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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Egypt joins worldwide race for coronavirus cure

Egypt’s Cairo University recently announced that it has found a treatment protocol for COVID-19 and is awaiting its approval for use.

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Services emerge to help Middle Eastern men beat high costs of marriage

In Gaza and Egypt, men are seeking help from religious authorities and matchmaking services to persuade their prospective brides' families to lower financial demands.

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Pandemic further strains Egypt's dilapidated health system

Egypt's health practitioners say protective gear shortages are putting them at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Why returning to classics may mean success for Egyptian cinema

Egypt, known as the Hollywood of the Middle East, now wonders whether nostalgia will draw in new audiences.

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