Refugee caterers bring taste of Syria to Cairo

A group of Syrian women refugees have opened a catering service in Cairo to make ends meet, and Egyptians are relishing their efforts.

Egypt

Two dozen of Egypt's Nubians arrested for protesting, face hearing

Nubians continue to be arrested at peaceful protests as they demand the right to return to their historical region in Egypt, further shedding light on the marginalization they suffer from the regime.

Egypt

Egyptian doctors moonlight as chefs

A new restaurant created by Egyptian doctors is decorated like an emergency room and serves liver dishes cooked with surgical precision.

Egypt

Italy, Egypt renew relations despite unresolved murder

The return of Italy’s ambassador to Egypt more than a year after the torture and slaying of Italian student Giulio Regeni in Cairo heralds new opportunities for cooperation between the countries.

Egypt

Egypt’s experimental theater raises ire of traditionalists

The Cairo International Festival for Contemporary and Experimental Theatre remains one of the most prestigious events for theater groups that opt for novelty on stage — but is there an audience in Egypt?

Egypt

King of pop remembered in Egyptian film

Egypt has nominated "Sheikh Jackson," a film that portrays the torments of a cleric upon learning that his childhood hero is dead, for the 2018 Academy Award for best foreign language film.

Egypt

Egyptian TV network's sale concerns free press advocates

Private Egyptian security company Falcon acquires Al-Hayat TV network, sparking concerns over the state’s grip on the media.

Egypt

Egypt’s millennials act out their discontent on stage

With its earnest tone and simple production, the play “1980 W Enta Taleh” offers a glimpse into the turbulent lives of Egypt's young adults.

Egypt

Will Egyptian government embrace the Muslim Brotherhood?

As revisions carried out by the Muslim Brotherhood in Egyptian prisons have divided the ranks of the group, politicians and parliamentarians seem to be dealing with the reviews cautiously.

Egypt

Egypt’s Christian, Muslim institutions join efforts to advance women’s issues

With the objective of raising awareness about women's issues, the National Council for Women launched a campaign in which Muslim female preachers and Christian nuns reach out to women and families throughout Egypt.

Egypt

Egyptian pop star croons for potential visitors on Europe tour

Egypt’s Culture Ministry is promoting pop star Hakim’s European tour in the hope that he can interest Western tourists in Egyptian culture.

Egypt

Is Hamas offering too little too late?

Hamas is willing to display flexibility in order to ease the heavy isolation it faces, but what its leaders view as a significant compromise is likely far from what Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is willing to accept.

Palestine