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In Pictures: Historic Synagogue Reopens In Egypt After $4m Restoration

Newly restored Alexandria synagogue dating back to the 14th century opens its doors to the dwindled Jewish community of Egypt.

19 January 2020North Africa
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Copts Celebrate Christmas In Jordan In Presence Of Egyptian Delegation

Egyptian Copts celebrated the Orthodox Christmas in the Jordanian capital, Amman, in the presence of members of the Egyptian Embassy.

07 January 2020Middle East
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Egypt boosts ties with Syria

In response to Turkey’s Operation Peace Spring in northern Syria, the Egyptian parliament hosted Syrian Ambassador to Egypt Bassam Darwish in a move to show its official support for Syria against Turkey, and as a prelude to better diplomatic relations.

16 November 2019North Africa
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Egypt keen on joining reconstruction of Libya, Iraq

The Builders of Egypt Forum presented opportunities for construction companies to take part in the reconstruction processes in Libya and Iraq to compensate for the lack of projects at home.

03 July 2019Middle East
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Cairo to build new site for culture but will artists and fans...

Egypt has announced that it will build a state-of-the-art culture city on the outskirts of Cairo by mid-2022, but it remains unclear whether it would attract artists and art lovers.

28 June 2019North Africa
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Syrian cuisine becomes Ramadan delight in Egypt

Fasting Egyptians are branching out from traditional meals and exploring the efficient and affordable restaurants run by Syrian, Iraqi and other immigrants.

07 June 2019Syria
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Small Business Lending On The Rise For Egyptian Women

Small business lending for Egyptian women has increased significantly in 2018, allowing more women, especially in rural areas, to start their own enterprises.

29 April 2019North Africa
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Iraq Inches Closer To Egyptian, Jordanian Axis

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Jordanian King Abdullah II and Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi met in Cairo to discuss ways to enhance economic and strategic relations, as well as a unified Arab position toward the regional developments.

03 April 2019Middle East
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Egyptian Silk Producers Hope To Spin Profits

Removal of customs duties on silk products and growing Egyptian demand for the material is encouraging many entrepreneurs to try their hand at sericulture.

06 January 2019North Africa
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Egyptian Museum in Cairo Maintains Status as Mecca for Antiquity Lovers

This week, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo's Tahrir Square has celebrated its 116th anniversary, in a move set to reassure that the national tourist attraction's popularity will not want with the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum.

22 November 2018North Africa
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Political will needed to salvage Lebanon’s economy

In Lebanon, the volume of bank loans to the private sector decreased from $60 billion in 2017 to $58 billion this year, another indicator the private sector is slowing down in the country.

22 October 2018Middle East
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Egypt to invest in restoration of war-torn countries

The Prime Minister of Egypt Mustafa Madbouly recently issued a decree to form an action group aimed at investing a great deal of effort in the reconstruction of five Arab countries; Iraq, Libya, Syria, Yemen and Palestine.

06 September 2018North Africa
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Egypt's women move onto soccer field

As Egypt prepares to participate in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, more Egyptian women move to the soccer field, both as referees and fans. Two women have already been made referees in Egypt's Second Division. 

16 May 2018North Africa
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Egyptian art show pays homage to diva Umm Kulthum

An exhibition in Cairo casts a nostalgic look at Umm Kulthum, the great Egyptian diva, and her fans who loved the aesthetic life of the '50s and '60s in Egypt.

05 April 2018North Africa
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High Turnout of Women in First Day of Egyptian Presidential Election

Egyptian women’s participation in the first day of the country’s presidential election witnessed a high rate in all governorates, including...

28 March 2018North Africa
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Egyptian Companies Set Sights on Share of Syrian Reconstruction Projects

Egyptian companies hope to secure a stronger role in the Syrian reconstruction phase as a business delegation prepares to head...

12 February 2018Syria
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