overlooked: the Beja. Egypt’s Beja are nomadic, independent tribes who rely on their clustered nature to survive; they make their own food, nourish their niche...

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 21:00:42 +0000
The Splendor of Egypt’s Operas
  Visions of beauty and splendor inhabit opera houses. Mesmerizing music and top-tier vocal artistry that transcend the ordinary, vibrant costumes tell stories and plays, and art in every form guarantees a magical experience. The first opera hou...

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:54:00 +0000
More Than 150 Palestinians Injured After Israeli Forces Raid Al-Aqsa Mosque During Ramadan
Israeli police units raided Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City early on Friday, 15 April during the holy month of Ramadan, with more than 150 Palestinians having been injured as a result, reported medics and witnesses. Witnesses said elderly wo...

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 13:23:27 +0000
Banque du Caire: A Hundred Chances This Ramadan
Banque du Caire has launched its latest marketing campaign, “Ashan nefham ba’ad… ben ademlak badal el forsa, meya” (‘So we can understand one another…we offer not one chance, but a hundred’) on 10 April this year. The campaign is part o...

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 22:13:15 +0000
Two Israeli Music Festivals Are Coming to Egypt Sparking Outrage
Two Israeli music festivals are set to take place in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula within days, sparking outrage among social media users in Egypt. The two festivals, Nabia Festival and Grounded Festival 2022, are being held days apart close to Egypt...

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:04:28 +0000
Jaroslav Drobný: The Exile Who Triumphed in Tennis Through Egypt
It was a searing day in June 1954, when a cool and collected man in dark sunglasses triumphed in tennis. The London crowd could not stop celebrating the new champion of Wimbledon. To the Western world, he was a beacon of democratic liberalism; to the...

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:21:25 +0000
Mesaharaty: Deep-Rooted and Popular Ramadan Tradition
“Es’ha ya nayem, wahed el dayem” (Wake up you who is asleep, praise the Almighty), “Am Sayed, Ali, Abdo, Ostaz Ashraf, Captain Mahmoud, wahedo Allah” (Am Sayed, Ali, Abdo, Ostaz Ashraf, Captain Mahmoud, believe in the oneness of Allah). Wit...



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