These alabaster cosmetic jars with lids and applicators, discovered in the tombs’ courtyard, were possibly used for kohl or cosmetic preparations. Photo: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

Egypt announces discovery of Old Kingdom tombs in Aswan

Antiquities ministry finds pottery and jewellery at Qubbat El Hawa

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

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
Yasmina El Abd Breaks Through: Fashion Director: Sarah Maisey; Photographer: Lucie Sassiat
Camera

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

Her role in Midterm turned her into a touchstone for Gen Z audiences, now the rising Egyptian actress reflects on finding her voice

TN Magazine

El Sisi appoints head of military academy as Egyptian defence minister

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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

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

UAE

Tiffany Trump visits Luxor on private Egypt trip with family

Travel
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

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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

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