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Hosni Mubarak, former ruler of Egypt, dead at 91

Mubarak was overthrown in the 2011 Arab Spring but later acquitted of charges relating to his role in the deaths of anti-government protesters.

Germany

German arms sales on record niveau in 2019

Germany made 7.95bn euros in arms sales in 2019.

USA

US halts sending sniffer dogs to Egypt and Jordan over care concerns

It comes after a US government report uncovered several preventable deaths of its bomb-sniffing dogs in Egypt and Jordan.

Egypt

Prosecutor says Egypt of deliberately hiding cause of PhD's death

The 28-year-old researcher was found dead in a ditch by the side of the road in Cairo in February 2016

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Egyptian man builds eco-friendly home using only recycled material

Taymour El-Hadidi collected concrete blocks, red bricks and glass bottles to build his environmentally conscious home.

Egypt

Changing Egypt's economic perspective

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Sokhna World port in Egypt is a free economic and trade area that is on a mission to boost foreign investments

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Egypt unveils biggest ancient coffin find in over a century

The wooden coffins with mummies inside were discovered in two layers, and were all exceptionally painted and preserved. The coffins will undergo restoration before being moved to a showroom at the Grand Egyptian Museum.

World

Egyptian comedian Bassem Youssef: “Nobody should be above satire”

Since he burst upon the comedic scene in Egypt back in 2011, political satirist, author and stand-up star Bassem Youssef, has been endlessly compared to The Daily Show’s former host, John Stewart.

World

Action man Steven Seagal & actress Hend Sabry attend El Gouna Film Festival

During the 9-day run of Egypt’s 3rd edition of the El Gouna Film Festival, Hollywood actors rubbed shoulders with regional movie stars.

World

What were the highlights of El Gouna Film Festival’s third edition?

The third edition of the El Gouna Film Festival came to a close on September 27.

World

Can MENA horror films go mainstream? Yes, says Emirati filmmaker

The genre of horror has not been much explored by filmmakers in the Middle East and North Africa to date, nor achieved mainstream success.

USA

Watch: New York Met's stolen gilded coffin returned to Egypt

The coffin of the priest Nedjemankh was made in Egypt between approximately 150 and 50 BC. Antiquities theft has flourished in Egypt since its 2011 uprising.

Egypt

Small but rare protests in Egypt after online call for dissent

Small but rare protests in Egypt after online call for dissent

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El Gouna Film Festival opens in Egypt

The third edition of the El Gouna Film Festival has opened its curtains in Egypt. More than 200 movie stars and filmmakers made an appearance on the red carpet opening night.

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Egyptian masseur plays with fire to ease muscle pain

An Egyptian masseur applies the ancient Pharaonic technique, known as the "fiery towel" by starting with a standard massage to stimulate blood circulation and alleviate some of the pain in affected areas. Then comes the heat...

World

Record breaking Egyptian mountaineer Omar Samra talks triumphs and tragedy

Sixteen years ago, Egyptian adventurer Omar Samra turned his back on a successful career in finance to pursue his love of the great outdoors.

World

Record breakers are rising in the Middle East and North Africa

The Guinness World Records is a benchmarking institution best-known for having authenticated and catalogued feats of human endeavour since 1955.

United Kingdom

Egypt asks for help from Interpol to retrieve Tutankhamun bust

The bust of the ancient Egyptian boy king was sold at auction on Thursday, despite speculation that it was stolen from a temple in Luxor.

World

How are Egyptians leading the way for American football in the region?

Egypt is the only nation in North Africa which is home to a domestic American football league.

Egypt

Outcry as Egypt's ousted president Morsi dies in court

The Muslim Brotherhood accused Egypt of "assassinating" Morsi through years of poor prison conditions and called for worldwide protests.

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