Egypt

Egypt

Macron presses Egypt's Al-Sisi on human rights during official visit

French president Emmanuel Macron has said that stability and human rights are necessary in Egypt

28/01/2019

Living

Can plastic bottles be the "new Egyptian cotton"?

An Egyptian factory uses recycled plastic bottles to produce polyester fibre as a cheaper alternative to cotton, after the country's cotton crop witnessed many hiccups.

25/01/2019

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Pigeon keepers display exotic breeds at Egypt show

With puffed chests and ruffled feathers, some of the rarest and fanciest pigeons in Egypt are gathered at an event in Cairo.

21/01/2019

Egypt

Egypt's El-Sisi inaugurates new cathedral ahead of Coptic Christmas

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi inaugurated Egypt's largest church on Sunday on the eve of Coptic Christmas, sending a message of tolerance and unity in the predominantly Muslim country.

07/01/2019

Egypt

Pyramid tourists undeterred by bomb attack

Tourists continued to visit Egypt's pyramids just 24 hours after a deadly bomb attack

30/12/2018

Egypt

Egyptian security forces kill 40 suspected militants

Men were killed in series of co.ordinated raids in Giza and the Sinai.

29/12/2018

Egypt

Egypt forces kill 40 suspect militants following bus blast

Egypt forces kill 40 suspected militants following bus blast

29/12/2018

Egypt

Four dead after blast hits tourist bus near Giza pyramids, Egypt

At least four dead after roadside bomb hits tourist bus near the famous Giza pyramids, Egypt

28/12/2018

Global Japan

Japanese project safeguards Egypt's ancient treasures

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Global Japan visits the soon to be completed Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo to see first hand how Japanese experts are helping to preserve Egypt's priceless artifacts.

20/12/2018

World

Grand Egyptian Museum prepares to house Tutankhamun collection

The nearly 500,000 square meter Grand Egyptian Museum will be the world's largest museum devoted to a single civilization – and a global team of scientists are bringing some of history's oldest artefacts back to life.

20/12/2018

Egypt

Euroviews. Egypt - EU partnership: oppressors and their friends | View

Europe’s leaders have professed their commitment to working for the common interests of Egyptians and Europeans, including speaking out in defence of human rights. But it’s far from clear how this definition of common interest is being extended to ordinary Egyptians.

19/12/2018

Egypt

Egypt discovers untouched tomb in the ancient necropolis of Saqqara

The tomb dates back to the Fifth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom.

15/12/2018

World

Egyptian start-up delivers ‘Mum's-style’ food to Cairo’s commuters

Having spotted a gap in Egypt’s lunchtime market, Waleed Abdelrahman set-up a healthy food delivery company called Mumm in 2015.

14/12/2018

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Archaeologists unveil ancient Luxor tomb, open closed coffin for first time

Archaeologists unveil ancient Luxor tomb, open closed coffin for first time

25/11/2018

Egypt

New tomb found in Egypt's Valley of the Kings

Latest treasure from Egypt's glorious past is double tomb of priest and his wife, with many objects remarkably well-preserved.

24/11/2018

Egypt

Mummified scarab beetles unearthed in Egyptian tomb

Archaeologists have unearthed a rare collection of mummified scarab beetles in an Egyptian tomb.

12/11/2018

Egypt

So-called Islamic State say they shot dead seven Christians in Egypt

Thousands of Christian mourners prepared on Saturday to bury six members of the same family who were killed while returning from a baptism at a Coptic monastery in Egypt's Minya province.

03/11/2018

Egypt

Christians in Egypt prepare to bury dead a day after attack

Gunmen killed at least seven in an attack on a bus driving towards a Coptic Christian monastery in Egypt.

02/11/2018

World

El Gouna Film Festival brings regional & international stars to Egypt

The El Gouna Film Festival made its debut in the Middle East and North Africa region just last year, and for its second edition it stepped up the pace with 80 films from more than 30 different countries.

05/10/2018

World

Patrick Dempsey and Jean-Jacques Annaud present new TV series at the El Gouna Film Festival

During the second edition of the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt, Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey and French director Jean-Jacques Annaud presented a preview of their new television miniseries ‘The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair’.

05/10/2018

World

Egyptian actress Yousra reveals the most important lesson in her career

Award-winning Egyptian actress Yousra has more than 80 film and television credits to her name.

05/10/2018

World

Owen Wilson describes toughest time of his career and reveals favourite film

The second edition of the El Gouna Film Festival showcased local and regional films whilst also focusing on inspiring and educating young talent. Actor Owen Wilson was on the ground to share his experiences during a movie workshop.

05/10/2018

World

Sylvester Stallone talks Creed II, Rambo V and reveals future plans

Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone was feted with the Career Achievement Award during the second edition of the El Gouna Film Festival.

05/10/2018

World

Modern Bedouins show another side to El Gouna luxury resort

Dotted with five-star hotels and lush golf courses, the luxury resort of El Gouna was established along Egypt’s northern Red Sea coast around 1989.

05/10/2018

Cult

El Gouna international film festival wraps

El Gouna international film festival wraps

30/09/2018

Egypt

Egypt's second El Gouna Film Festival opens on the Red Sea

Only in its second year, it's already growing in size and stature.

21/09/2018