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Egyptian handcrafted carpets tell history at Al-Harraniyya’s Wissa Wassef Centre

Combining ancient techniques and inborn creativity, Egypt’s artisanal weavers create magical story-telling…

Tamer Farhat Tamer Farhat

Female journalists demand stricter anti-harassment stance from Egypt Press Syndicate

Syndicate's board to decide on memorandum submitted by several female Egyptian journalists…

Sarah El-Sheikh Sarah El-Sheikh

Egypt’s American Diploma students to take ACT exams after SAT leaks

SAT will halt until exams are changed from current paper-based system to…

Sarah El-Sheikh Sarah El-Sheikh

Historical maps of Egypt (Part I): The Golden Age of Egypt’s interest in the Nile

In the fifth century BCE, the Greek historian Herodotus described Egypt as…

Atef Moatamed Atef Moatamed

Egypt’s cattle trade season pressured by COVID-19 ahead of Eid Al-Adha

"My business has been affected because of coronavirus, as my purchase of…

Xinhua Xinhua

Egypt faces protracted security challenges along western borders with Libya 

Libya’s deteriorating security means terrorism is being reproduced in Egypt, but at…

Fatma Lotfi Fatma Lotfi

Senate to help improve quality of Egyptian legislation: Political Pundit

Final candidates running for Senate elections on list system will be announced…

Sarah El-Sheikh Sarah El-Sheikh

Smokers not more susceptible to COVID-19 infection: Researchers

Giving smokers alternative nicotine delivery means they might prefer these products over…

Shaimaa Al-Aees Shaimaa Al-Aees

Younger employees most affected by pandemic-caused income declines, job losses

One in four Egyptians have altered food habits due to ongoing crisis,…

Bassant Mohammed Bassant Mohammed