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On nationalism, dry drilling, and patriotic promotion: How the Suez Canal opening was presented to the masses

Describing the drilling of the new canal as “legendary,” state media outlets…

Adham Youssef

‘State of Sinai’ militants threaten to kill Croatian hostage

Militant extremist group "State of Sinai" threatened to kill Croatian hostage Tomislav Salopek,…

Adham Youssef

Ecologists concerned over Suez expansion impacts

In Egypt, dignitaries and regular citizens are celebrating the lavish inauguration of…

Deutsche Welle

The 41,000 pillars of the New Suez Canal

Thousands of workers lived in desert conditions for months, with little reward…

Amira El-Fekki

35 private hospitals in Suez Canal cities raise alert level

Ministry of Health deployed 340 ambulances ahead of New Suez Canal project…

Daily News Egypt

Germany updates travel warning for Egypt

Travellers should exercise caution, although vast majority face no difficulties

Daily News Egypt

Minister of Population holds urgent meeting on child kidnappings

Youssef instructs cooperation with social media to help counter increasing issue

Daily News Egypt

Upcoming unified Friday sermon to discuss ‘importance of Suez Canal’

Ministry of Religious Endowments published weekly guidelines for preachers to follow, vowing…

Adham Youssef

Electoral committee to be formed to update voters’ database

Date for parliamentary elections is yet to be officially announced 

Daily News Egypt

Defence, Interior Ministers checks security preparations ahead of New Suez Canal inauguration

The Suez Canal Authority announced the beginning of celebrations

Daily News Egypt