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On Wednesday 2 April, Israel announced a major expansion of its military operations in Gaza, with plans to seize large areas of the territory and incorporate them into designated security zones.  Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that this initiative would require extensive evacuations of the local population, particularly from areas experiencing active fighting.  Katz then urged Gazans to eliminate Hamas and return Israeli hostages...

Saudi authorities have temporarily shut down branches of B Laban, a popular Egyptian dessert chain, following reports of food poisoning linked to its products. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Municipalities and Housing confirmed it had acted on received complaints by conducting inspections and taking the necessary regulatory measures.  “As a precautionary measure, the establishment’s factories and branches have been temporarily closed until...

When a young woman named Al-Dahnā, living in the Arabian Peninsula during the Umayyad Islamic period, was asked why she was unhappy with her marriage, she did not hesitate or shy away from giving an honest answer: her husband was inexperienced in bed. Standing before the governor of al-Yamāma, a district east of Najd on the Arabian Peninsula, Al-Dahnā had to justify her request...

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El Khatib met on Saturday 29 March with Samsung Egypt CEO Wonkyong Kim to discuss the company’s ongoing projects and future plans to expand its operations in the Egyptian market. The meeting, attended by senior officials from both the Ministry of Investment and Samsung, highlighted the growing partnership between the Egyptian government and the global electronics giant....

Marvel Studios is once again facing backlash, and this time, it’s over a character that many argue should have never been included in Captain America: Brave New World. The controversy surrounding Sabra, the Marvel comic book character, and her actress, Shira Haas, an Israeli who previously served in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), has ignited heated discussions among fans, further adding to the already...

As Egypt rides a wave of surging tourism, the country has welcomed a landmark addition to its hospitality landscape: the grand opening of the world’s largest Sofitel hotel, located on the banks of the Nile in central Cairo. The Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile officially opened its doors in January 2025 in Egypt as it continues to cement its place as one of the world’s...

With the evolution of Egypt’s infrastructure, the need for an inclusive infrastructure that caters to persons with disabilities (PWDs) has never been more pressing due to the statistics provided. With approximately 12 million individuals living with disabilities in the country, representing about 35 percent of the population when considering their families, the urgency to create accessible environments is paramount. As a result, the Egyptian...

The thought of working at an office, dealing with a rigid schedule, and commuting again feels intolerable for some.  Working from home during COVID-19 has reshaped how people perceive their careers and maintain work-life balance worldwide. For many remote workers, returning to a traditional 9-to-5 office job was not worth it. Sarah Hesham, a 25-year-old freelance graphic designer,  shares the sentiment.  After the pandemic...

  Egypt’s Dar al-Iftaa has officially declared Monday, March 31, 2025, as the first day of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. The announcement comes after the Shawwal crescent moon, which signals the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal and Eid al-Fitr, was not sighted. The religious authority’s statement emphasizes that the moon’s failure to appear on Saturday means the holy month...

Archaeologists from the Penn Museum, working in collaboration with Egyptian researchers and the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, announced on 27 March additional details regarding an earlier discovery of a large tomb belonging to an unidentified pharaoh at the Anubis Mountain necropolis in Abydos. The discovery is expected to contribute to ongoing research into a lesser-documented period of ancient Egyptian history. The tomb,...

Eid in Cairo is a magical time when the streets come alive with joy, celebration, and a sense of community. After the spiritual reflection of Ramadan, Eid Al-Fitr is all about reconnecting with loved ones, enjoying good food, and embracing the festive atmosphere that fills every corner of the city. Whether you’re a lifelong Cairene or just visiting, here are some fun ways to...

Few moments are as comforting as waking up on Eid morning - after a month of fasting - and biting into a warm, buttery kahk biscuit coated in snowy icing sugar. The post How to Make Authentic Kahk This Eid (Because Store-Bought Just Sucks) first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

Egypt is moving forward with plans to upgrade 11 airports through public-private partnerships, with support from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank. The initiative aims to enhance airport infrastructure, improve passenger services, and boost connectivity while reducing the financial burden on the state. Under the partnership, the IFC will serve as an advisor to Egypt’s Ministry of...

Novo Nordisk’s once‐weekly injectable, Ozempic (semaglutide), originally developed for type 2 diabetes, has increasingly attracted attention in Egypt, not just for its blood-sugar-lowering benefits, but for its marked weight‐loss effect too. Clinical trials involving more than 10,000 adults led to its launch in the country in late 2021, and local specialists have hailed its ability to both control blood sugar and reduce body weight,...

is a vast necropolis (a cemetery) in Cairo that has served as a burial site for nearly 1,400 years.  A Brief History of Cairo’s City of the Dead With its origins dating back to the 7th century, this cemetery is a testament to the city’s rich history and complex cultural landscape.  The City of the Dead coincided with the Islamic conquest of Egypt led...

At least six people are feared dead and nine others injured after a tourist submarine sank off the coast of Hurghada early Thursday morning on 27 March, according to local authorities and media reports. The vessel, identified by the BBC as the Sindbad, was carrying 50 people, when it sank near the city’s harbour. Twenty-nine passengers have been rescued, while four of the injured...

The time spent preparing a full meal may seem like just a matter of hours, but for Egyptian women, especially when making mahshi — stuffed veggies or commonly known as dolma — time is not measured by the ticks of a clock. It is a gentle, healing ritual, flowing through each tender vine leaf, far more than the simple act of cooking a dish....

The month of Ramadan in Egypt is more than just a religious month; it is a time of togetherness, tradition, and, in recent decades, high-stakes television drama. While it may seem a relatively old tradition, the dominance of TV series in Ramadan is a new trend that truly took off in the 1990s and 2000s. With Ramadan being such a central part of Egyptian...

A recent study led by Italian researchers Filippo Biondi of the University of Strathclyde and Corrado Malanga of the University of Pisa has generated significant interest worldwide.  On 23 March, 2025, they announced findings from their expedition, titled the Khafre Project, which claims the existence of a vast underground city beneath the Giza pyramids.  The researchers suggested that this hidden city extends over 6,500...

Egypt has condemned Israel’s decision to establish a new directorate under the Israeli Ministry of Defense aimed at facilitating the so-called “voluntary departure” of Palestinians from Gaza.  The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the claim on Monday 24 March, that such a departure could be considered voluntary, stating that any movement of Palestinians under conditions of war, siege, and starvation amounts to forced...

As we approach the end of Ramadan 2025, the television landscape is illuminated by a remarkable array of series, many of which are told by talented women behind the camera. This year’s lineup highlights powerful stories and women’s impact in the industry. As Ramadan 2025 progresses, it is clear that women behind the camera have played a pivotal role in shaping this season’s television...

As violence escalates in Gaza, Al Jazeera Mubasher correspondent Hossam Shabat was killed today in an Israeli airstrike targeting his car in Jabalia. Shabat, aged 23, is among several journalists who have lost their lives in the ongoing conflict, as well as Mohamed Mansour, a correspondent for the TV channel Palestine Today, who was killed in a separate airstrike south of Khan Younis on...

Hamdan Ballal, the Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning film No Other Land, was reportedly assaulted by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank and subsequently detained by Israeli soldiers on Monday, 25 March, according to his colleagues and eyewitness accounts. Several witnesses have confirmed the attack to the media. Ballal’s co-director, Basel Adra, told CNN that he went to Ballal’s home in the West...

Ramadan drinks have long been a staple of Egyptian culture, with classics like sobia and kharoub. This year, there’s a growing trend of incorporating these traditional beverages into modern café culture, merging nostalgia with contemporary tastes. Sobia, a sweet, coconut-based milk drink, kharoub, a refreshing, naturally sweet carob juice, tamarind, hibiscus, and apricot-based kamar el din made their annual return to iftar tables. But,...