Siwa

Siwans gather for traditional October ‘peace’ festival
Egypt

Siwans gather for traditional October ‘peace’ festival

Residents of Siwa Oasis started their traditional Siyahet festival on Sunday, gathering at the foot of Mount Dakrur for communal…
Artist raises awareness against measles in Siwa through Facebook
Egypt

Artist raises awareness against measles in Siwa through Facebook

Youssef Ibrahim, an artist of Siwa, is trying to raise awareness against risks of the virus through his Facebook page. Despite…
Siwa residents fear late govt response to measles epidemic to affect tourism
Egypt

Siwa residents fear late govt response to measles epidemic to affect tourism

Residents of Siwa city in Marsa Matrouh worry that the government's delayed response to the measles epidemic, which has killed six…
Five architects travel to Siwa to learn and preserve traditional architecture
Egypt

Five architects travel to Siwa to learn and preserve traditional architecture

In an attempt to document and preserve part of Egypt's diverse architectural heritage, five young architects embarked on a journey…
UAE funds new solar power station in Siwa
Business

UAE funds new solar power station in Siwa

A solar power plant projected to produce 20 megawatts of electricity will be funded with LE1 million Emirati fund to…
Safwat Hegazy arrested en route to Libya
Egypt

Safwat Hegazy arrested en route to Libya

Preacher Safwat Hegazy, known for his ties with the Muslim Brotherhood, was captured by security forces in Matrouh on Wednesday.
2012 family vacation spots: Worry-free local destinations for the holidays
Life & Style

2012 family vacation spots: Worry-free local destinations for the holidays

We’ve covered a number of local destinations this year in the travel section — from east to west and north…
The not-so-rarefied earth: The desert has much more to offer than sand
Life & Style

The not-so-rarefied earth: The desert has much more to offer than sand

It’s impossible not to notice the great expanse of desert that seems to fold out indefinitely around Siwa. Rolling hills…
Dates and olives: Take a break from the city and indulge in Siwa’s abundant landscape
Life & Style

Dates and olives: Take a break from the city and indulge in Siwa’s abundant landscape

Due west from Cairo, the road leaves behind the urban gray for a world of endless beige, vast expanses of…
Update: Marsa Matrouh blaze under control, authorities say
Egypt

Update: Marsa Matrouh blaze under control, authorities say

Civil protection forces have subdued the fire that broke out Sunday morning in Marsa Matrouh's Libya Market, said Security Director Amin Ezz…
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