The Iran-backed Huthis’ swift advance in Yemen and attacks on Saudi Arabia have left the Gulf Arab kingdom with few options to respond, all of which carry heavy costs. The key message emanating from the kingdom is that Riyadh does not want an all-out war, experts say, but the Huthis’ emboldened behavior may nonetheless drag …
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The British University in Egypt today opened the African Scientific Conference on University Sports “Cairo 2026” on its campus, one of several roles it is playing in the 12th All-Africa University Games. Under the patronage of H.E. Professor Abdelaziz Konsowa, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Acting Minister of Culture, the conference was …
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The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has launched the fourth edition of the FinTech Got Talent competition for university students under the FinYology initiative, organised by FinTech Egypt. The competition aims to recognise the best innovative projects and solutions in financial technology, in collaboration with the Federation of Egyptian Banks (FEB) and the Egyptian Banking […]
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Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of a contract to establish an electric battery manufacturing plant in Egypt through a partnership between Egyptian battery manufacturer BME and China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), one of the world’s largest electric battery manufacturers. The agreement was signed by Maged Wahib, chairman of BME, and […]
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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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Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has signed an agreement with US energy company Chevron to provide technical consultancy services to the Basra Oil Company (BOC) during negotiations over the development of the West Qurna-2 oilfield, the Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported. The agreement was signed under the auspices of Iraqi Minister of Oil Basim Mohammed Khudair […]
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Iran plans to present Gulf nations with an agreement reached with Oman on a temporary shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, as Tehran and regional states seek to ease shipping disruptions, Bloomberg reports. The agreement would not fully reopen the strait, with Iran expected to retain control over which vessels can pass […]
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