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Egyptian-Jordanian-Palestinian Summit Rejects ‘Israeli Unilateralism’

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hosted on Tuesday Jordanian King Abdullah II and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at a tripartite summit in Cairo to discuss the Palestinian issue. The summit was held in wake of recent developments in the occupied Palestinian territories and the regional and international situations related to…

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Egypt Tackles Saudi Investors Problems in Real Estate, Industrial Projects

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stressed the importance his government attaches to solving problems that local and foreign investors face, as well as creating a more attractive climate for investments in the country. In remarks during a meeting with a group of Saudi investors in Egypt on Tuesday, Madbouly said…

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As economic crisis deepens, will Egypt slow megaprojects down?

The IMF announced an ambitious reform programme for Egypt’s economy, but analysts cast doubt on its effectiveness.

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Young Egyptians Battle Plastic Plague

Entrepreneurial young Egyptians are helping combat their country's huge plastic waste problem by recycling junk-food wrappers, water bottles and similar garbage that usually ends up in landfills or the Nile. At a factory on the outskirts of Cairo, run by their startup TileGreen, noisy machines gobble up huge amounts of…

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John Foster obituary

Other lives: Artist and art teacher who spent the early part of his career drawing antiquities in Egypt

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia Stresses Agreement with Egypt on Regional, Int’l Issues

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday its agreement with Egypt on several regional and international issues. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The cabinet underscored the ongoing coordination between Riyadh and Cairo in confronting challenges facing the…

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Brit blocked from entering non-EU country due to post-Brexit passport rules

Jonathon Lane had to purchase an emergency passport and missed four days of his family holiday in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt after easyJet staff stopped him from boarding at Gatwick Airport

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Egypt’s Central Bank Monitors Return of Foreign Investors to Local Market

The Central Bank of Egypt said on Monday it was monitoring inflows from foreign investors that exceeded $925 million since Jan. 11. In a statement, the central bank said Egypt has received $925 million in indirect investments in local debt instruments since Wednesday, noting a significant increase in the country’s…

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Egypt to sell discounted bread to fight inflation

Egypt's government will start selling discounted bread to people not enrolled in its bread subsidy programme as it battles accelerating inflation, the supply minister said on Monday.

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Egypt’s Gasc Sells Almost 300,000 T of Wheat via New Commodities Exchange

Egypt’s state grains buyer the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC) has sold around 300,000 tonnes of wheat via the new Egyptian Mercantile Exchange since its November launch, the exchange head Ibrahim Ashmawy said on Monday. The wheat was mostly of Russian origin with some German wheat also sold, Ashmawy…

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Egypt, China Agree to Develop Strategic Partnership

Egypt and China stressed their keenness to develop a comprehensive strategic partnership that brings them together in various fields. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received Sunday Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who is on an African tour that includes five countries. He emphasized China's unwavering support for Egypt in its…

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Excavators say they've found a previously unknown Egyptian royal tomb in Luxor

Mostafa Waziri, secretary-general of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, said the tomb may date back to the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt, which occurred between 1550 B.C. and 1292 BC.

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Egypt sentences 38 people to life in prison over 2019 protests

An Egyptian court on Sunday handed down life prison sentences to 38 people, including a self-exiled businessman whose social media posts helped to spark anti-government protests.

France 24

Eni, Chevron Announce New Gas Discovery in Egyptian Field

Italian energy group Eni and US energy major Chevron said on Sunday they had made a new gas discovery in an Egyptian offshore field in the Eastern Mediterranean sea. The Nargis-1 well is part of Egypt's 1,800-sq. km Nargis Offshore Area concession operated by Chevron, which holds a 45% interest…

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Rounding off Africa tour, China's top diplomat visits Egypt

China’s chief diplomat is visiting Cairo for talks with Egyptian and Arab League officials

The Guardian - UK

Graphic novelist Deena Mohamed: ‘People seem to love how Egyptian my work is’

The author of the hit Cairo-set novel – set to be a future classic – on going viral with her first web comic and growing up reading Enid Blyton and Agatha Christie

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Egypt's female DJs creating inclusive dance floors for electronic music fans

In Egypt's patriarchal society, the music industry remains male-dominated. But a generation of young female DJs are forging their own path, seeking to create more inclusive spaces for performers and party-goers alike.

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Egypt Says Ancient Royal Tomb Unearthed in Luxor

Archaeologists unearthed an ancient tomb in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor, known for its treasures dating back to the pharaohs, authorities said Saturday. Mostafa Waziri, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said an Egyptian-British mission found the royal tomb in an ancient site on the west bank of…

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Pharaoh Ramses II’s Sarcophagus in Paris for Rare Loan

The sarcophagus of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II is to return to Paris in April for the first time in almost 50 years, in a rare loan of the relic outside Egypt. The ornate coffin will be on show in the French capital from April 7 to September 6, the…

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Sarcophagus of Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II to make rare visit to France

Nearly half a century after it was first shown in Paris in 1976, the sarcophagus of Pharaoh Ramses II will be back on display in France. On special loan from Egypt, it will be the highlight of a major exhibition in the French capital from April to September, organisers announced…

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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Stress Need for Iran to Refrain from Destabilizing Actions

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukri chaired in Riyadh on Thursday the meeting of their joint follow-up and political consultation committee. Both parties shared common views on several issues and regional and international crises, underscoring the depth of the strategic relations…

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Ancient Ostrich Eggs Found in Israeli Desert

Ostrich eggs estimated to be at least 4,000 years old have been found in Israel, archaeologists announced on Thursday, providing insight into the life of ancient peoples in the region. The eight crushed eggs were discovered in fragments in the Negev desert's Nitzana sand dunes near the Egyptian border. They…

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What if you could buy wishes? An Egyptian fantasy comic does some wishful thinking

Artist and author Deena Mohamed created a graphic novel about how wishes would — or wouldn't — work in modern-day Egypt. Her much-praised book is now out in English. It's ... a wish come true!

Daily Mirror

Couple book 28-day Egypt holiday that's cheaper than staying in the UK

Brenda and John Stewart-Davis booked onto a 28 day holiday at Stella Gardens resort in Egypt in a move they claim has saved them money compared to them staying at home

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Egyptian Inflation Reaches Highest Level in 5Y, IMF Expects a Decline After 2Y

Egypt's annual urban consumer inflation rose sharply in December to 21.3 percent, its highest level in five years, according to Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). The inflation rate in December was the highest since 2017 when it reached 21.9 percent. The rise from 18.7 percent in November…

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