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Egyptian journalist Amr Adeeb obtains Saudi citizenship
Amr Adeeb, a renowned Egyptian journalist, announced that he has obtained Saudi citizenship in addition to his Egyptian nationality. Adeeb, on MBC Egypt’s Al-Hekaya programme, said, “Recently, I have been granted Saudi…
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British couple in Egypt died after room fumigated for bedbugs
Cairo: A devastating incident unfolded during a vacation for a British couple, John and Susan Cooper, who tragically lost their lives due to carbon monoxide poisoning at a hotel in Hurghada, Egypt,…
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Air Arabia launches new direct flights between Sharjah, Egypt
Abu Dhabi: Air Arabia announced the launch of a new route operating between Sharjah and Giza City in Egypt. The non-stop flights will connect Sharjah International Airport with Sphinx International Airport with…
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Watch: Massive fire engulfs police complex in Egypt, 25 injured
Cairo: At least 25 were injured after a massive fire broke out at a police complex in the Egyptian Suez Canal city of Ismailia early on Monday, October 2. Videos circulating on social media…
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Cairo University female employee killed by her co-worker for rejecting marriage proposal
For the third time in two days, Egypt was rocked by a new horrific crime after a 32-year-old employee of Cairo University was killed on campus by her co-worker on Thursday, September…
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Egypt uncovers eight storage rooms in Pyramid of Sahure
Cairo: A joint Egyptian-German archaeological mission discovered eight storage rooms in the Pyramid of Sahure in Giza province, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement. Mostafa Waziri, secretary general…
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Amr Diab set to perform live in Dubai, Qatar; check details
Egyptian singer Amr Diab is all set to perform live concerts in Qatar and Dubai in October. Taking to social media, the multi-award-winning singer, composer and actor announced he would be performing…
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Guinean man cycles 4,000 km to study at Egypt’s Al-Azhar University
Cairo: In a heartening move, a 25-year-old student from Guinea has cycled 4,000 km (2,500 miles) across West Africa, to secure an academic seat at Al Azhar University in Cairo, capital of…
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INS Sumedha participates in Exercise Bright Star-23 in Egypt
Cairo: The Indian Navy Ship (INS) Sumedha participated in Exercise Bright Star-23 with multiple other navies which began on September 3, till September 15. INS Sumedha exercised with navies of Egypt, Italy,…
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Egypt bans female students from wearing niqab in schools
Cairo: In a significant move, the Egyptian governmenthas issued a decision banning female students from wearing niqab— a veil that covers the face worn by Muslim women— in schools. The decision will…
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Egyptian preacher arrested for promoting ‘proxy Umrah’ app
An Egyptian preacher, Amir Mounir, has been arrested after he promoted an application that charges users for Umrah by proxy. Amir Mounir was arrested after a lawyer Hani Sameh lodged a complaint with the…
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Egyptian FM calls for financial contributions to UNRWA
Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has stressed the urgent necessity to provide the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) with financial contributions in order to continue its…
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Bright Star-23 exercise: IAF aircraft refuells Egyptian jet midair
Cairo: Indian Air Force (IAF) IL-78 air-to-air refuelling aircraft refuelled aircraft from the Egyptian Air Force during Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23, informed Indian Air Force on Sunday. Taking to X, (formerly Twitter), IAF…
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Egypt Prez pardons prominent activist Douma, other prisoners
Cairo: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has pardoned a number of prisoners, including prominent Egyptian activist Ahmed Douma, Al Jazeera reported quoting state television and lawyers. Douma, 37, a key figure in…
