Turkey’s Denim Rise Invests in Egypt Project

Turkish company Denim Rise is setting up shop in Egypt’s Qantara West Industrial Zone. The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) announced that the ready-made garment manufacturer will invest $8.8 million into a factory that will provide 1,000 jobs and export …

Jordan, Egypt renew electric power exchange agreement

AMMAN — The National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) and the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) on Thursday renewed their electric power exchange agreement.  The agreement, which extends from January 1 to December 31, is part of ongoing …

Future of the Middle East: What does 2025 hold for Jordan and Egypt

Jordan and Egypt are both important states in the Middle East, and they have been Israel's historic peace partners from the 1980s to 1990s. This means that these two countries share certain qualities that are of great importance to Israel and the wider …

Jazz, Ancient Egypt and Stephen Hawking: the strange story of Radiohead’s ‘Pyramid Song’

(Credits: Far Out / Radiohead / Tom Sheehan) It seems unbelievable now, but there was a time when Radiohead was stuck in a one-hit-wonder rut. Scoring a top ten winner from the word go with their debut single ‘Creep’, its instantaneous success …

Sarkin Kano na 15, Bayero ya dawo gida bayan ziyarar aiki zuwa Egypt

Masoya Sarkin Kano na 15 Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero da dama ne suka yarbe shi bayan dawowarsa daga kasar Egypt a yammacin Alhamis. Masoya sarkin Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero sunyi cikar dango tareda cika tituna domin yin lale marhabun da dawowar Sarkin gida …

PETS OF WEEK: Egypt and Monocle

Egypt is a 2 ½-year-old Siberian Husky mix. She’s a bundle of energy, always ready to dash around the yard and chase after her favorite squeaky toys. While she can be a bit strong on the leash, she’s getting better every day. Egypt is a quick learner and …

Egypt receives €1 billion in funding from EU

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that Egypt has received the first tranche of a one billion euro funding package from the EU, which has been deposited into the Central Bank. He highlighted the challenges faced by Egypt last year, both …

Why Joseph in Egypt Was a Great Politician

In the Torah, Joseph (Yosef) comes across as a consummate politician. It starts off with the way he deals with his brothers, who have come down to buy grain and do not recognize him. The process of how he toys with them, threatening them, then compromising …

17 tips for having a great cruise down the Nile River in Egypt

Cruising leisurely down the Nile River is one of the most popular tourist activities in Egypt. Yes, you can see ancient and remarkable temples with almost no effort. Yes, you can see miles of countryside without leaving your deck chair. But a cruise might …

In Egypt, men and boys stand firm against female genital mutilation