Saudi Arabia has shut down a key oil pipeline after it was attacked by drones from Iraq, as repercussions of the Iran war widen. The development is more bad news for the Saudi government after the Iran-backed Houthis captured strategic points along the Red Sea, bringing them close to controlling the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a …
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The conditions are grueling. Temperatures regularly soar above 110 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, then drop sharply overnight. Water is scarce and the dust and sand get everywhere. But at least they are working above ground. This elite group of Ukrainian drone operators has spent years hunting Russians from dugouts in Ukraine. They are still …
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Suez Canal Bank has partnered with Sonaa El Kheir Foundation to implement the “Marakeb Rezk” initiative in Kebrit El Mafarek Village in Suez Governorate. The initiative aims to provide 50 fishing boats, fully equipped with fishing tools and supplies, to 100 beneficiaries, with two fishermen assigned to each boat. The initiative is being implemented under […]
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United Bank has launched a new range of savings and investment products, as well as Sharia-compliant sukuk, offering customers a variety of returns and payment frequencies. The bank has been working to develop its products and provide competitive banking solutions that meet the needs of different customer segments, giving customers a range of options aligned […]
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  Is the devil a woman? This was a question that often seemed to permeate some of the earliest Western and Egyptian films, reflecting the misogynistic anxieties surrounding a woman’s power in society and the things that societies have historically tried to control: female sexuality, independence, desire, and anger. In 1972, an Egyptian film was released titled Al Shaytan Imra’a (The Devil is a Woman, 1972), a title that itself speaks to the long-standing association between women, sexuality, and danger. Similarly, in Western literature and film, there is the recurring figure of the femme fatale: a sexually attractive woman who uses her sexuality to manipulate, seduce, or ultimately destroy men.  Across these representations, female power is repeatedly framed by male directors as something dangerous, particularly when it exists outside the boundaries established by a patriarchal society. Yet, more recently, feminist horror films have turned this question on its head. Horror has become a medium through which filmmakers can illustrate what happens when women become monsters, and how their monstrosity can be read as a form of revenge for what they have been subjected to. Feminist interpretations reverse the traditional ideaContinue reading "The Horror of Being a Woman Expressed in Egyptian Art"
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  Russian President Vladimir Putin has highlighted the close relationship between Russia and Egypt on Friday, 11 September, describing Egypt as a “long-standing and reliable friend” during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The meeting between the two leaders focused on the growing partnership between Russia and Egypt, including trade and major joint projects.  Putin said Moscow was pleased with the progress in bilateral relations and pointed to continued growth in trade between the two countries. A key message from Putin was Russia’s willingness to take Egypt’s views into consideration when shaping its policies.  “We take Egypt’s stance into account,” Putin said, underscoring the importance Moscow places on its relationship with Cairo. The meeting comes as both countries continue to strengthen their cooperation despite wider international tensions. For Russia, Egypt remains an important partner in the Middle East and Africa, while Cairo has maintained working relations with Moscow alongside its ties with other major global powers. A Strategic Partnership Russia and Egypt have described their relationship as a comprehensive strategic partnership, with cooperation extending across several major sectors.Continue reading "Putin Calls Egypt a ‘Long-Standing and Reliable Friend’"
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Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) discussed cooperation with Kenya to exchange expertise in green manufacturing, biofuels, energy efficiency and emissions reduction, as both sides seek closer coordination on energy and climate projects. The talks took place during a visit by Ali Mohamed, Special Envoy of the President of Kenya for Climate Change, […]
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Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack, cutting a key route the kingdom has used to bypass shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters. The 1,200-kilometer pipeline carries crude across Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea and has transported between 4 million and 5 million barrels […]
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