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At 12:00AM on Friday 1 November, the time in Egypt will fall back one hour to 11:00PM on Thursday 31 October, marking the end of this year’s daylight saving time. Daylight saving time is expected to be reintroduced in April 2025, bringing the time forward once again. Daylight saving time was reintroduced in in Egypt in 2023 after a seven-year pause.  The motivation behind...

A single, humble cotton crop, though small, carries the weight of the world. For Egypt, it has long been a source of pride and wealth, often dubbed its “white gold,” with exports increasing by 36.5 percent in 2023, reaching 1.5 million metric quintals compared to 1.1 million metric quintals in 2022. Yet, for farmers like Rabeha Al-Habashi, it represents so much more than just...

In an escalation of violence, an Israeli airstrike early Tuesday, 29 October, hit a residential building in Beit Lahia, a northern Gaza city, resulting in the deaths of at least 94 people, according to the Palestinian News Agency.  U.S. State Department spokesman Matt Miller called the strike “horrifying,” and revealed that the Biden administration has reached out to the Israeli government for further details...

Egyptian actor Mustafa Fahmy, a prominent figure in film and television for over 50 years, passed away on Wednesday, 18 October, at the age of 82.  Egypt’s Actors Syndicate confirmed his passing, with local reports noting that Fahmy’s health had deteriorated following surgery for a brain tumor in August. Fahmy’s career began in the 1970s, with more than 150 works that solidified his legacy...

  The first artistic society in Egypt, La Chimère, which means “Gama’at Al-Khayal,” (The Imagination Group) was founded by Egyptian artists, Mahmoud Mokhtar, Mahmoud Said, Ahmad Youssef, and Mohammed Naghi, with the goal of consolidating their vision of Egyptian Modernism. As fine arts groups emerged in the wake of the first-ever Egyptian Art School in 1908, La Chimère was one of the main influences...

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has granted a pardon to three members of Egypt’s Zamalek Club who were recently detained following an incident during a football match.  The players—football director Abdel-Wahed El-Sayed, midfielder Nabil “Donga” Emad, and winger Mostafa Shalaby—were involved in a physical altercation with a stadium organizer during their semi-final match against Pyramids FC at Abu Dhabi’s  Al...

Egypt’s Sovereign Fund (TSFE) has officially been placed under the Ministry of Investment and External Trade, following a decree issued by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The Egyptian Gazette reported the move as part of ongoing government efforts to strengthen the nation’s investment infrastructure. The decree, ratified by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, also renamed the fund to the “Egyptian Sovereign Fund for Investment and Development,”...

Mohamed Youssef announced on Tuesday morning, 29 October, the death of his brother, celebrated artist Hassan Youssef. “My older brother, artist Hassan Youssef, has passed away. May God grant him mercy,” his heartfelt message on Facebook read. Hassan Youssef, born on 14 April 1934, in Cairo’s Sayyida Zeinab neighborhood, enjoyed a prolific career that spanned several decades. He graduated from the Higher Institute of...

  The Abu Dhabi Primary Court has sentenced Zamalek Club football players Mustafa Shalabi and Nabil Emad, known as Donga, along with their team manager, Abdel Wahid El Sayed, to one month in prison and a fine of AED 200,000 (EGP 2.6 million) each for assault. The three were involved in a physical altercation with an Emirati stadium organizer at Al Nahyan Stadium in...

Women all over the world live fearing breast cancer, an insidious disease that occurs with no known risk factors. With a mere five to 10 percent of cases linked to heredity, being a female over 40 years old is the only risk factor. Nearly 2.3 million women around the world were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, leading to 670,000 deaths. It is the...

The Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation denied on Monday 28 October recent reports circulating on social media claiming that rare trees are being cut down in the Orman Botanical Garden in Giza. In an official statement, the ministry refuted these allegations as entirely false, affirming that the teams overseeing the development of the Giza Zoo and Orman gardens are committed to preserving...

In an address to the nation, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi drew parallels between Egypt’s current circumstances and the period following the 1967 “Six-Day War” during a speech at the “Celebration of the Union of Arab Tribes and Egyptian Families,” event. The event, held on Saturday, 26 October, in the New Administrative Capital, marked the anniversary of the October 1973 War. Al-Sisi remarked, “What you...

Egypt’s retail sector is set to grow by 11 percent over the next four years, according to an October 27 report by the Information and Decision Support Center, a government-affiliated research body. Since Egypt’s return to the Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) in 2016, following its post-2011 downturn, the country has quickly climbed the ranks, as a combination of government reforms, a young population,...

In a move towards sustainable development, Egypt and the European Union (EU) have signed a EUR 7 million (EGP 368.6 million) agreement under the European Green Facility initiative during the seventh annual Cairo Water Week event, held from 13 to 17 October under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and in partnership with the EU. The agreement was inked by Egypt’s Minister of...

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi announced a proposal on Sunday 27 October for a two-day ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate the exchange of four Hamas-held Israeli hostages for several Palestinian prisoners. The proposal was rejected by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as reported by news outlets. The proposal was made public during a press conference in Egypt, held alongside Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The...

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, launched the National Programme for the Care and Protection of Horses, Camels, and Pets at Archaeological Sites on Saturday, 26 October, from the Giza Plateau. The program, aimed at ensuring the welfare of animals used around Egypt’s archaeological sites, provides regular veterinary care, vaccinations, and educational support to...

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s condemnation of provocative actions that threaten the security and stability of the Middle East on Saturday 26 October, during a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi. The conversation came after a series of Israeli retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets, on Saturday, 26 October, in response to Iran launching approximately 180 ballistic missiles at Israel earlier...

Egypt’s Minister of Culture, Ahmed Fouad Hano, announced on Sunday, 27 October, that demolition operations at the Imam Al-Shafi’i cemetery have been temporarily halted. The Egyptian government is coordinating with relevant authorities to assess the condition of the shrines and cemeteries affected by the construction of a new traffic axis. The Egyptian government plans to construct new traffic routes connecting East and South Cairo,...

EgyptAir announced on Saturday, 26 October morning, the cancellation of all flights to Baghdad and Erbil in Iraq, along with flight MS719 to Amman, Jordan, hours after Israel carried out airstrikes against Iran. The Egyptian company advised travelers to verify their bookings on the airline’s website or by contacting the call center or through a local sales office or travel agent. Early Saturday, Israel...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, with Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, receiving an official certificate to commemorate this significant achievement. “Malaria is as old as Egyptian civilization itself, but the disease that plagued pharaohs now belongs to its history,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO chief said, highlighting that this achievement reflects a...

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), cautioned on Thursday, 24 October, that Egypt’s delay in implementing essential economic reforms risks elevating costs and increasing burdens on its citizens.  Speaking at a virtual press briefing during the IMF and World Bank’s Annual Meetings, Georgieva emphasized the need for prompt action to stabilize the Egyptian economy. “Delays in necessary actions have raised...

Egypt’s Al Ahly claimed its 15th Egyptian Super Cup title on Thursday, 24 October, after defeating their historic rivals Zamalek 7-6 in a tense penalty shootout in Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).  The match remained goalless through regular and extra time, leading to the decisive penalty shootout. Al Ahly dominated the first half, pressuring Zamalek’s defense repeatedly. Hussein...

Egyptian singer Sherine Abdel-Wahab has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for being the “Longest-Staying Artist at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Arab Artist (Female).” Sherine held the top spot on the Billboard Arabic Artist 100 chart for 11 consecutive weeks, as of 16 March 2024, according to Guinness World Records.  Her hit singles Kalam Eineh (The Words of His Eyes) and...

Egypt condemned the terrorist attack on the Aerospace Industries Company (TUSAS) in Ankara, Turkey, which resulted in multiple casualties and injuries.  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Wednesday 23 October reaffirming Egypt’s strong opposition to any acts of terrorism that threaten the security and stability of Turkey. The attack, carried out by two assailants who detonated explosives and opened fire at...