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Tokyo Olympics: Cautious opening ceremony, shy start for Egyptians in competitions
Egypt’s handball team beat Portugal (37-31) in their opening Group B game
Over 51 million in Arab region suffer from hunger: UN report
Region is not on right track to achieve 2nd sustainable development goal of Zero Hunger, says Abdelhakim El-Waer
The Design Show brings talented architects, builders under one roof
Exhibition offers smart home facilities that allow homeowners complete control of at-home environment
Why conscious living creates a sustainable environment
The more people live in a ‘stress-zone’, the more they are self-focused, said yoga trainer Shama Kaur
After India: The countries on the brink of another COVID-19 oxygen crisis
India neighbours – Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Myanmar – particularly as some of these rely on Indian-made oxygen and equipment
Egyptian farmers fearful as Ethiopia goes for 2nd Blue Nile dam filling
Farmers say they are ready for war to defend River Nile, but Egypt’s Water Resources Minister says ’not an easy decision’
Google launches YouTube kids for Arab countries
Application first established in 2015, and is available in 38 languages throughout 86 countries
Professional Development Foundation makes strides in underpinning Egypt’s NGOs
Foundation relentlessly endeavours to bridge gap between job market and youth qualifications: PDF’s Vice-Chairperson
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”