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Fri, 23 Sep 2022 06:46:10 +0000
Hike like an Egyptian: a List of Egypt’s Most Powerful and Symbolic Hiking Trails
Sweltering heat overwhelms the desert, and a thin haze lifts from the sand; adrenaline pulses behind the throat, and a hiker prepares themselves for an unparalleled trek. Egypt’s landscapes are a study in beauty, ranging from Jebel Elba’s unsung ...

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:59:38 +0000
Legendary Actor Hesham Selim Passes Away Aged 64
Renowned Egyptian actor Hesham Selim passed away, at the age of 64, on Thursday after a long battle with cancer. The funeral is expected to take place this afternoon at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Head of Egyptian Acting Professions Syndicate, Ashraf Za...

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:53:59 +0000
Egypt’s Bernie Madoff: The Story of Ahmed Al-Rayan
Image Credit: Al-Masry Al-Youm Amassing a wealth of EGP 5.7 billion (USD 7 billion at the time) during his peak in 1986, Ahmed Al-Rayan was an Egyptian conman so notorious that a television series centered around his upbringing, businesses, and crime...

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:17:20 +0000
Al-Azhar Grand Imam Appoints Female Advisor for the First Time in Egypt’s History
Egypt’s Al-Azhar Grand Imam, Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb issued a decision on Monday, 21 September to appoint Nahla El-Saidi, the Dean of the College of Islamic Sciences for Expats, as his advisor, making her the first woman to be appointed to this posit...

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:54:16 +0000
Egyptian Customs Authorities Set Gift Limit at EGP 10K per Passenger
Passengers to Egypt now are allowed up to EGP 10,000 in gifts (USD 513.6), explains the advisor for Customs Authority for Airport Affairs, Ibrahim Abdel Latif. This number, according to the Customs Authority website, was previously set at EGP 1,500 (...

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 12:31:23 +0000
Alexandria’s Antoniadis Gardens: Between Historical Remembrance and Standing the Test of Time
Once upon a time in Alexandria’s Antoniadis Gardens, every tree was perfectly pruned, and no leaf was left out of place or unswept. It was a space of tranquility and grace, where tall palms and flowering greenery lined beautifully, with heritage ke...

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:29:06 +0000
Karakeeb: Here’s Why Egyptians Hoard
From small porcelain trinkets to closets bursting with winter clothes: Egyptians have, over the decades, developed a proclivity for hoarding karakeeb: unused, miscellaneous clutter that serves a minor purpose, be it sentimental, practical, or simply ...

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:21:33 +0000
Egypt Reawakens Curiosity on Ancient Treasures Through New Campaigns
Egypt’s museums have always reawakened and inspired the curiosity of people around the world on ancient Egypt, preserving the infinite breadth of ancient knowledge under one roof. But today, there are new ways to recapture some of the curiosity tha...

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:19:55 +0000
Behind the Camera: Egyptian Photojournalist Asmaa Waguih Talks War Photography
Photojournalists are storytellers like no other. They are our eyes to the world, speaking truth about narratives overlooked and people often forgotten. In Asmaa Waguih’s photographs, there are hearts that yearn for freedom and war-ridden lands that...

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 16:57:33 +0000
Walkable Cairo: Where to Take Your Mental and Physical Health for a Stroll
Cairo stands as a city with traffic choked streets, but if you know where to look, there are places for leisurely strolling and energetic striding, for those who have a hungry heart to roam. Walkable cities are known for giving a boost to their citiz...



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