Six years later, Egypt begins transfer to new capital

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has directed the government to start the actual transfer to the government district in the New Administrative Capital in December, but observers believe such relocation faces some obstacles.

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Cairo offers marriage prep course to young couples as divorce rises

High divorce rates in Egypt have prompted Dar al-Ifta and the two ministries to organize courses for prepare young couples for married life.

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Neglected Egyptian nature reserve home to last pharaonic honey bees

Wadi Al-Assiut's 200 hives of bee breeds that stretch back millennia draw attention from researchers for the health benefits of the honey they produce.

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Egypt avoids taking sides in Sudan crisis

While regional and international forces are pushing for a solution to the crisis in Sudan, Cairo is neutral between the civil and military components in an attempt to overcome the complexities of the political scene.

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Juba mediates to solve Sudan crisis

South Sudan stepped in the mediation along with international efforts in a bid to resolve the crisis in Sudan.

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Egypt hopes new massive prison complex will improve country's image

Cairo has opened a rehabilitation center for prisoners designed according to American standards and big enough to serve a quarter of the country’s inmates. While some citizens have hailed the move, other say it's meant to distract from the country's human rights record.

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Egypt, UAE play essential role in containing Sudan-Ethiopia crises

US fears state collapse, regional spillover in Horn of Africa.

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Ethiopia accused of exploiting Sudan coup to renew border conflict

In the wake of the Sudan coup on Oct. 25, some observers believe Ethiopia will take the opportunity to further its claims in a border dispute with Khartoum.

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​​Egypt intensifies efforts to bring Syria back into Arab fold

Cairo says efforts are also aimed at helping end the Syria crisis.

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Egyptian female religious chanters break gender barrier

A group of young women who love the art of religious chanting decided to break into the field of chanting, which has been dominated by men since its inception, and unleash their creativity.

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Egypt offers attractive deals to bring new residents to Sinai

Egypt is encouraging citizens to relocate to Sinai, offering incentives to potential residents to shore up the current calm in the territory.

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Sudan’s political crisis could complicate Nile dam dispute

Fears have arisen that the negotiation process over the Renaissance Dam will be affected by political tension in Sudan after its suspension from the African Union.

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