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Renowned Egyptian Novelist Sonallah Ibrahim Dies at the Age of 88

This is Beirut, 14/08 18:07 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Egyptian novelist Sonallah Ibrahim, famed for his critiques of political repression, neoliberalism and Western hegemony, has died at the age of 88, the culture ministry announced on Wednesday. Ibrahim "passed away today, leaving behind an immortal literary and humanitarian legacy," Culture Minister Ahmed Fouad Hanno said in a tribute, calling the ...

Egypt Says Working with Qatar, US to Revive 60-day Gaza Truce Plan

This is Beirut, 12/08 19:28 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Egypt said Tuesday it was working with fellow Gaza mediators Qatar and the United States to broker a 60-day ceasefire as part of a renewed push to end the Israel-Hamas war. Egypt, Qatar and the United States have played a key role in mediating talks between Israel and Hamas since the Palestinian militant group's October 7, 2023 attack ...

Hamas Delegation Expected in Cairo to Discuss Gaza Truce Efforts

This is Beirut, 12/08 17:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A senior Hamas delegation was due in Cairo for talks with Egyptian officials on efforts by mediators to secure an elusive ceasefire in Gaza, two Palestinian sources told AFP on Tuesday. Together with Qatar and the United States, Egypt has been involved in mediation between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas that has failed to secure ...

Sudan's PM in Egypt on First Foreign Visit

This is Beirut, 07/08 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris arrived in Cairo on Thursday morning for his first official foreign visit since assuming office in May, as his country's army remains gripped by a brutal war with paramilitaries. Idris, a career diplomat and former UN official, is expected to hold talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, according to ...

Egypt to Open Grand Museum Near Pyramids of Giza on November 1

This is Beirut, 06/08 19:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Egypt said on Wednesday that its much-anticipated new $1-billion archaeological museum near the Pyramids of Giza will officially open on November 1 after several delays. Authorities hope that the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which boasts the treasures of Tutankhamun among its collection of more than 100,000 ancient Egyptian artifacts, will ...

Lebanon's Road to Asia Starts Now

Hala Abdallah, 28/07 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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Lebanon finishes the Beirut International Cup undefeated, beating Egypt in the final game! This friendly tournament was more than just preparation – it was a real test of rotations, team chemistry and readiness ahead of the FIBA Asia Cup this August in Saudi Arabia.

US Approves $4.67 BN Sale of Air Defense System to Egypt

This is Beirut, 25/07 09:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United States on Thursday announced the approval of a $4.67 billion sale of the NASAMS air defense system and related support to Egypt. NASAMS -- the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System -- has seen recent use on the battlefield after being provided to Ukraine by Kyiv's supporters as part of efforts to bolster the country's air ...

A Journey Through the Mystery of Cleopatra at the Arab World Institute in Paris

Marie-Christine Tayah, 24/07 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Among all the women in history, Cleopatra has stood apart through her aura of mystery, her carefully cultivated image, and her lasting legacy. She has been woven into the fabric of history as both a femme fatale and a sovereign: a queen, a seductress, a shrewd politician, and an enigma. In Paris, the Arab World Institute is currently presenting ...

Egypt Says Foiled 'Terrorist' Plot, Kills Two Suspected Militants

This is Beirut, 20/07 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Egypt said Sunday two suspected militants were shot dead and a civilian killed in a shootout with security forces during a raid in Cairo that authorities said thwarted a "terrorist" plot. The raid followed recent intelligence that the Hasm movement, said to be linked with the Muslim Brotherhood, was "preparing to revive its ...

Another Delay for Egypt’s Grand Museum Shakes Tourism Hopes

This is Beirut, 15/07 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In the shadow of the Grand Egyptian Museum, souvenir shop owner Mona has been readying for the tourist boom she hoped the long-awaited opening would bring, now once again out of reach. "I had bet everything on this opening," she told AFP from her shop, just steps from the iconic pyramids of Giza, which the much-anticipated museum ...

Numbeo: Lebanon Among Arab Countries Most Affected by Food Prices

This is Beirut, 09/07 19:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon ranks among the Arab countries most affected by skyrocketing food prices, according to a new cost-of-living index published by global data platform Numbeo. In a nation still gripped by a severe and prolonged economic crisis, securing basic nutrition has become a daily struggle for much of the population. To meet the minimum nutritional ...

King Tut Treasures Restored for Grand Museum Opening

This is Beirut, 07/07 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As a teenager, Eid Mertah would pore over books about King Tutankhamun, tracing hieroglyphs and dreaming of holding the boy pharaoh's golden mask in his hands. Years later, the Egyptian conservator found himself gently brushing centuries-old dust off one of Tut's gilded ceremonial shrines — a piece he had only seen in textbooks. "I studied ...

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