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Egypt Seeks to Attract More Tourists, $30 Bn in Revenues

Egypt is hinging on an expected increase in tourists during summer, as authorities seek $30 billion annually. Egyptian authorities confirmed Sunday that the number of inbound tourists is expected to increase, aiming for a "boom" in tourism revenues. Fitch Solutions expects an increase in tourist arrivals to Egypt in 2023…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sudanese seek refuge from country's fighting as foreigners are being airlifted out

As foreign governments airlifted hundreds of their diplomats and other citizens from Sudan, Sudanese on Monday desperately sought ways to escape the chaos amid fears fighting will only escalate.

WEKU

Foreigners airlifted out; Sudanese seek refuge from fighting

Foreign government have airlifted hundreds of diplomats and other citizens out of Sudan, and several governments have said more evacuations are possible if security conditions allow

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Sudan repatriation flights to leave soon

The government is planning to evacuate Thai nationals from Sudan as soon as possible via the nearest airports, including Cairo airport in Egypt and the American Air Force Base in Djibouti.

Bangkok Post

Stay or flee: Residents in Sudan face a difficult decision

Harrowing conditions have triggered a mass exodus and transformed Khartoum into what feels like a ghost town.

Al Jazeera

'I've saved £10,000 taking my kids to Mexico, Egypt and Lanzarote in term-time - it's good for them'

Catherine Warrilow says her kids' education isn't going to suffer by taking a few days off school

Manchester Evening News

Stranded: Egyptian travel blogger trapped in Sudan conflict

A young blogger has been unable to leave Sudan since the outbreak of deadly fighting shut down Khartoum’s airport.

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3,300-year-old ancient Egyptian tombs and chapel with 'amazing' decorations unearthed at Saqqara

Newfound tombs from ancient Egypt at Saqqara include the burials of a temple overseer, royal treasury artist and an unknown individual.

LiveScience

Egypt Pardons 1,920 Prisoners in Honor of Sinai Liberation Day

Egypt released on Sunday 1,920 prisoners after a presidential pardon in honor of Eid Al-Fitr and Sinai Liberation Day. The Ministry of Interior said that the community protection committees held meetings to determine who is qualified for a pardon during a ceremony held for the first time inside a rehabilitation…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Calls on Its Nationals Outside Khartoum to Prepare for Evacuation

Egypt plans to evacuate its citizens from Sudan and has urged Egyptian nationals living there to prepare themselves for evacuation, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday. The Ministry called on Egyptians residing outside the capital Khartoum, to head to the nearest gathering point in preparation for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

When Cleopatra was alive, she wasn’t categorised by the colour of her skin

Netflix’s drama about the Egyptian queen highlights how ideas of race have evolved

The Guardian - UK

91 Saudis, Dozens of Foreign Nationals Evacuated from Sudan to Jeddah

Ninety-one Saudi nationals and some 66 foreign nationals from 12 countries arrived in Saudi Arabia’s coastal city of Jeddah after being evacuated from Sudan. The evacuation was carried out by the Saudi Royal Navy with the support of various armed forces. The Foreign Ministry confirmed the arrival of the Saudis…

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Egypt Works to Facilitate Return of its Citizens from Sudan

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that the country’s mission office in Wadi Halfa was communicating with “the Sudanese authorities to facilitate the unimpeded return of Egyptian citizens through the Sudanese land crossings.” The Ministry of Education has also contacted its educational mission in the country, whose staff accounts for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

I was left surprised in Egypt by Mohamed Salah transfer warning after another Liverpool record broken

The ECHO's Theo Squires was left surprised on a recent holiday to Egypt as he watched on from afar as Mohamed Salah scored twice in Liverpool's 6-1 thrashing of Leeds United

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Director of Netflix series starring a Black Cleopatra fires back at Egyptian backlash

Was Egypt's Queen Cleopatra Black?

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Netflix Is Getting Sued For Portraying Cleopatra As Black. Now The Film’s Director Speaks Out

A new Netflix series is being sued over its depiction of Cleopatra.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Fasting Football Friends Battle for Ramadan Premier League Silverware

There are some aspirational prizes being doled out to winners of Ramadan tournaments in Egypt this week, with a team decked out in Liverpool's kit being awarded England's Premier League trophy for their success -- while another is set to receive UEFA Champions League silverware. Sort of. In the Al-Hussainiya…

The Conversation

Sudan: violence between army and militia is a symptom of an old disease that is destroying Africa

A three-day ceasefire to mark the Islamic festival of Eid-al-Fitr in Khartoum appears to be dead in the water as fighting continues in the Sudanese capital. According to the World Health Organization, more than 330 people have been killed over the past week. Now, with reports emerging that arms are…

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The Guardian - UK

Hit TV drama sparks calls for reform of Egypt’s oppressive guardianship law

Under Guardianship, broadcast during Ramadan, highlights the issues faced by women and children after the death of a father

Wales Online

TUI adds an extra 40,000 seats to holiday destinations from Cardiff Airport

As well as bringing back flights to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt, holidays will be added to Cyprus, Tunisia and Turkey

Reuters

Explainer-Sudan's conflict and what worries neighbours, the U.S. and others

A conflict raging in Sudan is rattling neighbouring countries and worrying the United States and others for reasons ranging from concern about shared Nile waters and oil pipelines to the shape of a new government and a new humanitarian crisis in the making.

The Independent UK

Netflix sparks debate in Egypt after portraying Cleopatra as Black in series narrated by Jada Pinkett Smith

Netflix said biracial actor Adele James had been cast in ‘a nod to the centuries-long conversation about the ruler’s race’

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sisi, Mohamed bin Zayed Discuss Calm in Sudan

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, during which they exchanged Eid Al-Fitr greetings. The two leaders prayed to God to bestow His blessings on their two countries and people, and peace and security on the world. The…

Salon

Netflix accused of Blackwashed Cleopatra

The age-old debate gets dusted off with the casting of a biracial actor to play the infamous Egyptian queen

Space

Dead NASA satellite crashes to Earth over the Sahara Desert

NASA's dead, 660-pound (300 kilograms) RHESSI spacecraft reentered Earth's atmosphere on Wednesday night (April 19) near the Sudan-Egypt border.

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