Canadian superstar Celine Dion experienced an emotional moment on stage in Paris, moved to tears during her comeback concert—her first live performance before an audience after a years-long absence due to health issues. The star affirmed that she had kept her promise to return to the stage and stand once again before her fans. Dion …
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A specialized Egyptian scientific committee has recommended re-evaluating the sections used to complete the statue of King Ramses II, located in front of the Second Pylon at the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, RT reported on Sunday. The committee also recommended studying the feasibility of dismantling the restored section atop the statue’s base, so long …
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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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Saudi Arabia could run out of oil stocks available for export within days if it fails to restart its East-West pipeline to the Red Sea, potentially removing up to 4% of global oil supply, according to Saudi oil buyers and traders. The pipeline was shut on September 11, following drone attacks, with Riyadh yet to […]
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The United States (US) could account for around 30% of the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market by 2030, as expanding natural gas production supports higher exports, according to Peter Clarke, Senior Vice President of LNG at ExxonMobil Upstream. Speaking at an energy forum in Bangkok on September 14, Clarke said the US has emerged […]
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