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Egypt plans currency swap with Russia
Business
January 24, 2017
Egypt plans currency swap with Russia
The Egyptian government is considering signing a currency swap agreement with Russia, following in the footsteps of its agreement with…
Egypt, India to discuss mega projects, medical city
Business
August 31, 2016
Egypt, India to discuss mega projects, medical city
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi begins a three-day visit to New Delhi on September 1 for talks with Prime Minister Narendra…
25th Dynasty burial chamber, sarcophagus discovered on Luxor’s west bank
Archaeology
August 30, 2016
25th Dynasty burial chamber, sarcophagus discovered on Luxor’s west bank
A burial chamber and sarcophagus dating from the 25th dynasty of ancient Egypt have been discovered in south Asasif, Luxor's…
Egyptian Copts suffer ongoing sectarian tensions: US gov’t report
Egypt
August 11, 2016
Egyptian Copts suffer ongoing sectarian tensions: US gov’t report
The US Department of State issued a report on Wednesday in which it highlighted the ongoing persecution of Egypt's Coptic…
Government honors Egypt’s 50 most influential women, best companies in economy
Business
January 28, 2016
Government honors Egypt’s 50 most influential women, best companies in economy
Investment Minister Ashraf Salman and Trade Minister Tarek Qabil honored Wednesday the 50 most influential women in the Egyptian economy…
Egypt’s prosecution appeals against Mubarak sons’ release
Egypt
January 28, 2016
Egypt’s prosecution appeals against Mubarak sons’ release
Egypt’s prosecution filed an appeal against a decision to release ousted President Hosni Mubarak’s sons, Alaa and Gamal, and demanded…
Cairo among the world’s best cities to launch startups: Forbes
Business
December 16, 2015
Cairo among the world’s best cities to launch startups: Forbes
Despite the deteriorating economic situation in the country, Egyptian entrepreneurs seem to be gearing up to change current circumstances. According to…
Switzerland honors Egyptian oncologist in the field of breast cancer
Health & Fitness
December 13, 2015
Switzerland honors Egyptian oncologist in the field of breast cancer
Mohamed Shaalan, Professor of surgical oncology, was honored by Markus Leitner, the Swiss ambassador to Cairo, and Nabil Nassar, the…
Egyptian woman becomes first Arab to head Australian Guided Missile Frigate System
Life & Style
December 7, 2015
Egyptian woman becomes first Arab to head Australian Guided Missile Frigate System
Captain Mona Shindy was named the Telstra Australian Business Woman of the Year last month, a prestigious accolade won by…
8th Panorama of the European Film: Egypt Independent recommendations
Cinema/TV
November 24, 2015
8th Panorama of the European Film: Egypt Independent recommendations
Get ready to experience cinematic chills and eye-catching flicks as the Panorama of the European Film opens its doors to…