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Egypt opened Mosque in the capital with High costs that angered Egyptians
Egypt faces backlash for new record-breaking mosque built in the country's new administrative capital. The mosque, along with the new center, has drawn criticism for its high costs amid the country's soaring inflation. The…
Ramadan football tournaments started in streets of Cairo, where players must being self-reliant
Football tournaments have been a beloved Ramadan tradition in Egypt for over 25 years. Initially started by friends wanting to showcase their skills, these tournaments have grown into well-organized events that have caught the…
Egypt allows Iranians to obtain visas on arrival in Sinai amid regional tensions
Egypt will soon allow Iranians traveling with tour groups to obtain visas on arrival in the south of its Sinai peninsula with a view to extending access to other parts of the country, Egyptian Tourism Ministry officials said.
The…
Egypt, Garbage City, a charity teaches children to recycle
As a child growing up in Manshiyat Nasser in Cairo, a shantytown also known as the “City of Garbage,” Teresa Said spent her free time searching for the ubiquitous piles of garbage in search of paper and materials to satisfy her love of …
Despite high prices, Egyptians compete for Ramadan charity
Despite facing severe economic hardships, Egyptians are upholding the Ramadan tradition of charitable giving, with both donors and beneficiaries relying on the generosity of the holiday season.
As inflation has soared to…
Egyptian Navy Transfer three Cyclone-class Patrol Boats from the United States
During a special ceremony in Alexandria this week, the Egyptian Navy formally received three Cyclone-class patrol boats from the United States.
Gharib Abdel-Hafez, a spokesperson for the…
IMF says preparing for first review of Egypt program, dates to be confirmed
According to a spokesperson for the IMF, the groundwork for the initial evaluation of Egypt's economic reform plan with the organization has started. The spokesperson also mentioned that the dates for the review mission will…
Customs Officials in Egypt foil Drug Smuggling Operation.
At Hurghada International Airport, Egyptian customs officials foiled an attempt to smuggle drugs into the country after they became suspicious of an English passenger. The passenger's baggage was scanned and found to contain…
El-Sisi meets Russian Envoy in Cairo, pledges closer ties.
The spokesman of the Egyptian President announced that a high-ranking Russian delegation held talks with Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo on Sunday, during which they pledged to enhance their bilateral ties.…
Amidst improved relations, diplomats from Egypt and Turkey engage in talks in Cairo
Mevlut Cavusoglu, Turkey's Foreign Minister, visited Cairo on Saturday to meet with his Egyptian counterpart in the first diplomatic visit of its kind in ten years, signifying a thaw in the previously strained relations…