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Hadayieq Company has announced that Egypt’s renowned Giza Zoo and Orman Garden will officially reopen to the public in September 2025 following an extensive redevelopment.  This announcement was made during the ITB Berlin tourism exhibition, held from 4-6 March, 2025, where the final design of the revitalization project was showcased. It was announced that the Giza Zoo and Orman Garden will be closed for...

The United Nations (UN) called on Syria’s interim government on March 9 2025 to take urgent action to protect civilians following a wave of deadly attacks on the Alawite community, a minority sect of Shia Islam. Reports from the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) claim that more than 1,000 Alawites, including children, have been killed in the recent violence. The violence began...

European leaders have expressed support for an Arab-backed proposal to rebuild Gaza, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to resettle its population in Egypt and Jordan. In a joint statement on Saturday, 8 March , the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the U.K. described the proposal as a “realistic” path forward, stating that it offers “swift and sustainable improvement of the...

Egypt has secured second place in Africa’s solar energy rankings, climbing up five positions with an installed capacity of 707 megawatts (MW) by the end of 2024, according to the Solar Energy Industry Association in Africa. According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) released on Saturday, March 8, 2025, South Africa holds the top position with 1,235 MW, while Zambia follows...

Egyptian authorities, in coordination with Sudanese officials, have secured the release of Egyptian nationals who had been held captive by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for months, following directives from Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi on 6 March. The conflict in Sudan erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF, leading to widespread violence, over 24,000 deaths, and the...

To enhance financial inclusion, all banks in Egypt will begin offering free account openings for new customers starting this Sunday 9 March.  This initiative, running from 9-31 March, aims to encourage non-banking service users to join the financial sector as part of the Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) broader strategy to enhance financial inclusion across the nation. Recent reports indicate a notable increase in...

A common misconception about Palestine and its people is that Palestinians are merely Arabs who migrated during the Muslim conquests, and, therefore, not the original inhabitants of the land. Yet Palestinians are not only Arabs — they include Afro-Palestinians, Palestinians of Kurdish ancestry, Armenian-Palestinians, Assyrian-Palestinians, and many other ethnic groups. The claim that “the Jewish people were in Palestine before the Muslims/Arabs” ignores the...

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Friday approved an Arab League proposal during an emergency meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s contentious plan to seize control of Gaza and relocate its residents, according to two ministers. The 57-member organization reached its decision three days after the Arab League approved the plan at a summit in Cairo. The Egyptian-led alternative...

During Ramadan, the spirit of the holy month, a feeling of generosity, and a strong sense of community spread across Egypt.  Acts of charity become a cornerstone of Egyptians’ daily life during Ramadan, with many distributing iftar meals to those in need. Others host free communal iftar meals at Ma’edat Al Rahman (table of the Merciful), which are tables filled with food, set up...

Human rights advocates expressed concern on Thursday over free speech implications following reports by Axios that the U.S State Department plans to use artificial intelligence to revoke visas of foreign students who have participated in pro-Palestinian protests. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights to free speech and assembly. Organizations advocating for free expression, such as the Foundation for Individual Rights...

The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) executive board is set to discuss the fourth review of Egypt’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program on Monday, 10 March, alongside the approval of a USD 1.3 billion (EGP 65.89 billion) loan under the Resilience and Sustainability Financing (RSF) mechanism, according to state media outlet Al-Ahram. Julie Kozack, director of the IMF’s Communications Department, confirmed the upcoming review during...

On 3 March, the Academy Award’s red carpet was more than just a stage for fashion; it served as a showcase of artistry, heritage, and cultural influence.  Arab designers had left quite the mark, dressing some of the night’s most high-profile stars in creations that married tradition with contemporary elegance. Palestinian filmmaker, Basel Adra, co-director of the award-winning documentary, No Other Land (2024), embodied...

The first trailer for Ramy Youssef’s animated series, #1 Happy Family USA, has been released by Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday, 5 March, ahead of its April 17 premiere. The comedy series centers on a Muslim-American family living in New Jersey during one of the most challenging periods for Muslims in the U.S.—the aftermath of September 11, 2001. Inspired by Youssef’s childhood, the series...

  The reality of our everyday life – from the moment we wake up to the simple, familiar rituals and movements that shape us – might not seem particularly enigmatic or inspiring. But for an artist or a writer, these ordinary moments do more than define a single person: they capture the essence of an entire culture, a nation, and the collective spirit of...

In a stern message posted on his Truth Social platform, US President Donald Trump has issued what he termed a “last warning” to Hamas on Thursday 6 March, urging the group to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza.  This statement follows the White House’s confirmation of direct negotiations between US officials and Hamas which marked a significant shift in US policy that had...

Increasing water scarcity is an issue affecting 1.1 billion people with no access to safe water, while 2.7 billion experience water shortages at least once a year. This scarcity is particularly prevalent even in countries that possess adequate water resources, such as  India, and Brazil. Limited access to clean drinking water and hygiene raises the risk of waterborne diseases like cholera. According to the...

The United States has seemingly rejected the Arab reconstruction plan, proposed by Egypt, to fully rebuild Gaza without displacing Palestinians, according to National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes in a statement to the National. The US stated that the Arab-proposed Gaza reconstruction plan overlooks the fact that the enclave is “uninhabitable,” and that residents “cannot live humanely in a territory filled with debris and...

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi met with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on Tuesday, 4 March, on the sidelines of the Extraordinary Arab Summit in the New Administrative Capital, marking their first official meeting since Al-Sharaa assumed office. During the meeting, Al-Sharaa expressed his keenness to open a new chapter in Syria’s relations with Arab nations, particularly Egypt. He also praised Egypt’s efforts in supporting Arab...

While global furniture giant IKEA made its long-awaited debut in Egypt in 2013 at Cairo Festival City Mall, Cairo’s vibrant local markets and specialty stores remain a cornerstone for affordable, culturally rich homeware.  From Scandinavian-inspired decor in Heliopolis to chaotic bargains in Attaba, these hubs offer everything from faux plants to heavy-duty cookware —often at prices that outshine international brands. For Egyptians seeking quality...

One in five Egyptians faces multidimensional poverty, according to the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), a data-driven framework recently adopted by Egypt to understand and tackle human living conditions. The MPI, developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative (OPHI), assesses poverty through 19 indicators spanning seven dimensions such as education, health, housing, essential services, employment,...

Since 7 October 2023, Gaza has been at the center of one of the most devastating conflicts in recent history. Israeli bombardments have left the small strip of land in ruins – over 47,000 people killed, more than two million displaced, and whole neighborhoods reduced to rubble by Israel. At the recent Extraordinary Arab Summit in Cairo, Egypt unveiled a bold new plan to...

In a landmark gathering held in Cairo on 4 March, Arab leaders convened for an Extraordinary Arab Summit to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis and devastation in the Gaza Strip following months of relentless Israeli bombardment. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi announced following the summit that a five-year comprehensive reconstruction plan for Gaza, aimed at rebuilding the war-torn enclave while ensuring Palestinians remain on...

Celebrating ten years in Egypt, Uber Egypt has unveiled its first-ever Economic Impact Report, shedding light on the ride-hailing giant’s significant contribution to Egypt’s economy and its role in supporting both the tourism sector and thousands of partner drivers across the country. According to the report, Uber contributed an estimated EGP 7.4 billion to Egypt’s economy in 2023 alone. The report, commissioned by Uber...

The Ministry of Finance and the Egyptian Tax Authority have launched a new awareness campaign, titled “A New Chapter Begins,” during the holy month of Ramadan, according to a statement published on Sunday, 2 March. The campaign aims to inform the public about a comprehensive package of tax exemptions and incentives recently approved by the Egyptian government and ratified by the House of Representatives....