Egypt plans new maritime line to East Africa for increasing exports

The Egyptian government will soon inaugurate a new maritime line from the port of Ain Sokhna to East African countries, with the aim of boosting trade and exports.

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Egypt’s new free zone to serve development purposes

As part of the Egyptian government development plan for Upper Egypt, a new free zone will be opened in Aswan to boost the economy, serve investors and create more jobs.

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Egypt’s sports tourism under attack

A bus carrying mostly South African tourists was attacked near the Giza pyramids in Cairo, ahead of the African Union Cup that Egypt will host this summer.

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Egypt's deaf communicate their woes through cinema

The Deaf Film Lab initiative trains Egypt's deaf and hard of hearing youth on how to use the camera to communicate with others in society.

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Egypt’s soccer fans call foul on Africa Cup tickets

Several Egyptian activists on social media, sports critics and public figures have rallied against the ticket prices of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

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What does the UAE expect from Egypt?

Political analysts believe Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to Cairo helps solidify UAE-Egypt relations as the situation escalates in the Gulf.

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House ratchets up pressure on Egypt

The House’s annual foreign aid bill would place conditions on military aid.

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Egypt's architects mobilize against tsunami of high-rise buildings

As Egypt's new administrative capital gains momentum, architects caution that new is not necessarily better in urbanization.

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After finalizing IMF loan, Egypt’s reforms target industrialization, exports

An IMF mission, currently in Cairo to review Egypt’s economic reform program under a $12 billion loan, is focusing on the country’s plan to launch structural reforms, targeting the industrial and export sectors.

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Young Egyptian prisoners distance selves from Muslim Brotherhood

A group of young members of the Muslim Brotherhood have appealed for dialogue in hopes of a pardon, but many Egyptians are wary of such efforts.

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Egypt tightens control on broadcasts, foreign channels

Through a series of legal restrictions, security campaigns and acquisitions, Egypt is increasing government power over foreign media broadcasting outlets.

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Will Egypt's rappers ever receive rave reviews?

Aly Soliman, an Egyptian rapper, seems to have set his sights on the 2020 Grammy Awards, but his country is simply not keen on this music genre.

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