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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
Female journalists demand stricter anti-harassment stance from Egypt Press Syndicate
Syndicate’s board to decide on memorandum submitted by several female Egyptian journalists during Thursday meeting demanding safe work environment
Egypt’s American Diploma students to take ACT exams after SAT leaks
SAT will halt until exams are changed from current paper-based system to electronic system, which will take 18 months, says Tarek Shawky
Historical maps of Egypt (Part I): The Golden Age of Egypt’s interest in the Nile
In the fifth century BCE, the Greek historian Herodotus described Egypt as a “gift of the Nile”. He was, in fact, referring to the Nile Delta, created thanks to the alluvial accumulations at the expense of the retreating sea coast
Egypt’s cattle trade season pressured by COVID-19 ahead of Eid Al-Adha
“My business has been affected because of coronavirus, as my purchase of meat for the Eid Al-Adha. I believe that greedy merchants are to blame,” said Shaaban Taha, a tailor and owner of a small clothing factory in Giza.
Egypt faces protracted security challenges along western borders with Libya
Libya’s deteriorating security means terrorism is being reproduced in Egypt, but at higher severity, says Egyptian security expert
Senate to help improve quality of Egyptian legislation: Political Pundit
Final candidates running for Senate elections on list system will be announced Sunday
Smokers not more susceptible to COVID-19 infection: Researchers
Giving smokers alternative nicotine delivery means they might prefer these products over cigarettes, and produce better outcomes, says Polosa
Younger employees most affected by pandemic-caused income declines, job losses
One in four Egyptians have altered food habits due to ongoing crisis, says CAPMAS
Education Ministry promises adjustments after inconveniences in Thanaweyya Amma exams
I am not the kind of person who is easily worried, but what I saw on the first day made me totally uncomfortable, says student
In uneasy times, Magnum offers affordable options for securing organisations
Magnum Security Services provides security personnel to help companies, individuals keep their peace of mind
MIU students launch public awareness campaign for early detection of hearing impairment
Campaign tries to help parents detect symptoms and early signs of hearing impairment in their infants
Graduation project tackles reducing Egypt’s divorce rates
Young students set up ‘Abl El Bedaya’ providing pre-marital counselling to young couples looking to get married
Ein Khudra, the hidden Diamond of Desert
Legend has it that the oasis has a huge treasure trove of gold buried in days of yore
‘I thought I would not recover’: COVID-19 survivors recount their ordeals
‘My 65-year-old mother spent 22 days at quarantine hospital and was then discharged,’ says a survivor’s daughter
Egyptian expats narrate their stories of loneliness during pandemic
One young expat notes the psychological pain of being unable to return home if any of her family, especially her grandmother, was infected
Psychological impact of COVID-19 sees increase in depression, anxiety, grief
Egyptians report fears and uncertainty as many unable to cope with added stress of pandemic
Will Covid-19 be nail in the coffin of print journalism?
‘People would prefer digital journalism to avoid the contagion of coronavirus through touching newspapers,’ says professor
Female domestic workers stuck between rock and hard place
“I only have two options. If I stayed at home, I will die of hunger. If I went out, I might die of disease,” says day labourer
Coronavirus outbreak: More world officials infected
UK PM and health minister join list of officials tested positive for coronavirus
Prominent celebrities contract coronavirus
Events put on hold worldwide as pandemic continues