Egypt

How Egypt’s jasmine village became global flower producer

Residents of the Egyptian village of Shubra Beloula are kept busy by the laborious work of collecting jasmine flowers for export around the world.

Rasha Mahmoud | Egypt | Jan 23, 2022

This picture taken in Pegomas, southeastern France, on Aug. 26, 2021 shows a jasmine flower.

More of ancient Egypt’s largest mortuary temple uncovered

New archaeological discoveries have revealed secrets in the temple of Amenhotep III in Luxor.

Muhammed Magdy | Egypt | Jan 22, 2022

China appoints envoy for Horn of Africa

China’s announcement of an envoy to the troubled Horn of Africa raised questions about the effectiveness of the Chinese role in resolving regional conflicts, especially the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam crisis, which is still a subject of tension and disagreement between Cairo, Khartoum and Addis Ababa.

Ayah Aman | Egypt | Jan 21, 2022

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi waves as he arrives at the Sarova Whitesands Hotel for a bilateral meeting with Kenyan officials led by his Kenyan counterpart, Raychelle Omamo, Mombasa, Kenya, Jan. 6, 2022.

Egypt endeavors to turn Suez Canal green

The Suez Canal Authority announced a plan to shift the Suez Canal into an eco-friendly canal that relies on renewable energy to preserve the environment and encourage environmentally friendly ships.

George Mikhail | Egypt | Jan 21, 2022

Osama Rabie, chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, speaks during a press conference after the release of the Panama-flagged MV Ever Given container ship, in the canal's central city of Ismailia, Egypt, July 5, 2021.

Human rights in spotlight as Egypt's revolution anniversary nears

In the run-up to the anniversary of the January 25 revolution that led to the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's comments on human rights at a youth forum in Sharm El Sheikh are met with a backlash from activists on social media.

A correspondent in Egypt | Egypt | Jan 20, 2022

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi reviews an honor guard prior at The Defense Ministry in Paris on Oct. 23, 2017.

Ethiopia to generate electricity from GERD amid negotiations deadlock

Ethiopia will produce energy from the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in a move likely to heighten existing tensions with Egypt and Sudan.

Mohamed Saied | Egypt | Jan 7, 2022

Workers perform measurements at the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Guba in Ethiopia, on Dec. 26, 2019.

Egyptian Church takes initiative on climate ahead of COP27

The Egyptian Coptic Church launched an initiative to plant trees in the grounds of all its affiliated churches and parishes to raise awareness of the issue of climate change, in preparation for Egypt hosting COP27.

Ahmed Gomaa | Egypt | Jan 7, 2022

Partially cut-off trees are seen in a street in Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt, Jan. 27, 2020.

Nubians demand repatriation during Sisi visit

Nubians in Upper Egypt still seek return to the land of their ancestors, after years of forced displacement, amid complaints of political and cultural marginalization.

A correspondent in Egypt | Egypt | Jan 7, 2022

Nubian women sell souvenirs in the village of Gharb Seheyl, near Aswan, Upper Egypt, Feb. 5, 2020.

Egypt revives Western Desert agricultural project

Egypt has breathed new life into an old agricultural project in its Western Desert, hoping it will increase food production and reduce imports.

Amr Emam | Egypt | Jan 5, 2022

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in front of a new canal.

Soccer adds to Egypt-Sudan-Ethiopia tensions

Soccer politics is at play as Sudan's Al-Merrikh Club insists to play its match against Egypt's Al-Ahly in CAF's Champions League in Ethiopia, giving rise to fears in Egypt from possible fan violence.

Amr Emam | Egypt | Jan 4, 2022

Sudan's Al-Merrikh club fans hold up images of team players as they gather to watch their team play against Congo's AC Leopards during the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final soccer match at the Merreikh Stadium, Khartoum, Sudan, Nov. 10, 2012.

Sinai tribes participate in military action against jihadi organizations

Over the past few days, the Sinai Tribes Union has issued statements on confrontations between tribesmen and members of the IS-affiliated Sinai Province organization.

A correspondent in Egypt | Egypt | Jan 3, 2022

Egypt aims to localize car industry with Emirati support

Egypt is trying its best to deliver its plan to localize the automobile industry, as it cooperates with Abu Dhabi to produce and manufacture a specific car in Egyptian factories to meet the needs of the Egyptian local market on the one hand and export it to African countries on the other.

George Mikhail | Egypt | Jan 3, 2022

An Egyptian worker assembles car doors at a BMW factory, 6th of October City, Egypt, May 29, 2011.

Artist's retirement prompts debate in Egypt: is singing allowed or against religion?

Jordanian artist Adham Nabulsi has retired from singing so he can “worship God and obey his commands,” sparking controversy over whether or not singing and acting are considered haram.

Ibrahim Ayyad | Egypt | Jan 1, 2022

New Egyptian engineering efforts protect South Sinai from floods

Egypt is working on establishing dams, artificial lakes and reservoirs to counter the torrential rains in South Sinai.

Baher al-Kady | Egypt | Jan 1, 2022

Will Germany freeze the arms deal with Egypt?

The mutual escalation between Egypt and Germany regarding the human rights situation in Egypt and the threat to freeze the military deal agreed upon by German Chancellor Angela Merkel before her departure to Egypt raised several questions about the future of the relationship between the two countries as a new government takes over the country.

Khalid Hassan | Egypt | Dec 31, 2021

Egypt

How Egypt’s jasmine village became global flower producer

Residents of the Egyptian village of Shubra Beloula are kept busy by the laborious work of collecting jasmine flowers for export around the world.

More of ancient Egypt’s largest mortuary temple uncovered

China appoints envoy for Horn of Africa

Egypt endeavors to turn Suez Canal green

Human rights in spotlight as Egypt's revolution anniversary nears

Ethiopia to generate electricity from GERD amid negotiations deadlock

Egyptian Church takes initiative on climate ahead of COP27

Nubians demand repatriation during Sisi visit

Egypt revives Western Desert agricultural project

Soccer adds to Egypt-Sudan-Ethiopia tensions

Sinai tribes participate in military action against jihadi organizations

Egypt aims to localize car industry with Emirati support

Artist's retirement prompts debate in Egypt: is singing allowed or against religion?

New Egyptian engineering efforts protect South Sinai from floods

Will Germany freeze the arms deal with Egypt?

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Residents of the Egyptian village of Shubra Beloula are kept busy by the laborious work of collecting jasmine flowers for export around the world.

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Iran’s days of rage on Soleimani anniversary have their limits

Erdogan hopes fence-mending trip to Saudi Arabia eases financial woes

Attacks on US in Iraq meant to send ‘harsh’ message — without spilling blood

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Peace-maker Yossi Beilin: Israeli government clear on refusing to meet Palestinian side

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