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Cost of tying the knot: How much do weddings cost globally?
Average cost of British wedding has risen to £27,000
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.
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 …
Festival is gate to enhance relations between Egypt, African countries: Azza al-Husseiny
Daily News Egypt say down with Azza al-Husseiny, Luxor African Film Festival executive director, to discuss the latest features of the festival. What will be the special features in this edition of the Luxor African Film Festival? The mundane aspect of every film festival is the four main competitions: long narrative, long documentary, short narrative, …
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Artists should manage film festivals, not government employees: Sayed Fouad
Diversity, increase of cultural events, state-sponsored or private, is always beneficial for society, says Luxor African Film Festival president
Balkan Egyptians to homeland: We belong to you
About 3,000 years ago, Egyptians travelled to Balkans to bring iron to Egypt
Chocolate market regains its taste and looks forward to growth
A number of companies in the chocolate industry are preparing to inject new investments into the market during the coming period as the economy recovers following the crises of the last two years. Chocolate production has declined in the last two years at rates ranging from 10 to 50% across many producers. The market expects …
Egypt tightens rules amid counterterrorism strategy
Stricter legal penalties, media monitoring, state bodies on alert
How are journalists coping with low salaries?
Financial crises at top of challenges threatening future of journalism
US stubbornly proceeds with Jerusalem plan, plans to open embassy in May
Announcement comes shortly after Abbas’ new proposed peace conference
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The cost of love: the economics of Valentine’s Day
Nationwide spending in US on Valentine’s Day expected to reach $19.6bn in 2018, US NRF says
Best time to drink your cup of coffee as prices fall
Global coffee supplies set to see surplus as top grower looks to harvest record volumes
Sinai 2018: Egypt mobilises for hopeful sweeping operation to end violence
Operation comes amid attacks on worship houses across Egypt, shortly before presidential election
Retailers extend sales to activate market, get rid of stored products
Shops are in sales since the beginning of January
15 days into Turkey’s operation in Afrin
Syrian Kurds targeted before Washington’s eyes