Egypt’s cinematic legacy: the birth of Mollywood

In an era when media landscapes are rapidly evolving, Egypt is charting a bold new course in cinematic and broadcasting excellence. Historically renowned for its vibrant film culture, Egyptian cinema once stood as a beacon of artistic and cultural …

Egypt signs 12 co-operation agreements with Uni of Louisville

This initiative is a part of Egypt’s wider efforts to internationalise its higher education system, offering students more globally recognised academic opportunities. The ceremony was held in the presence of Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher …

Egypt now Mena's third-largest construction market with $565.5bn pipeline

Egypt’s construction market has grown into one of the largest in the Middle East and North Africa, with future projects valued at $565.5 billion, a report has found. A report by global property consultancy Knight Frank identifies Egypt as the third-largest …

Kids can learn about ancient Egypt with free workshop at Hastings Museum

Children can step into the world of Ancient Egypt and learn its secrets when free workshops take place at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery on Tuesday August 12. A spokesperson for the Museum said: “Join us for a fun, interactive family talk and assist our …

Egypt’s government is out of service

Memories from the recent past paint a different picture. Back in Maher Abaza’s day, the Ministry of Electricity meticulously performed maintenance on power stations before the summer’s onset. Similarly, the Ministry of Housing, under Hasaballah al-Kafrawy, …

Egypt’s searing heatwave to end on Wednesday, rainfall expected in Halayeb

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) expects the heat wave to end on Wednesday. Hot and humid weather will prevail during the day in Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, and the North Coast, growing very hot and humid in South Sinai and the southern parts of …

Azza Fahmy Designs Her First Beach Clubhouse on Egypt’s North Coast

  Egyptian jewelry brand Azza Fahmy has teamed up with real estate developer MARAKEZ to design its first-ever beach clubhouse, set to open in summer 2026 at Ramla in Ras El Hekma. Known for its handcrafted jewelry inspired by Arabic heritage, the brand is …

Qatar, Saudi, Egypt join call for Hamas to disarm, give up Gaza rule

Egypt boosts oil production in Western Desert

A joint venture with Italy’s Eni has started producing from a well in the Arcadia West field Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An unrivalled 20-year old archive Exclusive announcements …

Monica Hanna on why Egypt must reclaim Egyptology

When we think of Egyptology, we’re likely to picture pharaohs and hieroglyphs, maybe Cleopatra luxuriating in milk baths, or the golden mask of Tutankhamun, distorted by decades of pop culture.  Wrapped in mystique and grandeur, Egyptology has long been …