Ministry of Antiquities to investigate video of Algerian fan ‘spiting’ on Egyptian Museum mummy
Video circulated showing Algerian fan spitting on Seqenenre Tao mummy
Bassant Mohammed
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Egyptian forced to leave plane; wife got in diabetic coma in Bucharest
The Egyptian Ministry of Emigration stated on Friday, that the Egyptian ambassador to Romania, Salah Abdel Maksoud, clarified that the Egyptian and Moroccan embassies are conducting investigations with the concerned authorities and that the embassy will report any progress.
LNA attempts to retake Tripoli, GNA says it halted onslaught
However, officials from the GNA announced that it pushed back the attack, in statements to the Anatolia news agency on Friday.
Air-to-air missile seized in Italy was sold 25 years ago: Qatar
The Italian police reported that an air-to-air missile belonging to the Qatari armed forces was found during raids on neo-Nazi sympathisers in a statement on Monday.
US House condemns Trump’s “racist tweet” against four congresswomen
They strongly condemned Trump for his racist comments that have legitimised fear and hatred of New Americans and people of colour, Reuters reported.
Prices soar in Egypt, but people find ways to cope
In Egypt, economic challenges since 2016 forced the people to adapt to price hikes. From an economic standpoint, the rising prices drive customer demand lower. To cope, Egyptians are struggling to cut their expenses and find alternatives to pricey commodities and services.
“Go back to fix totally broken, crime infested places you came from”: Trump
President Donald Trump’s tweets attack 4 congresswomen, 2 of whom are of Arabic origin
UN calls for refugees in Libyan detention centres to be freed
The call comes in response to the airstrikes on the Tajoura Detention Centre, on July 3, according to the UN official site.
Elaraby Group to launch application for 3D product trial
Elaraby Group, the Egyptian shareholding company for manufacturing engineering products, will launch a new application for a product trial by using the 3D technology on July 18.
Greek Campus concludes celebration of 7th Social Media Day
The 7th Social Media Day took place on 12-14 July. The event is organised by Oventure and is sponsored by the US embassy in Cairo.
Trial run for New Administrative Capital’s airport to start Tuesday
The ministry of civil aviation will begin an experimental operation for the New Capital’s airport on Tuesday, after the completion of its operations and the preparation for the reception of flights, state-run MENA news agency reported.
GO Mini, Sawa, Smart card: alternatives to ease fuel price increase
Careem stated that the services of “Go Mini” and “Sawa” have been lunched in Cairo and other cities through a convenient transport experience, at competitive prices for users of Careem in Egypt, according to Masrawy.
UN: ‘Sea-Watch captain should not be criminalised for rescuing lives’
“Captains of ships should not be fined for rescuing boats in distress, where loss of life is imminent” said UN Spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric.
Arab Parliament demands to reclaim Palestinian funds from Israel
Al-Salami’s letter emphasised the Arab Parliament’s rejection of deducting part of the Palestinian tax and customs revenues by Israel, under any pretext.
German Sea-Watch captain risks up to 10 years in prison for ‘rescuing refugees’
Now-detained captain says she broke naval blockade to bring rescued migrants to safety
Egyptian actor Ezzat Abu Auf dies at 71
Funeral held for late actor at Al-Sayeda Nafeesah Mosque
Idris in UN for “Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism”
Victims of terrorism rights should be top priority
El-Lahun Pyramid to be opened for 1st time
Although the pyramid has been closed since its entrance was discovered up until now for restoration works, the ministry has decided to open it up for the public to visit.
BBC’s survey: Rise of areligious in MENA
The survey issued info-graphs about how Arabs feel about wide range of issues, from women’s rights and migration to security and sexuality.
Saudi fund delegation with Elkhosht to follow Qasr Al-Eini developments
Osman Elkhosht: development has reached pre-final stage
Egypt’s legislators pass country’s first Data Protection Regulation Law
The data protection regulations were finally approved by parliament on Monday, June 17. The regulations are to protect data and privacy for all Egyptian citizens and European Union citizens in Egypt
Netflix’s Jinn series provokes anger in Jordan
Jinn is Netflix’s first Arabic-language production. It is about a group of teenagers who discover an evil ghost, which is named Jinn in Arabic, at the ancient city of Petra
Third metro line ticket prices increase to EGP 5, EGP 7, EGP 10
Commuters differed on hike; some looking for alternatives
Dahab listed top one of MENA’s best beaches
Want to go diving? Perhaps Snorkeling? Famous shipwreck? Come to Dahab
Forgotten sites in El Gamaleya District
Visitors have to inter into El Gamaleya district through Bab El-Nasr gate, and on the right side after entering, people see Wakala al-Sultan Qaytbay.
Mit Rahina Museum
Waste for tourists, people to go all way to Giza, without visiting amazing, yet forgotten place
The secret stories of the Museum of Islamic Art
The unrevealed tales of the magic shirts, Ghabn plate and the candlesticks of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
The hidden secrets of Al Mu’izz Street
The stories of ordinary people who lived there, and made it to history.