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Ramadan’s drama series infused with politics

Every year dozens of drama series and soap operas are produced in…

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Smoke and mirrors: Smuggled cigarettes

There’s no doubt that smoking is a detrimental practice; no matter how…

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Ramadan: A spiritual journey

In the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims across the world…

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A solution for Egypt’s fuel crisis?

The recurring petrol and diesel crises have left Egypt’s streets paralysed and…

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Egypt’s right to information law

Ninety-three countries worldwide have passed right to information (RTI) laws. Among Arab…

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Palestinian and Kurdish contestants politicise Arab Idol 2

The nationality of contestants on Arab Idol 2 drew comments from politicians…

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The emergence of Christianity in Egypt

The Coptic Era is an important part of Egyptian history that has…

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On the social stigma of divorce

The Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS) issued a report…

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Drug rehabilitation centres in Egypt: Struggling to get clean

Addicts seeking treatment on the rise, but public centres strain to cope

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Egypt: The question of the environment

On the occasion of World Environment Day (WED), Daily New Egypt examines…

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