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Tarek Osman

Arab futures ­— X

As this series of articles has aimed to show, the past 15 years brought some achievements and many failures. But transitions are, by definition, transient.
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Hussein Haridy

Two competing visions of the world

Two important meetings earlier this month revealed the extent of the gulf between the G7 group of countries and Russia, China, and Iran.
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Ahmed H. Megahed

Trump 2.0 — From disruption to transformation

The defining characteristic of Trump’s second term in office is not just his rejection of global norms, but also his active reshaping of them to align with his wider agenda.
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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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Museum of Islamic Art unaffected by water pipe break, reopens Sunday

The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in Bab Al-Khalq remains in excellent condition and has not been affected by the flooding on Port Said Street caused by a burst in the main water pipe.

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Military commander tomb dating back to King Ramses III uncovered in Ismailia

An Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) has discovered the tomb of a high-ranking military commander dating back to King Ramses III, along with a collection of mass and individual graves from the Greek, Roman, and Late Periods at Tell Roud Iskander in the Maskhouta area, Ismailia Governorate.

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Mystery ancient Egyptian royal tomb sheds light on history in Sohag

Two major discoveries have been made in Sohag Governorate in a remarkable archaeological breakthrough, shedding new light on Egypt’s ancient past.

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From Ocean to Gulf: Heritage Music of the Arab World – Hajja Zeinab El Mansouria (1898-1935)

'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 life of Hajja Zeinab El Mansouria, mother of Egyptian folk music.

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AliExpress expands local payment options in Africa, allows EGP payment in Egypt

AliExpress has announced an expansion of local payment options for online shoppers across Africa, enhancing the shopping experience.

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Ramadan Icons: The Cannon of Hajja Fatma

Why is the Ramadan Cannon known as Madfaa El-Hagga Fatma [The Cannon of Hajja Fatma]?

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El Warsha troupe opens Ramadan season at Beit El Sit Wasila

El Warsha folk theatre troupe launched its opening performance for this Ramadan season at Beit El Sit Wasila, house of Arabic poetry, in historic Cairo under the Cultural Development Fund, the Ministry of Culture.

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INTERVIEW: ‘Motherhood as just a part of womanhood’

Artist Emane Osman talks about the representation of women in the works of Egyptian painters throughout the ups and downs of social and political rights during the past 100 years.

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Culinary students, teachers prepare Tohat El Kheir iftar meals for poor during Ramadan

A new charity initiative, Tohat El Kheir, opens kitchens for culinary students and their teachers to participate in ita'm (cooking for the needy) during Ramadan.

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Russian children make Ramadan lanterns in Cairo

The Egyptian-Russian Friendship Association and the Russian House in Cairo organized a cultural workshop for children from both countries to learn about and create traditional Ramadan lanterns, fostering cross-cultural understanding and friendship.

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Passion of three women turning Egyptian heritage into a fashion statement

Mahinaz El-Messiry, Hala Foda, and Amani Ali decided to make the old trendy through three projects inspired by the depth of Egyptian identity, branding heritage in style.

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

Veteran children’s literature publisher Amira Abul-Magd discusses Al-Shorouk's recent children’s book publications and the importance of advancing the industry while preserving Egyptian identity and values.

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.