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On top of GEM, Egypt’s Tourism Ministry to inaugurate 4 museums in 2021
Archaeology
February 4, 2021
On top of GEM, Egypt’s Tourism Ministry to inaugurate 4 museums in 2021
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities aims to inaugurate several projects in 2021, including four museums with a total…
On the 46th anniversary of her death, Umm Kulthum Café tells the story of a lifelong fan
Life & Style
February 3, 2021
On the 46th anniversary of her death, Umm Kulthum Café tells the story of a lifelong fan
When walking through Luxor Market, you are likely to hear the voice of Umm Kulthum emanate from Umm Kulthum Café,…
From rickety souk to global powerhouse: How Dubai became the City of Gold
Middle East
February 2, 2021
From rickety souk to global powerhouse: How Dubai became the City of Gold
As a child, Mihir Vaya helped his father run his fledgling jewelry business in Dubai. He remembers riding with him across…
Egypt transfers Taposiris Magna Temple discoveries to Alexandria National Museum
Archaeology
January 31, 2021
Egypt transfers Taposiris Magna Temple discoveries to Alexandria National Museum
The Director General of Alexandria Antiquities, Khaled Abul Hamd, said on Friday that some discoveries from the Taposiris Magna Temple…
By Sea of Galilee, archaeologists find ruins of early mosque
Middle East
January 29, 2021
By Sea of Galilee, archaeologists find ruins of early mosque
TIBERIAS, Israel (AP) — Archaeologists in Israel say they have discovered the remnants of an early mosque — believed to…
Photos: What happened to Groppi, Cairo’s famous coffee shop?
Life & Style
January 27, 2021
Photos: What happened to Groppi, Cairo’s famous coffee shop?
“I will drink tea in Groppi,” was a famous saying attributed to Erwin Rommel, commander of the German army in…
Banks across Egypt to close Thursday in observance of Jan. 25 revolution and Police Day
Egypt
January 22, 2021
Banks across Egypt to close Thursday in observance of Jan. 25 revolution and Police Day
The Central Bank of Egypt announced that all banks will close from Thursday, January 28 in observance of the anniversary…
Silicon Valley: the ultimate goal, or the beginning of the end? (Part two)
Opinion
January 21, 2021
Silicon Valley: the ultimate goal, or the beginning of the end? (Part two)
There is no doubt that technology has made our lives easier. From communicating with others despite miles of separation, to…
Egyptologist Zahi Hawass criticizes fatwa prohibiting display of mummies, excavating graves
Egypt
January 21, 2021
Egyptologist Zahi Hawass criticizes fatwa prohibiting display of mummies, excavating graves
Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass criticized a fatwa (religious opinion) made by Al-Azhar scholar Ahmed Karima, prohibiting the display of mummies…
Egyptian archaeological mission discovers Roman fort remains in Aswan
Archaeology
January 20, 2021
Egyptian archaeological mission discovers Roman fort remains in Aswan
An archaeological mission from Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities has discovered the remains of a Roman fort at the Shiha…