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Government launches energy efficiency media campaign
Egypt
June 14, 2016
Government launches energy efficiency media campaign
At the height of the Ramadan TV advertisement season, a new government advert has caught the attention of viewers. Both…
Konafa creations: The sumptuous sweets of Ramadan 2016
Food
June 13, 2016
Konafa creations: The sumptuous sweets of Ramadan 2016
One of the most unforgettable scenes of Ramadan is the "Konafa" maker standing behind a simple furnace made of clay,…
Colorful Qurans cause a stir at Ramadan
Egypt
June 9, 2016
Colorful Qurans cause a stir at Ramadan
The appearance of brightly colored copies of the Quran in markets this Ramadan has caused a stir in religious circles,…
Is the spirit of Ramadan fading with the years?
Egypt
June 7, 2016
Is the spirit of Ramadan fading with the years?
Ramadan in Egypt used to have a special spiritual feel. Interwoven with the religious essence of the holy month of…
After 2 years in office, 91% of Egyptians satisfied with Sisi
Egypt
June 4, 2016
After 2 years in office, 91% of Egyptians satisfied with Sisi
As Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reaches the two-year milestone of his presidency in the coming week, the Egyptian Center…
Women’s rights activists launch “Say No” campaign to stamp out abuse
Egypt
June 1, 2016
Women’s rights activists launch “Say No” campaign to stamp out abuse
Activists working for the rights of girls and women in Egypt have launched a new campaign titled "Say No" aimed…
Kuwaiti man arrested for brutal attack on Egyptian worker
Egypt
May 30, 2016
Kuwaiti man arrested for brutal attack on Egyptian worker
A Kuwaiti man has been arrested for allegedly stripping an Egyptian employee naked and then beating him while subjecting him…
A third of Egyptians are satisfied with parliament’s performance: Baseera poll
Egypt
May 29, 2016
A third of Egyptians are satisfied with parliament’s performance: Baseera poll
Four months into the new Egyptian parliament, at least 35 percent of Egyptians are satisfied with the legistlative body's performance,…
Filmmaker pays homage to Gaza with biopic on ‘Arab Idol’ singing hero
Culture
May 28, 2016
Filmmaker pays homage to Gaza with biopic on ‘Arab Idol’ singing hero
Raised in a refugee camp in the ramshackle Gaza Strip, singer Mohammed Assaf emerged as a symbol of Palestinian resilience…
Pharma firms accused of ‘manipulation’ amid drug price hike
Egypt
May 25, 2016
Pharma firms accused of ‘manipulation’ amid drug price hike
Pharmaceutical companies, distributors and pharmacies have been accused of taking advantage of the government's recent decision to increase the price…