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Islamic
Police will appear again at major archaeological sites and tourist attractions
Cultural listing may settle the controversy surrounding the fate of the Abassiya public hospital for mental illness
The centenary of Cairo's Museum of Islamic Art took place earlier this week.
As one of the newest additions to the antiquities list, the distinguished early 20th century courthouse will receive at least $6.8m in maintenance and will host a museum-like display of its period objects  
Although it was stolen three months ago, the theft of the minbar (pulpit) in Qanibay El-Ramah mosque was revived two days ago, creating a conflict between the Ministries of Al-Awqaf (religious endowments) and Culture

Al-Muizz Street is officially opened following its recent rehabilitation, carried out with a view to developing it into an open air museum to showcase the best of Cairo's Islamic art


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