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  Farah Mohamed, a 32-year-old project manager, had always assumed that the excruciating pain of menstruation was a universal experience for women. It was not until she fell to her knees in pain and sought medical care in 2023 that she learned that her intense discomfort was not a normal part of the menstrual cycle, but rather a painful symptom of endometriosis.  Also known...

Egypt has become the largest host country for Sudanese refugees escaping the ongoing conflict, with over 1.2 million Sudanese seeking international protection in the country since the war erupted in mid-April 2023, according to a statement from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Friday, 8 November. The statement noted that the scale of this humanitarian crisis has put immense strain on...

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is set to host an exclusive lecture series by world-renowned Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, offering a rare chance for the public to gain insights into Egypt’s ancient wonders from one of the most acclaimed figures in archaeology.  Known as the “Indiana Jones of Egypt,” Dr. Hawass will lead monthly lectures beginning 15 November 2024, with additional sessions on 15...

Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court (SCC) ruled on Saturday, 9 November, the Old Rentals Law’s fixed seven percent rate on residential rentals as unconstitutional, urging parliament to amend the law by the end of its current legislative term.  This decision impacts thousands of landlords and millions of tenants governed by Law No. 136 of 1981, known popularly as the ‘Old Rentals Law’, which has, for...

Photo Source: Asharq News Egypt and Türkiye have agreed to establish a joint university in Cairo on Thursday, 7 November. Türkiye’s Higher Education Council (YOK) President Erol Ozvar expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration. He emphasized that both countries are committed to deepening their partnership across multiple sectors, including education.  During his visit to Cairo, Ozvar described the agreement to establish the joint university as...

Amsterdam witnessed violent clashes on Thursday night between Israeli football fans and apparent pro-Palestinian protesters, as tensions erupted around a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. The violence reportedly began after videos surfaced of Israeli supporters tearing down a Palestinian flag, chanting anti-Arab and pro-genocide slogans, and attacking a taxi a day before the football match. The violence on Thursday night...

Ireland plans to join South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) before the end of the year, Ireland’s Foreign Minister Micheál Martin announced on Thursday, 7 November. This decision followed the passage of a non-binding motion in the Irish parliament, which declared that “genocide is being perpetrated before our eyes by Israel in Gaza.” Several countries have announced their...

  The violence in Gaza continues to escalate, with Israeli strikes leading to rising casualties and deteriorating conditions for civilians. Palestinians are left to confront the grim choice of evacuating through perilous routes or remaining in uninhabitable areas. The blockade of aid and depleting supplies has intensified fears of famine and irreversible harm to the population in northern Gaza. In a further development, Israel...

  Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 6 November that the country had signed a letter to the United Nations Secretary-General, the President of the Security Council, and the President of the General Assembly, urging an immediate cease to arms exports to Israel that could be used against Palestinians in the occupied territories, including East Jerusalem. The letter, supported by 52 nations,  as...

Eastern Company, Egypt’s leading tobacco producer, announced on Tuesday, 5 November, that it would be raising prices on all its locally produced cigarettes, including Cleopatra and other popular brands, by an average of 12 percent.  This marks the company’s fourth price hike in 2024, following increases in February, April, and July. The new prices aim to alleviate rising production costs caused by the depreciation...

What did our ancestors think when they looked up at the night sky? All cultures ascribed special meaning to the Sun and the Moon, but what about the pearly band of light and shadow we call the Milky Way? My recent study showed an intriguing link between an Egyptian goddess and the Milky Way. Slowly, scholars are putting together a picture of Egyptian astronomy....

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi congratulated US President-elect Donald J. Trump on his recent victory in the presidential elections in a personal phone call. The congratulatory call saw both leaders reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral relations to foster peace, stability, and development in the Middle East. According to a statement released by the Egyptian Presidency, Al-Sisi emphasized Egypt’s desire to maintain and expand...

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi congratulated Donald Trump on his 2024 US Presidential election victory, emphasizing the strength of Egyptian-American relations and expressing optimism for continued cooperation. In his statement, Al-Sisi extended his best wishes to the US President-elect, noting the importance of strategic partnership between the two nations in achieving peace and stability in the Middle East. He affirmed Egypt’s commitment to enhancing...

Donald Trump has claimed victory in the 2024 US presidential election, speaking before an enthusiastic crowd of supporters in Florida. Despite some key battleground states still counting ballots, the 78-year-old former president confidently addressed the rally in West Palm Beach, hailing what he called a “magnificent victory for the American people.” Projections show that Trump is likely to clinch the Presidency, with Kamala Harris...

Photo Source: WHO-Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean    In a pivotal development for Palestinian patients in Egypt, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Kingdom (UK) have signed an agreement to facilitate the treatment of Palestinian patients in Egyptian hospitals.  The UK has pledged an initial EUR 10 million (EGP 535 million) to support the initiative, covering medical expenses, transportation, and logistics....

A military helicopter crashed on Tuesday, 5 November, during an air force training exercise in the Shallufa area of Suez Governorate, due to a technical malfunction, according to a statement by the Egyptian Armed Forces. The incident resulted in the deaths of two officers. Egyptian Armed Forces Spokesperson Colonel Gharib Abdel-Hafez stated that the crash was caused by a technical malfunction.  He further expressed...

Egypt condemned Israel’s decision to withdraw from the 1967 agreement that allows the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to operate within its borders. In a statement on Tuesday, 5 November, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern over the severe humanitarian impact on Palestinian refugees, calling the decision a “disregard for the UN, its institutions, and the international...

President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and her delegation in Cairo on Sunday, 2 November. The visit comes before the IMF’s fourth review of Egypt’s loan program, potentially unlocking an additional USD 1.2 billion (EGP 58.7 billion) in financing, essential for sustaining Egypt’s reform initiatives. At the heart of the discussions was Egypt’s pressing...

Parenting practices in Egypt, much like other parts of the world, are changing. Egyptian families, driven by generational shifts and increasing exposure to global trends, are rethinking traditional approaches to raising children.  According to a 2017 study by Oxford academic, traditional parenting in Egypt focused on discipline, respect for authority, and strict adherence to cultural values. The approach, particularly common in rural areas, emphasized...

Egypt is set to host the upcoming Nile Basin States Summit 2025, and has sent Uganda an official invitation to attend, Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a statement on 1 November. The summit, previously hosted by Uganda in 2017, is the Nile Basin Initiative’s (NBI) highest decision-making body and is essential for addressing political challenges and coordinating the effective management of the...

Egypt’s population reached 107 million, marking an increase of one million people in just 268 days, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) on Saturday, 18 November. This growth reflects a gradual slowing of growth compared to previous intervals, which saw similar increases in 250 and 245 days, respectively. CAPMAS’ data attributes the slower rate to a decline in daily...

Fitch Ratings upgraded Egypt’s long-term foreign-currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from B- to B with a stable outlook on Friday, 1 November. The agency cited the recovery in Egypt’s net foreign asset position, supported by a rise in international reserves from USD 11.4 billion (EGP 555.42 billion) in March to USD 44.5 billion (EGP 2.17 trillion) by the end of the third quarter of...

Over the past few weeks, you’ve most probably heard the viral TikTok sound: ‘I don’t do coffee dates, I don’t do walking dates, I don’t do last-minute dates. I have my standards.’ This line, which was said by Nour El Haj in the first season of Netflix’s reality television series, Love Is Blind, Habibi (2024), has taken on a life of its own, becoming...

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, set to begin on Tuesday, 5 November, Arab Americans are navigating a complex political landscape. The upcoming election is critical for Arab Americans, as the winner will craft the country’s civil rights, immigration, foreign relations policies. Current crises, including conflicts in the Middle East — namely the Palestine-Israel war — and domestic economic instability, which amplifies the...