Cairo’s unwavering position on Gaza

Cairo’s stance on Gaza will remain unchanged despite threats by Trump to withhold aid if it does not comply with his plans to take over the Strip and expel the Palestinians.

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Cairo’s unwavering position on Gaza
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Abdel-Moneim Said

Wisdom and the Naksa

Despite the universal outcry against the plan for a mass transfer of the Palestinian population, that will not be enough to stop the Trumpian earthquake.
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Al-Ahram Weekly Editorial

Editorial: Only the Palestinians ‘own’ Gaza

The more US President Donald Trump speaks about his so-called mega plan for the future of Gaza, the more he confirms that he must be bluffing or speaking about somewhere else in the world other than the Middle East.
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Leila Takla

Commentary: An open letter to Trump

Mr President,I am writing to you on behalf of Egyptian Graduates of US Universities, an Egyptian NGO that promotes international understanding and cooperation.
Egypt unveils immediate plan for Gaza reconstruction amid unprecedented destruction
Foreign Affairs

Egypt unveils immediate plan for Gaza reconstruction amid unprecedented destruction

​The Egyptian plan for Gaza’s reconstruction is based on immediate action to rebuild the Gaza Strip in light of the enormous and unprecedented destruction the Strip has suffered, Assistant Foreign Minister Ambassador Mohamed Hegazy told Ahram Online on Wednesday.

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Grand Egyptian Museum to apply new opening hours starting February

As part of its soft opening since mid-October, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will implement new official opening hours beginning in February.

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Aswan necropolis makes it to top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2024

The prestigious Archaeology Magazine has recognized the recently discovered necropolis near the Aga Khan Mausoleum in West Aswan as one of the top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2024.

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National Museum of Egyptian Civilization unveils wonders of Coptic art

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Fustat has unveiled a temporary exhibition under the theme “The Annunciation" in celebration of Christmas, highlighting the beauty and significance of Coptic art.

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Sharm El-Sheikh Museum celebrates 'World Interfaith Harmony Week'

Under the theme “Shared Heritage and Eternal Harmony” *, the Sharm El-Sheikh Museum organized a temporary archaeological exhibition to celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week.

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From Ocean to Gulf: Heritage Music of the Arab World; Munīra al-Mahdiyya (1884-1965)

'From Ocean to Gulf: Heritage Music of the Arab World' is a new series by Ahram Online, in partnership with the AMAR Foundation (Foundation For Arab Music Archiving and Research).

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In Photos: Open-air art studio in Downtown Cairo marks 1056 years of the Egyptian capital

The National Organization for Urban Harmony (NOUH), in collaboration with the Cairo Governorate and the Faculty of Fine Arts at Helwan University, launched a unique open-air art studio on the pavement of Al Sharifain Street in the heart of Downtown Cairo, marking 1,056 years since the capital's founding.

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Meet Downtown Cairo’s latest initiative: Museum of the People

Many secrets and questions have been unfolded in the sixth edition of the Museum of the People of Downtown initiative last week.

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In Photos: Semsemeya folk music, Henna rituals make UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list

Semsemeya music instrument crafting and playing and Henna-centred rituals, aesthetics, and social practices were enlisted yesterday on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity of UNESCO.

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Seminar on preserving Ottoman manuscripts marks Egypt-Turkey diplomatic relations centenary

Turkish Ambassador to Egypt Salih Mutlu Şen held a seminar on the importance of working closely with Egyptian authorities to preserve Ottoman Turkish manuscripts in Egypt, marking this year's centenary celebrations of establishing diplomatic relations between both countries.

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In Photos: Floral Designer Injy Teymour shares recipe for perfect Valentine bouquet

Nothing says ‘I love you’ quite like red roses, which silently take over flower kiosks, shops, and studios in the lead-up to Valentine's Day.

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Scientists deplore sharp US cut in medical research funding

The US agency overseeing medical research has announced a major cut in funding to universities and research centers, a move strongly condemned by scientists and academics who say work on cancer and other diseases will suffer.

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ISECT enhances Egypt-Spain collaboration in tourism, hospitality and heritage

The second edition of the International Spanish-Egyptian Congress for Tourism, Hospitality, and Heritage (ISECT) took place from 4 to 6 February.

Dr. Moustafa Fahmi’s Psychological Engineering in European Theatre, which explores the "theatre of the absurd," was published as part of the 31st edition of the Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre.

On the occasion of the Cairo International Book Fair, Ahram Online shares reviews of recently published non-fiction titles.

My book Arab Agreements and Disagreements depicts the important role of Abdel Khalek Hassouna, the late secretary general of the Arab League (AL), in reaching agreements and settling significant disagreements between the organization's members throughout its history.

Behind every man lies a recurrent story, a personal myth that guides his actions and shapes his destiny. In " Personal Myths" ( Assateer Shakhseya), Mohsen Abdel-Aziz, novelist, writer, and journalist, invites us to explore some invisible legends that have shaped some of Egypt's most significant historical characters.