Doaa Fareed

Doaa Fareed is a freelance journalist and digital producer for various news websites. A former TV reporter, she has produced dozens of reports for local channels and holds a master's degree in mass communication from Cairo University. On Twitter: @FareedDoaa

Egypt | Oct 7, 2020

Egypt discovers ancient coffins in major archaeological find

Egypt unveils a major archaeological discovery in the Saqqara necropolis, with 59 coffins dating back more than 2,500 years.

A picture taken on October 3, 2020 shows sarcophaguses, excavated by the Egyptian archaeological mission which discovered a deep burial well with more than 59 human coffins closed for more than 2,500 years, displayed during a press conference at the Saqqara necropolis, 30 kms south of the Egyptian capital Cairo. - They were unearthed south of Cairo in the sprawling burial ground of Saqqara, the necropolis of the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Their exteriors are covered

Egypt | Aug 7, 2020

22 mummies to parade across Cairo

Preparations are almost ready for the transfer of 22 pharaonic mummies from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat.

Cairo, EGYPT: The mummified remains of Queen Hatshepsut, ancient Egypt's most famous female pharaoh, lie in a glass case under the national flag moments before being unveiled at the Cairo Museum 27 June 2007. The discovery is considered as the most important find since the discovery of King Tutankhamen?s tomb. Hatshepsut, who ruled for 21 years from 1479 to 1458 BC, was one of the most powerful female monarchs of the ancient world, who declared herself pharaoh after the death of her husband-brother Tuthmosi

Egypt | Apr 14, 2020

Stigma spreads alongside COVID-19 in Egypt

Fear of the novel coronavirus pandemic has led to discrimination and even bullying in Egypt.

Egypt | Apr 7, 2020

Millions of Egyptians out in the streets despite coronavirus lockdown

Many irregular workers in Egypt are turning a blind eye to the curfew and measures imposed by authorities and heading to work, as they are concerned about making ends meet.