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Syrian Community in Egypt established

A Syrian refugee girl, who fled the violence in her country, stands outside the Bashabsha camp near the Jordanian city of Ramtha, close to the Syrian border AFP Photo / Khalil Mazraawi

Group set up to assist Syrian refugees in Egypt

Brotherhood calls for more protests amid crackdown

Egyptian security forces move in to disperse a protest camp held by supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi and members of the Muslim Brotherhood, on August 14, 2013 near Cairo's Rabaa al-Adawiya mosque (AFP Photo)

Morsi supporters maintain demands ahead of further demonstrating

Fatah grateful for Egypt, Saudi and UAE roles

A Palestinian Muslim pilgrim prays at the Rafah border crossing with Egypt as he waits to cross the frontier to continue his journey to the Muslim holy city of Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage on 2 October 2013. ( AFP Photo \ Said Khatib)

Fatah's position is to not interfere in affairs of other countries: Fatah's official spokesperson

American found hanged in Egypt police cell: security

A convoy of Egyptian armoured vehicles heads along a road in El-Arish on the way to Rafah near the Gaza border on August 13, 2011 (AFP/File)

Henry had been detained in August for violating a curfew imposed because of the latest wave of political unrest sweeping Egypt.

Former MB supreme guide referred to court

Prominent Muslim Brotherhood leader Mahdy Akef (AFP File Photo)

Mahdy Akef is referred to criminal court for insulting the judiciary in an interview he gave earlier this year

SEC opens door for Egyptians abroad to register to vote

Egyptians flocked to the polling station in March 2011 to vote of the first referendum after 25 January revolution. Registration for Egyptians living abroad is set to begin in the coming December in preparation to vote on the current constitution being drafted. (Hassan Ibrahim/ DNE File Photo)

The Supreme Elections Commission gives Egyptians abroad until December to register to vote in upcoming constitutional referendum

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Student dies in custody

Ministry of Interior claimed he is in custody and still alive, now claiming that he drowned to death.

Al-Dostour party demands immediate investigation in Gaber’s death

Supporters of Egyptian ousted president Mohamed Morsi carry an injured comrade in Nasr City district on Friday (AFP PHOTO / MOHAMED ABDELMENIEM)

"Al-Dostour party supports the Egyptian state in executing the roadmap"

Suggestions to trim State Council’s jurisdiction stir controversy

State Council rejects proposed articles in Constituent Assembly which might see parts of its jurisdiction handed over to Administrative Prosecution

Al-Dostour and ESDP form joint committee to set up merger

Committee formed in response to calls to unite civil forces: ESDP leader

Military aircraft crashes near Luxor

A military aircraft crashed near Luxor on Sunday morning, reported the spokesman for the Armed Forces. (AFP File Photo)

‘Sudden malfunction’ causes military aircraft to crash during training exercise

Mahalla workers to continue strike if not paid by Sunday

Bolvera workers stage sit-in at the factory. (DNE / FILE PHOTO)

Conflicting statements on workers’ demands by the Egyptian Trade Union Federation and Mahalla activists

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IMF studies Egypt’s economy and development

The IMF study also mentioned that inflation doubled to 10% in August 2013, in the eight months since December 2012, adding that a constant rise, that will reflect persistent supply-side struggles and money expansion, is to be expected. (AFP Photo)

IMF: The political uncertainly Egypt underwent has clouded the economic outlook and impacted the policy performance.

Tourism slumps 45.6% in August: CAPMAS

Egyptian men and their camels wait for tourist customers in front of the pyramid of Khafre in Giza, southwest of central Cairo. (AFP Photo)

Largest number of August tourists hail from Europe (74.7%) followed by 18.1% from Arab countries

International bonds market recovered

Kuwait Finance House: International bonds market recovers in September, total exports reach $7.8bn

G20 seeks ‘urgent action’ from US on budget impasse

Senate Democrats load onto buses before departing the Capitol for a meeting with US President Barack Obama October 9, 2013 in Washington, DC (AFP Photo)

Meeting in Washington, the officials warned that there were still risks to global economic growth, and that many countries faced "unacceptably high unemployment."

Decentralisation initiative complete

Minister of Local Development announces completion of decentralisation initiative in cooperation with USAID

Will Abraaj Group be able to sell its stake in Spinneys?

Spinneys branch in City Stars Mall

Spoiled foodstuffs stall deal after many complaints from consumers and raids of Spinneys branches in City Stars, Mall of Arabia, and Hurghada

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Samsung Unveils the GALAXY Note 3 and the GALAXY Gear in Egypt

Samsung's new smartphone Galaxy Note 3 (L and R), and new smart watch Galaxy Gear. Picture: (AFP PHOTO / YONHAP)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 delivers a larger and better screen for the best viewing experience and more powerful multitasking, and introduces significant S Pen improvements ...

Twitter deal lets viewers change channels from tweet

Twitter, which has about 218 million active users worldwide, is in the process of launching a public offering to raise some $1 billion.

The partnership allows television viewers to tune in to a show or change channels directly from a tweet

Nokia showcases latest additions to Lumia range

Nokia Lumia 1020 is unlike any smartphone in the Egyptian market

Currently available for sale in the Egyptian market, the Lumia 625 and Lumia 925 offer Egyptians consumers a new experience for smartphone users that seek entertainment ...

Alternative payment methods generated for electricity bills

Fawry signed an agreement with the North Cairo Electricity Distribution company, guaranteeing it would collect electricity bills for subscribers (Fawry Logo)

North Cairo Electricity Distribution Company and National Bank of Egypt sign agreement to receive payments online

EU delegation to Egypt organises research seminar

Seminar focuses on supporting research and innovation in organisations to boost their capacities to use technology and conduct researches

Apple planning iPad news

A child plays with an iPad Mini at an Apple store on July 6, 2013 in Rosny-sous-Bois, near Paris (AFP/File, Thomas Samson)

The event will be held on October 22, according to AllThingsD. Apple declined to comment on the report, which cited unnamed sources.

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Eklego Design short-listed for LEAF international interior design award

The shortlisted design is of a restaurant lounge in Jordan (Photo from Eklego Design/ Atico-Fakhreldin Group)

Egyptian firm is the only Arab company shortlisted for the 2013 LEAF awards

Eid Al-Adha

Eid-Al Adha marks the end of the pilgrimage season for Muslims (Photo by Hassan Ibrahim )

The rituals of the feast might confuse those who are not familiar with it

Lebanese favourite Taboula opens in Zamalek

The ambiance in Taboula creates a perfect setting to enjoy the delectable food (Photo by Thoraia Abou Bakr)

Taboula comes to Zamalek with the same signature dishes for which it has become famous

Egyptian receives the Righteous Among the Nations award

Irena Steinfeldt, director of the Righteous Among the Nations department, holds the Righteous Among The Nations medal which was awarded to late Egyptian Dr Mohammed Helmy (PHOTO / AFP / GALI TIBBON)

An Egyptian is named among the Righteous at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum for the first time.

Bites Fil Beit: Shorba – Soup

Bites Fil Beit

We love food. We love the real, down to earth, tried-and-tested, handed-down-through-the-generations, local Egyptian food. Here is your chance to learn how to make these local ...

Booklet: trendy café near Cairo University

Booklet accommodates groups of any size looking for a space to read, work or have a conversation (Photo from Booklet Facebook page)

The new café is spacious and on a convenient location for Cairo University students

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Movie Previews

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We preview the movies in cinema so that you would know what you are signing up for

Physical feminism

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Recent rantings opened the door to an understanding that may very well lead to the end of gender inequality

Eid preparations in the street

The time for wandering sheep has come (Photo by Mohamed Omar)

Eid is almost here and that means the sighting of farm animals dramatically increases all over Egypt

Crowd funding platform announces competition

The winning prize is USD 10,000 that can possibly be distributed among several projects (Phtoo from Zoomaal Facebook page)

Zoomaal and Hivos offer young Arabs the chance to fund their creative projects

ALFILM festival calls for submissions

ALFILM Festival’s fifth round is now receiving entries for Arab films to be screened in Germany (Photo from ALFILM Facebook Page)

Film festival in Germany creates a platform for Arab films

Attempts at stopping sale of stolen artefacts in London

The panels are believed to have been stolen in April 2012 (Photo from Ministry of Antiquities)

Ministry of Antiquities cooperates with all concerned parties to return stolen artefacts

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Hijab fashion in Egypt: a classical wrap or a trendy “Spanish”?

The hijab in has become the most common outfit for the majority of women in Egypt. Being part of the everyday outwear, Egyptian women continue to develop new ideas for hijab styles every day, starting with the traditional wrap that covers the head and the neck until reaching a looser style of Spanish hijab, which many find many suitable in the summer and happy occasions. The Daily News Egypt explores the world of hijab styles in Egypt and how women select them. (Aaron T. Rose/ DNE)

The hijab fashion in Egypt has been changing rapidly over the last ten years. Although the Spanish style veil has emerged five years ago, a newer ...

Constitutional amendments: Repeating past mistakes?

Among the most important amendments of the 2012 constitution is the cancellation of Egypt’s upper house, the Shura Council (AFP Photo)

Parallel to the ongoing political turmoil, the country is having its second constitutional debate. The amendments have been criticised heavily and they will be handed over ...

Where is Egypt heading?

Abdel Fatah El Sisi currently enjoys high popularity, with posters of his face displayed in shops, plastered on cars, buildings and walls and put for sale on the streets. (AFP Photo)

Today Egypt stands mired in a political conflict so dire and complex that the country’s future is hard to forecast. Egypt, once hailed as a beacon ...

Polarised, politicised and biased: Covering Egypt

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In Egypt’s dire political situation, one of the most important ways to understand the complexities of the situation is the media; supposedly the institution that seeks ...

Ramadan’s drama series infused with politics

More than 40 series, soap operas and sitcoms have been produced for Ramadan 2013 Snapshot of Al Da’eya series Courtesy of Al Balad Channel

Every year dozens of drama series and soap operas are produced in Ramadan. While politics have always found their way into these series, the January 25th ...

Smoke and mirrors: Smuggled cigarettes

A recent study by the National Research Centre examined the components of sample of smuggled cigarette brands in Egypt and found out 24 unknown chemical compounds. (Photo by Aaron T Rose)

There’s no doubt that smoking is a detrimental practice; no matter how light some cigarettes are, they still do harm to the body. Yet in Egypt, ...

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Sports tourism: a growing trend in Egypt

The latest addition to the sports tourism canvas is bungee jumping (Photo from Bungy Egypt Facebook page)

There are more than beaches in Egypt; you just got to know where to look

Sunny and empty streets

The peacefulness of El Gouna is best enjoyed during a stroll along one of the many lagoons (Photo by Thoraia Abou Bakr)

Many countries have decided to halt their fights to El Gouna while the resort town is haven of peaceful tranquility

Tourism grows in June, despite political concerns

The report showed that the total number of nights spent by tourists in Egypt decreased 40.1% year on year last July, totaling 6.8 million, compared to 11.4 million in 2012. (AFP Photo / Khaled Desouki)

CAPMAS's statistics indicates growth in tourism influx despite escalations

Sohour in the garden of the Marriott Zamalek

The decorations transform the garden of the Marriott Hotel in Zamalek into a wonderful location for enjoying a Ramadan meal (Photo courtesy of Marriott Cairo Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino)

During the evening the Zamalek hotel offers great food in a wonderful setting

Sofitel serves up idyllic iftar

Le Deck in the Sofitel Cairo El-Gezirah offers great food and a spectacular view of the Nile during Ramadan (Photo courtesy of Sofitel Cairo El-Gezirah)

El Kebabgy barbecue combined with the sites and lights of the Nile is a perfect way to break your fast

Iftar at the Semiramis’ Night and Day

The Night&Day restaurant in the InterContinental Cairo Semiramis Hotel serves up a large variety of tasty dishes in their Ramadan buffet (Photo courtesy of InterContinental Cairo Semiramis Hotel)

Cairo hotel offers a huge buffet with a variety of options for those who are in need of more iftar choices

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Al-Ahly SC returns from Cameroon with a valuable draw

Mohamed Abu Trika celebrating his goal against Cameroonian side Coton Sport de Garoua ( AFP PHOTO)

Al-Ahly SC football team draws with Coton Sport de Garoua 1-1 in African Champions League semi-final

Ghana requests to move second leg of matchup outside Egypt

Egypt National Team head coach, Bob Bradley, with the coaching team ( AFP PHOTO)

Egyptian national team coach picks 26-man squad to face Ghana in 15 October playoff qualifier

Al-Ahly SC Handball team qualifies for African Champions League Quarter-Final

The team wins three games in a row, guaranteeing qualification

Egyptian players abroad: Weekly roundup

Mahmoud Abdel Moneim "Kahraba" celebrating the goal he scored for Swiss side Luzern FC against FC Zurich – PHOTO COURTESY OF LUZERN FC WEBSITE

Egyptians most effective in Swiss league; English premier league, Belgian Pro League and Primeira Liga saw Egyptian playtime

Egypt defeats Uganda 2-0 in a friendly game, the duo meet again on Wednesday

Ghana National Football team, celebrating their 2-1 win against Zambia on 6 September 2013. (AFP Photo)

Ghana announces its 25-man-squad while injuries hit their backline

Egypt clinches seventh African volleyball title

Egyptian Men Volleyball team, during their match against the Moroccan team ( Photo courtesy of Volleyball International Federation website)

Team Egypt pulls off a five-game winning streak to secure its fifth-in-a-row title

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In Pictures: Aftermath of the attack on the Minister of Interior

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In Pictures: Islamists march in Cairo

In Pictures: Pro-Morsi marches converge in Helmeya, Cairo

AFP Infographic: The Syrian crisis

In Pictures: Security operation in Kerdasa

In Pictures: Ultras White Knights clash with Security Forces

In Pictures: Clashes erupt in Cairo

In Pictures: University protests call for ‘return of legitimacy’

Egyptian police detain a political activists and supporter of Khaled Said

In Pictures: Pro-Morsi march in Nasr city

In Pictures: Funeral of police chief gather masses

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