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Eswar Prasad and Caroline Smiltneks

Will the Global Economy Stall?

The timing could hardly have been less propitious. Just as the world economy was showing signs of stabilizing, the odds of a policy-induced global recession have risen significantly.
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Tarek Osman

Europe, quo vadis? — III

There are two routes Europe could take in confronting today’s strategic landscape, writes Tarek Osman in the last in a series of articles
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Ibrahim Negm

Navigating a new moral world order

The Arab and Islamic nations have the opportunity to assert themselves anew today, drawing upon their history and heritage to contribute constructively to global discourse, writes Ibrahim Negm
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Tomb of prince Waser-If-Re unearthed in Saqqara

The Egyptian archaeological mission, a collaboration between the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Archaeology and Heritage, headed by renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass, uncovered the tomb of Prince Waser-If-Re.

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Museums and archaeological sites sparkled with Eid visitors

Museums and archaeological sites across Egypt saw a significant surge in visitors during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

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No discoveries were made beneath Pyramid of Khafre: Zahi Hawass

Renowned Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass rejected viral claims of pillars and structures beneath the Pyramid of Khafre, swiftly debunking the speculative research that gained widespread attention on social media.

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Six archaeological sites, nine museums join Global Earth Hour initiative

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities will participate in the Global Earth Hour initiative tonight, a worldwide effort to raise awareness about climate change and energy conservation.

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Cairo International Forum for storytelling dedicates its first Edition to Hassan El-Geretly

Under the auspices of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture, Wednesday, 16 April marked the launch of Cairo’s first International Forum for Storytelling at Egypt’s National Theatre.

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From Ocean to Gulf: Heritage Music of The Arab World - Music of Happy Yemen (8th Century BC-19th Century AD)

'From Ocean to Gulf: Heritage Music of the Arab World' is a series by Ahram Online, in partnership with the AMAR Foundation (Foundation for Arab Music Archiving and Research). In this article, we explore the rich music legacy of Yemen.

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Renovation of Al-Khalifa district Houses: 500 metres of hope and heritage

A unique and unprecedented project aims to restore heritage buildings and rehabilitate the urban fabric while conserving the area’s cultural identity and improving residents’ quality of life.

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Video: Habayebna singing troupe chants the night away at Beit El-Sehemi

A few days ago, the Habayebna singing troupe filled the air at the historic Beit El-Sehemi — an Othman-era treasure built in 1648 — with the sounds of Egyptian culture.

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Spring table reimagined: Decorating for Sham El-Nessim

From hand-dyed eggs to whimsical tableware, Sham El-Nessim offers the perfect excuse to bring a burst of spring into your home — and onto your table — with this Ahram Online guide.

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Greek embassy in Cairo celebrates National Day

The Greek Embassy in Cairo hosted a reception on Tuesday evening to mark Greece’s National Day. The event highlighted enduring ties between Greece and Egypt amid growing regional cooperation on energy, migration, and security.

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Spring allergies are back. Here’s how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing

Allergy season can be miserable for many when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing.

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Autism rates in US rise again to 1 in 31 kids: CDC

An estimated 1 in 31 US children have autism, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday, marking another jump in a long string of increases.

Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters, died Sunday. He was 89.

Sayf Swissri (A Swiss Summer) by Inaam Kachachi, Al-Masriah Al-Lubananiah Publishing, Cairo 2024 pp. 173.

Beiyout Al-Qahera – Terhal fi hakaya al-hagar [Cairo Houses: A Journey Through the Stories of Stones] and Khitat Al-Qahera – Maqalat fi al-tatawur al-omrani [Cairo Maps: Articles on Urban Development], edited by Abdel-Azim Fahmi, Dar Al-Maaref and Sirat Al-Qahera, Cairo, 2025, pp. 165 and pp. 206.

As Egypt marks the fifth anniversary of Hosni Mubarak's death this February and recalls his 2011 ousting, Mohamed Salmawy's novel Oedipus on the Plane achieves an almost uncanny relevance within the current political landscape.