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In Pictures: Anger, grief on surprise verdict handed to Al Jazeera journalists
The courtroom erupted in shock and grief as the Cairo Criminal Court sentenced Saturday three Al Jazeera journalists to three years in prison on Saturday, in the final re-trial session of a case that received global media and public attention. Mohamed Fahmy, Peter Greste and Baher Mohamed are sentenced under a strict term. Mohamed was …
In Pictures: It was meant to be a joyful day!
There were curses, people trying to hit us and women accusing us of being ill-mannered, says model
In Pictures: Attack on National Security headquarters in Qaliubiya leaves 29 injured
âIslamic Stateâ claims revenge for âArab Sharkasâ convicts
In pictures: Heat wave continues across Egypt
People suffer from unprecedented heat wave which has been hitting the country for the past weeks
In Pictures: Ajnad Misr claims responsibility for Heliopolis bomb explosion
In Pictures: Egyptâs bureaucrats rise up
Government employees at state-controlled Customs and Tax Authorities demand Minister of Financeâs resignation
In pictures: Egypt celebrates New Suez Canal opening
All photos by Ahmed Al-Malky
In pictures: Egyptians bid legendary Omar Sharif farewell
Hundreds of the late renowned actor Omar Sharifâs family, friends and fans gathered on Sunday at Al-Mosher Tantawy Mosque in the Fifth Settlement to bid the silver screen legend farewell. The funeral took place following midday prayers. Omarâs son, Tarek, displayed strength and faith by standing strong and saluting the crowds as they arrived to …
In Pictures: Ramadan’s holy spirit revives Al-Husseinâs uniqueness
Some of those fasting have their meal in the famous restaurants of the area; others bring their meal and eat on streets and pavements.
In Pictures: From anger to tears of happiness
The rollercoaster of emotions surrounding Mohamed Morsiâs ouster
In Pictures: Prosecutor General injured in Heliopolis explosion
Explosive device was planted in Barakatâs security vehicle outside his residence, say witnesses
In Pictures: The other face of Ramadan through labourersâ eyes
In Ramadan, the work quota does not change a lot for construction workers, as they do not have any specific working hours.
In Pictures: Women protest in front of Itihadiya Palace
Protest held on first anniversary of arrest of 23 peaceful protesters in front of Itihadiya Palace
In Pictures: Egyptâs colourful Ramadan streets
Most of Cairo has been decorated with colourful lamps, lanterns and triangle-shaped brightly coloured papers.
In Pictures: Al-Sadat metro station opened after two years of closures
Following almost two years of closure, Al-Sadat metro station witnessed Wednesday morning cheers, selfies, and patriotic songs celebrating the reopening of the station, which was closed by the order of the Interior Ministry for âsecurity reasonsâ. Between middle aged women cheering in joy, young men taking pictures near the âAl-Sadatâ sign, and riot police observing …
In Pictures: Port Said trial death sentences upheld
Court approved execution of 11 defendants, former Port Said security director sentenced to five years
Marie Louis: Industrial institute and a whole fashion world
Marie Louis shines in the summer 2015 collection with 100% Egyptian products
In Pictures: NDP headquarters demolished
Parts of the headquarters of the National Democratic Party (NDP) of former president Hosni Mubarak were demolished on Sunday. The headquarters were burned during the 25 January Revolution, having not been in use since Mubarakâs ouster. The site of the building, close to the iconic Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, will be used for a …
In Pictures: A man living in the middle of nowhere
Sayyed Toleib, or Uncle Sayyed as he likes to be called, is a man in his seventies, who leaves his family every week in Toleib farm in the New Valley and walks for 10km.
Fashion designs need protection: Shay
If we do not defend young designers, mimicry will kill creativity
Carved into stone: Suffering in Minyaâs limestone quarries
Hundreds of Egyptian workers in different industrial sectors are taking to the streets, courts, and protesting in factories, to demonstrate anger at working conditions and insufficient payment. Although oppressed legally by law and pro government syndicates and management, alongside a physically heavy security presence, organised labour is still fighting for its rights, amid an obvious …
Fashion in Egypt is still at the beginning: Vivian Moawad
Vivian Moawad is a fashion designer who studied at the Istituto Marangoni in London as well as the London College of Fashion. She believes that the journey for fashion in Egypt is still beginning, and that she saw in London how fashion is created and marketed. She also wishes Egypt had colleges specialising in the …
Fashion designer Rana Madkour shines through unique designs
Glow with gold and silver in soiree collection
In Pictures: Mouled Al-Sayeda Zaynab
Thousands of people attend Al-Leila Al-Kebeera, âThe Big Nightâ
Moaaz El-Beheiry – Classic menswear with modern edge
Moaaz El-Beheiry displayed his collection at the Cairo Fashion Festivalâs fourth session, with great distinction in his choice of fashionable suits, garnering major media attention. His collection seamlessly transforms the look of a classic suit into its youthful counterpart, free from colour and length restrictions, and he believes a fashion show is the best …
Sarai showcases her first collection during CFF4
A return to the Golden Age, with a modern twist
In Photos: Yemenis in Egypt turn calls for return home to Egyptian Foreign Ministry
Yemenis stranded in Egypt continued protesting their forced stay, this time at the Foreign Ministry. Since the start of Saudi-led military operations in Yemen they have been unable to return home. Scores of Yemeni nationals gathered outside the ministryâs headquarters Sunday, demanding the Egyptian authorities help facilitate their return to Yemen. Groups of Yemenis started …
In Pictures: The journey of pottery, from clays to pretty products
In several villages in El-Wady El-Gedeed (The New Valley), the main income of the people living there is the industry of pottery. Producing handmade vases, cooking pots, home accessories and ashtrays is what people spend their time designing and decorating. From the very beginning, when men shape the wet clay into different shapes, the items …
In Pictures: Street vendors removed from Ramsis Square
Security forces removed street vendors from Ramsis Square early Sunday, deploying armed vehicles into the area. According to an eyewitness, vendors called upon thugs when the security forces first attempted to move them to the Ahmed Helmy bus stop. “Security forces started firing at them, and in seven minutes the area was clear,” he said. …
In Pictures: Juices hit the streets of Cairo with summer season
With summer just a stoneâs throw away, Cairoâs crowded streets sometimes reach unbearable limits. Yet its unique tastes never fail at adding colours of joy for citizens. A simple walk in Downtown Cairo or nearby places can lead to street vendors standing with large glass-canisters clutched to their chests on one side, and a stand …