The show must go on: Egypt's Ramadan soap operas defy COVID-19

Egyptian production teams are racing against time to complete the TV shows they hope will bring some Ramadan cheer to Egyptian and Arab audiences during the crisis.

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Egyptian village cordoned off amid coronavirus outbreak

The Egyptian government imposed a lockdown on a village in Giza governorate after discovering several cases of the coronavirus, but it is helping the residents to get through this.

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Egyptian MP proposes compulsory citizen donations to fight COVID-19

An Egyptian parliamentarian is planning to submit a bill obliging citizens to make donations to a government fund in order to help in the fight against the coronavirus, with some saying mandatory donations are illegal and a form of taxation.

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Independent filmmakers dramatize COVID-19 in videos posted online

With art and culture temporarily confined to the internet, Egyptian artists are documenting the pandemic in short films, graffiti and creative photography.

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Virtual tours bring Egypt's museums, archaeological sites online

Cairo had hoped that 2020 would be a golden year for Egyptian tourism, but the COVID-19 pandemic has upended the industry.

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Calls for release of prisoners grow in Egypt despite arrest campaign

Egyptian security forces launched a campaign of arrests against human rights activists, politicians and left-wing activists who had been calling for the release of prisoners in order to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

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As foreign reserves dip, Egypt’s economy slows down

Analysts study the sharp decline of Egypt’s foreign reserves due to the economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic, with fears that the Egyptian pound would further weaken against the dollar.

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Mothers versus minister as Egyptian students go online because of COVID-19

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has done much to secure women's support, but angry mothers may be a major crack in the relationship.

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Egyptians fear coronavirus count falls far short of reality

Officials deny Egypt has been holding back information on the number of COVID-19 cases in the country.

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Egyptians outraged over medical aid to Italy as supplies dwindle at home

When Egypt's health minister visited Italy with a shipment of medical supplies, many citizens protested that trade and political ties were not worth the cost.

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Egypt intervenes as Gaza warns Israel over medical aid

Egyptian intelligence has contacted Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza to prevent a military confrontation with Israel over the growing coronavirus threat.

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Egypt extends nightly coronavirus curfew by two weeks

Egypt's prime minister announced an extension of a curfew and a lockdown that prohibits leaving the home except for essential tasks.

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