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Balkan Egyptian week kicks off in Kosovo with hopes for connection with ‘motherland’
Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass presents celebration, meets Kosovan president
Trump attempts to push ‘deal of century’ past Arabs, Palestinian rights uncertain
White House adviser addressed Middle East leaders last week amid PA rejection
Is Egypt on cusp of drawing a new map for political parties after absence of influence?
A take on political life expectations in Egypt
New media laws introduce some journalists’ rights, ignore others
Parliament approves three laws to regulate media, press
Qatari crisis: Stagnant boycott with no prospects for resolution
As conflict enters first year, Arab quartet makes no escalation but reinstates stance
Cairo’s female mesaharaty struggles to maintain profession, knocking doors of other jobs rest of year
It is not begging, it is centuries-old job in Islamic, Arab world, says Dalal Abdel-Qader
Uzbekistan: Jewel of Central Asia
Uzbekistan is one of the Islamic federal republics that were part of the former Soviet Union. Tashkent is the capital city of Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is divided into twelve autonomous provinces, many of which have a rich Islamic history. The Uzbek language is one of the Turkic languages and is Uzbekistan’s only official state language. Since …
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Students narrate ongoing thanaweya amma exams ‘nightmare’
This year’s exams season started on Sunday, expected to end in July
President’s second mandate: Challenges and opportunities
Economic reform policies top issues, political reform hoped for
Spending on food: Which countries spend most?
Spending on fast food increasingly growing, linked to higher obesity rates
Government pressed to combat discrimination
Constitution stipulates establishment of independent commission for that purpose
Slight changes in Ramadan goods prices compared to last year
Unlike every year, yamesh sections face moderate turnout due to price hikes
Cost of tying the knot: How much do weddings cost globally?
Average cost of British wedding has risen to £27,000
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Could historic Arab struggle for Palestinian cause still has an impact?
League of Arab Nations convened Thursday to discuss Israeli aggressions, condemns US embassy’s move
Once an ally, Iran becomes top target of Saudi-Israeli bloc
European countries attempt to save Iran nuclear deal after US pulls out
Al-Qaeda restores ideological dominance as IS threat diminishes
As the Islamic State group (IS) suffers a downfall after its defeat in Syria and Iraq, a new challenge is rising: a revived Al-Qaeda, and its affiliates, which has started to regain its previous status as the world’s top terrorist threat. While the world focused on the self-proclaimed Islamic State, as it dominated the headlines …
Terrorism remains key threat in Middle East, North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa
Businesses, especially tourism-related, remain vulnerable to terrorism risk
End of Korean Peninsula tensions could ease Sawiris’ problems
The Egyptian telecommunications firm Orascom Telecom and Media Technology (OTMT) is the main reason behind the rise of mobile phone usage in hermetically sealed North Korea in recent years. OTMT secured a 75% stake in Koryolink, a joint venture with North Korea’s Korea Post and Telecommunications Corporation in 2008. It is estimated that as many …
Korean conflict: History of violence, failed reunification hoped to be changed by celebrated summit
Trump expresses support for Korean peace
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Graphic facilitation revives ‘carving’ of ancient Egyptians
Five graphic facilitators follow ancestors’ steps in unpopular type of business in Egypt
Fake news is ‘game’ powerful countries use to sway public opinion: Alexandria Media Forum speakers
Censorship fuels fake news as it blocks credible media outlets, leading to more limits on freedom of speech, speakers at Alexandria Media Forum say
The Blue Whale game: Attempt to end lives of confused teenagers
Video games have become widespread in today’s world; they are popular among children, pre-teens, and adults. There are various types of these games that could be educational, extreme, or entertaining, all possible having a strong impact on people’s lives. Usually, people prefer games where they can kill zombies or drive cars at unruly speeds. In …
Globalisation: Pros, cons, impact on economic growth
About 60% of all goods, services produced globally are shipped across country borders as result of economic globalisation
Palestinians to escalate calls for rights despite Israeli excessive force
Demonstrators revive calls for right to return to lands from which forcibly displaced; Israel’s excessive violence condemned but unpunished
‘Feseekh’ business stays on track as Egyptians continue to buy despite high prices
Egyptians on Sham Ennessim: We gather to enjoy eating salted fish with family, beloved ones
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New Uber, Careem law might limit number of drivers
Parliament approves in principle law to regulate both companies
How did more than 100 foreign diplomats get expelled over one month?
Russia responds to expulsion of its diplomats in more than 20 countries over UK-led ex-spy Skripal poisoning allegations
Libya faces challenge of holding elections carrying hope of ending political turbulence
Son of late leader Muammar Gaddafi announces presidential bid
Egypt’s election kicks off abroad with intended message to critics
Hopes, calls for high turnout in internationally observed polling
Coffee, one of Egypt’s oldest consumed beverages, strives to cope with inflation
Coffee consumption has a long history in Egypt. It started with the brotherhood of Sufi Islamic mystics, who used it during prayers before it was culturally accepted. At first, religious scholars were divided between coffee supporters and opponents, the drink which came to Egypt from Yemen in the 16th century AD. In the early 18th …