Siwa
Siwans gather for traditional October ‘peace’ festival
Egypt
October 17, 2016
Siwans gather for traditional October ‘peace’ festival
Residents of Siwa Oasis started their traditional Siyahet festival on Sunday, gathering at the foot of Mount Dakrur for communal…
Artist raises awareness against measles in Siwa through Facebook
Egypt
December 8, 2014
Artist raises awareness against measles in Siwa through Facebook
Youssef Ibrahim, an artist of Siwa, is trying to raise awareness against risks of the virus through his Facebook page. Despite…
Siwa residents fear late govt response to measles epidemic to affect tourism
Egypt
December 8, 2014
Siwa residents fear late govt response to measles epidemic to affect tourism
Residents of Siwa city in Marsa Matrouh worry that the government's delayed response to the measles epidemic, which has killed six…
Five architects travel to Siwa to learn and preserve traditional architecture
Egypt
November 6, 2014
Five architects travel to Siwa to learn and preserve traditional architecture
In an attempt to document and preserve part of Egypt's diverse architectural heritage, five young architects embarked on a journey…
UAE funds new solar power station in Siwa
Business
September 4, 2013
UAE funds new solar power station in Siwa
A solar power plant projected to produce 20 megawatts of electricity will be funded with LE1 million Emirati fund to…
Safwat Hegazy arrested en route to Libya
Egypt
August 21, 2013
Safwat Hegazy arrested en route to Libya
Preacher Safwat Hegazy, known for his ties with the Muslim Brotherhood, was captured by security forces in Matrouh on Wednesday.
2012 family vacation spots: Worry-free local destinations for the holidays
Life & Style
January 4, 2013
2012 family vacation spots: Worry-free local destinations for the holidays
We’ve covered a number of local destinations this year in the travel section — from east to west and north…
The not-so-rarefied earth: The desert has much more to offer than sand
Life & Style
December 10, 2012
The not-so-rarefied earth: The desert has much more to offer than sand
It’s impossible not to notice the great expanse of desert that seems to fold out indefinitely around Siwa. Rolling hills…
Dates and olives: Take a break from the city and indulge in Siwa’s abundant landscape
Life & Style
November 28, 2012
Dates and olives: Take a break from the city and indulge in Siwa’s abundant landscape
Due west from Cairo, the road leaves behind the urban gray for a world of endless beige, vast expanses of…
Update: Marsa Matrouh blaze under control, authorities say
Egypt
October 28, 2012
Update: Marsa Matrouh blaze under control, authorities say
Civil protection forces have subdued the fire that broke out Sunday morning in Marsa Matrouh's Libya Market, said Security Director Amin Ezz…