Egyptian camel racing returns to northern Sinai after 14-year hiatus

After a 14-year hiatus, the Egyptian state resumed camel racing in el-Arish in north Sinai, in a bid to show that security and stability have returned to the governorate after the Egyptian army had been fighting an insurgency led by terrorist groups for years.

Egypt

Syrian opposition launches program to teach Kurdish language in Aleppo

Syrian Kurds in the areas of the Syrian opposition welcomed the decision to launch a program to teach the Kurdish language at the opposition-affiliated Free Aleppo University in the city of Azaz.

Syria

Gaza construction threatens site of Byzantine church

A construction project has bulldozed the remains of a Byzantine church, angering Gaza’s Christians, archaeologists and historians.

Palestine

Lebanese band Mashrou’ Leila quits after years of harassment over sexual orientation

Mashrou’ Leila, whose main singer identifies as queer, announced it was disbanding, after facing accusations, harassment and threats over their songs.

Lebanon

Syrian women still get cosmetic surgery despite war

Despite the collapse of the health sector and the deterioration of living conditions in Syria, more women are getting plastic surgery than ever.

Syria

Queer singer tries to create space for discussion in Turkey

As the government ramps up its anti-LGBTQ stance, Mabel Matiz, one of Turkey’s most popular queer artists, says he will continue to write songs that inspire public conversation on taboos.

Turkey

Egypt launches pilot project to restore Red Sea coral reefs

The project, which will be showcased at COP27, is establishing around 100 coral nurseries near Hurghada. The newly grown coral will then be planted in parts of the reef damaged by human activities and climate change.

By Marc Español

Egyptian archaeologists discover coins from different reigns of Islamic rulers

An Egyptian archaeological mission in southern Egypt found coins dating back to the Islamic era, while experts believe a mint shop was there.

Egypt

Careless logging deforests northwest Syria

The forests of Aleppo are shrinking due to logging by armed militants and others.

Syria

E-scooters swarm Dubai

Amid the increase in fuel prices in the world, which is also reflected in the UAE, transportation costs increased as well as the prices of small cars. The solution for residents with limited income is to resort to electric scooters.

Gulf

Egypt eyes bid to host 2036 Olympic Games

Egypt hopes to become the first African host of the Olympic Games, relying on support from the president of the International Olympic Committee to stage the global event.

Egypt

Women pioneer green projects in Gaza

Five women were selected to showcase their eco-friendly project at an exhibition in Gaza organized by the Women's Affairs Center to raise awareness on climate change and the need to protect the environment.

Palestine