Raghda Mohamed
11 seized falcons released in the wild
Environment
November 16, 2012
11 seized falcons released in the wild
Eleven falcons that had been seized by airport customs in September were released into the wild on Wednesday after spending…
Sinai sea turtle mass deaths shrouded in mystery
Environment
October 31, 2012
Sinai sea turtle mass deaths shrouded in mystery
Scientists are still unable to identify with certainty the cause of the mass death of dozens of marine turtles last…
On World Food Day, UN praises local initiatives’ attempts to fight food insecurity
Environment
October 16, 2012
On World Food Day, UN praises local initiatives’ attempts to fight food insecurity
As World Food Day is marked on 16 October, concerns as to how to tackle national food insecurity continue to…
Rift on the Nile: Challenges lie ahead for Nile water sharing
Environment
August 16, 2012
Rift on the Nile: Challenges lie ahead for Nile water sharing
"Egypt, the gift of the Nile” is a phrase coined by the Greek historian Herodotus 3,000 years ago in his…
Morsy’s cleaning campaign scrutinized
Environment
August 5, 2012
Morsy’s cleaning campaign scrutinized
Under the hot Ramadan sun, young people have gathered in the streets in an attempt to carry the momentum…
Animals of Egypt: Between past glories and present hardships
Environment
July 22, 2012
Animals of Egypt: Between past glories and present hardships
While humans find it a challenge to wander Cairo's busy streets, thousands of homeless cats and dogs are also struggling through,…
Despite crackdowns, Egypt is still a global hub for the illegal ivory trade
Environment
July 16, 2012
Despite crackdowns, Egypt is still a global hub for the illegal ivory trade
Walking through the narrow alleys of Khan al-Khalili bazaar in Cairo, it is hard to miss the white sculptures and…
Meat prices and demand high as Ramadan approaches
Environment
July 8, 2012
Meat prices and demand high as Ramadan approaches
Two weeks away, the holy breezes of Ramadan already pervade Egypt’s polluted air. But, just as Ramadan lanterns light up,…
Sharm el-Sheikh’s new lagoon causes worry over area’s natural wonders
Environment
May 27, 2012
Sharm el-Sheikh’s new lagoon causes worry over area’s natural wonders
If you discern a giant crystal lake looming in the horizon of Sharm el-Sheikh’s sizzling desert, don’t think it is…
To curtail encroachments, Egypt seeks to build new Nile corniche
Environment
May 7, 2012
To curtail encroachments, Egypt seeks to build new Nile corniche
With the ruins of the burnt National Democratic Party headquarters in the background, Sayed Atef skillfully prepares cold drinks for…