Egypt to announce opening of world’s largest open museum in Luxor governorate

As part of Egypt’s efforts to boost tourism, the Ministry of Antiquities bets on the restoration of El-Kebash Road in Luxor, which is one of the biggest open-air archaeological sites in the world.

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Will political tension in Ethiopia benefit Egypt's position on Nile dam dispute?

Egypt is patiently following up on the internal political and military developments in Ethiopia before taking any new position on the dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

Egypt

'Hymen reconstruction fatwa' stirs controversy in Egypt

A fatwa by a senior Muslim scholar permitting hymen repair in certain circumstances has sparked controversy on social media, with critics fearing it may encourage girls to engage in sex out of wedlock.

Egypt

Destruction of 120-year-old palace sparks anger in Egypt

The continuous demolition of heritage and ancient buildings in Egypt raises the ire of archaeology experts who call on authorities to deploy more efforts to renovate and preserve the country’s heritage.

Egypt

Nile dam dispute remains stalled as Egypt, Sudan run out of options

The dispute over the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam remains unresolved between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia, with the latter attempting to revive the Nile water sharing agreement.

Egypt

Egypt to receive Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses

Only around 6% of Egypt is vaccinated against COVID-19, though confirmed cases remain relatively low.

Egypt

Egypt boots public servants from railways over Brotherhood links

Egyptian authorities blame Muslim Brotherhood-linked staff for a series of deadly rail accidents and have moved scores of them from operational roles.

Egypt

Egyptian victims of sexual extortion find help online

The Qawem platform receives more than 300 assistance requests a day from women and girls who have been subjected to sexual extortion.

Egypt

Egypt to make oldest Islamic capital in Africa into open museum

Egypt is planning to turn the city of Fustat, the oldest Islamic capital in Egypt and Africa, into an open museum that offers tourists a distinctive experience.

Egypt

Sunflowers change farmers' fortunes in central Egypt city

Sunflower growing in the central Egyptian province of Fayoum brings economic hope to farmers and contributes to reducing an exorbitant vegetable oil import bill.

Egypt

Egypt’s top religious authority opens TikTok account

Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta has created an account on TikTok to reach a wider and younger generation in a move that is being criticized by many in Egypt.

Egypt

'Part-time marriage' provokes controversy in Egypt

A lawyer proposes “part-time marriage” as a way to marry off thousands of divorced and unmarried women in Egypt.

Egypt