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

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

Music & On-stage

Madbouly remains a constant in Egyptian Cabinet

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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
A video from Cairo showing a confrontation on a bus between a woman and a man she accused of harassing her has gone viral. Photo: Alamy

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

Officials review viral footage of confrontation between female passenger and man she accuses of harassing her

MENA

President Sheikh Mohamed discusses Gaza peace with Egypt's El Sisi

UAE

Tiffany Trump visits Luxor on private Egypt trip with family

Travel

Egypt raises concerns with US over Israeli restrictions at Rafah crossing

MENA

Masterminds of Khufu's Egyptian restaurant celebrate being named Mena's best

Lifestyle

Egypt and Turkey to upgrade relations to 'strategic' level during Erdogan visit

MENA

AD Ports secures $115m financing for Egypt's Safaga terminal

Economy
Khufu's, overlooking Giza's Pyramids, offers Egyptian cuisine with a modern twist. Khufu's / Instagram

Masterminds of Khufu's Egyptian restaurant celebrate being named Mena's best

Duo behind Giza restaurant celebrate industry award, share their admiration of Dubai's Orfali Bros and champion food's power to unite

Lifestyle

Egypt and Turkey to upgrade relations to 'strategic' level during Erdogan visit

MENA

AD Ports secures $115m financing for Egypt's Safaga terminal

Economy

Israel blocks majority of Gazans seeking return home as Rafah crossing reopens

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