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New metro lines to be established in three Egyptian governorates
Egypt
March 19, 2019
New metro lines to be established in three Egyptian governorates
Minister of Transportation Kamel al-Wazir has revealed plans to establish new metro lines in three governorates in an effort to…
In an unprecedented move, New Zealand’s synagogues closed on Sabbath in solidarity with Muslim victims
World
March 19, 2019
In an unprecedented move, New Zealand’s synagogues closed on Sabbath in solidarity with Muslim victims
The Jewish Community closed New Zealand’s synagogues in a show of religious support and unity on the Saturday Sabbath following…
Egypt’s Mido defends himself after dismissal from Saudi club
Egypt
March 19, 2019
Egypt’s Mido defends himself after dismissal from Saudi club
Egyptian coach and former national team striker Ahmed Hossam “Mido” defended himself on Tuesday amidst claims that he verbally assaulted…
“Capernaum” comes to Zawya Cinema on March 19
Cinema/TV
March 18, 2019
“Capernaum” comes to Zawya Cinema on March 19
“Capernaum” will be screened in Egypt for the first time at Zawya Cinema on Tuesday March 19. The screening will…
Brooklyn Museum holds first exhibition on iconoclasm in Ancient Egypt
Archaeology
March 18, 2019
Brooklyn Museum holds first exhibition on iconoclasm in Ancient Egypt
In collaboration between the Pulitzer Arts Foundation and Brooklyn Museum, an exhibition titled “Striking Power: Iconoclasm in Ancient Egypt” will…
Business Insider: Egypt is Africa’s fiercest tech platform, but entrepreneurs face 2 major challenges in the field
Egypt
March 18, 2019
Business Insider: Egypt is Africa’s fiercest tech platform, but entrepreneurs face 2 major challenges in the field
The American newspaper Business Insider identified Egypt as the hottest African tech scene while underscoring two major obstacles faced by…
SIPRI: Egypt occupies 3rd position among world’s 25 largest arms importers
Egypt
March 15, 2019
SIPRI: Egypt occupies 3rd position among world’s 25 largest arms importers
Egypt was the world’s third largest arms importer in 2014-18, having more than doubled (206%) arms imports from 2009–13 to…
Egypt to implement €32 mn climate change plan
Environment
March 15, 2019
Egypt to implement €32 mn climate change plan
During her visit to Kafr al-Sheikh governorate last week, Minister Yasmine Fouad presented a national plan that aims to curtail…
The new Red Sea Trail: a fruitful chapter for Bedouin communities
Egypt
March 14, 2019
The new Red Sea Trail: a fruitful chapter for Bedouin communities
At the end of January 2019, the Egyptian Sinai desert witnessed the opening of a splendid project: a 170km, one-of-a-kind,…
Tamer Hosny to sing at Special Olympics World Games 2019, opening with Avril Lavigne and ‘Despacito’ singer Luis Fonsi
Music
March 14, 2019
Tamer Hosny to sing at Special Olympics World Games 2019, opening with Avril Lavigne and ‘Despacito’ singer Luis Fonsi
Egyptian superstar Tamer Hosny will represent Egypt in the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games 2019 in Abu Dhabi,…