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Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:34:59 +0000
Yodawy: Powering a Digital Healthcare Revolution in Egypt
The first episode of the International Finance Corporation‘s new series ‘#IFCinConversation’ features entrepreneur Rami Hallal, the co-founder of Yodawy. In this episode, Hallal talks about Yodawy, a leading digital health platform ...

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:56:25 +0000
Public Prosecution to Appeal Court Ruling to Release 4 Accused Fairmont Rapists
Egypt’s Public Prosecution issued a statement earlier tonight saying it is appealing a court ruling to release 4 accused Fairmont rapists.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by النيابة العامة المصرية (@ppo.g...

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:56:23 +0000
Egypt’s Sisi Warns Ethiopia Dam Could Lead to ‘Instability in Region’
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi warned on Tuesday that any attempts to “take a single drop of Egypt’s water” would lead to instability in the region and that the aftermath of said instability would extend “for gen...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 21:44:37 +0000
Egyptian Swimmer Farida Osman Qualifies for the Tokyo Olympics
Egyptian swimmer Farida Osman recently qualified for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics after winning a gold medal at the International Swim Coaches Association (ISCA) finals. The four-day tournament was held in the US, where Osman participated in three of ...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:48:32 +0000
Ever Given Ship Blocking Suez Canal Successfully Freed
Ever Given, the 400-meter-long ship blocking Egypt’s Suez Canal, has been freed, reports local Egyptian media. Just before sunrise local time on Monday, the Suez Canal Authority had announced fresh attempts to re-float Ever Given using 10 large...

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 09:50:38 +0000
In Photos: The Greek Cultural Centre in Cairo Gives Insight into the History of Egypt’s Greek Community
Egyptiotes – that is the term that refers to Greeks living in Egypt. When one thinks of how Egypt and Greece are tied, one of the first things that comes to mind would probably be Alexandria; the famous coastal city that was named after the Gre...

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 09:38:11 +0000
An Ode to #ShopLocal: 5 of of Cairo’s Best Regular Bazaar Venues
From artisanal baked goods to uniquely curated vintage items and even locally produced clothing brands, small local bazaars are a great way for local brands to gain exposure and for people to discover the diverse variety of local brands in Egypt.  W...

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 22:28:04 +0000
Suez Canal Jam Update: Container Ship Moves Slightly; Rescue Effort Ongoing
In a press conference on Saturday, 27 March, head of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Osama Rabie stated that the Ever Given, the large container ship blocking the Suez Canal and halting over 12 percent of international trade at a fragile moment of the...

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 11:43:41 +0000
Building Collapse in Egypt Kills At Least Eight, Injures Twenty-Four
At least eight people were killed and twenty-four were injured due to a nine-story building collapse that occurred early Saturday in Cairo’s Gesr al-Suez district, local media reports.  Rescue workers are still searching for survivors trapped unde...

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 08:58:34 +0000
Zawya’s 13th Panorama of the European Film Festival Scheduled to Take Place April 1
After cancelling the annual event two times as a result of the covid-19 pandemic, Zawya Cinema announced that the 13th Panorama of the European Film Festival will take place starting April 1. The greatly anticipated film festival was originally sched...



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