A promotional poster of Sohab Al Ard, which translates to People of the Land, set during the war in Gaza. Photo: United Studios

'Not the audience for this': Egyptian TV war drama too much for Gazans

People of the Land portrays Egyptian doctor who finds love and hardship in wartime Gaza

MENA

Al Burhan pledges to fight on in Sudan and modernise the army

MENA

Egyptian film Safe Exit examines generational trauma after ISIS violence

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
The collision, which involved a pick-up truck and two large cargo lorries, happened on the 30 June Axis, south of Port Said. Photo: Dakahlia Governorate

Lorry crash kills 18 near Port Said in Egypt

Pick-up truck carrying fishermen among the vehicles involved in collision

MENA

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

Europe

Egypt frustrated with Israel over Trump's Gaza peace plan

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
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi with members of the Cabinet after swearing in new members this week. Photo: Egyptian Presidency

Madbouly remains a constant in Egyptian Cabinet

Long-serving Prime Minister gets a new defence minister but loses a deputy in the latest reshuffle

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

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