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According to a 2013 UN Women study, nearly 99 percent of women in Egypt reported experiencing sexual harassment. Harassment is an issue so deeply embedded in society that it has become a part of Egyptian women’s day-to-day life. A 2014 study by HarassMap, an initiative founded in 2010 that uses SMS reporting and community outreach to combat harassment, found that 95 percent of 300...

Areas in northern Gaza have been subjected to an intense Israeli offensive over the past two days. Several homes and a multi-storey residential building in Beit Lahiya on Saturday, 19 October, which has killed at least 73 people. Earlier, on Friday, 18 October, several houses in Jabalia were also hit, killing 33 people, according to doctors and medical officials. Medical officials warned that the...

In an extensive crackdown across Asyut, Aswan, and Damietta, the General Security Sector, in a coordinated effort to combat crime and local law enforcement, intensified security operations targeting illegal drug trade, firearms possession, and unlicensed ammunition, in addition to apprehending fugitives wanted for executing court rulings. While conducting an operation, security forces seized 24 illegal firearms, in Asyut, including nine automatic rifles, 20 shotguns,...

  Egypt’s agricultural exports exceeded 6.9 million tons between 1 January and 16 October of 2024, according to the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation,  Alaa Farouk. Exports generated roughly USD 4.04 billion (EGP 196.3 billion), reflecting a significant increase of USD 980 million (EGP 47.6 billion) and more than 574,000 tons compared to the same period last year, a report from Mohamed El-Mansy,...

More than two decades after the launch of the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI), in 1999, aimed at attaining sustainable socioeconomic development by ensuring fair use and shared benefits from the common water resources of the Nile Basin, tensions remain high as upstream and downstream countries grapple over rights to the Nile river’s life-sustaining flow.  The NBI initiative was the collective work of nine countries...

  King Tutankhamun’s entire collection will be displayed in the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), according to Issa Zidan, the Director General of Restoration and Transport of Antiquities at the GEM. The collection, formerly housed in the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir across 700 square meters, will now be showcased across 7,000 square meters at the GEM, marking a significant expansion from its previous location.  “The...

Fuel prices in Egypt increased by up to EGP 2 on Friday, 18 October, marking the third hike this year, according to a statement by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The Fuel Automatic Pricing Committee (FAPC) announced that the price of 95-octane gasoline rose to EGP 17 (USD 0.35) per liter from EGP 15 (USD 0.31) , while 92-octane  increased to EGP...

In the heart of Zamalek, nestled between the streets of Al Sheikh Al Marsafi and Omar Al Khayam, the Islamic Ceramics Museum stands as a testament to Egypt’s rich artistic legacy.  Recently reopened on Tuesday 15 October after nearly 14 years of closure due to constant renovations, this cultural gem invites visitors to explore its masterpieces free of charge, as shared by one of...

The Israeli foreign ministry confirmed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed on Thursday, October 17, during an operation in Tel al-Sultan area in Rafah. The military stated that Sinwar may have been struck in an operation aimed at three militants. The Israeli military and intelligence services have since been working to identify whether the body is indeed Sinwar’s through DNA analysis. Preliminary results...

Photo Source: AGBI   Saudi Arabia has signed investment agreements worth USD 15 billion with Egypt. The deals, announced after a meeting between Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, will target crucial sectors such as renewable energy, real estate, tourism, and technology. One significant project is the long-awaited Egypt-Saudi electricity interconnection, which is set to enhance energy cooperation...

The ongoing violence in Gaza has triggered widespread humanitarian crises across the occupied Palestinian territories, severely disrupting daily life and crippling the economy, reported a UN agency. In a recent report, the International Labour Organization (ILO) raised alarm over the profound and lasting socioeconomic damage in both Gaza and the West Bank. The ILO revealed that nearly 100 percent of Gaza’s population now lives...

President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi held a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Thursday, 17 October, accompanied by Badr Abdel-Atty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, as stated by the presidency. Al-Sisi warned that a full-scale war would have dire consequences for the security and prosperity of all nations and peoples in the region. He emphasized the urgent need to increase...

A video has gone viral on social media after it showed footage of a dog standing atop the Great Pyramid of Giza, which has a height of 139 meters. The dog was spotted by Alex Lang on 14 October while he was paragliding over the Great Pyramid of Giza, the largest of Egypt’s 118 pyramids and the last remaining Ancient World Wonder. As he...

As the world observes World Food Day on 16 October, the plight of 733 million people grappling with hunger and food insecurity takes center stage. The International Day marks the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945 and serves as a day to raise awareness about global hunger and food insecurity, a persisting issue. Around 2.8 billion people, marking...

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have announced a ban on the export of approximately 12 goods from areas they control to Egypt. This decision was made public by Al-Nazir Younis Ahmed, the General Counsel of the RSF. The banned items include various types of gum, peanuts, cooking oil, livestock, sesame, tobacco, certain animal feeds, gold, other minerals, hibiscus, and dried okra. In...

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi appointed Hassan Mahmoud Rashad as the new head of the General Intelligence Service (GIS) on Wednesday. Major General Abbas Kamel, who was head of the GIS since 2018, was separately appointed as an advisor to the President, general coordinator of the security services, and special envoy of the President. The GIS, also known as the Mukhabarat, is one of...

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi welcomed His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, at Cairo International Airport on Tuesday. Following the royal’s arrival, the leaders proceeded to Al-Ittihadiya Presidential Palace, where an official reception ceremony was held. The high-profile visit was marked by a bilateral meeting, followed by expanded discussions attended by...

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced on Monday, 14 October that Egypt has officially launched a Nile Basin investment fund to promote development through collaboration with other countries in the region. The fund’s primary goal is to support infrastructure and development projects across Nile Basin countries, including Uganda, Sudan, and others. Abdelatty explained that the fund will be financed from three main sources: the Egyptian...

Egypt will cancel the pre-entry visa requirement for Canadian citizens visiting the country, starting December 1, 2024, as announced by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Monday, 14 October. Canadian travelers will be able to obtain a visa upon arrival at Egyptian airports, and the electronic visa (E-VISA) application process will also be reactivated. This decision comes after a recent meeting between Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s...

At least seven people were killed and 25 others injured in a bus crash on the Galala-Ain Sokhna Road, heading towards Zafarana-Suez, late on Monday, 14 October, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population. The victims included students from Galala University, according to a statement from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.  University President Dr. Mohamed El-Shinawi, Minister of Higher Education...

In an official statement on Sunday, 13 October, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration of Egypt condemned Israel’s announcement to seize land housing the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Jerusalem. Israel announced that it will take over the land on Thursday, October 10, planning to transform this site into a new settlement outpost, a...

Four Israeli soldiers were killed and seven others critically injured late Sunday night after a Hezbollah drone attack targeted an Israeli military base south of Haifa. The attack, which Hezbollah claimed as retaliation for Israeli strikes on Beirut, marks the deadliest assault on Israeli forces since the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah last month. Israeli authorities reported that two drones were launched...

Education is no longer limited to the traditional boundaries of the school and university system. It has acquired new incarnations, adapting to the dramatic changes in technology that affect society. The concept of lifelong learning has become a necessary factor in global development. The latter shapes both individual and collective success. From personal development to professional growth, all spheres of life now directly depend...

When Pi, the protagonist of the Oscar-winning film Life of Pi (2012), first felt drawn to Islam, it was not through a lecture or a book on the faith, but rather, it was by observing how Muslims prayed inside a mosque. Between the adhan  (call to prayer) and the salat (prayer), there is a brief moment of liminal calm within a mosque. Worshippers are...