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Ahmed H. Zewail, born on 26 February 1946, in Damanhur, Egypt, emerged as one of the most influential chemists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.  Through his achievements, his journey from the Nile Delta to the pinnacle of scientific achievement exemplifies his personal ambition and the transformative power of knowledge and innovation.  Zewail’s pioneering research into the dynamics of chemical reactions at...

The Palestinian-Israeli documentary No Other Land won the Best Documentary Feature award at the 96th Academy Awards (known commonly as the Oscars) on 3 March 2025, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.  The film, a rare collaboration between co-directors, Palestinians Basel Adra and Hamdan Ballal and Israelis Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, chronicles Adra’s fight to save his hometown in Masafer Yatta,...

  Egypt’s Minister of Environment, Yasmin Fouad, met with representatives from China’s Sinoway Forest Technology Co., Ltd., a company known for tree planting and forest restoration, on 2 March in Egypt to discuss collaborations on large-scale reforestation projects in Egypt. The meeting was attended by several key figures, including Ali Abou Sinha, Head of the Environmental Affairs Agency; Mohamed Salem, a consultant for nature...

Egypt condemned Israel’s decision to block the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, calling it a violation of the ceasefire agreement and international humanitarian law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned in a statement on Sunday, 2 March, that the use of starvation and blockade as a weapon against civilians was unacceptable under any circumstance, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. It urged...

Few places in the world are as deeply intertwined with a river as Egypt is with the Nile. For centuries, the Nile has been the lifeblood of Egyptian civilization, so much so that a common saying in Egyptian culture declares, “The river runs in Egyptians’ blood.” The Nile’s influence, however, extends far beyond Egypt’s borders. Over the years, it has permeated global culture, from...

On Saturday 1 March, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Atti met with Palestinian Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohamed Mustafa to address the ongoing challenges in the Palestinian territories with a focus on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank.  During this meeting, Minister Abdel-Atti outlined Egypt’s efforts to solidify a ceasefire in Gaza and ensure the successful implementation of its...

Israel has suspended all humanitarian aid deliveries into Gaza, citing Hamas’ refusal to agree to a proposed six-week ceasefire extension, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Sunday, 2 March.  The first phase of the ceasefire, which began on 19 January 2025, expired on 1 March 2025. The second and third phases aim to negotiate the withdrawal of Israeli forces and outline reconstruction...

A cooperation agreement was signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Egyptian Countryside Development Company to provide opportunities for Egyptians living abroad to acquire agricultural land in new development areas and invest in projects related to agricultural activities, according to a statement released on Tuesday, 25 February. Egyptians living abroad who are interested in participating can visit the Egyptian Countryside Development Company’s...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has scheduled an executive board meeting on 10 March 2025 to review Egypt’s progress under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and approve the disbursement of a USD 1.2 billion (EGP 60.7 billion) fourth tranche to be disbursed within a few days, according to the fund’s official website. Amid Egypt’s continuous efforts to stabilize its economy, the tranche will support...

Trade wars have become a growing concern in today’s interconnected global economy following President Donald Trump taking office in the United States and his threats to impose tariffs on various countries. When countries impose tariffs, sanctions, or other trade barriers on one another, the consequences ripple across borders, impacting businesses, consumers, and entire economies. While these economic conflicts are often triggered to protect domestic...

Israeli and Qatari delegations have arrived in Cairo to continue negotiations on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, with U.S. representatives also participating, Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS) announced on Thursday, 27 February. The ceasefire, which began on 19, January 2025, is structured in three phases. The first phase focused on halting hostilities and increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza.  The second and third...

Dar Al Iftaa, the official Islamic body responsible for issuing religious decrees in Egypt, has announced that Saturday will mark the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. The declaration came following the sighting of the new moon, a traditional method used to determine the beginning of the Islamic lunar months. As Egyptians prepare for Ramadan, homes, streets, and markets are being adorned...

The Egyptian House of Representatives approved a new ruling on Wednesday 26, February that allows victims’ families to settle cases out of court in serious crimes like murder.  This draft, proposed by Ali Gomaa, an Egyptian Islamic scholar and cleric known for his role as the Grand Mufti of Egypt from 2003 to 2013 and currently the Chairman of the Religious Affairs and Endowments...

Egyptian feminist initiative SpeakUp has announced a new partnership with Pornhub, as part of Pornhub’s Trusted Flagger program, according to a statement released on Tuesday, 25 February. This collaboration, according to SpeakUp, aims to create a safer online environment, particularly for women and girls, by tackling the issue of non-consensual content on adult websites. Through the partnership, SpeakUp will have the authority to remove...

As winter blankets parts of Egypt, the country revealed in 2019 and 2021 a side that feels almost foreign, transporting Egyptians to landscapes reminiscent of far-off places. The years 2019 and 2021 were significant because they marked notable snowfall events in Egypt, which are rare occurrences in a country typically associated with desert climates. Additionally, the salt mountains of Port Fouad, situated at the...

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, shared an AI-generated video on Truth Socials and Instagram, depicting his vision of Gaza in 2025 which includes a large golden statue of himself, luxury resorts,  casinos, exotic beaches, and Dubai-style skyscrapers, calling it “Trump Gaza,” drawing backlash and an uproar. View this post on Instagram A post shared by President Donald J. Trump (@realdonaldtrump) The...

Moroccan authorities have suspended Egyptian imports without prior notice, halting shipments at local ports, according to state media Al-Ahram. The suspension has affected agricultural and industrial goods, including food products, ceramics, iron, and electrical appliances.  In response, an Egyptian delegation traveled to Morocco on Saturday, 22 February to hold talks with officials in an effort to resolve the issue.  The move comes amid concerns...

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly emphasized the potential for foreign direct investments during a recent meeting with Kuwaiti officials on 23 February.  Including Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, discussions took place at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait with the aim to enhance bilateral relations across various sectors. Madbouly highlighted the availability of investment opportunities in Egypt, particularly along the North Coast, the...

As the first light of day brushes against the temples and tombs of Luxor, a fleet of hot air balloons begins its silent ascent. Rising above the Nile, the Theban Necropolis, and the scattered antiquities of Egypt’s golden age, this is a journey not just through the sky but through time itself.  A hot air balloon ride over Luxor is one of the most...

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has approved July 3, 2025, as the official opening date for the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), according to a statement on Tuesday, February 25. The opening will feature a world-class ceremony, in line with directives given to various ministries and relevant authorities to ensure the promotion of the museum during the event. Mohamed Al...

Egypt rejected proposals aimed at the forced displacement of the Palestinian people in a statement released on Tuesday, 25 February. The Egyptian presidency emphasized in its address that such plans would “liquidate” the Palestinian cause and threaten the national security of countries in the region. This announcement comes in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal, which has provoked significant backlash across...

You can easily get a sense of how Egyptians feel about US President Donald Trump’s Gaza proposal, which involves the forced displacement of Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan, by tuning into their media. But their cartoonists always take it to the next level, using humor to drive the point home. While some TV hosts like Amr Adib on Al Hekaya might spend an hour...

On 28 January, Coptic Orphans in Cairo hosted a screening of The 21, a short animated film honoring the 21 Coptic Martyrs, which was also shortlisted for the Oscars. On 15 February, 2015, ISIS militants brutally executed 21 Coptic Christian prisoners on a beach in Libya. On the 10th anniversary of their martyrdom, “The 21” honors the men who gave their lives rather than...

          The Egyptian Ministry of Interior announced on Monday 24 February the arrest of 13 individuals involved in a large-scale online fraud scheme linked to the FBC platform (Financial Business Community). The FBC platform is an online investment scheme that falsely claimed to offer substantial returns through activities like watching videos and completing tasks. It utilizes a pyramid-like referral system...