Marwan Waleed in Safe Exit by Mohammed Hammad. Photo: Pareidolia Productions

Egyptian film Safe Exit examines generational trauma after ISIS violence

Though it left Berlin film festival empty-handed, the drama carries its own political weight

Film & TV

Saudi Crown Prince attends iftar with Egypt's El Sisi

Gulf

Egypt open to supporting Ethiopia’s Red Sea access if Nile water dispute softens

MENA

Egypt announces discovery of Old Kingdom tombs in Aswan

MENA

Egypt and Turkey deepen newly forged alliance with arms deals and manufacturing ties

MENA

Lorry crash kills 18 near Port Said in Egypt

MENA

Sculpture of Ancient Egyptian 'Sun-worshipping baboon' up for sale

Europe
Palestinian children watch in Khan Younis as Gazans injured in the war and other patients prepare to leave for treatment through the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on February 8, 2026. AFP

Egypt frustrated with Israel over Trump's Gaza peace plan

Fewer than 100 of the tens of thousands of Palestinians registered to return to Gaza have entered since the crossing reopened

MENA

17 of the best Arabic love songs, from Umm Kulthum to Kadim Al Sahir

Music & On-stage

Madbouly remains a constant in Egyptian Cabinet

MENA

Cover storyHow Yasmina El Abd went from promising talent to generational star

TN Magazine

El Sisi appoints head of military academy as Egyptian defence minister

MENA

Debate over Cairo bus harassment video rages after accused granted bail

MENA

Egypt's parliament approves cabinet reshuffle

MENA
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi witnessed the swearing-in of new ministers. Photo: Egyptian Presidency

El Sisi appoints head of military academy as Egyptian defence minister

Gen Ashraf Mansour appointed in reshuffle to replace Gen Abdel Maguid Saqr

MENA

Debate over Cairo bus harassment video rages after accused granted bail

MENA

Egypt's parliament approves cabinet reshuffle

MENA

Video of clash on Cairo bus prompts debate on women's safety in Egypt

MENA

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