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Border conflicts, terrorism, Ethiopia dam top threats to Africa after COVID-19
Egypt has unique experience in fighting terrorism which must be followed by Sahel countries, says Eritrean political analyst
After pandemic-caused market uncertainty, highly anticipated IPOs stand in queue in 2021
Taaleem to start its IPO by end-March, with Ebtikar, e-finance, and Banque du Caire following suit in 2H
Egyptian doctors hope for more dialogue, intensified social and financial care
Amid the increase in the number of Egyptian doctors immigrating, several public and private entities raise alarms
Egyptian tourism in 2021: How to overcome challenges for speed recovery?
Egypt’s 2019 tourism revenues hit $13.03bn, the highest in sector’s history, but COVID-19 has taken toll on sector causing revenues in 2020 to slump by 70%
Egypt to announce huge archaeological discovery in Luxor this March: Zahi Hawass
Renowned Egyptologist currently excavating in western Valley of the Kings to find tomb of Nefertiti
Social experiences people went through amid lockdown will reshape life after pandemic
Working from home and lockdowns have meant greater focus on mental health and general well-being that look set to continue following pandemic
Egypt can play significant role in Sahel counterterrorism: Pundits
Mali, Chad, Burkina Faso, Niger, Mauritania have been witnessing nearly 10 years of steadily increasing militant movements
New Libyan government’s position on Turkish mercenaries is essential to reach peaceful resolution: Political pundit
Libyan parliament will not grant confidence to government that legitimises Al-Sarraj’s violations: Abdel Hakim Maatouk
Lessons from Egypt’s Water Crisis
The reasons for this water crisis are varied but include factors like population increase and irrigation methods
Storming of US Capitol sparks celebrity fury on Twitter
As incumbent President Donald Trump supporters stormed Congress, luminaries of film, music, and literature weighed in on political chaos
‘Nomadland’ wins 4 National Society of Film Critics awards
The film Nomadland has won four awards at the 2021 National Society of Film Critics awards, including Best Actress, Best Picture, Best Cinematography, and Best Director. The haul ensured that the film, directed by Chinese-American film maker Chloe Zhao, won the most awards at the organisation’s 55th annual meeting on Saturday. Frances McDormand was named …
Paris’ Louvre Museum sees 70% plunge in visitors due to COVID-19 restrictions
The Louvre Museum in Paris suffered a drop of over 70% in visitor numbers in 2020, as restrictions put in place against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) kept art lovers away, the museum said last Friday.
Göteborg Film Festival creates isolated cinema on lighthouse island
Festival to offer film enthusiasts 7 days at remote cinema and one-person film screenings in historic city
2nd Egypt International Art Fair to gather MENA artists for February launch
Precautionary measures against COVID-19 will be strictly adopted during event
Inequality, economic decline fuel social polarisation, right-wing movements
Provision of social safety nets can prevent this slide into political unrest
Egypt COVID-19 tracker shows intensifying 2nd wave, peak expected in January, February
Total of 251 doctors have so far died from COVID-19, with about 10,000 others infected
Management of conflict in Yemen paralyses Iran’s proxies
Eradication of Tehran’s most important arm in region is imminent: Experts
What does US-brokered normalisation deal between Morocco, Israel mean for related parties?
Major Islamist groups in Morocco reject Rabat’s plan to normalise relations with Israel
Ethiopia’s internal conflict heralds civil war threatening regional stability
After Ethiopia disavowal of binding international agreements regarding the Nile Basin, Ethiopian Prime Minister is leading a fierce war on Tigray region
Analysis: What if Al-Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri really died?
Leader’s death will have serious implications for Al-Qaeda, as he was bridge leader after bin Laden and allowed entity to remain cohesive, says senior research fellow at The Soufan Center
Damietta continues to spread its sails as Egypt’s ship-building centre
Egyptian-made boats are globally competitive due to high quality and low prices, says shipbuilder Salah Al Sambskani
US elections show deep divisions at home, reasoned diplomacy abroad
US President-elect calls on Trump supporters to give him chance, and to turn page on what he described as “grim era of demonisation”
Ultimate freedom is best for artists: Nobel Prize portrait painter
Niklas Elmehed is the talent behind unique gold-leaf portraits of Nobel Laureates published in October every year
France at knifepoint as IS, Al-Qaeda incite new terrorist wave
Current wave of Islamist terrorism in France is reminiscent of recent attacks when IS had caliphate in Syria and Iraq, says professor Max Abrahms
Overcoming mission drift in your Nursing career
No matter how much nurses might love their job or feel that it’s a calling, ‘missing drift’ can still be problematic
Fayoum Caricature Museum organises competition celebrating World Rabies Day
‘Why kill Me?’ competition called on citizens to responsibly vaccinate their pets
Egypt showcases national efforts to combat drug trafficking, abuse
Authorities detect 58 cases related to illicit substance trafficking and drug abuse in 2019, says SSCHR
Great Place to Work recognises SAS Institute as one of best 50 workplaces in Middle East
SAS’ Recognition is based on its adoption of workplace ethos focusing on employee engagement and empowerment
Questions arise on next Arab country to normalise ties with Israel
Following Bahrain, UAE normalisation of ties, Trump claims that as many as nine Arab countries are ready to make peace with Israel
Egyptian handcrafted carpets tell history at Al-Harraniyya’s Wissa Wassef Centre
Combining ancient techniques and inborn creativity, Egypt’s artisanal weavers create magical story-telling carpets