How Nile branch helped ancient Egyptians build Giza pyramids

A group of scientists has reconstructed 8,000 years of the history of the river in the Giza floodplain to better understand how it was used to erect the iconic Pharaonic structures.

Egypt

Egypt seeks two-child policy amid deteriorating economic conditions

The Egyptian government renewed its call for the necessity of having two children only in order to confront overpopulation amid the harsh economic conditions plaguing Egypt.

Egypt

Two of world's oldest mosques discovered in Israel’s Negev desert

The Israel Antiquities Authority discovered ruins of ancient mosques and rural properties dating back about 1,200 years, which sheds light on the area’s transition from Christianity to Islam during that era.

Palestine

Egypt to censor Netflix, Disney+ content

Cairo has tightened down on streaming platforms.

Egypt

Combating antisemitism, a top priority for Israeli diplomats in Europe

The two-day bilateral dialogue with France offered Israeli diplomats another opportunity to advance the creation of an international coalition on combating antisemitism.

Israel

Rabbinical ruling helps Jewish Israeli women get divorced

Attempting to pressure a husband who refuses to grant a divorce writ to his wife, the Israel Chief rabbinate ruled that his father would be prevented from being buried in Israel when the time comes.

Israel

Meet Cairo’s first female metro train drivers

The Cairo Metro has recruited two female train drivers, a novelty in a country where similar jobs are rarely assumed by women.

Egypt

Yemeni man arrested for dedicating pilgrimage to Queen Elizabeth

Saudi authorities said the Yemeni man seen in a video dedicating his umrah to the English queen was arrested simply for bringing a banner to a holy site.

Gulf

Lebanese turn to logging in preparation for winter

Lebanon’s woodlands are at risk as the poor are cutting down trees as an alternative for fuel to heat their homes in the coming winter, and with such desperate measures experts fear the loss of precious and old trees.

Lebanon

Digital platform treats depression, anxiety in Lebanon

In crisis-riddled Lebanon where mental well-being is no longer a priority, the Step-By-Step mobile app provides free psychological and behavioral treatment of anxiety and depression.

Lebanon

Archaeologist claims Prophet Muhammad had Egyptian roots

Egyptologist Wissam al-Sisi sparked controversy with claims that the Prophet Muhammad was of Egyptian, not Arab, origins.

Egypt

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur falls short in US Open final

Jabeur is by far the most successful tennis player to come out of North Africa, but has yet to win a Grand Slam tournament.

Tunisia