Guterres marks end of UN mission in Iraq

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Saturday marked in Baghdad the end of the United Nations' political mission in Iraq, which supported the country's transition following the US-led invasion.

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Samir Morcos

Entering the waste land

The world has entered a dark tunnel of war, climatic deterioration, and disruptive technologies that is leading to a contemporary waste land.
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Tarek Osman

Taking stock at quarter century — X

This series of articles has aimed to present the key trends that have shaped the Arab world over the past quarter of a century.
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Ibrahim Negm

The imperative of 'State Logic' for Egypt today

We are living through an age in which change has become a constant shock. Global power balances are shifting, the world economy is repeatedly shaken, and the very nature of conflict is being rewritten.
Egypt 2026 priority remains lowering debt, allocating health funds, improving exports: PM
Economy

Egypt 2026 priority remains lowering debt, allocating health funds, improving exports: PM

Egypt’s top priority for 2026 remains decreasing overall and external debt, in collaboration with the Central Bank of Egypt, as macroeconomic indicators improve and exports and domestic production increase, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Wednesday in a press briefing following the weekly cabinet meeting.

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Talents Abroad

Mohamed Salah comes on as early sub for Liverpool against Brighton after recall

Mohamed Salah received a rapturous welcome from Liverpool fans after coming on as a first-half substitute against Brighton on Saturday, having returned to the squad following talks with manager Arne Slot after his explosive outburst last weekend.

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Egyptian Football

Girona deny interest in Ahly goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir

Girona’s sporting director Quique Cárcel has dismissed reports linking the Catalan club with a move for Ahly goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir, confirming that the La Liga high-flyers have shown “no interest” in signing him.

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The GEM Grand Hall design factors in rainfall leaks: Tourism Ministry

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities stated on Saturday that the design of the Grand Egyptian Museum’s Grand Hall factors in rainfall leaks during the winter months, stressing that the museum remains fully operational and poses no risk to visitors or its collections.

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Remains of King Nyuserre’s Valley Temple uncovered in Abusir

A major archaeological discovery has emerged from the Abusir necropolis, where the Italian mission working at Abu Ghurab has uncovered extensive remains of the Valley Temple belonging to the solar complex of King Nyuserre, one of the Fifth Dynasty’s most prominent rulers.

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Egypt participates in 9th Ministerial Meeting of the Forum of Ancient Civilizations in Athens

Greece hosted the 9th Ministerial Meeting of the Forum of Ancient Civilizations on 12 December, in Athens, at the Acropolis Museum.

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Louvre denies reports of flood damage to Egyptian artefacts

The Louvre Museum in Paris denied in a statement on Tuesday evening reports in international media and on social platforms claiming that flooding had damaged or destroyed hundreds of Egyptian artefacts and manuscripts.

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From Ocean to Gulf: Heritage Music of The Arab World - Fathiya Ahmed

On her 50th anniversary, We proudly present episode 1 Fathiya Ahmed, the singer of the two regions.

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Egypt's beloved Koshary becomes UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage

Egyptian Minister of Culture Ahmed Hanno announced that UNESCO has added the popular dish Koshary, a staple of daily life in Egypt, to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, making it the country’s 11th recognized element.

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Rare 20th century photographs tell story of Gaza before there was Israel

As 7 October marks two years of Palestinian resistance and resilience, Ahram Online revisits Gaza's past with rare photographs taken before the creation of Israel.

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Fairuz: A voice where song, story and diplomacy meet

November marks the 91st birthday of legendary singer Fairuz, as Ahram Online celebrates her artistic achievements and highlights her enduring role as a cultural ambassador who continues to inspire audiences worldwide.

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Enter winter vibes: The many facets of modern fireplace designs

As cold winter dawns upon us, Ahram Online shares insights with designers Ghada Ali and Soha Magdy on home fireplaces with modern architectural styles.

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US launches ‘Pop-Up USA’ outreach tour in Luxor, spotlights heritage projects in Esna

The United States embassy in Egypt has launched a new nationwide outreach initiative, Pop-Up USA, in Luxor, while highlighting US-funded heritage and economic development projects in the nearby city of Esna.

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Twice-a-year HIV prevention shots begin in Africa

South Africa, Eswatini and Zambia in December began administering a groundbreaking HIV-prevention injection in the drug's first public rollouts in Africa, which has the world's highest HIV burden.

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Cairo conference highlights shift to personalized lung cancer care

Ahram Online joined experts in Cairo on 5 December for the ninth International Association for Chest and Lung Tumours (ONTIC) conference, where specialists highlighted how smart therapies and precise genetic testing are transforming lung cancer care.

Egyptian novelist Salwa Bakr has won the inaugural BRICS Literary Prize, receiving one million Russian rubles at a ceremony in Khabarovsk, Russia.

Yossi Cohen’s The Sword of Freedom arrives wrapped in the aura he cultivated during his years at the helm of the Mossad, an operative who moved easily between covert operations and high-level political rooms.

Ahead of the publication of his new book, Israel on the Brink, historian Ilan Pappé argues that Israel is exercising worse atrocities against Palestinians than it ever did since the Nakba of May 1948.

Published to coincide with the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the monumental volume Way to Eternity accompanies the inauguration of a space conceived to foster a dialogue between past and present.