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Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi directed the country’s Public Prosecution to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of late footballer, Ahmed Refaat, a presidential press release announced. The investigation aims to identify any potential misconduct related to Refaat’s travel arrangements and military service — an issue that Refaat cited as a cause for his mental and physical health struggles shortly before his death. The press...

The Egyptian pound (EGP) reached a new low against the US dollar (USD) this week, selling at EGP 49.3034 per USD and buying at EGP 49.2034 as of 5 August, according to data from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). This is the highest USD rate against the EGP since 7 March, when Egypt last devalued its currency causing it to fall to around...

In a bold move to deepen economic relations, the Egyptian-Indian Business Council has launched a sweeping investment initiative for 2027, targeting a dramatic increase in Indian investment in Egypt to USD 5 billion (EGP 243.1 billion). This plan marks a pivotal step in reinforcing the economic partnership between the two countries. Egypt aims to increase Indian investments by at least 30 percent this year,...

Egypt’s dream of securing their first-ever Olympic football medal was dashed after a hard-fought 3-1 defeat to hosts France in the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The thrilling encounter at Groupama Stadium in Lyon saw the Young Pharaohs push the match to extra time, but they ultimately fell short. Egypt will now be hoping for a bronze medal when it faces off against...

The 2024 AeroPress Egyptian Championship, organized by the Cairo Coffee Collective, will take place on August 9 at Royal Park in Sheikh Zayed, gathering coffee enthusiasts from across Egypt.  Competitors will use the AeroPress, a popular coffee brewing device, to craft their best cup of coffee.  The winner will have the honor of representing Egypt at the World AeroPress Championship in Lisbon, Portugal, on...

The Cairo International Short Film Festival (CISFF) is poised to make a significant impact on the local film scene with the launch of its inaugural Cairo Shorts Creative Hub.  This new initiative, developed in collaboration with Cairo Film Factory (CFF), will take place during the festival’s sixth edition from December 16 to 19, 2024. Waheed Sobhi, founder and president of CISFF, shared his thoughts...

  Egypt defeated Argentina 34-27, in its final group handball tournament game of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday, August 4, boosting their chances of finishing second in Group B, contingent on Norway’s result against Denmark later today. Egypt had a sluggish start, and Argentina appeared poised to win after a strong 5-0 run put them ahead 9-5 by the 13th minute. However, Egypt’s...

Nayel Nassar, an Egyptian equestrian, has been forced to withdraw from the ongoing Paris Olympics after his horse sustained an injury, the Egyptian Equestrian Federation announced on Saturday 3 August.  The news came days before Nassar was set to compete in the Jumping Individual Men event on Monday 5 August. In a statement, the federation revealed that Nassar’s horse, Coronado, “picked up an injury...

Every year since the end of World War II, a fresh talent has captivated Egyptian cinema audiences, contributing to the nation’s rich film heritage. Among these luminaries—Emad Hamdy in Dayman Fe Alby (Always in My Heart, 1946), Farid Shawqi in Malak El Rahma (Angel of Mercy, 1946), Kamal El-Shennawi in Ghani Harb (War Profiteer, 1947), and Shoukry Sarhan in Nadia (1949)—Rushdy Abaza emerged as...

Sequin swimsuits, gelatin, makeup, music, and dance—this is what artistic swimming is all about. Or is it? In Egypt, pursuing sports can be particularly challenging, especially for artistic swimming (more commonly known as synchronized swimming), which faces cultural barriers. In a society where it is uncommon for women to represent Egypt in swimsuits, the sport often lacks understanding and appreciation. Yasmine El Bakry, an...

On July 2, Egyptians were plunged into horror by the news of a child’s murder and the severing of his hands as a sacrifice to a jinn, a supernatural spirit, to open a Pharaonic tomb full of treasures and artifacts in Assiut Governorate in southern Egypt. Egyptian police have arrested three of the victim’s cousins as suspects. Two of them have confessed to the...

  Before we’ve even had a chance to fully grasp that the 2024 Paris Olympics have begun, follow the athletes, and learn about their achievements, one major topic has already dominated the world: women’s bodies. In just one week, millions around the world are suddenly determining who qualifies as a woman athlete, what she is allowed to do, and how she should do it,...

In a nail-biting encounter at South Paris Arena 6, Egypt’s handball team clinched a dramatic 26-25 victory over Norway, propelling them to third place in Group B and securing a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. This win comes after a 35-23 triumph against Hungary in the first round, a narrow 30-27 loss to Denmark, and a 26-26 draw with France....

In an electrifying U-23 quarter-final clash at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Egypt and Paraguay faced off for a spot in the semi-finals. The match ended in a dramatic win for Egypt during the penalties. Egypt will now face France in the semi-finals on 5 August. Marcos Gomez scored the game’s first goal for Paraguay, while Ibrahim Adel netted a last-minute equalizer for Egypt.  After...

Egypt’s inflation rate, which stood around 30 percent in May, is expected to rise by between 3 and 4.5 percentage points following last week’s fuel price hike, Deputy Finance Minister Ahmed Kojak told Reuters last week.  On 25 July, Egypt increased fuel prices by up to 50 percent to help meet the terms of a USD 12 billion (EGP 579.12 billion) International Monetary Fund...

In a meeting with Egyptian government officials on Thursday, Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih announced the kingdom’s intention to escalate investments from the Public Investment Fund (PIF) in Egypt. Al-Falih highlighted plans to convert Saudi deposits in Egypt into investments. Over two days of intensive discussions in Alamein, described as a “hive of activity,” Saudi officials worked closely with Egyptian ministers to explore numerous...

In the bustling cities of Egypt, transportation is a lifeline that dictates the rhythm of daily life. Whether they are  tuk-tuks zipping through narrow streets, the underground subway, buses, cars, or the prospective monorail, every mode of transport plays a pivotal role for Egyptian citizens.  According to the General Authority of Investment and Free Zones, transportation services are tightly linked to the overall development...

  The Ministry of Transport has officially announced that metro ticket prices will rise by 25-30 percent on all lines, starting Thursday morning, August 1. The new prices are as follows: a ticket for up to 9 stations will now cost EGP 8, up from EGP 6. A ticket for 10 to 16 stations will increase to EGP 10 pounds from EGP 8. For...

Israel’s military has confirmed that Hamas’s military commander, Mohammed Deif, was killed in a July 13 airstrike in the Gaza Strip. This confirmation comes nearly three weeks after the strike targeting Deif in Khan Younis. An Israeli military official informed CNN that recent intelligence has provided the confidence to confirm Deif’s death, though the specifics of this intelligence were not disclosed. The Israel Defense...

Two Al Jazeera correspondents, Ismail Al-Ghoul and Rami Al-Rifi, were killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Al-Shati refugee camp, northern Gaza, on Wednesday 31 July. In a statement, the news network condemned the incident as a “targeted assassination” and part of a “systematic targeting campaign” against its journalists since October 2023. Al-Ghoul, 27, and his cameraman Al-Rifi were killed when their car was...

Egypt’s handball team faced a tough challenge in their third group stage match at the 2024 Paris Olympics, drawing 26-26 against defending champions France. Despite the valiant effort, the draw left the Egyptian players disappointed as they now face an uphill battle to qualify for the quarterfinals. The match, held at South Paris Arena 6, was a nail-biting contest from start to finish. The...

  Some cities always seem impeccably planned, clean and orderly, with a clear view of every street corner. Other cities, however, with the example of Cairo, are as layered as a mountainous terrain, with steep slopes, varying elevations, and rugged landscapes. The deeper you delve into the city, the more hidden corners you uncover. To put it differently, Cairo is truly a city of...

Human trafficking is a multifaceted crime, primarily aimed at exploiting the most vulnerable groups of society, as identified by the United Nations (UN) Protocol to Prevent, Suppress, and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women, and Children—an adjunct to the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. It is the third largest and fastest-growing organized crime globally, following drug trafficking and illicit arms dealing, according to...

Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued on Wednesday 31 July, condemned Israel’s ‘dangerous escalation policy’ over the past two days.  Egypt’s statement did not explicitly refer to Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and the targeting of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr.  In its statement, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said that this escalation foreshadows the risks of igniting a confrontation in the...