Inspire Middle East What were the highlights of El Gouna Film Festival’s third edition? The third edition of the El Gouna Film Festival came to a close on September 27. 04/10/2019
Inspire Middle East Can MENA horror films go mainstream? Yes, says Emirati filmmaker The genre of horror has not been much explored by filmmakers in the Middle East and North Africa to date, nor achieved mainstream success. 04/10/2019
USA Watch: New York Met's stolen gilded coffin returned to Egypt The coffin of the priest Nedjemankh was made in Egypt between approximately 150 and 50 BC. Antiquities theft has flourished in Egypt since its 2011 uprising. 26/09/2019
Egypt Small but rare protests in Egypt after online call for dissent Small but rare protests in Egypt after online call for dissent 21/09/2019
Good Morning Europe El Gouna Film Festival opens in Egypt The third edition of the El Gouna Film Festival has opened its curtains in Egypt. More than 200 movie stars and filmmakers made an appearance on the red carpet opening night. 20/09/2019
no comment Egyptian masseur plays with fire to ease muscle pain An Egyptian masseur applies the ancient Pharaonic technique, known as the "fiery towel" by starting with a standard massage to stimulate blood circulation and alleviate some of the pain in affected areas. Then comes the heat... 17/09/2019
Inspire Middle East Record breaking Egyptian mountaineer Omar Samra talks triumphs and tragedy Sixteen years ago, Egyptian adventurer Omar Samra turned his back on a successful career in finance to pursue his love of the great outdoors. 26/07/2019
Inspire Middle East Record breakers are rising in the Middle East and North Africa The Guinness World Records is a benchmarking institution best-known for having authenticated and catalogued feats of human endeavour since 1955. 26/07/2019
United Kingdom Egypt asks for help from Interpol to retrieve Tutankhamun bust The bust of the ancient Egyptian boy king was sold at auction on Thursday, despite speculation that it was stolen from a temple in Luxor. 12/07/2019
Inspire Middle East How are Egyptians leading the way for American football in the region? Egypt is the only nation in North Africa which is home to a domestic American football league. 28/06/2019
Egypt Outcry as Egypt's ousted president Morsi dies in court The Muslim Brotherhood accused Egypt of "assassinating" Morsi through years of poor prison conditions and called for worldwide protests. 17/06/2019
United Kingdom Egypt tries to halt sale of pharaoh statue in London next month The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities is trying to halt the auction of an Egyptian statue in London next month, arguing Egypt has a claim over the artefact. 11/06/2019
View In Sisi’s Egypt, even teenagers who can’t take their exams get arrested ǀ View A group of high school students in Egypt can’t take their exams because the system introduced by the Education Minister has failed them. [...] The students, aged 15 to 16 years old, decided to take to the streets to peacefully protest the situation, but they were in turn violently arrested. 04/06/2019
Inspire Middle East Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque feeds 30,000 during Ramadan Ramadan is a time of reflection and communion for the estimated 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide. 10/05/2019
Inspire Middle East Ramadan unites Christians and Muslims in Egypt A group of Muslims and Christians have come together in Egypt to give their time to help the needy of society. 10/05/2019
Egypt Ancient tomb dating back 4,500 years discovered in Egypt An ancient tomb dating back 4,500 years has been discovered in Egypt, announced the ministry of antiquities. 05/05/2019
Egypt Egypt's al-Sisi could be in power until 2030 after voters back changes Nearly 90% of Egyptian voters have backed constitutional changes that could see President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stay in power until 2030. 23/04/2019
world news Egyptians vote in referendum on extending president's time in power If he wins President Al Sisi could stay in power until 2030 and the role of the already powerful military would be boosted too. 20/04/2019
Egypt A newly passed bill could extend Sisi's rule for another decade Egypt's parliament have approved amendments to the constitution that could keep President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in power until 2030. The reform must still be endorsed in a referendum which, if approved, would lengthen the country's presidential terms to six years including Sisi's current term. 17/04/2019
no comment Egypt unveils the 2,500-year-old mummy of a high priest Egyptologist Zahi Hawass and an Egyptian team opened three sealed sarcophagi from the 26th Dynasty. One contained the well-preserved mummy of a powerful priest, wrapped in linen and decorated with a golden figure depicting Isis, an ancient Egyptian goddess. 09/04/2019
Egypt Watch: Robot jockeys race against child riders in camel race Child jockeys have already been banned in several Gulf countries due to risk of injury and exploitation. The remote-controlled competitors raced against the children in a trial run – which they lost. 20/03/2019
Egypt Dozens killed and injured in Cairo train station fire At least 25 people were killed and 50 injured in the accident, state television reported. 27/02/2019
Raw Politics Monday's full episode of Raw Politics Watch Monday night's full episode of Raw Politics. 25/02/2019
Egypt Both sides declare first EU-Arab League summit a success The first EU-Arab League summit has ended in Egypt with both sides declaring it a success and announcing plans for a second meeting in 2022. 25/02/2019
Raw Politics Donald Tusk discusses importance of communication at EU-Arab summit In the first event of its kind, Donald Tusk addressed the importance of "common commitment" in addressing global human rights issues at the EU-Arab League summit in Egypt. 25/02/2019
