Belal Nawar

As winter blankets parts of Egypt, the country revealed in 2019 and 2021 a side that feels almost foreign, transporting Egyptians to landscapes reminiscent of far-off places. The years 2019 and 2021 were significant because they marked notable snowfall events in Egypt, which are rare occurrences in a country typically associated with desert climates. Additionally,

The Egyptian House of Representatives approved a new ruling on Wednesday 26, February that allows victims' families to settle cases out of court in serious crimes like murder. This draft, proposed by Ali Gomaa, an Egyptian Islamic scholar and cleric known for his role as the Grand Mufti of Egypt from 2003 to 2013 and

On Saturday 1 March, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Atti met with Palestinian Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohamed Mustafa to address the ongoing challenges in the Palestinian territories with a focus on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. During this meeting, Minister Abdel-Atti outlined Egypt's efforts to solidify a ceasefire

Ahmed H. Zewail, born on 26 February 1946, in Damanhur, Egypt, emerged as one of the most influential chemists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Through his achievements, his journey from the Nile Delta to the pinnacle of scientific achievement exemplifies his personal ambition and the transformative power of knowledge and innovation. Zewail's

Increasing water scarcity is an issue affecting 1.1 billion people with no access to safe water, while 2.7 billion experience water shortages at least once a year. This scarcity is particularly prevalent even in countries that possess adequate water resources, such as India, and Brazil. Limited access to clean drinking water and hygiene raises the

Egypt's annual inflation rate in urban areas has significantly decreased to 12.8 percent in February, down from 24 percent in January, marking the lowest level since March 2022. This decline follows a peak of 38 percent in September 2023, driven largely by the devaluation of the Egyptian pound and subsequent currency liberalization. Official data from

Hani Abu Rida, President of the Egyptian Football Association, formally requested that Cairo be allowed to host some matches of the 2034 World Cup. Speaking at the extraordinary general assembly meeting of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday, 12 March, Abu Rida expressed his confidence in Saudi Arabia’s ability to successfully organize the

Egyptian wrestler Ashraf Mahrous, better known as Kabonga, made headlines on Thursday, when he set his jaw, gripped a thick rope between his teeth, and proceeded to pull a 279-ton train nearly 10 meters (33 feet) down the track. The extraordinary feat earned him formal recognition from Guinness World Records in three categories: the heaviest

The rise of Egyptian footballers, Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush in English football is nothing short of transformative for Egyptian fans. With Salah lighting up the pitch at Liverpool and Marmoush making waves at Manchester City, these two athletes have ignited a passion for the game that transcends borders and generations. Their success represents a

Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, met with Member of Parliament (MP), Yasmin Qureshi, the United Kingdom (UK) Trade Envoy to Egypt, and British Ambassador, Gareth Bayley, on Tuesday, 18 March, to explore ways to enhance health cooperation between Egypt and the UK. The meeting, which took place