Egyptian Streets

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:50:46 +0000
For Migrant Women in Cairo, Art Becomes a Map of Home
  When someone asks, “Where are you from?”, the answer is often simple: just the name of a country. But for many migrants displaced by war, it is no longer answered with the name of a country, but with a story. A story of loss, movem...

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:08:08 +0000
New Regulations for Entry to Saudi Arabia Ahead of Hajj 2025
With the Hajj season approaching, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigration in Egypt has announced new regulations on Wednesday 23 April governing entry to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, specifically targeting Egyptian citizens. This decision is p...

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:39:39 +0000
Egypt, Saudi Host Africa’s First All-Female Esports Tournament
Africa’s gaming scene is set for change with the announcement of the Carry1st Africa Cup: MLBB Women’s Invitational (MWI) Qualifier, scheduled to take place at Insomnia in Cairo, Egypt. This tournament marks the kickoff of the Carry1st Africa Cup...

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:18:11 +0000
Jordan Outlaws Muslim Brotherhood, Cites Security Threats
Jordan has officially banned the Muslim Brotherhood, the country’s most prominent opposition group, and ordered the closure and confiscation of its offices and assets, Interior Minister Mazen Farraya announced on Wednesday, 23 April. The move comes...

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:05:47 +0000
Egypt Slashes Benchmark Rates to Stimulate Investment
In a decisive policy shift, the Central Bank of Egypt slashed its benchmark interest rate by 225 basis points in April, marking the first rate cut in more than five years. The move brings the overnight deposit rate to 25 percent and the lending rate ...

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:59:26 +0000
Grand Egyptian Museum to Temporarily Close in June Ahead of Grand Ceremony
  The Grand Egyptian Museum will undergo a brief closure from June 15 to July 5 as it enters its final stretch of preparations before fully opening to the public, according to local media reports.  During this period, travel companies have been...

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:21:07 +0000
Egypt to Switch to Summertime on Friday, 25 April
Egypt will officially move to Daylight Saving Time (DST) starting Friday, 25 April, with clocks set to go forward by one hour at midnight, the government announced on Tuesday. Under the 2023 law reinstating summertime, DST will be observed every year...

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:45:26 +0000
Pope Francis Leaves a Legacy of Hope and Peace for Palestine
Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, 21 April at the age of 88, leaves behind a profound legacy marked by his vocal advocacy for peace and justice, particularly concerning the ongoing conflict in Palestine. His final days were characterized by a ...

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:11:29 +0000
Introducing Saudi Streets: A New Voice from the Kingdom
From the team behind Egyptian Streets, a bold new platform has arrived: Saudi Streets – an independent English-language media initiative dedicated to exploring the culture, people, places, and transformation of Saudi Arabia. Officially launching in...

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