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During the ongoing excavation season at the Saqqara necropolis, the joint Egyptian-Japanese archaeological mission revealed a rock tomb containing multiple graves and artifacts spanning different historical periods. Mostafa Waziri, the Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, disclosed that examinations of the newly discovered tomb and the pottery found within indicate it origin dates to theSecond Dynasty. Mohamed Youssef, the Director General of...

Members of Egypt’s cabinet, including Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, held a meeting on 9 January to explore exporting trained and skilled Egyptians for labour abroad. The meeting, also attended by the ministers of foreign affairs, higher education, education, emigration, and labour, was a follow-up to the topic previously discussed months earlier according to a cabinet social media statement. During the meeting, Madbouly emphasised the...

The official Palestinian news agency, WAFA, reported that three Palestinian youths were killed in the town of Iktaba, near Tulkarm in the northern West Bank. The victims have been identified as Yusuf Ali Al-Kholi, 22, Ahed Salman Mousa, 23, and Tareq Amjad Shahin, 24.  Al-Kholi was a recent university graduate and was in the process of setting up his own family. Mousa, hailing from...

In the midst of a tough economic situation, Egypt is dealing with ambitious goals, constant hurdles, and the need for resources. The country’s road to economic recovery has been steep. With a new year ahead, the nation has various plans to put into action to make its financial plans work. However, there are multiple factors at play. Egypt’s economy took a wild turn in...

Egypt’s government announced plans on 8 January to start documenting the country’s refugees and immigrants, which currently stands at approximately nine million. The decision came in light of a cabinet meeting between Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and the ministers of supply, health, social solidarity, local development, education, and labour, according to a social media statement released shortly after the meeting. Madbouly, who referred to...

Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Daniel Hagari confirmed on 9 January a shift in the military’s large-scale on-ground operations and air campaigns to a more targeted phase in its war on Gaza. In a statement, Hagari said that the new phase involves fewer troops and airstrikes — US officials anticipate the shift to include surgical missions by smaller groups of top Israeli forces to...

In Arabic eco-literature, the sun, the skies, the sea, the mountains, and the trees are all silent storytellers. They are not just scenery, but silent companions, living each day, and each moment, alongside humans. Within our own self-absorbed bubble, we may perceive life through a humanist lens, yet eco-literature shatters this illusion. It portrays the raw fabric of being, of existing, and of living...

Egypt is set to establish a dedicated company overseeing real estate export and leasing activities, reported state media Al-Ahram.  Anticipated to generate between USD 2 billion and USD 3 billion in revenues (EGP 61 billion – EGP 92 billion), this initiative aligns with the government’s overarching plan unveiled in November to entice foreign investors and expatriates by selling real estate units in US dollars. ...

Embarking on a mission to humanize technology, Rana El Kaliouby, CEO of Affectiva, found herself pioneering Emotion Artificial Intelligence (AI) during her PhD at Cambridge University. Recognizing the lack of emotional intelligence in technology, Rana co-founded Affectiva at MIT, now a multi-billion dollar industry with applications spanning health, automotive, video communications, and robotics. Therefore, Rana El Kaliouby and her son Adam provide us with...

Losing a pet can be a heart-wrenching experience, as they are often considered cherished members of the family. Delving into the stories of three individuals who have experienced the profound grief of losing their beloved pets, let us explore the emotional journey of healing, the lasting impact of their furry companions, and the unique ways they choose to honor their memory. Mickey: A Beloved...

Hani Al-Mossader, the coach of the Palestinian Olympic team, was killed by an Israeli strike on Gaza, as announced by the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) on Saturday 6 January.  Al-Mossader was fatally struck by shrapnel from an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) missile dropped near his residence in the village of Al-Masdar, located in the Central Governorate of the Gaza Strip. The PFA revealed that...

Egypt’s Journalists Syndicate granted renowned Palestinian journalist and Al-Jazeera’s Gaza bureau chief Wael al-Dahdouh the 2024 Freedom of Press Award on 7 January — in honor of the resilience of al-Dahdouh and other Palestinian journalists. “Al-Dahdouh’s nomination comes in honor of the Palestinian journalists who were martyred and paid their lives for sending the truth and exposing the genocidal crimes against the Palestinian people....

Egyptian football star and Liverpool forward has joined the Egypt’s National Football Team’s camp in the New Administrative Capital ahead of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Egyptian Football Association announced. AFCON — scheduled to take place from 13 January until 11 February — is historically known as Egypt’s favorite tournament. Egypt is the record-holder with seven titles — the first edition of...

Significant fluctuations in gold prices have recently dominated the market in Egypt, creating a tumultuous environment for investors and traders alike. The price of 24-carat gold reached EGP 3,657 (USD 118.76) Egyptian pounds for selling on Friday, 5 January,  Reports have emerged detailing instances of trading platforms experiencing abrupt shutdowns, resulting in hours-long suspensions of all buying and selling operations. Nagy Farag, the Advisor...

The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) and Banque Misr, Egypt’s two largest governmental banks, have introduced two new Certificates of Deposit (CDs) offering record-breaking interest rates. The first offers an annual interest rate of up to 27 percent, while the second provides a monthly return of 23.5 percent.  The purchase of these certificates begins on Friday, 5 January through various electronic channels including online...

Egypt has recently witnessed a considerable increase in prices on essential services such as the internet, electricity, and public transportation. Last week, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology announced that prices would increase by an average of 15-20 percent, citing the need to improve infrastructure and enhance the quality of service. These increases are affecting the cost of several prepaid plans and mobile...

On Thursday 4 January each year, the world comes together to observe World Braille Day, a significant date established by the UN General Assembly in honor of Louis Braille’s birth anniversary.  Braille, a tactile system of reading and writing, has empowered countless individuals who are blind or visually impaired to access knowledge, express themselves, and achieve remarkable success.  Accordingly, let’s honor and celebrate the...